The Joy of the Library Book Sale
Hundreds of Arlingtonians grabbed their backpacks and headed for the Arlington Central Library over the weekend to take advantage of the bargain prices at the semi-annual book sale.
National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29
In recognition of National Fentanyl Awareness Day on April 29, the Opioid Work Group is distributing Opioid Harm Reduction Bags to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl-laced illicit drugs and provide life-saving resources.
‘Life As I See It’
Local author turns adversity into purpose.
Angela Harris was barely five months into her marriage to School Board member Chris Harris when she began experiencing severe headaches and blurred vision in October of 2019.
Diehard Gardeners Brave the Elements at AHS Garden Market
It was a rainy, drippy slog that tested gardeners’ grit on April 11, the first of the American Horticultural Society’s (AHS) two-day, annual, spring garden market in Mount Vernon.
‘The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Music’
Classic musical is Westfield High’s Cappies show.
A beloved, Academy-Award-winning musical, “The Sound of Music,” will soon burst upon the Westfield High stage as its 2025 Cappies show.
Connection Papers Win Awards
Each year the Virginia Press Association (VPA) holds a competition to select the best published material from newspapers and news sites from across the state.
Semiquincentennial!
Fairfax County Kicks off 250th Celebrations with George Washington’s Mount Vernon
I am thrilled to invite you to join the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association and the Fairfax 250th Commission as we kick off the Nation’s Semiquincentennial Celebrations here in Fairfax County!
May Is Foster Care Month
Fairfax County Foster Care and Adoption is planning two special events in recognition of National Foster Care Month.
Saving Humanity via Pop Culture after Apocalypse
Chantilly High presents ‘Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play’
It’s the apocalypse meets “The Simpsons.” In Chantilly High’s upcoming show, “Mr. Burns: A Post-Electric Play,” a plucky group of survivors uses acting to keep their pop culture – symbolized by “The Simpsons” – alive in an apocalypse-devastated world.
Singing, Dancing, Roller Skating, Romance and Joy
Get ready for the musical, ‘Xanadu,’ at Centreville High.
Featuring a cast and crew of 40, Centreville High’s upcoming musical is the funny and fabulous “Xanadu.”
Awaiting Governor’s Action on Legislation, Deadline May 2.
Status update on bills introduced by local delegation
Status update on bills introduced by local delegation
Trash Cleanup Yields 2,505 Pounds
181 volunteers from all over the area converge for mega cleanup.
They found bagged dog poop, a case of empty beer bottles, soiled diapers, soggy socks, combs, cigarette butts, cigarette lighters, a metal grill, a mattress, a shopping cart, lumber, a foam pillow, two tires, fast food debris and bottle caps.
FCPD Investigates Death of Inmate
Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are conducting a death investigation concerning the death of an inmate at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Jackson Russell: Sully Police Officer of the Year
Honored for strong work ethic, dedication to the job.
PFC Jackson Russell is the Sully District Police Station’s 2024 Officer of the Year.
George Mason’s Historic Season: Women’s Basketball Rises to New Heights
Coach Vanessa Blair-Lewis turned a struggling program into Atlantic 10 Conference champions in just four years, leading George Mason University’s women’s basketball team to their first-ever NCAA Tournament appearance.
What’s Planned for the George Snyder Trail
Named after a former Fairfax City mayor, the George Snyder Trail is planned to be a shared-use trail connecting Chain Bridge Road (Route 123) to the Wilcoxon Trail at Draper Drive, south of Fairfax Boulevard (Route 50). It’s also intended to be ADA-compliant, with some sections porous asphalt and others, concrete boardwalk.
‘Listen to the Citizens; Preserve the Woods’
Fairfax residents have their say about Snyder Trail.
They’re now considering only building half the trail or even canceling the project outright.
Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.