Live Music Arriving to Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna
Virginia Chamber Orchestra and Meadowlark Gardens Park partner for musical joy.
Through a unique partnership, live music will be heard within the surrounding beauty of the stunning public park, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
L’Auberge Bustling, But Not Unscathed in Great Falls
The restaurant is enjoying a broad base of customer support after reopening two months ago, but it is still on shaky ground due to the pandemic.
The pandemic feels a distant memory on the breezy lawn of L’Auberge Chez François: tables dot the restaurant’s spacious outdoor area, conversation floats through the air, and waiters’ masks are the only reminders of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
More Students, Less Administration in Alexandria?
Superintendent revamps senior administration team for the challenging school year ahead.
Trouble ahead? Administrators, new organization face the pandemic, T.C. Williams name change, virtual reopening and more.
‘The Need Continues’ in Alexandria
Backpacks, school supplies distributed across the city.
More than 800 families from across the city turned out to pick up backpacks and school supplies as part of a citywide back-to-school drive Aug. 22 and 23.
Obituary: Carter Holland, 24, Dead from Cardiac Arrest
Carter Hamilton Holland, 24, died on August 15, 2020, at his home in Alexandria, Virginia, from cardiac arrest.
Breaking Ground for Lorton Community Project
Something with appeal planned for everyone.
Members of the community gathered with their leaders on Aug. 22 to officially break ground for Lorton’s new multi-million dollar community project.
Senior Law Day 2020 Goes Virtual
“Should I Stay or Should I Go: Housing Options As We Age”
As families around the globe struggle with issues caused by the spread of Covid-19, our seniors continue to face important financial and emotional decisions affecting their housing options.
Opinion: Commentary: Reforecasted Budget Progressing
The General Assembly is meeting virtually this week and next week in a special session necessary to revise the budget due to the pandemic and the need to implement election law changes in time to take effect prior to the November general election.
Opinion: Commentary: Honoring Women in 2020 on the Centennial of the Adoption of the 19th Amendment
This week we celebrate 100 years of women earning the right to vote.
Opinion: Commentary: Special Circumstances for Special Session
On Tuesday, the General Assembly returned to Richmond for a Special Session called by Gov. Ralph Northam to revisit the biennial budget following the release of updated revenue forecasts due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Paul VI High’s Spirit Rock is Relocated from Fairfax City
As Paul VI High moves from its storied Fairfax City campus to its new location in Loudoun County, an iconic piece of the past is going with the school – its spirit rock.
‘Commitment to Building Back Stronger than Ever’ in Fairfax City
City awards $10,000 grants to 48 small businesses.
A week after awarding $1 million in grants to help Fairfax City’s small businesses, its Economic Development Authority (EDA) is doing even more.
‘Be Twice as Good, Work Three Times as Hard’
Centreville High grad is now a singer-songwriter in NYC.
When she attended Centreville High, Lexis Yelis was known as Alexis Acar. But as soon as she graduated in 2012, she moved to New York City to pursue her singer-songwriter career.
Dairy-Box Distribution Helps Local Families
Thanks to the De Lune Corp. of Springfield, last Tuesday, Aug. 18, some 1,400 local families in need received a box of free dairy products.
Back-to-School Doesn’t Have the Same Ring To It This Year
West Potomac gets ready with laptops and virtual lessons.
West Potomac
Baking For Social Issues Sprouts in Alexandria
Sales from teen’s baked goods raise funds to fight racial injustices.
Racial Justice Bake Shop
ArPets: The Story of Wendy
Until the coronavirus, Wendy lived with George and Marjorie Hobart at The Jefferson independent living and retirement home in Ballston.
Automated Justice?
Lawmakers to consider automatic expungements for misdemeanors.
Virginia is one of 10 states that offers almost no way for people convicted of misdemeanors to expunge their records, creating roadblocks for people trying to get a job or rent an apartment. Even when a jury finds defendants in Virginia not guilty or when prosecutors dropped charges, allegations remain on records as a stain that can cause problems for years to come. That’s why lawmakers are about to consider a proposal from the Virginia Crime Commission on automatic expungement, which is expected to be released early next week.
Opinion: Column: The Doggone Truth
I don't remember much substance from my freshman-level psychology 100 class at the University of Maryland in 1972 except that the lecture hall sat approximately 600 students, tests were graded on a bell curve (with which I was totally unfamiliar), the professor always wore black leather pants, and he brought his dog to every lecture.
Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board
Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal.
In the aftermath of public concern following comments made by appointed Trustee Phillip Rosenthal (Springfield District) during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition sent a letter on Aug. 20 to Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fran Millhouser, Chair of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees.