Aldrin Elementary School Art
Aldrin Elementary School, Reston, VA, Fairfax County Public Schools
Children’s and Teens’ Connection
Burke CAP Cadet Commander Change
Felline to lead Burke squadron.
In a change of command ceremony on Dec. 7, the Burke Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol celebrated the end of a term under the leadership of Cadet 2dLt Kyle Morrison, who has shown outstanding work throughout the term, and welcomed the new Cadet Commander 2dLt Lorenzo Felline.
Making Spirits Bright
Firefighters mark 25 years of toy donations.
“This is one of my favorite events of the year.” — Longtime toy drive supporter Bruce Witucki
Herndon Festival ‘Permanently Canceled’
Reasons why may differ from what you think.
The award-winning outdoor Herndon Festival, held yearly and produced by the town’s parks and recreation department, supported by volunteers since 1981 (except for one year during COVID) is permanently canceled.
Hopkins House Junior K-Prep Class
McNeil Preschool Academy in Alexandria, teacher: Agnes Agyemang
Children’s and Teens’ Gazette
Welcome the the Children’s and Teens’ Connection 2023
Welcome the the Children’s and Teens’ Connection 2023
‘Freedom Is Not Free’
Ddedication of the Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center Dec. 12 in Roanoke. Davis and McDaniel, both Alexandria residents, are highly decorated Vietnam War veterans.
New Police Officers Graduate
New Arlington police officers graduated from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Dec. 11, 2023.
Letter from Gaza: Living Nightmare From Which There is No Escape
Residents of Gaza have spent years unable to move freely
Letter from Gaza
Franconia Shooting, Woodbridge Man Dead
Detectives from FCPS Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a shooting that left a Woodbridge man dead.
Holiday Moments
Delightful sights, without them it isn’t the holidays
You might call this season Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, or just ‘the Holidays’.
Man Charged with Murder
News Briefs
Animal Protection Police or Animal Control Civilians?
County considers controversial change.
“Having a consolidated approach to animal care and control and having both functions under one leadership optimizes resources and also allows an agency to expand service delivery.” — Reasa Currier, animal shelter director