Thursday, April 28
Deep Blue Primary
Incumbent congressman to face first-time candidate.
The Eighth Congressional District is the bluest of the blue strongholds, giving President Biden 78 percent of the vote in 2020...
Christening the New Shell, Lisa Zickar
The Alexandria City High School Rowing program christened its new shell, the Lisa Zickar, Saturday, April 23 at the Dee Campbell Boathouse in Old Town.
Wednesday, April 27
Mount Vernon Student Got a Lesson in Politics
Senate page program pays off for eighth grader.
Senate page
United Community Honors Reverend Dr. Keary Kincannon
Hyland Humanitarian Award is the top award and goes to those who make positive impacts.
Reverend Kincannon Awarded
‘Hilarious Comedy for the Entire Family’
Chantilly High’s children’s show, ‘Space Princess Wars.’
Chantilly High’s children’s show, ‘Space Princess Wars.’
West Glebe Road Bridge Will Close to Vehicle Traffic
Because of continued degradation of the bridge beams, engineers will close the West Glebe Road Bridge to all motor vehicle traffic beginning on Monday, May 9, 2022, for construction of a planned replacement superstructure, road deck and beams.
Arlington’s USA Team Headed To Finals in Ramadan Tourney?
Soccer tournament is a gathering place for multicultural team
The holy month of Ramadan can be tough when you are away from home. Like any major religious event, there are special home-cooked recipes for breaking the fast, mouth-watering and calorie-rich, and it’s hard, when you live across the world, to replace the most important part of Ramadan: the gathering of extended family and friends uniting over the Fitur (breakfast) table as the sun sets.
The Best Way To Solve Violence Is To Get Ahead of It
Teaching middle school and high school students to know what a healthy relationship with a peer looks like, what are the boundaries, and conflict resolution.
Earth Day 2022-April 22 & Arbor Day 2022- April 29
Invest in our planet & hope for the future.
The Town of Herndon celebrated Earth Day 2022 and Arbor Day 2022 at Runnymede Park on Saturday, April 23.
Unattended Lit Candle Cause of Reston Apartment Fire
Sunday, April 10, at approximately 7:54 p.m., units were dispatched for a reported garden apartment fire in the 2200 block of Stone Wheel Drive in the Reston area of Fairfax County.
Herndon Elementary Celebrates 60th Anniversary
Celebrating 60 years of BEElonging.
Herndon Elementary School (HES) held its 60th Anniversary Celebration (1961-2021) on Sunday, April 24.
McLean Cold Case Murder from 2001
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Department Cold Case Squad continue to use advances in technology to examine cases from years ago. New technology is used to identify offenders as well as victims in cases that have reached an impasse.
Thursday, April 21
‘How We React in the Moment Is Often Flawed’ in Fairfax
‘True West’ is City of Fairfax Theatre Co.’s new show.
Fairfax Theater
‘The Audience Will Love the Magic of It All’ in Fairfax
Fairfax High presents the musical, ‘Into the Woods.’
High School Theater
Everyone’s Feeling the Cold Temps in April in Springfield
Those in the plant industry are taking steps to protect the crop.
Cold April
Mural Project Spreads Positive Vibes in Mount Vernon
One of several planned for the Richmond Highway corridor.
Mural
Hop to It in Alexandria
Egg hunt
Letter: City Ignores Vision Zero in Planning Process in Alexandria
Letter to Editor
Wednesday, April 20
Earth Day: We Can Do Our Part
Earth Day
Mount Vernon Trail Turns 50
Trail volunteers and a bald eagle were recognized at the birthday celebration.
MV Trail Turns 50
FCPS to Consider Trust Policy
CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.
FCPS policy
McLean Chocolate Festival is Back
McLean Chocolate Festival
Philanthropy Group of Great Falls Women’s Club Holds Benefit Tour
Sneak peek of Riverbend Park’s bluebells, and bald eagles benefit FORB, Inc.
Philanthropy
Bioblitz at Observatory Park on Saturday, April 30 in Great Falls
For family fun and nature awareness in our backyard.
Bioblitz
Removing Signs of White Supremacy in Potomac
Removing signs
After House Approval of Bill Legalizing Marijuana Nationwide, Attention Turns to Senate in MD
Marijuana
Easter Dinner for Our Fairfax County Tent Neighbors
First Vienna Baptist Church delivers and advocates.
Easter dinner
Police Work in Reston
Police Work in Reston
New I-66 West Exit to Route 28 South
Transform 66
‘When the Whole Cast Is Onstage, It’s Just Magical’ in Centreville
Chantilly High presents the musical, ‘Into the Woods.’
Theater
Really Funny with Important Message in Chantilly
Westfield High’s musical, ‘9 to 5,’ takes the stage.
High School Play
Bunny Hop 5K for Bridges to Independence
Bunny hop
Bridges Bash in Arlington
Bridges Bash
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent
Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.
School superintendent
Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows
Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?
School Board
Fairfax County Budget Hearings
Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.
Budget
Gala for Children’s Inn at NIH
NIH Gala
Saturday, April 16
Fossil Fuel Fiesta in Alexandria
Governor proposes gas-tax holiday, but will Virginians benefit?
gas tax
Election Mirage Evaporates in Alexandria
Governor signs bill to improve election returns at the precinct level.
Election
Friday, April 15
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2022
In March, 2022, 45 Potomac homes sold between $3,700,000-$341,000.
Potomac Home Sales: March, 2022
Thursday, April 14
Letter: How About Mike Heisley?
