Winners of A. Heath Onthank Award
Three employees receive the county’s highest government honor award.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized Tajweer Beaufort, Leila Gordon, and Kim Young with the A. Heath Onthank Award, the highest government employee honor.
“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.
What’s Happening Besides the Reston Farmers Market
The county is a large, ponderous organization which often struggles to address essential public policy matters efficiently, if at all. Several matters are in need of attention, ones affecting residents’ quality of life and others crippling businesses’ (especially small ones) ability to deliver goods and services or to make a living.
Arlington Visitor Spending Hit Record $4.5 Billion in 2023
Arlington, Virginia had 7.1 million visitors in 2023, according to a study released this week by the Arlington Convention and Visitors Service.
David Arias Sandoval, 23, of Herndon Dead in Motorcycle Crash
Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Chantilly.
Musical Comes to Life in a New York Apartment
Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘The Drowsy Chaperone.’
Each year, Westfield Summer Stage gives audiences the chance to see some of the most talented high-school thespians from throughout Fairfax County.
Donate Supplies to The Lamb Center
All supplies may be brought to The Lamb Center at 3160 Campbell Drive in Fairfax City. Donation hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; and Saturday, from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Clifton Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured in Centreville
The Fairfax County Police Department said detectives from their Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating the Monday, June 24 fatal pedestrian crash in Centreville.
Service Above Self
Jim Carmalt, center, was sworn in as the 2024-2025 president of the Rotary Club of Alexandria at the organization’s June 25 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
A Fond Farewell
Visit Alexandria bids adieu to Patricia Washington.
The annual Summer Social hosted by Visit Alexandria was bittersweet this year as the event served as a farewell to Patricia Washington, who for 12 years has served as the organization’s president and CEO.
On new Department of Education guidance for individuals affected by joint consolidated student loans
For years, borrowers in joint consolidated loans have faced frustrating bureaucratic hurdles and dismal prospects for severing their loans, keeping them trapped in financial agreements with unresponsive or abusive ex-spouses and preventing them from accessing loan forgiveness programs.
Beyond Sustenance Farming in Northern Virginia
Only a few take on the challenge of marketing farmed products
Only a few take on the challenge of marketing farmed products
Carwash Crash Claims Fairfax Woman’s Life
Carwash Crash Claims Fairfax Woman’s Life
Warm Welcome for a Missed Friend: Old Firestation #3
Fairfax City residents are delighted at the reopening of an icon.
Fairfax City residents are delighted at the reopening of an icon.
Mount Vernon and Alexandria Independence Day Festivities
Mount Vernon and Alexandria Independence Day Festivities
‘I Have a Dream’ in Alexandria
MLK Jr. honored with bench dedication.
MLK Jr. honored with bench dedication.
