Sunday, July 31
Human Resources Generalist Brendan Butler and Human Resources Director Tanya Kendrick received the V3 certificate on behalf of the Town of Herndon.
Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment
The Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Veteran Services named the Town of Herndon a certified employer for its commitment to recruiting, hiring, training, and maintaining employment of Virginia's veterans.
Fairfax Resolves Receives Two National Awards
Members of the Fairfax Resolves, the local chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution...
Saturday, July 30
Hub for Social Interaction and Pedestrian Activity
Compass Coffee is a hit in Fairfax City.
Compass Coffee hit the ground running, becoming an instant hit in Fairfax City as soon as it opened this spring in the Point 50 shopping center.
Friday, July 29
Fairfax One Visits Burke Cadets
Team places third in national CAP competition.
Members of the Burke Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol were given an inside look at Fairfax One, the Fairfax County Police helicopter...
Arlington County Lands $80 million
NVTA Invests $625 Million FY2022-27; Six Year Program Adopted
With the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority (NVTA) unanimous vote on June 14 to adopt the $624,882,714 FY2022-2027 Six Year Program...
Thursday, July 28
Britepaths’ Emergency Pantry Needs Community Support
Since hunger in Fairfax County never takes a vacation, Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths works hard, all year ’round, to feed local individuals and families in need. But it can’t do it alone; it needs the community’s help to stock its Emergency Pantry...
Fairfax, Library Host Point 50 StoryWalk
Event encourages children to read, supports local businesses.
Reading can always provide a fun, summertime diversion. But when it’s joined with an outdoor clue-hunting activity...
Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
The much-loved Town of Herndon Farmers Market Fun Days are back every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at the Town Hall Square...
Financing the Rampage
Economic toll of gun violence is more than $14 billion a year for Virginia.
All those school security measures to harden your local elementary school add up. So do trips to the emergency room and the multiple surgeries needed to address gunshot wounds. While the human tragedy of gun violence often grabs headlines, the economic toll continues to mount with each mass shooting. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, the annual cost to Virginia is more than $14 billion a year.
Driver Charged in Death of Pedestrian
Detectives from Fairfax County Crash Reconstruction Unit have charged the driver of the 2007 Toyota Camry from the July 6 fatal pedestrian crash.
Diane’s Journey: The Face of a Rare and Aggressive Cancer
Unknown to most, it takes lives quickly.
On June 16, my sister Diane would have celebrated her 70th birthday in living color with music, fun, and lots of great food in the...
GWHS Historic Marker Unveiled
Alumni reflect back on high school years.
Alumni from as far back as the class of 1941 gathered July 23 for the unveiling of the Virginia State Historical Marker recognizing the historic significance of George Washington High School, now GW Middle School, on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Racing Into History
Lyles sets a new American 200m record.
Ever since he starred in track at what is now Alexandria City High School, the 200-meter race was a specialty for Noah Lyles.
Wednesday, July 27
News Briefs
News Briefs
ife and Struggles after Roe
ife and Struggles after Roe
Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment
Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment
FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged
FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged
‘When Trust Is Broken’
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Can’t Get a Foot in the Door
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
The Potomac River Is Healing, but Problems Remain
River groups hope to open beaches for swimming along the Potomac.
River groups hope to open beaches for swimming along the Potomac.
Disturbing Video of Police Shooting
Police release video of police shooting death of Reston man at Springfield Town Center; chief defends officers’ actions.
Police release video of police shooting death of Reston man at Springfield Town Center; chief defends officers’ actions.
Working to Control Water Chestnuts
Volunteers needed to pull the non-native invasive aquatic plants from local waters.
Volunteers needed to pull the non-native invasive aquatic plants from local waters.
Seniors Surviving the Heat
Staying hydrated, remaining indoors can help prevent heat illness in older people.
Staying hydrated, remaining indoors can help prevent heat illness in older people.
Workers Must Benefit Too
Workers Must Benefit Too
Criminal Conspiracy To Undermine Our Freedom
Criminal Conspiracy To Undermine Our Freedom
Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault
Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault
Bridge Rehabilitation Will Mean Five Weeks of Detours
Alban Road in south Springfield will be closed at Accotink Creek bridge.
Bridge project
Mount Vernon Deals with July’s Heat Wave
Hot temps bring out the frozen treats and creativity.
