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Father-son Duo Save Raccoon

No rabies found in animal in distress.

racoon

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Zoning Lawsuit Can Move Forward

Individual property owners have standing but Coalition dismissed as plaintiff in case.

Zoning

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Alexandria Film Festival Highlights Creativity, Genre Diversity

Schedule of selected films coming soon.

Film Fest


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Opinion: Keeping Us Safe

Year End Crime Report and Meet the Majors

Year End Crime Report and Meet the Majors

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Labor Day and the Need for Stronger Rights in Virginia

Labor Day is coming up next Monday, allowing us a time to pause and honor the immense contributions of the laborers who have and continue to drive the prosperity of Virginia and our nation.

Arlington NAACP Opposes Dismissal of Human Rights Commissioners

The NAACP Arlington Branch strongly opposes the Arlington County Board’s dismissal of the Human Rights Commissioners and the proposed changes to the Human Rights Ordinance which would scale back the Commission’s oversight of employment discrimination and authority to act on alleged human rights violations.


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Celebration of Women’s Equality Day 2024

Workhouse Arts Center marks suffrage anniversary

Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every year, officially on Aug. 26, marks the granting of women’s right to vote, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution by the 19th Amendment in 1920.

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Preparing For Another Tough Budget Season

Could data centers, meals tax, or Tysons casino help out?

County supervisors are aware of the “projected shortfall based on identified county needs and equal schools growth” of $363.63 million for FY 2026. This was forecast at the Nov. 28, 2023 Budget Policy Committee Meeting and stated in the Multi-Year Budget – FY 2025 and FY 2026.

Shepherd’s Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers

Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.


“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.

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Cool Vehicles, Live Music and Fundraising

Fairfax City hosts 25th annual Labor Day Car Show.

Cars

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Franconia Residents Win Medals

Franconia Residents Win Medals


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Great Falls Studios Holds Online Art Auction This Week.

Funds raised support Studio Tour 2024

Great Falls Studios Holds Online Art Auction This Week.

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Taste the Flavors of the World in Fairfax City

Fairfax City Summer Restaurant Week is Sept. 2-8.

Taste the Flavors of the World in Fairfax City

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Commuting Center in Springfield Set to Open This Fall

Commuting Center in Springfield Set to Open This Fall


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Senior Center Rallied Around Wild West Party and Herralink

Herralink connects high-school students with residents in retirement homes.

Herralink connects high-school students with residents in retirement homes.

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Local Youth Land Bronze in Fly Fishing

WSHS grad won a fishing medal from Youth Fly Fishing World Championships.

Fishy

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Lamb Work Turns Heads in Springfield

Sheep crew keeps invasive plants at bay

Sheep crew keeps invasive plants at bay


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Rotary Banner Quilt Preserves Memory of Fellowships

An inspiration for future Rotarians.

An inspiration for future Rotarians.

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Celebrating Innovative, Reimagined Coyote Grille

Fairfax City restaurant offers upscale Central and South American food

Celebrating Innovative, Reimagined Coyote Grille