Tantalizing Turtles
Turtles have inhabited the earth for 220 million years, largely unchanged during that time; Virginia has 25 species and subspecies of turtles.
Turtles
Fair Winds and Following Seas
ODBC marks opening of boating season.
ODBC marks opening of boating season.
Idle Church Comes Down in Fort Hunt
Site will soon be the home of Collingwood Chase development.
Church out, development in
New Work Honoring 2024 Centennial of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue
Sunday, June 9, 2024, at 4pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts
Theater
Centreville Shooting Kills One, Injures Another
Police believe incident between teens was drug related.
Centreville Shooting Kills One, Injures Another
National Police Week 2024, Annual Candlelight Vigil
National Police Week 2024, Annual Candlelight Vigil
Community News: Homelessness Point-in-Time Count 2024, McLean Day, Skate Rink, Honor Guard
Community News at a Glance
Homelessness Point-in-Time Count 2024
“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.
Help Restock Frost Middle School’s Pantry
News Briefs
Share Your Experiences With Extreme Heat
Alexandria News Briefs
DWI Suspected in Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Detectives from our Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in Groveton.
Focusing on the Future of Gaming
This week at the first meeting of the year for the Joint Subcommittee to study the feasibility of establishing the Virginia Gaming Commission, I was re-appointed to serve as the subcommittee's Vice Chair.
Homelessness Point-in-Time Count 2024
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) Homeless Services Planning and Coordinating Committee's regional point-in-time counts are a "limited and imperfect perspective."
Bridge 23 Reopens on the Mount Vernon Trail
During a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 19, the National Park Service (NPS) officially reopened Bridge 23 on the Mount Vernon Trail, located within the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve.
Pay Increase Goes from 6% to 3% for All FCPS Staff
Last-ditch attempt for 5% raises for teachers, support staff.
On Thursday, May 23, Mateo Dunne, the Mount Vernon District Representative on the Fairfax County School Board, launched an effort to amend the superintendent’s proposed FY 2025 Approved Budget.
Fatal Shooting in Fair Haven
Detectives continue to investigate a fatal shooting in Fair Haven that left one man dead.