‘Eagles Can Soar Beyond These Skies’
Lanier Middle renamed for NASA figure, Katherine Johnson
The City of Fairfax School Board voted unanimously Monday night to change the name of Lanier Middle School to Katherine Johnson Middle School.
Phishing Scam Results in Arrest
A registered sex offender is facing charges after unlawfully accessing Snapchat accounts belonging to several local high school students.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Troop 1104 Thanks Clifton Community
BSA Troop 1104 of Clifton wishes to thank the Clifton community for your generous donations of food and supplies to Western Fairfax Christian Ministry’s food pantry during the Troop’s Scouting for Food event in October.
Springfield Rallies Seek to Get Out the Vote
The last weekend before Election Day saw “get out the vote” rallies in Springfield by Biden/Harris supporters.
Families Enjoy Fairfax City’s Drive-By Pumpkin Patch
Fairfax City’s Parks and Recreation Department, plus Daniels Run and Providence Elementary schools, hosted a Drive-By Pumpkin Patch, Friday night, Oct. 30, along Lions Run in front of Fairfax High.
Teaming Up for a Terrific Trunk-or-Treat in Centreville
On Oct. 28, Fairfax County police and sheriff’s officers, plus local businesses, hosted a drive-through Trunk-or-Treat in Centreville’s Bull Run Regional Park.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Risks of Flying Over Residential Areas
Re: ‘No Way to Mitigate Roar of Jet Engines Overhead’, Connection, October 28-November 3, 2020
Apparent Murder-Suicide in Centreville
Fairfax County police detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a possible murder-suicide in Centreville.
Fairfax County Leaders ‘Strategically Eliminated Citizens’ Voices’
Residents vent to Helmer, Marsden about Braddock, Old Lee Roads
Upset that neither Fairfax County’s Board of Supervisors, nor VDOT, seem to care about residents’ objections to proposed “fixes” for Braddock and Old Lee Roads, Kathleen Leggette hosted her own, town-hall meeting.
Controversy over Road Plan in Centreville
Fairfax County’s current Comprehensive Plan calls for realigning Braddock and Old Lee Roads in Centreville to cut through Rock Hill District Park, with Braddock ending in a T at Old Lee.
Pumpkin or Police Car in Arlington?
Sirens blare and lights flash from blocks away to announce the Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) “frightfully fun parade of costumed cruisers.”
Return to School Plans in Arlington
Arlington will begin to provide in-person learning support for Level 1 students with disabilities beginning on Nov. 4.
Halloween Takes on a New Look in Arlington
Leftover heating pipe, plywood, bungee cords and a couple of hours, and you have a couple of Halloween treat chutes.
Opinion: Commentary: Stay Vigilant to Fight COVID
One of the most important and meaningful elections in history has just concluded and I am happy that so many people in our Mount Vernon and Lee community turned out and had their voices heard and votes counted.
Springfield Voters: Who Did They Vote for and Why?
Springfield Voters: Who Did They Vote for and Why?
Alexandria Unofficial Election Results
Alexandria Unofficial Election Results
Arlington Volunteers Cure Ballots in North Carolina
Arlington activists canvassed in NC, and in Virginia’s 5th District for Cameron Webb, among others.
Sandra Garcia opened the chained door of her apartment in a low-income area of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Arson Arrest in Potomac House Fire
Around 10:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, first-arriving firefighters on Korman Drive in the Bedfordshire neighborhood of Potomac encountered a car on fire in the driveway and smoke coming from the house.
State of the Potomac River
Health of Potomac River declines on recent report card
For the first time in a decade, the health of the “Nation’s River,” our own Potomac, has declined.