Potomac Home Sales: July, 2024
In July, 2024, 46 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2024
Firefighters & Friends to the Rescue in Alexandria
Hundreds of families come to Charles Houston Recreation Center to get ready for the first day of school next Monday.
Backpacks
Haircuts for School in Alexandria
Haircuts for School in Alexandria
Fairfax City Celebrates Its CUE Bus System
The rebranded initials stand for ‘City. University. Everyone.’
Fairfax City Celebrates Its CUE Bus System
Back-to-School Festival Draws Nearly 3,000
Mount Olive Baptist Church in Centreville welcomes community members near and far.
Fun times
FCDC Endorses Town of Herndon Council Candidates
Political endorsement in a ‘non-partisan’ election.
Vote
Cure for Olympics Withdrawal
2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics offers 70 events.
2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics offers 70 events.
National Night Out Is a Hit in Mount Vernon
Hot dogs, swimming and the riot shield were all part of the fun.
Hot dogs, swimming and the riot shield were all part of the fun.
Familiar Face on the Mount Vernon Trail is Moving On Up
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well-deserved promotion.
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well deserved promotion.
Comstock’s ‘Herndon Station’ Status Update
Herndon Town Council approves resolution for Comstock’s third extension, this to Sept. 10; first was approved Dec. 21, 2021.
Herndon Town Council approves resolution for Comstock’s third extension, this to Sept. 10; first was approved Dec. 21, 2021.
Community-Centered Health Assessment
All residents are invited to participate in Alexandria Health Department’s 2024 Community Health Assessment, beginning with a kick-off event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.
School Zone Speed Cameras Back in Effect Starting Aug. 19
The City of Alexandria will resume enforcement of school zone speed cameras beginning August 19, 2024, the first day of school for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Firefighters and Friends Continue with Compassion
Firefighters and Friends, a group started by now-retired Deputy Fire Chief Willie Bailey 26 years ago, gathered at Penn Daw Fire Station on Monday, Aug. 13 to make sure students along Richmond Highway would have the supplies they need to go back to school, even if their families couldn’t afford to get them.
Alexandria Film Festival — Behind the Scenes
Interview with Patti North, executive director and founder of the Alexandria Film Festival
The Alexandria Film Festival will run from Nov. 7-10 in several venues around Alexandria. It features high quality short and feature length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels and arts presentations. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the background, the process and a look at the movers and shakers who make it all happen.
Stringfellow Road Closed Aug. 17
Detour in place during paving as part of Route 29 Widening Project
Northbound and southbound Stringfellow Road (Route 645) between Route 29 and Centreville Farms Road will be closed to through traffic Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
“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.
Alexandria Police Kill Armed Man Having Mental Health Crisis
Man in his 60s pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, Alexandria Police Officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. to a 911 call from a man asking police to check on the well-being of one of his co-workers. The caller said the co-worker had made very concerning statements about harming himself and advised he was armed with at least two guns.