Friday, March 31
Thursday, March 30
Mental Health Crisis Snarls Traffic in Mount Vernon, ends Peacefully
Police respond on Tuesday at lunchtime, continued through Wednesday; and ended early Thursday morning.
Standoff in Mount Vernon
Generosity in Sharing Skills and Knowledge
Visitors amazed, excited, by the possibilities at Nova Labs.
Nova Labs
Wednesday, March 29
If You Can Imagine It, You Can Build It Here
Nova Labs makerspace opens in Fairfax City; moved from Reston.
Labs
International Musician Brings Troupe to Workhouse
Award-winning percussionist Tom Teasley delivers multi-cultural sounds.
Workhouse musician
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
Planting Trees To Relieve Future Heat
Previous work mapping hotspots informs placement of canopy trees by Marymount students and tree stewards.
Trees
GFCA Responds to Overturning of z-MOD
Virginia Supreme Court voids ZMOD; back to 1,200-page zoning ordinance
GFCA
Police: Herndon Couple Dead in Reston; Murder, Suicide?
Herndon Couple Dead
When Your Flock Has Flown the Nest
Downsizing without downgrading and preparing a family home for market.
Family
New Opportunity for Seniors to Stay Active, Healthy and Social
Recently revamped program for seniors at the Potomac Community Center offers opportunities for staying engaged.
Seniors
Arlington Approves ‘Missing Middle’
Expands housing options in portions of Arlington that currently only allow single-detached homes.
Approval
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Friday, March 24
Thursday, March 23
Furmidable Fundraisers in Alexandria
LCTA donates $8,400 to local animal shelters.
Animal Shelter fundraising
Budget in Transition
$881 million budget proposal unionizes firefighters, ditches Confederates, maintains tax rate.
Expenditures for the Alexandria Fire Department are expected to grow about 8 percent largely based on unionization of its workforce. The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is setting aside $60,000 to replace street signs currently celebrating Confederate military officials. And half a million dollars has been set aside in contingent reserves for City Council members to load up the budget with their proposals ahead of the May 3 deadline. But none of those things are likely the first question that will be asked about the budget proposal for fiscal year 2024.
Wednesday, March 22
Student Art Planned for the Future BRT Stations
Public can vote on their favorites until April 3.
Artwork
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2023
In February, 2023, 18 Potomac homes sold between $3,375,000-$560,000.
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2023
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Campaign Launched
Campaign Launched
Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Alexandria Symphony Presents Rite of Spring & Grieg Piano Concerto
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
2023 Women of Vision in Arlington
2023 Women of Vision in Arlington
Celebrate Walking in Arlington
Celebrate Walking in Arlington
Upcoming Election in Arlington
Arlington Election
Family Caregivers in Virginia Provide $14.3 Billion in Unpaid Care
Latest AARP research attaches $15.51 per hour value to the estimated 920 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.
Healthcare
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
Local Chef Nominated for James Beard Award in Arlington
Queen Mother’s Restaurant in Arlington owned by chef Rock Harper, Alexandria native.
Chef nominated for award
News Briefs in Centreville, Reston, Herndon
News Briefs
Sully District Police Station Update
Police station
Uncertainties in the Spring Air
Independent Progressive column
Thursday, March 16
Column: From Here to Reconvene
In Richmond
Wednesday, March 15
‘Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson’
Waterfront public art installation to open March 25.
Waterfront art
Education Advocates Gather at Mount Vernon
Rally precedes hearing on Youngkin administration's proposed revised 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
Education rally
Park Authority Burns New Ground
Laurel Hill Park gets relief from dense growth
Park burn gets dense growth
Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One
Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility
Government center
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
“Flourishing After 55”
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
More than Four Walls – It’s Home
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
News Briefs in Centreville, Reston, Herndon
News briefs
Houses At Risk if Developed in Wrong Way
More proposals for property in the Sully District.
Developers
Alcorn Kicks Off Re-election Bid
Incumbent on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, Hunter Mill District gets enthusiastic kickoff.
Alcorn
Lake Anne Economic Visioning Workshop in Reston
What is a market-appropriate vision? Is that the right question?
Lake Anne
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Environmental
Marymount Students Celebrate Holi
Festival of color marks the end of winter for many around the world
Marymount
Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees
Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.
Schools
Friday, March 10
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Marathon runner
Thursday, March 9
Schools Train Teachers, Install Narcan Emergency Kits
After multiple overdoses, APS takes action.
OD's in school
Owls Awe All in Mount Vernon
Up close and personal with three special owls at Friends of Little Hunting Creek annual meeting.
Owls
Wednesday, March 8
Reservoir Planned for Current Quarry Site in Lorton
Fairfax Water will address future droughts.
Water Plans
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
Donuts and Ice Cream Coming to Renovated Site
Central Springfield sees an expanded variety of cuisines.
New donut location
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55 calendar
Students Showcase Arlington's Language Programs
Learning languages is more than conjugations
Arlington Schools
Land-use Proposals for Sully District, Part 2
More ‘Site-Specific Plan Amendment’ proposals in Sully District.
Site proposals
‘He’s Always One of the First to Volunteer’ in the Sully District
PFC Viar feted as Sully’s Officer of the Quarter.
Officer
Car Seat Inspections, March 9 in Chantilly
Car Seat Inspections, March 9
Seeing Stars in Great Falls
The number of visitors illuminates local observatory’s glowing, growing popularity and purpose.
Star Gazing
Residents Oppose Demolishing 113-year-old Buildings in Herndon
Wrecking ball posed to demolish house in historic district; heritage value vs. owner rights.
Old Buildings
Legislative Stand-Off
Legislative Stand-Off
Earthquake Relief for Turkey
Earthquake Relief
Board of Supervisors Seeks to Raise its Salaries
Supervisors Herrity and Alcorn vote no.
BOS salaries
Tuesday, March 7
Education Reparations Await Governor’s Signature
Bill would extend benefits to descendants of those directly impacted by massive resistance in Virginia through the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program.
Reparations
Vienna Man Dies in Arlington Crash
Fatal Crash
Thursday, March 2
Undergrounding Utilities Eyed for Richmond Highway
Dominion customers might pay a few cents more each month to cover it.
Utilities Underground
‘Bold and Innovative; Delivers on His Vision’
Chris Bruno receives Economic Development 40 Under 40 award.
Award
Fairfax City Gives Grants to Nonprofits
Fairfax City Gives Grants to Nonprofits
Wednesday, March 1
‘They Will Never Be Forgotten’
Survivors gather to mark 78th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Iwo Jima veterans
Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Fairfax Police Shoot and Kill Shoplifting Suspect
Police Shooting In TysonsPolice Shooting In Tysons
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends
Opportunity for Residents to Get Involved
Some ‘Site-Specific Plan Amendment’ proposals in Sully District.
Plan amendment
Opinion: Plum’s Departure Injects Energy into Elections
Plum departure
Opinion: Time Sure Flies
Time Sure Flies
Tysons Library Quarterly Book and Media Sale
Tysons Library Sale
Vienna Restaurant Week
Vienna Restaurant Week