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What’s New in Arlington?
A look at recent retail and restaurant additions to Rosslyn, Ballston and Crystal City.
Every month in Arlington, stores and restaurants close their doors for the last time while others down the street open for the first time.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Jan. 29-Feb. 3.
McLean Community Players present musical ‘Company’ at The Alden.
Funny and Bittersweet
Under the direction of Sharon Veselic (Herndon), the McLean Community Players (MCP) are bringing a fresh perspective to Stephen Sondheim’s Tony Award winning musical “Company.”
McLean Citizens Urge County to Address Its Multi-Billion-Dollar Problem
Two resolutions call attention to county’s pension system.
Citizens in McLean are worried about the county’s pension system and the county’s inability to pay for the obligations it owes its retirees.
The Keller Williams Realty Brokerage in McLean/Great Falls Sets a New Record
The Keller Williams Realty brokerage in McLean/Great Falls has set a new record for sharing its profits with agents.
Vienna Police Highlights Jan. 13 – Jan. 18, 2017
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Jan. 13 – Jan. 18, 2017.
Week in Herndon
Man Shot Across Street From Herndon High School, Police Looking For 2 Suspects
New Silver Line Stations On Track In Herndon and Reston
New metrorail stations are slowly rising up in Reston and Herndon.
Springfield and Braddock Community Meeting on Biking Improvements Set for Jan. 24
Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) will host a community meeting to discuss two proposed bicycle improvements in Springfield and Braddock Districts on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017, 6:30 - 8 p.m., in the cafeteria of Irving Middle School, 8100 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
Fairfax City Council Mulls Location of Community Center
Three or more sites are under consideration.
For more than a year, a committee has been researching potential sites for a community center in the City of Fairfax.
Giving Back to the Community: Volunteers spruce up Fairfax group home on MLK Day.
On a day dedicated to Martin Luther King Jr.’s memory, people throughout the country honored his legacy Monday by doing various projects to help others.
Route 123 Road Closure, Detour Set to Begin Jan. 24
As part of the ongoing Northfax project, northbound Route 123/Chain Bridge Road is scheduled to be closed between Fairfax Boulevard (Route 29/50) and Eaton Place beginning Jan. 24.
Commentary: Growing the State's Economy
Last week, the 2017 Virginia General Assembly session began with a call from Governor McAuliffe for us to work across partisan divides in order to help nurture the New Virginia Economy and make the Commonwealth a place that we all want to live in.
Letter to the Editor: Time Limits for All in Alexandria
Regarding City Council's recent vote to limit the number of speakers to 12 during the "open mic" comment period, (Gazette Packet, “Talking about Talking,” Jan. 12) with Mayor Silberberg voting "no," this major policy change deserves a public hearing and extending this matter to a broader group.
Letter to the Editor: Deplorable Decision by Rep. Don Beyer
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s rather deplorable decision to boycott the U.S. tradition of the peaceful transfer of power is disappointing.
Green: Color for Sewers and Boots in Alexandria
Bill Jones climbs into his white city truck and heads for 5375 Duke St. to respond to an emergency ticket.
On the Front Line: Alexandria deputies to serve at inauguration.
When inaugurations come around, members of the Alexandria Sheriff's Office are always on the front line.
Burke, Fairfax Station: ‘Carousel’ Coming to Lake Braddock
Musical Theatre department revives a Rodgers & Hammerstein classic.
After having done family-friendly and modern shows in recent years, Lake Braddock Secondary School musical theatre director Mary DeMarco of Clifton decided “it was time to do a classic.”
Fairfax Station: Cash Registers Stolen from Village Shops
Cash registers were stolen from the Crosspointe Market and Steak ’n Things businesses early Saturday morning, Jan. 14, Fairfax County Police said.
Madison High Students Participate in Service Learning Project
Community News
As part of a Service Learning Project, the senior class at James Madison HS spent part of the school day supporting multiple local organizations.