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Uniting to Help ‘Those Needing It the Most’

Britepaths in Fairfax opens a period pantry.

It’s 2025 but, sadly, the needs of American females overall still come in second to those of males, and the federal government is trying to demonize the word, “equity.” But in Virginia, and especially Fairfax County, women are doing their best to change things.

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Enjoying Nature and Learning about History

Combining local history with Earth Day activities, Fairfax City’s HisTree Day was April 26 at Historic Blenheim.

Fairfax City’s HisTree Day

Real-Estate Tax Hike; Meals Tax Is Stable

Suspense, but Fairfax City adopts its FY 26 budget.

There’s good news and bad news in Fairfax City’s FY 26 budget, adopted May 6, along with the City’s CIP (Capital Improvement Program) for FY 2026-2030.

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Difficult Budget Adoption Raises Serious Questions

Can Fairfax City Councilmembers work together?

It’s pretty straightforward: When it’s time to adopt a government’s budget, those tasked with doing so are supposed to follow through. But during the May 6 Fairfax City Council meeting – after several weeks of meetings, work sessions, discussions, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and questions to City staff – some on the dais wanted to delay any action by a week.

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Join Sen. Boysko and Del. Sullivan for Great Falls Town Hall, Wednesday, May 28th

Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Rip Sullivan will hold a Great Falls Legislative Town Hall happening at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Grange.

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Fresh Air, Fresh Food

The simple health ritual bringing neighbors together

In a Vienna neighborhood just off Tapawingo Road, a love of seasonal food has quietly evolved into a beloved local ritual.

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Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady

At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.

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Goal: Break 2024 Record

15,000 pounds produce donated in 2024

Spring gardening season is here, and donations of fresh vegetables crowd the table at Rock Spring United Church of Christ on Monday, May 12 as the produce bagging session gets underway.

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Woodbine Nurses Week

Mayor Alyia Gaskins, center, presents a proclamation to the nurses at Woodbine Health and Rehabilitation Center May 15 in recognition of National Nurses Week, which ran from May 6-12.

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Endorsements for Walkinshaw for Congress

James R. Walkinshaw is running for the U.S. Congress to represent Virginia’s 11th District. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly recently announced that he will not seek reelection in 2026 due to worsening of his esophageal cancer.

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May Is Older Americans Month

Find programs and services for ages 50+

Established in 1963, May is Older Americans Month. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” is part of Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services mission year-round.

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Cruelty But Not Guilty

Dog owner describes beating as self-defense due to dog bite.

Suspense unfolded like a Hollywood thriller as Animal Protection Police Officer A.M. DeMilio’s body-worn camera footage played out in a circuit court trial room on April 22. The Commonwealth of Virginia’s case involved an October 2023 class 6 felony charge for the torture/maiming of a dog by its owner.

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37th Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Officers

National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund says 2024 numbers increase by 25% compared to 2023.

On Tuesday evening, May 13, a steady rain poured down during the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund’s 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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DAR Chapter Honors Notable Revolutionary Women

Patriotic display now in Centreville Regional Library.

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, the Lane’s Mill Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has placed a special display in the Centreville Regional Library.

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FCPS School Boundary Scenario Explorer

Fairfax County Public Schools plans to update the school boundary change scenarios this summer.