Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to $1.4M Fraud Scheme
An Alexandria man pleaded guilty today to defrauding the U.S. government of approximately $1.4 million in tax revenue by preparing false tax returns on behalf of his unsuspecting clients.
ALIVE! and Volunteer Alexandria Celebrate Results of First City Wide Food Drive
33,511 lbs of food collected during July; more needed.
During July 2023, Volunteer Alexandria partnered with ALIVE! For a city-wide food drive.
Friendship Firehouse Festival Returns Aug. 5
The Friendship Firehouse Festival returns to the 100 block of South Alfred Street Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. in celebration of Friendship’s 249th year.
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Supervisors Recognize McLean HS "It’s Academic" Team
First ever FCPS to win two championships in a row.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized the McLean High School Scholastic Bowl Team for their "It’s Academic" championship with a resolution on Tuesday, July 25
Town’s Gentleman Patriarch Dies
Arthur Stuart Nachman, a life well lived.
Arthur Stuart Nachman, patriarch of the Town of Herndon, died on Tuesday, July 25, at the age of 69, after a thirty-year battle with cancer.
Car Seat Inspections, Aug. 10
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, Aug. 10, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
Retiring But Not Quitting
The most common question I get these days is “how does it feel to be retired?”
Affordable Housing Community for Senior Citizens
Groundbreaking held for The Lodge at Autumn Willow.
Speeches have been made, shovelfuls of dirt have been flung and construction is now underway for The Lodge at Autumn Willow in Chantilly. But it’s not just any residential project – it’ll provide high-quality apartments for senior citizens at prices they can afford.
Annie Harper, The Hidden Gem of Gum Springs
Last Saturday morning, the public witnessed a rare and wonderful event taking place on Fordson Road, the unveiling of the Annie E. Harper Virginia historical highway marker in Gum Springs.
Following the Money
Alexandria delegation pulls in almost $3 million despite lack of competition.
“The amount of money is fascinating, although I’m not sure what it says about our current state of democracy.” — Brian Moran, former Alexandria delegate who served as chairman of the House Democratic Caucus
MPO Ruck Looks Back at Her Career
Growing up in the Sully District, Sabrina Ruck’s parents were both Fairfax County school teachers. And while that wasn’t her chosen profession, she knew she wanted to do something that involved working with people.
Vienna Harper To Compete in Irish World Championships
12-year-old Learned to play by ear.
Veronica Sachse, 12 of Vienna, is heading to the world championships of traditional Irish music in Mullingar, Ireland.
Weigh In On Reston Comp Plan
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Walter Alcorn will hold a town hall on Thursday, July 27, at 7 p.m. at the North County Governmental Center, 1801 Cameron Glen Dr., Reston, ahead of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors public hearing on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Amendment, (RCP) scheduled for Sept 12.
Herndon Swim League Celebrates 40th Anniversary and Awards Scholarships
On Saturday July 22 the Herndon Swim League gathered for the 30th Annual All-League Meets.
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Some Very Big Shoes to Fill
MPO Sabrina Ruck is honored before retiring.
For MPO Sabrina Ruck, the last couple months have been quite eventful. First, she was honored as both the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Month and Quarter. And then her colleagues and the community feted her at a luncheon in honor of her impending retirement.
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FCPS Responds to State Policies for Trans Students
Reactions and concerns
On Tuesday, July 18, the Department of Education of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin published the final 2023 Model Policies, which addresses transgender students attending public elementary and secondary schools throughout the Commonwealth. That includes students attending Fairfax County Public Schools.