Friday, September 30
‘Take a Moment’ for Bike Riders
Pedestrian, bike, and safety campaign: will it be enough?
Bike Campaign
Thursday, September 29
Son Charged in Father’s Death
Son Charged in Father’s Death
School Stabbing Cast Long Shadow
Did Alexandria’s tough-on-crime approach in the 1990s work?
Stabbing
‘Hateful, Ignorant, Wrong’
Thousands of students around the state protest Youngken revisions to 2022 VDOE policies.
Protest
Ribbon Cut on New Mount Vernon Trail Feature
National Park Service improvement is one of a few along the parkway.
MV Trail
Reston National Golf Course: Case Closed
Golf Course
Fairfax City Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Missing teen
Wednesday, September 28
‘Hateful, Ignorant, Wrong’
Thousands of students around the state protest Youngken revisions to 2022 VDOE policies.
Protest
Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.
Workhouse Haunt
Centreville Labor Resource Center changes lives for the better.
A place where local day laborers seek employment in a safe, welcoming environment.
Labor center
‘Hateful, Ignorant and Wrong’
Thousands of students around the state protest Youngken revisions to 2022 VDOE policies.
Protest
Proposal for Dark Sky Preserve
Clashing and education about dimming the night sky around Great Falls Observatory.
dark sky
Art, Music, Food, Fun in McLean
16th Annual MPA artfest Returns to McLean Central Park on October 2
Art fest
Herndon High School Hosts Showcase of Bands
Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional
Virginia Marching Band Cooperative, NOVA Regional
Teen Missing Since 1975 Is Identified
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Modern DNA technology aids police in unraveling a mystery.
Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale
Great Falls Grange Foundation's Held Inaugural Estate Sale
Reston National Golf Course: Case Closed
Reston National Golf Course: Case Closed
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student
Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten
Summer Is Gone, but Not Forgotten
‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.
Tuesday, September 27
Project Community Connect Addresses Inequities
In Health, Education and Economic Opportunity
Inequities
Sunday, September 25
Mosaic ES Named 2022 National Blue Ribbon School
One of only seven schools in Virginia recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education.
Mosaic
Column: Needless Government Meddling
Plum column
Sully Community Center Opens in Chantilly/Oak Hill
A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.
Sully Community Center
Friday, September 23
Wednesday, September 21
Rotary's Bocce Tournament: Mission and Remembrance
Benefits Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services
Bocca
Parkway Intersections In Crosshairs Again
Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard were topics at meeting.
Parkway
Calmness and Nutrition
Mantra at Zen Press Juice Bar
If you go… Zen Press Juice Bar & Café 8120 Richmond Highway (703) 852-3929 www.zenpressjuice.com/
Needless Government Meddling
Needless Government Meddling
Sully Community Center Opens in Chantilly/Oak Hill
A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.
A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.
McLean HS Counts 23 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers
Prestigious achievement for PSAT takers
Sesquicentennial Celebration for Shiloh Baptist Church
Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.
Gathering to celebrate 150 years in McLean-Odricks Corner.
Mingle at the Mill
Funds raised benefit Friends of Colvin Run Mill
Funds raised benefit Friends of Colvin Run Mill
8th Annual Paint Great Falls: Plein Air Competition
Local winners among the best.
Local winners among the best.
Vargas Is 2022’s Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen
Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston also honored.
Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston also honored.
Tuesday, September 20
Inside a Modernized Townhouse
Designer transforms an outdated home into a modern and elegant space for entertaining and family.
Homes
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic heritage
Beagles Find Freedom, Comfort
Animal Welfare League of Arlington one of several local shelters to facilitate adoption of more than 4,000 beagles freed from cruelty.
Beagles everywhere
It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George
The local band now has a video.
Summer of George hits it big this summer
Monday, September 19
Fun and Food at Fairfax Farmers Markets
Farmers Market
Hidden Gem in the Town of Herndon
Hidden Gems
Hidden Gems in the Sully District
Sully District
99 Percent Live in a 10 Minute Walk to a Park
Arlington’s Park system ranked third in the nation by the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore Index.
Parks
Saturday, September 17
Scenes in Mount Vernon
There’s more to the community than George Washington and the historic plantation.
Scenes in Mount Vernon
Friday, September 16
Eli Lev’s Music has Worldly Influences
Musician with local roots comes back for shows in October.
Eli Lev
Thursday, September 15
Crime Prevention and Business Safety in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Lee Chamber members gathered together on Thursday, September 8, for the monthly Business Breakfast at Belle Haven Country Club. This month’s presentation focused on crime prevention and business safety.
Wednesday, September 14
The "Big Sale" Returns to Reston Regional Library
Approximately 40,000 books and other items are offered.
Approximately 40,000 books and other items are offered.
What’s on the Travel Horizon for Centreville, Chantilly
Several transportation projects are planned for the area.
Several transportation projects are planned for the area.
Hail to the Queen
Hail to the Queen
Build Complete Bike Path along Beulah Road
Build Complete Bike Path along Beulah Road
Scouting
Scouting
Screened in Porches in Vienna
Screened in Porches in Vienna
Expand Housing, Support Small Business
Expand Housing, Support Small Business
Sunday, September 11
Highs and Lows Hits a High with New Store in Springfield
Mount Vernon store paves way to Town Center location with an international flare.
High-Low
Wednesday, September 7
Community Event Friday Celebrates the Great Falls Grange
For the love of Great Falls
For the love of Great Falls
Del. Mark Keam Stepping Down from Virginia House
Timing of special election unclear as Vienna democrat departs for full-time federal job
Timing of special election unclear as Vienna democrat departs for full-time federal job
Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney, Sept. 22
Erin Peterson Fund Golf Tourney, Sept. 22
Space Center Planned for Reston
G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10
G.M.U. holds Space Day on Sept. 10
A Threat to Our Democracy
A Threat to Our Democracy
Plastic Recycling Earns Bench for Neighborhood
Elise Forrester rises to the NexTrex Challenge.
Elise Forrester rises to the NexTrex Challenge.
Town of Herndon Mayor debate
Town of Herndon Mayor debate
News Briefs
News Briefs
Thursday, September 1
Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species
Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022
Invasive species
Shooting in Mount Vernon Leaves One Dead, One in Custody
Mid-day shooting on Tuesday, just before school bus arrived.
Shooting
Behind-the-Scenes at Cirque du Soleil KURIOS
Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.
Reopening the Cabinet of Curiosities in Tysons.