Thursday, February 24
Crash Kills Pedestrian in Lorton
Fatality
Ribbon Cut on Telegraph Road Walkway
Walking and biking to Lee District Park just got a little easier.
Walkway opens
Starbucks in Springfield Shares a Little Love with Their Neighbors.
The seniors at Sunrise next door were the center of attention on Valentine's Day.
Seniors on Valentines Day
‘All Dogs Need Routine, Preventative Care to Stay Healthy’
Scenthound dog-grooming business opens in Fairfax City.
Healthy dog
Rehabbing Fairfax City’s Old Town Hall
‘It Wasn’t Just about the Column; Other Things Needed to Be Done’
Old Town Hall
Column: Budget Success in Mount Vernon
$400,000 for the new Lee District Community and Workforce Development Center
New Development Center
New Fire Station Gives Firefighters an Edge in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon station has bigger bays and quarters in a rapidly growing area.
New Fire Station
Letter: Worrying About Local News
Letter to the Editor
Wednesday, February 23
‘A Mandate from the Workforce’ in Alexandria
AFD union wins vote on collective bargaining.
Union Workforce
‘Known But to God’ in Alexandria
Wreath laying held at Tomb of the Unknown Revolutionary Soldier.
Tomb of the unknown
Vienna High School Students Pen Essays about Optimistic Mindsets
Optimist Club of Greater Vienna
Optimist club
The Trail Is for All, but the Railroad Was Segregated
NOVA Parks remembers Virginia’s racist history.
NOVA parks
Commentary: Campaign FInance Reform is Alive but Needs Support in Arlington
Individuals can make their voice heard this week.
Campaign finance
Putting Wheels Under the DMV Skating Community in Reston
Sacred Roller Skate Supply Opens in Herndon
Roller skating
‘Lane Closures Will Happen During Off-Peak Hours and Nights’
Route 28 widening project in Centreville is rolling along.
Rt 28
County Animal Shelter Employees Care for Adoptable Pets
Shelter Employees
Currier Named New Director of Animal Sheltering in Fairfax
Currier brings long record on animal welfare.
Animal Shelter Director
Pet Connection
pets
Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really
One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.
Senior dogs
Voice Lesson to Music History Classes at Your Fingertips.
New collaboration offers video-streaming service to seniors.
Voice Lessons
Tuesday, February 22
Column: Working with an Eye Towards Compromise
Progress advances every time we change the law for the better.
Politics
Column: Helping Virginians Get Health Coverage
Health Insurance
Thursday, February 17
David Bulova Named Legislator of the Year
He’s honored by the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions.
Legislature of the year
‘It’s an Honor and a Privilege to Be Able to Open Here’ in Fairfax
Big Blue Swim School is now in Fair City Mall.
Swim School
Springfield’s Past Resident Part of Rock Music History
Legendary Dave Grohl got his start here, and is now author, filmmaker and Foo Fighter.
Dave Grohl's book
Police Shoot Armed Man in Lorton
Suspect was out on a warrant and in a van parked on a Newington area street; police say he pointed a gun at them.
Shooting in Lorton
Not the Love Story You Are Expecting
Discovering and nurturing the most important relationship after trauma
Brain trauma
Climate Change Study Warns of Coastal Flooding in 2050
County program called "Resilient Fairfax," would provide prevention steps.
Climate Study
Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting
District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.
Mount Vernon Town Meeting
Wednesday, February 16
Oops! They Did it Again
Lawmakers accidentally gave overtime protection to farmworkers and domestic workers, now they're taking it back.
They didn't mean it. Seriously. And now they're about to undo what they did last year. Lawmakers say the vote last year to create a cause of action for farmworkers and domestic workers to seek overtime pay was a mistake. Senators say they were misled, snookered by the blitzkrieg pace of the General Assembly. Now they're taking action to rectify the situation, stripping farmworkers and domestic workers of the ability to sue for overtime.
‘Thank You; It Means a Lot when We’re Recognized’ in Chantilly
Weand is named Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Officer of the qtr
‘The Improvements Are Welcome – Keep them Coming’
Shared-use path planned for Compton Road in Centreville.
Path planned
Letter: Adopt Current Noise Contours
Letter to the Editor
Commemorating Hidden History in Arlington and Alexandria
Local 'Green Book' locations may soon be designated historic sites.
Green Book
Arlington County Police Respond to Threat at Yorktown High School
Lockdown lasted more than three hours
Yorktown HS Threat
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System
Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.
EMS transitions
FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results
Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.
Vaccination at Schools
Column: Progress Impeded
Progress impeded
Last Week in Richmond Column:: 25 Bills Moving
25 bills in govt.
Black History Month: Filling in the Gaps
African American parents are giving their children accurate and comprehensive lessons on Black history.
Black History
Virtual Conversation on Climate Change
Author talks
100 Women Who Care in Potomac
Women in Potomac
Thursday, February 10
Fairfax Touts Pickett Road Connector Trail as Missing Link
Opponents say it’s unnecessary and would hurt the environment.
Trail link
Aye Is Named New Principal of Fairfax High
She’ll begin her new job here in June.
Fairfax High Principal
Burke Student Competes for Jeopardy! National College Championship
Megan Sullivan on ABC prime time Feb. 16; she first started trying out for Jeopardy! when she was 12.
