September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month.
Waitlists Open for Affordable Housing
Waitlists Open for Affordable Housing
Barricade Ends Peacefully
A man was safely taken into custody following a 6-hour barricade that ended around 10 p.m Aug. 29, in a neighborhood near Monument Drive and Government Center Parkway.
Simpson Named Business Leader of the Year
Best in Business reception slated for Oct. 12.
“Our family has always been involved in the community.” — Donald Simpson Jr.
Never Forget
City to mark anniversary of 9-11 attacks.
“We claim this ground in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. To honor the 184 people whose lives were lost, their families, and all who sacrifice that we may live in freedom. We will never forget.” — Pentagon 9-11 Memorial inscription.
Professionals Learn More About Native Plants
Native plants may be climate change survivors
Imagine a world without forests. Lands unable to control soil erosion, filter and clean water, control temperatures, store carbon, provide building materials, produce food and medicines, or soothe the soul with the sound of rustling leaves.
Nature’s Late Summer Bounty
Nature’s fresh produce market is open with its bounty of late season offerings of nectar, fruits, and nuts for insects, birds, and mammals.
Cool Cars Brighten Sweltering Summer Day
More than 6,500 people attended the 24th annual Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax City.
More than 6,500 people attended the 24th annual Labor Day Car Show in Fairfax City.
Roundups
Roundups
Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock
Supervisor James Walkinshaw will hold his first Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Springfield Man Dies in Motorcycle Crash
A 22-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash on the afternoon of Aug. 31, 2023 in Fairfax Station.
Neighborhood Restaurant with Upscale, Modern Feel
After a year in Fairfax City, Draper’s holds ribbon cutting.
Draper’s Steak & Seafood, at 3936 Blenheim Blvd. in Fairfax, is in a location steeped in history.
NoVa Sr. Olympics Hits Record Registration
Registration for the 2023 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics has hit a record number of 924, up 11% over last year.
Women’s Summit in Tyson's Hilton Coalesces Local Women
Next election alarms many who see women’s rights infringed
There is nothing quite like entering a ballroom overflowing with 1,000 (mostly) women to understand the effect the last few years have had on Virginians. They are fired up. One could hear the buzz all the way down the hall.
Westfield v. Mount Vernon
Westfield scores on its first possession and finishes 42-0.
The Westfield Bulldogs faced the Mount Vernon Majors on Thursday Aug. 31, 2023 in Chantilly for a non conference matchup.
Labor Day is So Much More
Every year on Labor Day it is important to pause to reflect on the monumental contributions of laborers that have shaped the prosperity of Virginia and our nation as a whole.
Virginia Native American Festival
Riverbend Park's Virginia Native American Festival is on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
3 Dates to Circle for Dining in September
A trio of celebrations awaits this month, ranging from an arts-and-cocktails soiree early on to a celebration of Oktoberfest to a bluegrass brunch to beat the band. Kick off the journey to autumn with some September fun – here are some of the month’s best bets.