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Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to $1.4M Fraud Scheme

An Alexandria man pleaded guilty today to defrauding the U.S. government of approximately $1.4 million in tax revenue by preparing false tax returns on behalf of his unsuspecting clients.

Local Student Chosen To Attend American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation

Sara Fenimore of Alexandria is one of 94 high school seniors selected to attend American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation July 22-29 in Washington, D.C. The weeklong program, founded in 1947, has provided exceptional civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works.

United Community Back to School Drive 2023

This year, United Community has a goal of supplying 900 children with backpacks and school supplies. United Community needs help to ensure local children return to school prepared and equipped.

Back-to-School Community Day

Join Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck, Neighborhood and Community Services, Fairfax County Public Library, Fairfax County Public Schools and more for Back to School Community Day. The event will take place at the Lorton Community Center, Library and Park (9520 Richmond Hwy) on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Manslaughter Arrest in July 18 Crash

Charges in fatal crash

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Long Awaited Lidl Opens in Lorton

Store commits to bond with community.

Grocery store opens

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Swim School Opening in Central Springfield

Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.

Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.

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Pumping Wastewater for Clean Water

The unseen system that completes the circle

Pumping Wastewater for Clean Water

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More Ways to Cool Off in Arlington

Cooling off

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FCPS Responds to State Policies for Trans Students

Reactions and concerns

Trans students

Re-Engineering Fairfax Minimum Parking Requirements

Parking

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Programs Assist Seniors and Others with Home Repairs

Help is on the way, one way or another.

Home repair

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Caregiving Corner

Something new for dementia patients.

Robotic pets