Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story
Set at Goodwin House in Alexandria, story of striving to become a citizen.
Film ‘The Test’ Tells Simple, Profound Story
Vote for Democracy
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Democracy in Action Across the Area
Political activists make last push for candidates
Political activists make last push for candidates
The Closet Celebrates 50 Years
Not your average thrift shop, makes significant impacts; "Kindness goes a long way."
Not your average thrift shop, makes significant impacts; "Kindness goes a long way."
Romance, High Drama and a Disintegrating Family
Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’
Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’
Love Runs Amok in Hilarious Shakespearean Comedy
Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Wait, Halloween Didn’t Originate in the U.S.?
Born of telling tales and rooted facts as seen in Fairfax County, Va
Born of telling tales and rooted facts as seen in Fairfax County, Va
Children’s Book Festival by A Thousand Stories
The tale of embracing ‘no's’ to receive ‘yeses’ by award-winning author and Emmy Award winner Kwame Alexander..
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Reston, Herndon Community Tree Planting
Growing hope and democracy by ‘people who are different’ coming together.
Growing hope and democracy by ‘people who are different’ coming together.
Trick or Treat?
Candy treats for kids who brave the path through seasonal ghouls
Candy treats for kids who brave the path through seasonal ghouls
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Free Safe Rides for Would-be Drunk Drivers
Free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during Halloween celebration time, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and until 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.
The Rockets to Perform at Rock the Block
News Briefs
Kamala Harris Inspired Me to Fight Against Gun Violence
N. Virginia history teacher wants his students to be safe.
In 2019, as a junior at the University of New Hampshire, I asked then-Senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris how she would address the epidemic of gun violence in our schools. As an aspiring educator getting ready to start my career, it horrified me that public schools had become targets for these horrific events. I wrote to lawmakers and drove to Washington for the March for Our Lives, but I knew that more had to be done at the national level.
Tired of Big Trucks Parking on Our Public Roads, Blocking Your View and Creating Safety Hazards? Use the NEW Parking Reporter Tool!
More and more lately, we are seeing our public streets littered with illegally parked commercial vehicles like large box trucks, dump trucks and tractor trailers. Not only is this a safety hazard, it’s intrusive to our neighborhoods, blocks our businesses and limits walkability, while diminishing the sense of community we are striving to create.