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Bicycling in Fairfax County Looking to Expand
Meetings planned this month to develop the ‘Active Fairfax Plan’
With the warm weather approaching, Fairfax County is holding a series of meetings to hear thoughts about active transportation in the county, and this input will be used in their Active Fairfax Transportation Plan to integrate the existing Bicycle Master and Trails Plans.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Making a Path to Acceptance a Bit Easier
I'm a parent to a transgender daughter in fifth grade in FCPS.
Cicada Stroll Bingo!
This spring, Fairfax County and parts of Northern Virginia will be among the regions of the Mid-Atlantic states that see millions of Brood X cicadas emerge from 17 years of living underground.
Fishing Derby Fun in Fairfax City
Fairfax City’s annual Fishing Derby was Saturday morning, April 3, at Ashby Pond – which had been stocked with 400 rainbow trout.
Parkway Safety Improvements Identified by National Park Service
Four changes will be implemented later this year.
Parkway safety enhancements
Honoring Stephen Miller, 66, Potomac
Community celebrates life of Stephen Miller, who served more than 50 years as firefighter, leader of Swift Water Rescue, and deputy chief
Stephen Francis Miller, 66, retired Deputy Chief of the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department, died March 26, 2021.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Open Letter and Petition to Governor Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland and Dr. Jinlene Chan, Maryland Acting Deputy Secretary of Health
We are a group of health care workers, scientists, public health experts, and other professionals who are concerned about the prolonged disruption of schooling for children in Maryland public schools.
West Montgomery County Citizens Association
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Residents Mourn ‘The Death of Colvin Run’
Great Falls and Vienna residents argue that ‘George Washington would not recognize his stream of 1799.’
Colvin Run in Vienna died this spring.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: ‘Historic Designation’ Disregarded at Colvin Run
I would like to bring to your attention the massive construction and relocation of the Colvin Run stream at the intersection of Carper's Farm Way and Route 7.
Improvements in Store for Busy Springfield Intersection
At Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads, orange cones are everywhere.
Transportation improvements
Appetite: ESP Tea and Coffee Brings New Faces and Focus to King Street in Alexandria
About two months ago, King Street saw the rebirth of a familiar coffee shop with a renewed name, all set to rise from the ashes.
The Other Alexandria: The Women Who Sparked His Career – Dr. Michael D. Casey
There is a common saying that a woman is always behind a successful man.
Cappies Review: Sweet Memories of Childhood
Thomas A. Edison High School presents ‘Alice's Looking Glass Adventures.’
Through you go, through the looking glass and into a dazzling wonderland!
New Water Tank Erected at George Mason University
Water pressure improved for college and nearby Fairfax residents
The campus of George Mason University and the housing surrounding that area welcomed 2021 with increased water pressure, courtesy of a new 2.5 million-gallon water tower on the GMU grounds.
‘People Are Still Hurting and Struggling Financially’ in Fairfax City
City’s advertised real-estate tax rate is $1.08
In February, Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer proposed a residential real-estate tax rate of $1.08 per $100 assessed valuation, as part of the City’s FY 22 budget.
‘People Will Change Their Behavior and Slow Down’ in Fairfax City
City installing photo speed cameras
Heads up, drivers in Fairfax City – photo speed cameras are headed your way.
Restorative Justice Inching Forward in Arlington
Restorative Justice will work to gain the trust of residents from all neighborhoods.
When Kimiko Lighty hears Arlington residents commiserating on a listserv about how many cars had been vandalized and no one was doing anything about it; or how a woman was harassed by a group of maskless teens who coughed in her face, implying they were spreading COVID, and sped away laughing; then hears how these teens should be punished instead of “going through a restorative justice process,” it suggests to her that what we are doing now isn’t working.
Campers Excited to be Back in Person in Arlington
Cars full of bouncing, excited children line up in the parking lot of Cherrydale United Methodist Church on the first day of spring break to participate in Encore Stage and Studio outdoor, in-person Spring Break Camp.