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Lorton Library Challenge ‘Takes You Everywhere’
Library integrates STEAM activities with reading program for the summer.
The Lorton Library is halfway through their Summer Reading Adventure, which runs from June 15 to Sept. 1.
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Alexandria Needs a Plan to Re-open
I commend the efforts to flatten the curve of the pandemic by the city of Alexandria and its residents but we must also prepare for a just re-opening of Alexandria's economy. Alexandria, like the rest of Virginia and the DC Metro Region adhered to stay at home orders, and asked businesses to close and citizens and local government alike have tried to reduce the number of cases of the CoronaVirus. Critical to reopening, like flattening the curve, is testing for coronavirus and the antibody, as well as preparation for contact tracers. But we must also continue to encourage social distancing and the wearing of masks.
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People, Parks, and Pandemics
It happened from the very beginning, as shopping centers, gyms and restaurants closed in the last half of March and news spread about the pandemic: people started gathering in parks.
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Virginia Is for Pet Lovers, Too
Cosmetics testing, research dogs/cats, dangerous dogs, pet store employees come under scrutiny
The 2021 Virginia General Assembly had only six companion animal-related bills before it this session; a small number compared to the roughly two dozen during the 2020 session, and a dozen in 2019.
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Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center Planned
State-of-the-art building slated for E.C. Lawrence Park
The Fairfax County Park Authority plans to construct a groundbreaking and innovative new building in Chantilly’s Ellanor C. Lawrence Park.
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Opera in the California Gold Rush Days
Virginia Opera’s “The Girl of the Golden West” at the Center for the Arts
Opera on Old West
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Comedy-drama on Family Matters in Falls Church
Providence Players presents “August: Osage County.”
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Hamstrung Local Tax Authority?
Alexandria government says state restrictions on city tax authority outdated.
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Fairfax County: Aiming To Reduce Deer Population
Second Deer Management Program discussion
With an ecosystem struggling to support a deer population several times what’s considered to be healthy for a habitat, Fairfax County is preparing once again to initiate its deer management program.
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Great Falls: Saving Sea Turtles
MISHELL: Sea Turtle Drones & STEM Education Presentation held in Great Falls.
On Aug. 20, Katie’s Coffee House in Great Falls Mike Kearney hosted Kashmir World Foundation’s MISHELL Autonomous Sea Turtle Drone and Stem Education Presentation in order to raise awareness about threatened and endangered sea turtles throughout the world.
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Alexandria: ‘A Labor of Love’
Historic Homes Tour celebrates 75 years.
The Dr. William Brown House, considered one of Old Town’s most prominent and historic homes, will be one of six homes featured Sept. 24 in the 75th annual Historic Alexandria Homes Tour benefitting the Twig Junior Auxiliary of Inova Alexandria Hospital.
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Vienna: Unity of Fairfax to Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Unity of Fairfax will celebrate its 60th anniversary, known as the “Diamond Jubilee,” during the weekend of Oct. 7-9 at 2854 Hunter Mill Road in Oakton. The church will host a gala dinner dance on Friday, Oct. 7, followed by the annual Fall Festival on Sunday, Oct. 9. All previous ministers have been invited to attend the gala and also to give remarks during Sunday services. Among them are Rev. Donna Johnson who is now serving as president and CEO of Unity Worldwide Ministries in Lee’s Summit, Mo.
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Healing Power of Laughter
Reduced Shakespeare Company returning to Reston.
Reduced Shakespeare Company returning to Reston.
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Help Halt Gerrymandering in Virginia
Rip Sullivan speaks out against GOP manipulation of voter districts.
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Opinion: Commentary: Your Summer, Your Child, Your Values
A time for parents to build humanitarian spirits.