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Fairfax County: Filling Oversight Positions
Supervisors outline procedures for bringing on police auditor and civilian review panel.
One week after voting to establish Fairfax County’s first Civilian Review Panel for police, Public Safety Committee chair supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova outlined steps to be taken to fill the nine-member panel, as well as hire an independent police auditor.
Torpedoes Away
Concerns over Torpedo Factory leadership derail Arts and Cultural Master Plan discussion.
The Arts and Cultural Master Plan is a 36-page document outlining the city’s 10-year plan to develop priorities for allocating resources to Alexandria’s arts community. Yet, the entire discussion at the Dec. 13 City Council meeting centered on one sentence.
McLean Symphony’s Seasonal Magic
Holiday family concert to be held on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre.
With a full season ahead of them, the McLean Symphony, now in its 45th year, kicks off the holidays with a holiday family concert on Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at the Alden Theatre.
Season of Giving in Full Swing at Share in McLean
More than 275 families, or more than 800 people, attended Share’s holiday program on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the McLean Baptist Church on Chain Bridge Road.
Stop Sewage in Potomac River? Just Takes Money
City speeds Oronoco Bay sewage review, but still 10 years away.
Every year, Alexandria dumps 11 million gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac through Outfall 001.
‘A Simple Gesture’ Goes a Long Way To Fight Hunger
People throughout Northern Virginia are signing up to be a part of the “cool, green bag” movement.
Independent Review of Reston's Lake House Questioned
The Reston Association Board of Directors met on Dec. 7 to discuss contract issues with the company that was selected to review the association’s handling of the Lake House, a property acquisition and renovation that went over budget and has yielded revenue shortfalls ever since it was purchased in July 2015 for $2.6 million.
Providing Immigrants with Jobs, Safety and Dignity in Centreville
Centreville Labor Resource Center celebrates fifth anniversary
When the Centreville Labor Resource Center (CLRC) holds a celebration, it does so with people, food, music and fun.
Chantilly's Westfield: State Champions — Again
Defense stalls Oscar Smith in double overtime
Before perennial powerhouses Westfield and Oscar Smith met for the Virginia 6A State Championship, many expected another close game.
Chantilly Defeats South County
The Chantilly Chargers faced South County High School in a non-conference game on Dec. 7 in Chantilly.
Chantilly's Westfield falls to Yorktown, Lake Braddock
The Westfield Bulldogs opened the season with losses to Lake Braddock and Yorktown.
Chantilly Girls Win on Senior Night
The Chantilly Chargers girls basketball team defeated the West Potomac Wolverines 57-22 on Dec. 9.
Crime Report from Fair Oaks
The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.
The following incidents were reported by the Fair Oaks District Police Station.
Potomac's St. Francis Episcopal Church Gains New Rector
Interior of the church recently renovated
St. Francis Episcopal Church, located on River Road in the heart of Potomac, welcomed a new rector for the first time in 27 years.
Montgomery County Launches Dementia Friendly Initiative
Montgomery County has launched its Dementia Friendly initiative – a set of strengthened services and supports for affected community members.
Crystal City's Synetic Theater Stages ‘Sleeping Beauty’
Story of a princess, an evil sorceress, and sleeping curse in this wordless Grimm Brothers' fairy tale.
Synetic Theater will present the wordless production of "Sleeping Beauty" from Dec. 7 to Jan. 8, 2017 in Crystal City.
Candyland in Arlington
Families build gingerbread houses together at Arlington County event.
Sometimes, families need a chance to unwind.
Broaching That Conversation about Death in Arlington
Discussing end-of-life care and more.
Conversations surrounding a new baby are easy to have, rarely met with hesitation. On the other hand, conversations surrounding how a person wants to leave this world are difficult despite how important these discussions are.
New Catholic Bishop: To Listen and Learn
A ministry to the faithful and the community beyond.
The Most Rev. Michael Burbidge assumed full authority last week as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.