Friday, December 30
Thursday, December 22
If It’s Stays Still Long Enough, Decorate It!
Neighbors get into the holiday spirit.
Holiday Decorations Go Over the Top
The Christmas Story Made Real for Children in Burke
St Christopher’s Church presents living nativity
Nativity Scene
Having Lunch with Santa in Fairfax City
Lunch with Santa
Glad I Flunked My Home Safety Check?
Arlington County Fire Department does free safety check
Fire safety
The Dress With a Story in Arlington
The dress to wear to the first annual Teacher’s Festival which Dr. Soyini Richards founded to honor teachers
Dress
Fear-mongering Fail
New poll shows Virginians feel safe after criminal justice reforms.
Poll on Crime
Traffic Safety Under the Microscope Once Again
Lusk’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting brings out VDOT, police
Traffic Meeting
Plants and Animals Center the Stage at Huntley Meadows
Park photo contest reveals the variety of species in this county park.
Photo Show
Wednesday, December 21
Leading with Deeds to Equity
Ann Burke's grassroots efforts and support of community make her an agent of change.
Ann Burke's grassroots efforts and support of community make her an agent of change.
Reston Masters Swim Team
In praise of swimming at all stages of life.
In praise of swimming at all stages of life.
Holiday Dessert Cookbook Preserves Family Culinary Traditions
Seventh grade students share recipes in their cookbook, "Faith, Family and Food."
Cooking
Merry Christmas
Whether you embrace the Christmas story literally or in spirit, it is the story of joy, hope and love, with the promise of redemption.
Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety
Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.
Board Meets on Safety
‘Pulled the Suspect from the Burning Vehicle’ in Centreville
PFC Joseph Castilon honored as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Police award
Wreaths Across America Day 2022 Comes to Herndon
“TEACH the Next Generation in 2022 and Beyond.”
Wreaths
Reston as 2022 Winds Down
Reston in 2022
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus II
Holiday season
Friday, December 16
Senior Pair of Bonded Dogs Seeking a Home for the Pawlidays
Joey and Sophie Are Available Now for Adoption or Fostering
Dogs
Thursday, December 15
Fort Hunt Kindergarten and First Grade Artwork
Children and Teens edition 2022
Art Teacher Andrew Green
Short Stories from Orange Hunt Elementary School
Brenda Patrick, 6th grade Language Arts teacher
short stories
Poems for the 2022 Childrens Edition
Poems for the 2022 Childrens Edition
Kids Are Stars of Lego Discovery Center Groundbreaking
The new Lego Discovery Center will open next summer in Springfield.
Lego Discovery Center
Wednesday, December 14
Madeleine Ahrens, James Madison High School
James Madison High School, Vienna
Colin Boam, James Madison High School
James Madison High School, Vienna
Avenelle Orndorff, James Madison High School
James Madison High School in Vienna
Louise Archer Elementary School Art
Louise Archer Elementary School Art
Anthony and Alexander Yu
Anthony and Alexander Yu
Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District
Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams
Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams
Great Falls Elementary
Great Falls Elementary
In 30 Years …
Forestville Elementary, Great Falls
Remembering The Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach, CA
Great Falls, Homeschool
Timber Lane Elementary School
Sharon Baumgartner, Art Specialist,Timber Lane ES
Sharon Baumgartner, Art Specialist,Timber Lane ES
Haiku with Water Marbling Artwork
Kent Gardens Elementary School, McLean
Kent Gardens Elementary School, McLean
“A Glance of Our Future”
Oakton Elementary School, Teacher: Yanshun Sui
Oakton Elementary School, Teacher: Yanshun Sui
Yan's Art Studio
Yan's Art Studio
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Children's & Teens' Connection 2022 Aldrin Elementary, Reston
Art Teacher Eve Davies
Aldrin Elementary School, Reston
Tuesday, December 13
Virginia’s Energy Future
Energy
Chantilly High School Visual Arts
Beguduritty Simmons Chantilly Visual Arts Department Chair Photography 1, 2, 3, 4; Photo Club Sponsor; NAHS Co-Sponsor
Nonprofit Holiday Wish Catalog in Arlington
Nonprofit Holiday Wish Catalog
Arlington Post Office Will Be Renamed
Post office on George Mason Drive will be named for Jesus Collazos.
Opera NOVA Supports Children’s Opera
Annual concert brunch helps opera reach 55,000 children since it began
Opera
Nottingham Elementary School, Arlington
Art Teacher Sarah Zoller
Nottingham Elementary School, Arlington
SoberRide Begins Dec. 16
SoberRide Begins Dec. 16
Thursday, December 8
Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions
Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.
Park staff changes
‘An Excellent Table’ in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Displays the Washingtons’ holiday dishes.
Table Setting
Mount Vernon Rec Center Renovations Already Impacting Users
Furniture removal irks some; big changes on their way.
Mt. Vernon Rec Center
Murder Suspect Lead to a Police Chase in Mount Vernon
Arrest was made in the Eisenhower Valley off Picket Street.
Shooting leads to chase
Fatal Shooting in Hybla Valley on Monday Night
Neighbors found victim on the sidewalk on Audubon Avenue.
Shooting in Hybla Valley
Family Roots Fuel Fermentation in Mount Vernon
Woodlawn Press Winery entrepreneurs do it all on site.
Family Wine Business
Wednesday, December 7
Fairfax City Changing Confederate Street Names
Street names
Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene
Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?
Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?
Appalachian Bluegrass Christmas’ Comes to Arts Herndon
Bluegrass Christmas
Holiday Tree Lighting & Sing Along in the Town of Herndon
Santa arrives by fire truck.
Tree Lighting
Lake Anne holds 51st annual Jingle on the Lake: Key guest, Santa.
Reston holiday event
Tuesday, December 6
On the Horns of the Dilemma in Arlington
Is deer management needed? What would it entail?
Deer Dilemma
Beware of Cash-for-gold Robbery Scheme.
Fairfax County detectives seek additional victims in ruse.
Scheme
Shortfall Projected During County Budget Committee Meeting
Uncertainty clouds the county and schools FY 2024 forecast
Budget shortfall
Nickel and Dimed Behind Bars
Lawmakers take a look at fines and fees charged to inmates at jails across Virginia.
People who were locked up in the Alexandria jail are not staying there for free, and taxpayers are paying only part of the bill.
Friday, December 2
‘Friendsgiving’ in Alexandria
Hundreds turn out for community dinner.
Hundreds turn out for community dinner.
Outdoor Decorating Contest in Alexandria
Holiday decorations
Thursday, December 1
‘The Need is Greater Than Ever’ in Alexandria
Seaport Foundation sets sights on 2023 expansion.
Seaport Foundation
Pedestrian Fatality in Fairfax City
Pedestrian Fatality in Fairfax City
Snowmen, Elves, Music and 8-Foot-High Puppet
CFTC presents ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.’
Holiday parade
Police Charge Driver in Motorcycle Fatality
Motorcycle fatality