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Lake Accotink: Future or No?
Lake Accotink
Eviction Nears Crisis Levels in City of Alexandria
Relief funds have run out, and legal protections are slim.
Relief funds have run out, and legal protections are slim.
Passion to Help People in Need
Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.
Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.
Election Outcomes Do Matter
The outcomes of the many party primaries from yesterday are not known as I write this column. Without any vote counts known to me, I can state with certainty that the Virginia General Assembly will not be the same. With retirements of many of the most senior members including myself and with challengers taking on many more incumbents than I can ever remember before, there will be a new cast of citizens running in the general election this November to become our citizen legislators.
Roundups
Chantilly Receive Cappies Awards Sully Governmental Center Celebrates 20 Years
Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund Breaks Fundraising Records
All-volunteer organization raises $100,000; learn how.
The Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund reached new fundraising heights last month. The organization's spring fundraiser, Miami Vice, raised over $100,000, shattering previous records. As the board and the event committee put in many hours of preparation. They raised $53,000 more than they did the year before.
Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study
Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.
When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.
Racial Equity Toolkit for School Board
To the Editor: Our city government has hailed the recent introduction of the Racial Equity Toolkit to “promote racial equity” and “enhance marginalized communities” in our city.
More Plant-based Food Products
Local family owned establishments in Alexandria are listening to consumer demand for plant-based food products.
18 New Police Officers; 15 New Sheriff’s Deputies
City of Alexandria Police Department and Sheriff’s Office announce the graduation of 18 police officers and 15 sheriff’s deputies from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Friday, June 16, 2023.
News Briefs in Centreville, Fairfax
News Briefs
Lamb Center Really Needs Help from the Community in Fairfax
Lamb Center fetes building’s 7th anniversary amid rising demand.
Lamb Center
Fairfax Master Naturalists Team Up for State Park
Mason Neck Park and pollinators benefit
Naturalist
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Arrest in Ballston Murder
Arrest in Ballston Murder
Launching Amazon Connect
Amazon
Additions to More Than 70 Senior Olympics Events
Senior Olympics