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New Charitable Event Kicked Off Mental Health Awareness Month

Kicking off Mental Health Awareness Month, a new golf tournament hosted by Alliance Executive Search and CBRE on May 3 raised more than $26,000 to benefit PRS, a leading behavioral health nonprofit serving Northern Virginia.

Opinion: Commentary: Beyer Submits Community Project Funding Requests

To support Northern Virginia infrastructure, police reform, health care

U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) submitted requests for federal funds for Virginia’s 8th Congressional District.

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Mother’s Day Reflection: Our Mothers Had Few Rights, Much Courage

Reflecting on mothers from a different era

All my friends were losing their mothers, and this year, it was my turn.

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Office of 55+ Programs

Office of 55+ Programs

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It’s Freshest and Tastiest at Herndon and Reston Farmers Markets

Local Fairfax County Park Authority Markets open.

The 2021 Fairfax County Park Authority Reston Farmers Market and Herndon Farmers Market recently opened under COVID-19 guidelines.

Opinion: Column: Cats in the Belfry

Have I mentioned in print lately that we, resident owners of "Belly Acres" in Burtonsville, are back to being a five-indoor-cat household?

Opinion: Commentary: Fairfax County School Board Protects Immigrant Families

Today, the Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to develop a School Trust Policy aligning the school division with Fairfax County’s Trust Policy.

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  • By Karl Frisch, School Board Member
  • May 6, 2021

Opinion: Commentary: Taking Out the Trash

In April, 82 volunteers picked up 126 bags of trash, 8 tires, and nearly 2,000 pounds of bulk trash along Little Hunting Creek at ten different sites.

One of the rites of spring in Mount Vernon is our annual creek and community clean-ups.

West Montgomery County Citizens Association

May Newsletter

West Montgomery County Citizens Association May Newsletter

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Trashing Mother Earth

Not only is trash polluting and unsightly, it is harmful, even lethal, to wildlife.

On April 10, 82 volunteers hauled 126 bags of trash out of Little Hunting Creek and 46 volunteers collected 55 bags of trash in Dyke Marsh and along the Potomac River just south of Alexandria.

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  • By Glenda C. Booth/Mount Vernon Gazette
  • May 3, 2021
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‘Hanged by a Mob’

City remembers 1897 lynching victim Joseph McCoy

It was April 23, 1897, and the front page of newspapers across the region carried the news of the latest lynching in the area – the slaying of 18-year-old Joseph McCoy, who had been accused of assaulting the 9-year-old daughter of his employer.

Nonprofits Help People ‘Begin the Journey to Healing’

Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi donates salary to two groups

Because of his job and seniority level in the federal government, Fairfax City Councilmember Sang Yi is professionally prohibited from taking a salary for his Council services.

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‘Audiences Will Come Along With Us on the Adventure’

Chantilly High’s new children’s show is ‘Judy Moody & Stink.’

Offering both virtual and in-person shows, Chantilly High presents the children’s show, “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.”

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

Office of 55+ Programs

Office of 55+ Programs

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Mother Nature and Beer at Earth Daze in Herndon

Clean Fairfax and Aslin Beer Company, Herndon location celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day.

Looking to better the environment and celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Clean Fairfax and Aslin Beer Company hosted Earth Daze on April 24 at the Elden Street Herndon brewery.

Shepherd’s Center Volunteer Wins Education and Literacy Volunteer Award

The Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA) has announced that their volunteer, Mike Mulreany, of Oakton, received the Fairfax County Volunteer Services award in the Education and Literacy category.

Opinion: Column: "My Thoughts to Your Thoughts"

You know the expression: "Can't walk and chew gum at the same time,” a disparaging characterization of a person, company or municipality unable to multi-task or even task at all?

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McAuliffe Visits COVID Relief Efforts in Janna Lee Census Tract

On Tuesday, residents of the Janna Lee community received a special visit from former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe at Mount Vernon Woods Elementary School.

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The Heat is On

Candidates for governor make Alexandria campaign stops.

Candidates vying for both the Democratic and Republican nominations for Virginia governor have made Alexandria a stop on the campaign trail, signifying the influence of Northern Virginia in statewide politics.

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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Conducts First Onsite Surgery in New Veterinary and Event Vehicle

Biscuit, an eight-year-old gray and white cat, was the first animal to undergo surgery at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) in the new Mobile Veterinary and Event vehicle on Tuesday, April 20.