Opinion: Column: "My Thoughts to Your Thoughts"
You know the expression: "Can't walk and chew gum at the same time,” a disparaging characterization of a person, company or municipality unable to multi-task or even task at all?
Get Vaccinated and Register to Vote
LWV-Fairfax holds Voter Registration and Information Drive at the Fairfax County Government Center
Fairfax County residents getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Fairfax County Government Center can now also obtain information on registering to vote.
Early Voting Begins for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia
Early voting began on Friday, April 23 for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia.
Fairfax County Supervisors Validate Hire of New Police Chief
Aware of concerns, comments provided
Media reports concerning former Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis, appointed last week as the new Fairfax County Chief of Police, raise concerns about his employment history, including allegations of excessive force and violations of civil rights in 1993 and 1999.
Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides to Prevent Drunk Driving
While stating unequivocally that “we’re all safer at home” this Cinco de Mayo during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, a local nonprofit organization today announced that – as a “necessary safety net” to next month’s high-risk, high-alcohol consumption period – free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).
MCDOT Launches Free, Direct Shuttle Service to Montgomery College Germantown Campus Mass Vaccination Site
For County residents 16 and older who have an appointment, MCDOT is now providing free Ride On bus service between the Montgomery College Germantown Campus mass vaccination site and the Shady Grove Metro Station.
All Hands on Deck
Montgomery and Loudoun counties work together to reopen White’s Ferry
Chuck Kuhn now has multiple deckhands eager to help White’s Ferry get back to business.
Remembering Maeve and Gideon
Family and friends created the maevegideon.org website in memory of former Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend’s daughter Maeve and grandson Gideon “to serve as a virtual scrapbook of their lives and those who loved them.”
Opinion: Commentary: Montgomery County Council Approves Phased Reopening Tied to Improving Metrics
Tuesday, the County Council acting as the Board of Health approved a phased reopening strategy tied to the significant progress we've been able to make on vaccinations.
Montgomery County Preparing to Reopen Libraries, Likely in June
Montgomery County’s public library system is preparing for a phased-in reopening of its libraries, which have been closed since March 13, 2020, due to the pandemic.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Captain’s Row at its Breaking Point
Historic Captain’s Row is at its breaking point and requests from the residents to the Mayor and City Council have fallen on deaf ears.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Ecstatic About Silberberg
As a longtime City of Alexandria resident, I am ecstatic that Allison Silberberg has chosen to run for Mayor – and here’s why.
ALine Architecture Promotes Petals of Diversity in Mount Vernon
A new part of the National Cherry Blossom Festival this year was the “Petal Porch Parade” where participating neighborhoods decorated their porches with cherry blossoms to celebrate the season.
McAuliffe Visits COVID Relief Efforts in Janna Lee Census Tract
On Tuesday, residents of the Janna Lee community received a special visit from former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.
AlexRenew Proposes Second Rate Increase to Fund Alexandria’s Clean Waterways Future
Alexandria Renew Enterprises, the wastewater authority serving Alexandria, is proposing a two-year sewer rate increase to help fund its RiverRenew program that will minimize combined sewer overflows into the City’s waterways, and ongoing upgrades at its wastewater treatment facility.
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