Privacy Advocates Urge Veto
Opponents of facial recognition technology call on governor to reject social-media dragnet.
Police departments across Virginia may soon have the ability to use billions of images scraped from social-media sites like Facebook and Instagram to track down suspects, a development that is concerning to critics who say the technology is invasive and a violation of privacy. The governor is now considering the bill, and critics are urging him to veto it or amend it to require a warrant.
Column: Gun Violence Still With Us
Gun Violence
Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope
Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope
Community Garden Plots Coming to Lorton
Community gardens
Local Quilters Use Craft to Support and Bring Cheer to Northern Virginia
McLean Quilters Unlimited gifts quilts to Mary Marshall Assisted Living and other organizations.
Quilters
Column: Foregone Conclusion
Column by Plum
County Art Contest Focuses on Water Conservation
High school artists called on to explore “One Water” theme.
Art contest
Is Your Car Worth More Than Last Year?
Probably, and the car tax owed is probably also going up.
Car value
New FABB Official Provides a Look From Across the Pond
Biking experience in Denmark provides a different angle for local biking.
New FABB member
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Appointee
Real Estate Tax Rate ‘Ceiling’
Lower tax rate expected, but homeowners will still pay more.
Real Estate Tax
Against New Virginia Policies
Teachers, students, and parents in Fairfax and Arlington protest the new governor’s campaign to control content in schools.
School content
Local Students React to Crisis in Ukraine
Raising awareness and praying for peace are among the ways they’re showing support.
Ukraine