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Opinion: Commentary: And They Are Off!
Inevitably someone is going to refer to the nominating contests for candidates for the Virginia statewide offices and the House of Delegates as horse races—not because of the characteristics of any of the candidates but because of the crowded field of persons who are offering themselves for public office.
Fairfax County Supervisors Foust and Alcorn on Years 1 and 2: COVID-19
Changing the pandemic's course through the lens of an equitable recovery
Year 1: Covid-19 comes to a close on March 10, 2021.
Drive-in-person Special Election Held in Great Falls
Citizens Association members endorse two special questions.
Members of the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA), voting in the special drive-in-person election of the Executive Board and Officers held March 6, 2021, unanimously re-elected eight candidates and one new candidate.
Two Giraffes Die in Reston Blaze
Two giraffes at Roer's Zoofari at 1228 Hunter Mill Road in Reston died in a barn fire Monday evening.
The Value of Dead Wood
Tree snags are “a gourmet restaurant,” that is, from a bird’s perspective, Larry Cartwright told a group of Northern Virginia Audubon at Home ambassadors on Feb. 20 in a Zoom meeting.
‘Winter in Fairfax City’ Restaurant Blanket Campaign
The Winter in Fairfax City campaign launched Tuesday, March 2.
‘A Way for Us to Get Back on Track’ in Fairfax City
Fairfax City manager unveils proposed FY 22 budget
Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer unveiled his proposed City budget for FY 22 at last Tuesday’s City Council meeting.
West Montgomery County Citizens Association
Next Meeting Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. via ZOOM
Opinion: Commentary: A Progressive State if We Can Keep It
To paraphrase Benjamin Franklin who when asked at the conclusion of the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia what kind of government had been formed replied, “a republic if we can keep it!”
Bulletin Board: Vienna, McLean, Great Falls
Bulletin Board: Vienna, McLean, Great Falls
Vienna Police Highlights: Feb. 19 – Feb. 25, 2021
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Feb. 19 – Feb. 25, 2021.
Flying Squirrels, Our Nocturnal Neighbors
Around dusk or dawn, high up in the tree canopy, keen observers might spot a scurry.
Little Theatre of Alexandria Presents ‘The Revolutionists’
Show runs in-person from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021
The Little Theatre of Alexandria is presenting a live, in-person showing of “The Revolutionists,” written by Lauren Gunderson, from Feb. 27 to March 20, 2021.
Departmental Progressive Club Food Drive
Donations collected for Alive!, ARHA
Members of the Departmental Progressive Club held a food and gift card drive Feb. 20 to collect non-perishable items for local families.
Alexandria Council Approves the Heritage Project
Vote is unanimous on Old Town development.
The controversial Heritage at Old Town development project will move forward following unanimous approval by the Alexandria City Council at its Feb. 20 public hearing.
‘This Gives Me the Opportunity to Follow My Dreams’
ITServe Alliance donates new laptops to Britepaths.
Valentine’s Day was Feb. 14, but a sweet treat came a few days earlier for Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths.
Fairfax Teen Is Killed; Death Ruled a Homicide
Fairfax County police are investigating last week’s murder of a local teen.
Centreville Wildcats Win State Championship
One year after being named co-champions with South County High School, the Centreville Wildcats took the Virginia Class 6 Boys State Championship at Centreville High School on Feb. 20.
Blunders That Changed History
“From the Eyes of Coldcase Killers” to self-help books to great blunders of history.
Virginia Is for Pet Lovers, Too
Cosmetics testing, research dogs/cats, dangerous dogs, pet store employees come under scrutiny
The 2021 Virginia General Assembly had only six companion animal-related bills before it this session; a small number compared to the roughly two dozen during the 2020 session, and a dozen in 2019.