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Bird-feeding Can Bring Winter Cheer

Bird-feeding Can Bring Winter Cheer

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Helicopter Involved Flew out of Fort Belvoir

Helicopter Involved Flew out of Fort Belvoir

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A Treatment for the Commercial Truck Eyesore

New form available on the Fairfax County website to report these trucks.

A Treatment for the Commercial Truck Eyesore

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Tragedy on the Potomac

Local lives lost as first responders aid in recovery.

Local lives lost as first responders aid in recovery.

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Senior Services of Alexandria and At Home in Alexandria Speaker Series Event

“Strategies for Addressing Solo Aging, Social Isolation, and Mental Health for Seniors”

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Arlington Groups Rally to Support Immigrant Community

What more than a dozen people and organizations in Arlington are saying and doing about possible immigration enforcement.

“Many of the immigrants, even if they have legal status, are feeling immense stress, and this is taking a toll on mental health.” — Taris Karantonis, Chairman of the Arlington County Board

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Arlington Students for Climate Action Host Free Pop Up Shop

Students volunteer to help reduce waste, keep fast fashion from landing in landfills.

This year, the students took advantage of the pop up shop to also raise awareness and ask for donations for their trial composting project.

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Moving Past Mistakes and Making Better Futures

Meet Daily Point of Light Award Honoree Cheyenne Klapper.

Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.

City of Alexandria Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualifying Individuals at Del Pepper Community Resource Center

The Department of Community and Human Services is offering free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals who live in the City of Alexandria on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. now through April 19 at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive).

Fatal Hit and Run in Woodlawn

On Jan. 29 around 8:34 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Buckman Road in Woodlawn for two pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle.

More Dates to Meet the Police Chief

Alexandria Police Chief Tarrick McGuire continues to have conversations with members of the Alexandria community.

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Fairfax Teen Named Division 1 Young Marine of the Year

Chingiz Bahadur of Fairfax, Virginia, has been named Division 1 Young Marine of the Year. He will compete with Young Marines from five other divisions for the title of National Young Marine of the Year to be awarded in April.

NVSO Elects New Chairman, Reveals Dates for 2025 Events

The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) committee recently elected Rod Hupp of Falls Church 2025 Chairman.

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Chocolates and Cupcakes and Ice Cream, Oh, My!

Chocolates and Cupcakes and Ice Cream, Oh, My!

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Community Mourns Young Ice Skaters Gone Too Soon

Two Woodson High students die in tragic plane crash.

Two Woodson High students die in tragic plane crash.