Memorial to Suffragist Women Dedicated in Lorton
To educate, inspire, empower present and future generations
For more than seven decades, millions of American women sought the right to vote.
New Memorial in Lorton Tells a Story Largely Untold
The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial
“Herstory” was made on May 16 when around 100 Northern Virginians applauded the ribbon cutting officially opening the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial in Lorton, a project 13 years in the making.
The Way of the Sword Demonstrated in Lorton
Workhouse Observes Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
Lorton’s Community Market took a choreographed step into the times of ancient Japanese martial arts last weekend, recognizing May’s Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.
Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News and Notes
Closures and openings – sometimes with one restaurant over the course of several days! – is the theme of the moment in the Alexandria food scene.
Exploring the Connections Between Human Beings at Westfield High
Westfield High presents musical, “The Theory of Relativity”
Examining how people are linked through life’s shared experiences, Westfield High presents the musical, “The Theory of Relativity.”
New Dates for Chantilly High’s Children’s Show
Offering both virtual and in-person shows, Chantilly High is presenting the children’s show, “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.”
Montgomery County Announces Plans to Reopen Senior Centers and Libraries
Six library branches will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 and the Holiday Park and Damascus Senior Centers will reopen on Monday, June 14.
Celebrate Small Business Week by Supporting Local Businesses
This week, May 3-9, is Small Business Week and Mount Vernon Lee Chamber would like to recognize the contributions of entrepreneurs and small businesses in our community.
‘Using Our Community to Tell Real Stories’
Woodson High presents the musical, ‘Working.’
As everyone learned during the pandemic, America’s workers play vital roles in keeping the country running.
Chantilly High Senior Wins Music Contest
Chantilly High senior Ethan Luvisia has won first place in the Rotary District Youth Music Contest.
Cappies Review: Circle of Life Goes On
Herndon High presents Cowboy’s #2
Life can be so short, but when you're a cowboy it can feel like forever.
It’s Freshest and Tastiest at Herndon and Reston Farmers Markets
Local Fairfax County Park Authority Markets open.
The 2021 Fairfax County Park Authority Reston Farmers Market and Herndon Farmers Market recently opened under COVID-19 guidelines.
Mount Vernon Bike Trail Resurfacing Work Temporarily Closes Trail
Missing segments of this trail will be part of a bigger project.
Mount Vernon Bike Trail
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