Letter to the Editor
Volunteers Set to Clean-up Watershed
Park Authority and The Nature Conservancy partner in effort
Earth Day
Patriots’ Path Leads GMU to Old Town Fairfax
Wayfinding
Community-Building Skills and Passion for Service
Tara Ruszkowski is The Lamb Center’s new executive director.
Lamb Center
Fairfax History Day: Saturday, April 23
The area’s past comes to life during family-friendly event.
Fairfax Day
Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke
Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.
Bamboo
River Farm Hosts Alexandria's Spring Garden Market
American Horticultural Society event heralds growing season
River Farm
Fixing Intersection Is First Step in the Penn Daw Area of Mount Vernon
Revitalization, BRT and upscale apartments are part of the picture.
Revitalization
Economic Outlook for Mount Vernon Emerges from Covid Dip
Job market stronger, housing is still pricey; graphs dip for the pandemic.
Chamber mtg.
Specialized Care All in Day’s Work at Animal Shelter in Alexandria
Some animals share offices with staff, undergo needed surgeries on site
Pets
Rob Kaufman, Business leader, developer dies at 71.
Rob Kaufman developer dies at 71.
89th Annual Historic Garden Week, April 23 in Old Town Alexandria
Springtime tradition offers a glimpse into Virginia’s historic homes and gardens
garden tour
Wednesday, April 13
A Basic Foundation
Education
Letter: Request- Lower Tax Rate by 10 Cents to $1.04
Letter to the Editor
Annual Bluebells at the Bend Returns to McLean, Great Falls
Festival at Riverbend Park 2022.
Festival
Weed Warriors Earth Day in Potomac
Weed warriors
Educational Environmental Workshops in Potomac
Educational Environmental Workshops
The End of Community at the Potomac Community Library
Potomac Library
Doing Good in Her Name in Centreville
Celeste Peterson honors her child by serving her neighbors.
Celeste Peterson
Founder’s Day 2022, Lake Anne Reston
Celebration evolves to more than Robert E. Simon Jr.’s birthday anniversary.
Reston day
Housing Challenges Visible at North County Government Center in Reston
Housing for all, one of founder Robert E. Simon Jr.'s seven guiding principles
Tent living
‘You Can’t Imagine Living Without Your Daughter’ in Centreville
Remembering Reema and Erin, 15 years after VT tragedy.
Remembering Reema and Erin
Wakefield Plant Sale and Yard Sale April 30
Plant sale
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
EcoAction Arlington Plants 170 Trees
Replanting canopy trees helps manage stormwater, shade, carbon
trees
Tuesday, April 12
Creating an Elegant and ADHD-friendly Home
Designers share tips for combining style and effective organization.
Home
Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request
Thursday, April 7
What Goes into Being an Entrepreneur?
GMU students learn about business while holding farm markets.
Business
Governor Signs Bills to Protect Research Dogs and Cats
Area Democrats Boysko and Kory work across aisle for bill passage.
Dogs and Cats
‘A Place Where Everybody Has Access to Information’ in Fairfax
Get to know the City of Fairfax Regional Library.
Library is good
Mount Vernon Rotary Club recognizes the work of Sherwood Hall Library
Library work recognized
Trees or Bikes in Mount Vernon?
Along Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, trees get the short end of the stick.
Clearing for trail
Lively School Libraries in Alexandria
libraries
Hometown Hero in Alexandria
Historic marker dedicated at Earl Lloyd boyhood home.
Earl Lloyd boyhood home.
Wednesday, April 6
Visit Alexandria: Where to Eat Outside?
Outside eating
Pinwheels for Prevention in Alexandria
Garden display raises child abuse awareness.
Child abuse awareness
Good Deeds Day in Alexandria
Agudas Achim, Alfred Street Baptist join forces to combat hunger.
Good Deeds
Earth Day All Month in Alexandria
Earth Day
McLean Man Sentenced for Sexually Exploiting Minors
McLean Man Sentenced
Celebrating National Library Week 2022 in Great Falls
Twenty-three FCPL branches build connections; one branch is in Great Falls.
Library
Analysis/Opinion in Potomac
Join West Montgomery County Citizens Association for a Virtual Meeting
Help needed
What Happened to Potomac’s Friends of the Library?
Dissolved, by the County chapter, without discussion.
Friends group
Scenes of Nature Around Potomac
Nature scenes
New Districts, and Primary Elections July 19, 2022 in Potomac
Potomac Election
Teens in Arlington Paint Sneakers to Raise Funds for At-Risk Youth
Arlington Arts Center wants to connect the art world with local community.
Painted sneakers
Friends of the Library in Fairfax County
Friends of the Library
Words Matter in Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Words matter
Blast from the Past: Time Capsules
These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.
Time Capsules
Tuesday, April 5
If Something Doesn’t Seem Right …
How people may protect themselves from financial crimes.
Financial crimes
Celebrating National Library Week 2022 in Reston
Twenty-three FCPL branches build connections; one is in Reston.
Library week
Herndon House Fire Started in Electrical Box
House fire
‘People Are Excited We’re Here, and So Are We’
Crumbl Cookies opens new store in Chantilly.
Cookies in Chantilly
Arlington Preparedness Month
Arlington Preparedness Month
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Read and Feed in Fairfax County
Library food drive
44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards
Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.
Valor awards
Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab
Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.
Virginia Room
Friday, April 1
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2022
In February, 2022, 24 Potomac homes sold between $2,275,000-$525,000.
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2022