Burke resident on Jeopardy
Embark Meets One Fairfax
Mobile-home owners finally get a presentation on rezoning of adjacent land
Embark
Tony Tran, Owner of Sam’s Custom Cleaners dies at 58.
Tony Tran dies
Jinks to Keynote Friendship Breakfast in Alexandria
Lawhorne, Pepper to be honored with Rev. Ben Lynt Award.
Keynote breakfast
It’s Only February, But Not Too Early for Potholes
January’s cold temperatures made the pothole season come early.
Potholes come early
Column: "The Good, Bad, and the Ugly"
Govt Bills
Wednesday, February 9
‘We Hope People Help Us Feed Our Neighbors in Crisis’
Souper Bowl food drive to benefit Britepaths’ pantry.
Souper Bowl food drive to benefit Britepaths’ pantry.
McLean Postal Employee Publishes Children's Book
Book encourages an interest in ancient Peruvian history and heritage.
Children's book
Potomac School Senior Top 40 Scholar in McLean
Selected based on the “scientific rigor of his project;” mind-controlled 3D arm design earns him top honors.
Scholar
Johns Hopkins Primary Care in Northern Virginia, McLean
health facility
Great Falls Scouts March in Inaugural Parade
Represent all Scout Troops in Virginia
Scouts in parade
Letter: Protecting Student Learning
Letter to the editor
Herndon Considers Resolutions Touching Three Centuries, 1900-2100
A go for carnival, improvements for multimodality, education funds of $100K
Herndon funds
‘Your Extraordinary Efforts Helped You Reach this Day’ in Centreville
Mountain View High holds winter graduation.
Mountain View Graduation
Campaign FInance Reform Bills Are Struggling in Arlington
Campaign finance
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
Senior activities
Local Bakers Make Valentines Pretty Sweet
Support to small businesses and Valentines go hand in hand
Valentines Sweets
Protecting Your Pets from (Starting) Fires at Home
Pets cause at least 1,000 fires a year; fire departments rescue many pets too.
Pets and fires
Tuesday, February 8
Valentine's Day Gift Ideas for the Home
Presents that can be used on Cupid's Day and beyond.
Valentines
Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences
Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.
Housing
Column: Black History Month at the State Capitol
Black History Month
Column: Putting Crime Guns in the Cross Hairs
Gun legislation
School to Extend Firearms Prohibition, Safety Education
Firearms at school
Fairfax Skaters Made the Cut for the 2022 Olympic Games
Local spotlight shines on the speed track and figure skating rink.
Local Olympians
Friday, February 4
Thursday, February 3
Police Charge Fairfax Man with First-Degree Murder
The victim was a 20-year-old Alexandria resident.
Murder charge.
County Code Addresses Inoperable Vehicles
Not just eyesores or environmental hazards some say.
Junk vehicles
Duckpin Bowling Went the Way of the Dodo Bird
Once a popular sport, bowling has taken a hit around here.
Blast from the Past: Duckpin Bowling
Message from Dan Storck in Mount Vernon
Annual Mount Vernon District Town Meeting is Back in Person
Town Hall
Local Author Publishes Book of One-Act Plays
West Potomac alum writes to teach, and is now a playwright living on Martha’s Vineyard.
Local Author
Gum Springs Community Building Chosen for Historical Significance
The Pride of Fairfax Lodge #298 among 13 new sites for registry in Virginia.
Historical building
Coyotes Spotted in All Parts of Fairfax County
Seldom seen, coyotes have been living next to people for a long time.
Coyotes
Wednesday, February 2
Ode to Air Guitar: Let Go and Feel Music
Air Guitar
Oakton Alumna Breaks U.S. Marathon Record
Discipline and courageous inner conversations fuel perseverance.
Marathon runner
The 2022 State of the Hunter Mill District, Fairfax County
Supervisor Alcorn shares insights with media during virtual coffee.
Virtual coffee
‘Winter Winds’ Blow at Reston Art Gallery & Studios
Exhibit features works by the eight in-house artists at RAGS.
Reston gallery
Herndon Considers Parking on Town Streets
Safety and quality of life concerns noted, along with new ordinance and towing rules.
Parking on Street
‘Warm, Welcoming – You’re Basically Doing Yoga with Friends’ in Clifton
WheelHouse’s new studio is in the Colonnade at Union Mill.
Yoga
‘It Raises Money for Animals that Need Special Care’
Shelter’s tribute garden marks a memorial milestone.
Pets special care
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Campaign Finance Reform Finds Support in Both Parties in Arlington
Campaign finance reform is a priority for nearly 90 percent of Virginians.
Campaign finance
Ballston BID Hosts Capitals Watch Party Series
Away games will be broadcast in Ballston with Caps swag, prizes and more
Caps Watch Series
Losing the Greatest Park Leaders
Park leaders
Green Rollback May Hit Blue Wall
Republican efforts to undo environmental laws to face opposition in Democratic-led Senate.
Environmental laws
Combatting the Toll of Racism on Mental Health
Black Health and Wellness is the theme of Black History Month 2022
Mental health
Exhilarating, Crackling Evening of Orchestral Music
Fairfax Symphony includes a U.S premier.
Symphony Music
Column: Getting Down to Work
Richmond house activities
Meet the Secretaries
Senate floor