Sunday, December 22
To the Rescue
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Friday, December 20
Children's Gazette: Mount Vernon
Colorful drawings from Fort Hunt Elementary School in Mount Vernon.
Colorful drawings from Fort Hunt Elementary School in Mount Vernon.
Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria
Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.
Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.
Thursday, December 19
Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Wreaths Across America
Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.
Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.
Wednesday, December 18
Chanukah Celebration Is Planned in Fairfax City
A Chanukah celebration is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in Old Town Square. Rabbi Sholom Deitsch of Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia will light the menorah.
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets Releases TREDS Study
VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released its inaugural study on VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) data of pedestrian and bike crashes in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.
Fairfax County Updates Its ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan
Would you feel comfortable walking on any of these and others? Survey feedback and comments will be accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.
Fear, Emotion Play Out in Herndon
Town’s immigrant residents plead for protection; others counter, ‘You break the law, you are deported.’
Fear, emotion
What Could Mass Deportation Plans Mean Here?
Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.
Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.
Merry Christmas
Editorial
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Tuesday, December 17
Controversy Erupts over Fairfax City Manager’s Firing
Deputy city manager and police chief leaving in January.
Deputy city manager and police chief leaving in January.
Planners Eye Aging Section of Franconia
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Thursday, December 12
Chris White Family Real Estate Group Hits Major Milestone
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
Lighting Up Del Ray
DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.
DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.
Wednesday, December 11
Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Beveridge Brings Out the Best
Tom Beveridge sits at his Steinway piano with sunlight filtering through the corner window. He has agreed to play his first composition for piano, composed when he was 10 years old.
Restonstrong Entrenched Supporting Neighbors Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
Interview with NPO’s co-founder
Interview with NPO’s co-founder
Residences at Government Center II Groundbreaking, Mon. Dec. 9
Residences at Government Center II Groundbreaking, Mon. Dec. 9
Cornerstones: Hope for Tomorrow for So Many
Thousands of individuals and families served.
Thousands of individuals and families served.
Pedestrian, 14, Killed in Burke
Pedestrian, 14, Killed in Burke
Tuesday, December 10
Burke Lake Park turns into a Nordic village for the holidays.
Burke Lake Park turns into a Nordic village for the holidays.
Fairfax’s Fun-Filled Festival of Lights and Carols
Fairfax’s Fun-Filled Festival of Lights and Carols
Community News at a Glance
Community News at a Glance
Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights
No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com
Christmas lights
Thursday, December 5
53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Part of Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, Sponsored by Wegmans
Part of Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, Sponsored by Wegmans
Wednesday, December 4
Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration
During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration.
Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Wreaths Across America Day to be Held at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. 14
Important Access and Safety Information from Arlington National Cemetery
Important Access and Safety Information from Arlington National Cemetery
Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years
Last dinner in Great Falls, Dec. 9, supports Stop Soldier Suicide
Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years
Local Artists at Capital Art and Craft Festival Winter 2024
Coming to Dulles Expo Center, Dec. 13-15
Coming to Dulles Expo Center, Dec. 13-15
Giving Season and Your Community Newspaper
Giving Season and Your Community Newspaper
Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Embezzling $1M+
Woman Sentenced to 2 Years for Embezzling $1M+
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Tuesday, December 3
Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.
Arlington Nonprofits Need Your Help
Where to give for local impact in Arlington.
Where To Give for Local Impact in Arlington
Where to Give Locally
Give for Local impact
Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.