Land Acquired Near Springfield for New Inova Medical Campus
Changes coming to area close to the metro and town center.
Inova Medical Campus
Talking Turkey, ‘Respectable’ Birds
Virginia has around 180,000 turkeys, elusive in the woods and fields.
Alan Warburton did a double take when he spotted a wild turkey ambling across his Mount Vernon yard in the Tauxemont community in April.
Volunteers Clean Up Parks, Highways in Fairfax County
Several volunteer groups undertook clean-up efforts around the county on Nov. 14, including the Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team’s (PVT) vine removal at the Central Green under the Park Authority, and the Springfield District Democrats’ (SDDC) road cleanup under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program.
Opinion: Commentary: Affordable Housing – A Braddock District Tradition
Despite our community’s incredible collective response to COVID-19, the pandemic has shined a light on the areas where we have room to improve.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in Springfield Investigated
A 63-year-old man died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred around 12:05 a.m. Nov. 15 near the intersection of Loisdale Road and Loisdale Court in Springfield.
Detectives Investigate Three Shootings in Fairfax County
Major Crimes Detectives continue to investigate three shootings that have occurred over 36 hours on Nov. 10 and 11.
Opinion: Column: I'm Here to Report
As my brother, Richard, has often said: "If the oncologist is happy, then I'm happy."
Addressing the Demands of Virtual University Classrooms
Marymount psychology professor offers solution to distance learning obstacles
For some students and professors, the loss of in-person contact has disrupted higher education and the experiences that often accompany it.
Jeffrey McKay to Head VACo
Fairfax County board chairman elected president of statewide organization representing interests of Virginia’s 95 counties
Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, was elected to serve as 2021 President of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).
In-Person Learning Delayed for Some Fairfax County Public Schools Students
Superintendent and staff update school board on return-to-school plans
A surge in COVID-19 cases in Fairfax County forced Fairfax County Public Schools to delay its planned return of in-person instruction for an additional 6,800 students on Monday, Nov. 16.
People, Parks, and Pandemics
It happened from the very beginning, as shopping centers, gyms and restaurants closed in the last half of March and news spread about the pandemic: people started gathering in parks.
School Building Closed? Try a Park
Families across Northern Virginia are challenged with online education.
Dogs To Return To the People’s House
With the Biden presidential victory, an engaging tradition will be restored to the White House – occupancy by a pet dog.
Show Biz Author Got His Start in Fairfax
Marshall Terrill has written more than 25 books and he’s not done yet.
Local Author
Opinion: Column: As Second Opinions Go...
...it was first rate.
Possible Funding Threat for Fairfax County Public Schools
COVID cases increase, yet leadership hangs their star on families returning and increased enrollment.
Fall membership as of Sept. 30, 2020 at Fairfax County Public Schools declined by 8,859 students, dipping to 180,151 compared to data recorded last year at the same time, according to Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Transportation Services Jeff Platenberg.
Thanksgiving Decor in the Era of Covid-19
Creating dining elegance at a distance
Naomi Patterson’s Thanksgiving table is usually set with linen dinner napkins, cleaned and starched, and her wedding china, ecru with a platinum border.
Burke Gets New Grocery Store
In a line that rivaled those for recent early voting, about 200 shoppers awaited the opening of the new Lidl grocery store in Burke at the Rolling Valley Shopping Center on Old Keene Mill Road on Oct. 28.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Is Dino Drudi Always the One?
Why am I always the one ending up critiquing Michael Pope's articles.