Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
New Partnership to Provide Affordable Housing
Melwood and Wesley Housing have partnered to convert a current Arlington Melwood property into an affordable and inclusive housing project combined with programs and services for people with disabilities. This project is located at 750 23rd Street S in Arlington.
Reentry Council Sponsors Winter Giveaway Event
Coats, hats, clothes and footwear were in demand at Walter Reed Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 2 at the Arlington Community Reentry Council’s Winter Giveaway Event.
Supervisors Approve Good Faith Funding for Police & Firefighters
Fiscal Year One Impacts: $33 million for police and $24.7 million for firefighters and paramedics
“Many of the commitments that are in this, that we are expecting the county executive to include in his budget proposal to us, are things likely we would have done anyway.” — Chairman Jeff McKay (D)
United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
United Community’s Board of Directors presents a $50,000 Challenge Match
Until Dec. 31, your impact will be doubled, extending your generosity to even more children and families in our local community.
Madison Ends Season 13-2
Coach proud of team that never gives up.
Almost a year ago the same teams matched up for a showdown in the VHSL Class 6 State Championship. This year the two teams met in the state semifinal game on Saturday 12/02.
Former Centreville High Teacher Writes Children’s Book
Partial proceeds will aid Maui wildfire relief.
Falling snow can be a magical thing – beautiful, exciting and ethereal – especially to a child. But for 5-year-old Kiki, who lives in Hawaii, it’s only a dream.
Home Explosion after Flares Fired
It could be the video of the year, an Arlington house engulfed in a fireball, then blowing up with all the pieces of the house propelled high in the air.
Letters to Santa
Santa wants to hear from you. A special mailbox has been set up just for your Santa letters.
Don’t Drink and Drive
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Chanukah Celebration, Dec. 7, in Fairfax City
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NOVA Parks Commemorates Winkler Founder
Celebrates first year of successes at 44-acre conservation gem
NOVA Parks, the City of Alexandria, and its public schools, commemorated philanthropist and environmentalist Catherine Winkler Herman, founder of the Winkler Botanical Preserve, with the unveiling of a new permanent sign on the grounds on Nov. 28.
Police and Emergency Responders Honored at 18th Annual Tribute
Twenty-eight outstanding police officers and first responders from Fairfax County and Fort Belvoir were recognized at the 18th annual Police & Firefighters Tribute hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce and presented by Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.
Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend
Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.
More than 20 musicians will perform Friday night, 5 p.m. start; Saturday, noon and 5 p.m. starts; and Sunday, noon start.
‘Soil Your Undies’ Campaign
Learn more about the dirt under your feet
The battle against pollution, and against the Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District’s own anonymity, requires some creative approaches to getting their message out and generating interest. One of those recent efforts is a challenge called “Soil Your Undies.”
One Juvenile Passenger Has Died
One of the juvenile passengers from the Nov. 20, 2023 crash on Pioneer Lane in McLean has died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to a police report on Nov. 27.
Nutcracker Dec. 9-10 at CVHS
The Mia Saunders School of Ballet (MSB) returns to the Centreville High School stage to celebrate the 29th anniversary production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, on Dec. 9 and 10, 2023
Our Neighborhood’s Special Role in Saving Babies from Norovirus
I wanted to share with you, as a neighbor, that our whole community is really involved in this quest to conquer norovirus.
6 Teens Seriously Hurt in McLean Crash
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Footprints on the Sands of Time
Maybe it’s the contemplations of my impending retirement or maybe it is because of the richness of the life I have been privileged to live that I have become more aware of and more impressed by the women and men I meet in my community and in the political arena.