State of the Potomac River
Health of Potomac River declines on recent report card
For the first time in a decade, the health of the “Nation’s River,” our own Potomac, has declined.
From Montgomery County Council: ‘Stakeholder’ Engagement for Solar in the Agricultural Reserve
Montgomery County Council released a plan for additional stakeholder engagement on a zoning proposal, ZTA 20-01, Solar Collection System – AR Zone Standards, that removes the prohibition on community solar on 1,800 of the more than 90,000 acres of land in the Agricultural Reserve.
West Montgomery County Citizens Association
West Montgomery County Citizens Association
Don’t Get Burned When Buying Firewood This Fall
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase.
Public Hearing on Historic Herndon Nov. 17
Herndon Town Council nears replacing Heritage Preservation Program
Community members and business owners in the Herndon Preservation Overlay District may soon be presented with new guidance on maintaining and updating their property and Town regulation processes for exterior change.
ShelfGenie of Metro DC Designs New Future for Local Homeowners
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Enjoying family time at home will never go out of style, and if 2020 has given us anything good, it’s been the opportunity to spend more time together as a family. Spouses are traveling less (or not at all), and kids are home from school and college.
Returning to the Balance of Nature in Great Falls
Growing native plants
On Oct. 19, the Environment & Parks Committee of the Great Falls Citizens Association presented Native Plants by Dr. Meghan M. McGinty, a presentation she'd been dreaming about for years, McGinty said.
Baseball Bats and Ash Trees Face an Uncertain Fate
Don’t plant ash trees; plant native trees instead.
Baseball bats don’t top the U.S. Senate’s agenda these days, as legislators grapple with a U.S. Supreme Court nomination, the covid-19 pandemic and the Nov. 3 election.
More Gather to Save Mount Vernon’s River Farm
Board of Supervisors offers unanimous support
The American Horticultural Society’s intent to sell historic River Farm is still sending shock waves through those who believed the property and house were preserved forever.
Getting a Close-Up View of Native Fish in Fairfax County
County waters are home to 14 of Virginia’s 24 scientific ‘families’ of fishes.
Big Rocky Run, at Eleanor Lawrence Park in Chantilly, was the stage for a recent demonstration of stream monitoring and fish identification for Virginia Master Naturalist trainees during a day of field study.
Witchful Thinking in Alexandria
Ghouls still want some fun on Halloween.
Halloween will look different this year, with COVID-19 safety a priority as children and adults look for alternative ways to celebrate the ghoulish holiday.
Another Kind of Scary in Arlington
Halloween is an official holiday, but is not regulated by the County.
ArPets: Meet Sully and Kelly – Two Blind Delights
A mom with no name. And a litter of kitties with eye and sight issues.
Preventing Falls
Physical exercise and home safety reduce risk
One of the leading causes of fatal injuries in older adults is falling.
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