Retiring But Not Quitting
The most common question I get these days is “how does it feel to be retired?”
Development Brings ‘Human Cost to Our Families’
Residents grill county staff about data center impacts.
Residents grill county staff about data center impacts.
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.
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.
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
News Briefs
Briefs
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.
County Considers Dropping Vacuum Leaf Collection Service
Fairfax County wants customer feedback on permanently ending its vacuum leaf service after the upcoming winter.
The Closet of The Greater Herndon Area, Inc. Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
The Closet of The Greater Herndon Area, Inc. (“The Closet”), recently announced the distribution of scholarships totaling $48,000 to 34 local students.
Run for RCC Board of Governors
Reston Community Center (RCC) is seeking interested candidates to run for seats on its Board of Governors.
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.
More on Herndon Historic District
Letters to the Editor
Obligation of Citizenship: To Be Informed
Commentary
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.
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.
Executive Director of Police Review Panel to Resign.
Richardson served less than 18 months in the newly created position.
Resignation
Petitioners Appeal to Circuit Court to Stop Demolition
On July 7, Robert B. Walker, Esq., filed a Petition for Review and Complaint in Fairfax County Circuit Court that drew the attention of some residents in the Town of Herndon's Historic District Overlay.
Model Silence
Alexandria School Board members face decision on rights of transgender students.
Alexandria School Board members aren't saying much about how they plan to respond to a controversial new model policy from the Virginia Department of Education, which denies the ability of students to decide which pronouns and names they prefer at school.