Virginia Legislators Join In Call for Research Dog Adoptions
Several Virginia legislators this week signed their names to an appeal to save 80 beagles used in toxicity tests
We Are Better United To Do More (24) For The Community
During the last two years, we have seen small businesses, families, and loved ones devastated by this pandemic. We have united with our neighbors...
Language Skills Valuable for Two Franconia Police Officers
Quick thinking earned them title as “Officers of the Month” for April.
FCPD Employee of the Month
Project Launched to Address Overflow at Lake Accotink
After rainy days, hikers face a watery crossing when walking around the lake.
Accotink improvements
Fairfax City Adopts FY 23 Budget
Real-estate tax rate reduced 6.5 cents; average tax on Fairfax City home will increase $127.
Fairfax City’s newly adopted FY 23 budget fulfills City Council’s goals and directives.
VFW Post 8469 Celebrates 75th Anniversary
On April 30, VFW Post 8469 celebrated its 75th anniversary since being chartered.
Lamb Center and Wesley Housing Partner for Supportive housing
Tuesday, May 10, Fairfax nonprofit homeless services provider The Lamb Center and nonprofit affordable housing developer...
Pho Soup has Plenty of Noodles and Broth
Vietnamese pho could ease the common cold or late night partying, but it's different from ramen.
Pho Soup
The Teacher who Taught Me That Teaching Matters
As another school year approaches its close, capped by the annual standardized testing season that hijacks the reasons any teacher teaches, I do what most teachers do...
Everyone’s Feeling the Cold Temps in April in Springfield
Those in the plant industry are taking steps to protect the crop.
Cold April
FCPS to Consider Trust Policy
CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.
FCPS policy
No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent
Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.
School superintendent
Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows
Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?
School Board
Fairfax County Budget Hearings
Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.
Budget
Gala for Children’s Inn at NIH
NIH Gala
Volunteers Set to Clean-up Watershed
Park Authority and The Nature Conservancy partner in effort
Earth Day
Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke
Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.
Bamboo
A Basic Foundation
Education