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Five-Year-Old Handcuffed for Hating School in Montgomery County

The five-year-old left his school building during the school day and was walking down the street when confronted by police officers who yelled at him that he wasn’t allowed to make his own decisions.

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Heirs of River Farm

A detailed look at the history of River Farm as its future remains uncertain.

On Oct. 15, 1785, George Washington’s favorite nephew married Martha Washington’s favorite niece.

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  • By Tammy Mannarino/Mount Vernon Gazette
  • April 6, 2021

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Surprising: Women of Color Getting Short End of the Stick

I am writing in response to the article titled Opinion: Commentary, “Pandemic Shows Workers Need a Voice in Fairfax County,” published in your newspaper on March 20, 2021.

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The Other Alexandria: The Women Who Sparked His Career – Dr. Michael D. Casey

There is a common saying that a woman is always behind a successful man.

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  • By Char McCargo Bah/Gazette Packet
  • April 6, 2021

‘People Are Still Hurting and Struggling Financially’ in Fairfax City

City’s advertised real-estate tax rate is $1.08

In February, Fairfax City Manager Rob Stalzer proposed a residential real-estate tax rate of $1.08 per $100 assessed valuation, as part of the City’s FY 22 budget.

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Fairfax County Supervisors Condemn Anti-Asian Racism

Acknowledging the large and vibrant Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Fairfax County, Chairman Jeff McKay introduced a resolution on March 23, passed unanimously by the Board of Supervisors, condemning violence and discrimination against AAPIs.

Opinion: Commentary: Ending State Executions

Virginia made history last week: The Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam signed the bill that made Virginia the first state in the south and the 23rd state in the nation to end the death penalty!

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  • By Kenneth R. “Ken” Plum, State Delegate (D-36)
  • April 2, 2021
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Westfield Bulldogs Beat Oakton Cougars, Reach Season Finale

The Westfield Bulldogs and the Oakton Cougars played in a Concorde District game on March 26 in Chantilly: With the 56-12 win Westfield improved to (3-2) (2-1), and Oakton fell to (1-5) (0-4).

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Glenstone Museum to Reopen Its Gallery on April 8

International traveling exhibition Faith Ringgold will open with limited capacity.

Glenstone Museum will reopen its indoor spaces in phases, beginning on April 8 with its presentation in the Gallery of a major international traveling exhibition of the works of Faith Ringgold.

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The Lure of Kids’ Trout Fishing Day in Reston

Finding trout and family

Reston Association moved forward with its ever-popular Kids’ Trout Fishing Day, Saturday, March 20.

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Express Services Open at Fairfax County Libraries

Patrons back to browsing the stacks

The Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) reopened for interior Express services Monday, March 22.

Opinion: Commentary: Protecting McLean Against Runaway Redevelopment

It has been widely reported that Fairfax County has revised its comprehensive plan to redevelop the McLean Community Business Center in response to public feedback, primarily delivered at a community meeting on Feb. 20 where county officials shared details of the plan.

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Possible Tower of Trouble Ahead for Wireless Developer in Vienna-Great Falls Area

Sides clash over Rt. 7 proposed telecommunications facility

How best for everyone concerned to correct cellular coverage holes in the Vienna-Great Falls Route 7 area is one issue.

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Appetite: Off the Menu: Restaurant News and Notes

This week marks a year since Alexandria’s Covid-19 lockdown rules went into effect, sparking a year of pivoting, changing and adapting.

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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Transports 50 Cats

Rescue mission helps overwhelmed Texas shelters seeing a surge of surrendered pets

On Saturday, March 13, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria (AWLA) brought in 50 cats from eight individual animal shelters in Texas, still recovering from the devastating February snowstorms and subsequent power outages.

Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Mount Vernon

Motorcycle hits bus, bursts into flames.

Motorcycle Crash

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Spring Break? Please Take a Break in Montgomery County

Back to school just in time — for Spring Break?

The school system opened just in time – for students to take Spring Break.

Man Fatally Shot in Reston Apartment Community

Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred March 11 in the 2200 block of Winterthur Court in Reston.

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2021

In February, 2021, 48 Potomac homes sold between $2,599,000-$305,000.

Potomac Home Sales: February, 2021

Calendar: Vienna, McLean, Great Falls

Calendar: Vienna, McLean, Great Falls