Children’s Nature Library to Reopen at River Farm
The American Horticultural Society will reopen the Children’s Nature Library and Reading Room at River Farm, headquarters of the AHS. This dynamic space for young readers, which closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, will once again offer an extraordinary collection of over 1,700 books focused on nature and gardening.
Native Plant Advocates Win Ellen Pickering Award
The native plant sale Scott Knudsen and Jennifer Pease started 21 years ago was April 27
The Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award recognizes Alexandria community members who demonstrate a commitment to protecting the environment and preserving local natural resources.
Honoring Fairfax County Retiree Charles Smith
In January of 2024, Charles Smith retired as Watershed Project Implementation Branch Chief. In this role, he led a team responsible for designing, constructing, and monitoring water quality improvement projects.
Arlington’s 9th Street Quartet Wows Crowd at St. George's Church
... and manages to tie in Jane Austen to Schubert
Music wows
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
Supervisors Adopt Budget Plan: Tax Rate Increase.
Challenges, needs, and the reality that the county cannot do it alone.
Tax increase
Celebrating Red Hot & Blue’s New Fairfax Location
‘Hometown restaurant’ for barbecue and ‘true Southern cuisine.’
Ribbon cut
Outdoor Band Concert under the Springtime Stars
Centreville High presents ‘Bandemonium!’ plus food trucks.
Centreville High presents ‘Bandemonium!’ plus food trucks.
County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award
Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award
Volunteers to the Rescue
Bridge out of network for a short while, volunteers to the rescue.
Bike Bridge