Low-flow Level on Potomac River Kicks off Monitoring.
Low-flow Level on Potomac River Kicks off Monitoring.
One Year Anniversary of FastLabs Alexandria
One Year Anniversary of FastLabs Alexandria
William ‘Bill’ Gimblett
Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.
Former mental health counselor dies at 81; memorial set for July 14.
Fourth of July in Capitol Square
Fourth of July in Capitol Square
Fallen Vietnam Veterans Honored
Plaque unveiled at Gadsby’s Tavern.
Plaque unveiled at Gadsby’s Tavern.
Highlights of Virginia LCV’s Scored Legislation Patroned by Lawmakers of the Fairfax County Delegation to the General Assembly
LCV’s positions and governor’s actions.
Gov. Youngkin vetoed 201 bills in 2024, including bipartisan environmental protection legislation. Virginia LCV classified scored legislation into five categories: energy and climate, good government, land conservation, land use and transportation, and water quality. Virginia LCV provided its position, whether supporting or opposing the bills, and compared such against Gov. Youngkin’s actions, whether he signed the bills into law or vetoed them.
Virginia League of Conservation Voters 2024 General Assembly Conservation Scorecard Released
Fairfax’s state legislators sweep the Scorecard’s honor roll.
Of the 22 elected officials in the Virginia General Assembly who represent all, or a portion of, the citizens of Fairfax County, 19 achieved a perfect score of 100 percent, earning the honorary title of "Legislative Hero” from the Virginia LCV. The remaining three achieved a near-perfect score of 95 percent, earning them the title of "2024 Legislative Leader."
Car Seat Inspections on July 18
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, July 18, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
Sheriff’s Office, ICE Square Off
Springfield rapist of Herndon child sentenced; found to possess child sexual abuse material says U.S. Attorney’s Office.
A June 27 press release by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Virginia, reported that a “Honduran national who raped a 13-year-old victim was sentenced to five years in prison for receiving child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and assaulting a federal officer.”
Moving from Lawns to Eco-friendly Gardening
With evolutionary advantage, native plants have adapted natural defenses to local challenges like drought and pests.
With evolutionary advantage, native plants have adapted natural defenses to local challenges like drought and pests.
Britepaths Receives Food Lion Charity Donation
Britepaths Receives Food Lion Charity Donation
Relaxing Place for Coffee, Food and Conversation
It’s The Commons Fooderie in Fairfax City’s Old Town Plaza.
It’s The Commons Fooderie in Fairfax City’s Old Town Plaza.
Melanie Zipp is Fairfax’s Assistant City Manager
Melissa Shinaberry promoted to city clerk.
Melissa Shinaberry promoted to city clerk.
Local Author Does Book Signings and Promotional Events
After ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’ hit the shelves last year, road trips, signing events and smiles.
Local author
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
Deer Must be Managed in Arlington: Residents Asked to Weigh In
To Kill, Sterilize, Repel, or Contain?
Deer Must be Managed in Arlington: Residents Asked to Weigh In