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Local Film Takes a Step Forward in the Streaming World
”There is a Monster,” premiered on Apple TV and Prime Video January 30
Local movie now streaming
Parkway Widening Crosses Another Hurdle
Cut-through traffic becomes the issue for the Burke Centre attendees.
Fairfax County Parkway widening inches along.
Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
New Bridge at Lake Accotink Is an Upgrade for Hikers, Bikers
No getting wet or turning around.
Accotink bridge
Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
Metro’s South End Stations Scheduled for a Six-Week Closure
Two-part project will tie in a new station and fix tunnel headaches.
Metro closure
‘Fairfax Peak’ Indoor Ski Slope Jumps Another Mogul
Public comments show mixed opinions for the slope planned at Lorton Landfill.
Fairfax Peak skiing
County Code Addresses Inoperable Vehicles
Not just eyesores or environmental hazards some say.
Junk vehicles
New Franconia Car Wash Will Offer More Options
Mini neon light show is part of the experience, and an attraction for the kids.
Car Wash
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
Northam: ‘Time to Legalize Marijuana’
Virginia looking to be the first state in the South with legalized marijuana.
Marijuana Legalization is a Goal of the Governor
Historic Huntley has Secrets for the Trained Eye and Ears in Mount Vernon
Lesser visited Mount Vernon site offers special view of the Hybla Valley.
Historic Huntley
If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield
Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.
Donut shop
Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon
Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.
Plant fair
Reduced Metrorail Service through Nov. 15
Riders on the Blue and Yellow Line will feel the pinch
Metro cutbacks
Concrete Remnants Go Unexplained in Huntley Meadows Park
Just off the path, these appear to be part of an earlier structure.
Huntley Meadows
County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget
Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.
Budget
Before Cell Phones, Texting and the Web, CB Radio Ruled
The Citizen Band culture even had their own colorful lingo.
"Blast from the Past" with CB Radios