Heat Wave
Local Artist Pens Virginia Urban Posters
Posters, paintings and quirkiness run in the family at Urban Redeux in Hollin Hall.
Urban Redeux
Life and Struggles after Roe
Delegate Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum
The history of our country has been one of ever-evolving rights and freedom to fulfill the promises contained in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
'When Trust Is Broken’
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
A school health aide at Chantilly’s Greenbriar East Elementary (GBE) was indicted last week on 11 criminal charges.
“Flourishing After 55”
Office of 55+ Programs
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers, unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee).
Thursday, July 21
Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
Historically Black Church Celebrates 150th Anniversary
Shiloh Baptist Church, McLean VA, kicks off weekend of events celebrating 150 years
Interfaith congregations from throughout the region join together to celebrate the 150th anniversary...
Great Resignation Hits the Classroom
Pay penalty for teachers in Virginia is the worst in the country.
The Great Resignation is hitting classrooms across Virginia, worrying school administrators about what happens when fall arrives and schools are forced to deal with a teacher shortage.
Wednesday, July 20
No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls
Strong arts community benefits businesses.
Strong arts community benefits businesses.
Potomac Home Sales: June, 2022
In June, 2022, 78 Potomac homes sold between $4,900,000-$499,900.
In May, 2022, 76 Potomac homes sold between $7,400,000-$670,000.
GRCC Presents 2022 Awards for Excellence
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
A Slide Backward
A Slide Backward
‘It’s Like a Great, Big, Community Family’
Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.
Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.
Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls
Strong arts community benefits businesses.
The Arts of Great Falls, a community-supported nonprofit organization, welcomed its new executive director, Meralee Fredenburgh...
Saturday, July 16
Paralyzed Cyclist Gains Freedom for Near Normal Life
After a broken neck sustained in a mountain bike crash, Mark Gottlieb uses an electronic device and therapy to walk again.
Bike Accident Victim
Wednesday, July 13
‘We’re Down about 140-plus Officers’
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
‘We Cook with Love and Everything’s Homemade’
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Storytime for Little Historians
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Learning from Others
Learning from Others
Stewart earns Doctor of Optometry Degree
Stewart earns Doctor of Optometry Degree
Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Roundups
Roundups
Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Pam Grosvenor, Recipient of The Glen Sjoblom Award 2022
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony
Traveling Players Perform Free Family-Friendly Plays
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
MPA’s Group Art Exhibition Opens at Atrium Gallery
Ten local artists represented, works for sale.
McLean Project for the Arts announced the MPA Classworks Exhibition opening at its Atrium Gallery in the McLean Community Center.
Church Street Vision Project Gets Town Council Approval
Within the next couple of years, the properties at the corner of Church Street NW and Lawyer’s Road NW will be transformed from two, dated and aging buildings
Household Pets Flee Violence, Too
Cleaning supplies, sheets, garbage bags and cat beds. Doorways has a wish list
MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases
Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...
Citizen Scientists Monitor Lorton/Mason Neck Ecosystem
Wild things surveying called “Interesting, educational, satisfying, just plain fun.”
If one has a need for scientific data, or just has a hankering to know what birds, butterflies, dragonflies, other...
Monday, July 11
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2022
In May, 2022, 76 Potomac homes sold between $7,400,000-$670,000.
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2022
Thursday, July 7
Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition
Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.
July 4 parade in Springfield
Rising Baseball Star Threw His First Pitch in Springfield
The former WSHS star will be tuned into the MLB draft in mid-July.
Local Baseball star
Prosecutorial Discretion
Northern Virginia prosecutors say they won't enforce abortion restrictions.
Nine prosecutors across Virginia say they will not enforce any new restrictions on abortion, complicating Republican efforts to crack down on reproductive freedom in the wake of the Supreme Court decision
Wednesday, July 6
Naturalization Ceremony by USCIS Held in the Town of Vienna
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Erosion of Confidence
The former president should be charged with treason.
The former president should be charged with treason.
Happy and Lighthearted with Fun, Catchy Songs
Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘High School Musical.’
Westfield Summer Stage presents ‘High School Musical.’
Fireworks Light the Skies of Reston and the Town of Herndon
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S.A.
Happy 246th Birthday, U.S.A.
Car Seat Inspections, July 14
Car Seat Inspections, July 14