Rights Bring Obligations
Virginia Code Section 22.1-201 states ”To increase knowledge of citizens' rights and responsibilities thereunder and to enhance the understanding of Virginia's unique role in the history of the United States, the Declaration of American Independence, the general principles of the Constitution of the United States, including the Bill of Rights, the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom, the charters of the Virginia Company of April 10, 1606, May 23, 1609, and March 12, 1612, and the Virginia Declaration of Rights shall be thoroughly explained and taught by teachers to pupils in public elementary, middle, and high schools.”
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers, unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Historic Districts Divide Residents
National Register of Historic Places staff weigh in with facts.
The fate of the federal Herndon Historic District, a 115-acre area listed in 1991 on the National Register of Historic Places, and the local Historic District Overlay (HDO) is generating public and councilmember comments leading up to the Herndon Town Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting on Thursday, July 13.
Concerts at Norwood
Featuring Alexandria Saxophonist Vaughn Ambrose and D.C. pianist Jon Ozment.
Beth Lewis receives Choralis Foundation award for contributions to choral music.
Local Writers Win Virginia Press Association Awards
Connection and Gazette garner awards for work published in 2022.
Newspaper wins awards.
How Not to Buy a Car: Men Arrested after Assault, Robbery
Car deal gone bad
Litzenberger Receives Delayed Award
Litzenberger honored: Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.
Litzenberger honored: Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.
Broadening Internal Threat to Our Democracy
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Suspect Sought in Sexual Battery
Around 11:30 a.m. July 3, police responded to the 14500 block of Northeast Place in Chantilly for a sexual battery of an adult woman.
‘Familiar Show and Incredibly Relevant Story’
Westfield Summer Stage presents musical, ‘Footloose.’
Shocking changes are in store for a big-city teen who moves to a small, rural town in the 1980s and discovers rock music and dancing have been banned there.
Registration Opens for Alexandria Youth Leadership Conference
Alexandria’s Youth Leadership Conference will be holding its 10th annual event Aug. 8-10 in person after two years of holding a hybrid event during Covid.
Celebrating Women
ACW presents 2023 awards.
“We are so proud to showcase these young future leaders.” — Alexandria Celebrates Women chair Pat Miller
Scenes from the Heritage Festival
Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Death Investigation
Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are conducting a death investigation of 51-year-old Todd Matthew Gleason.
Capital Area Food Bank Will Provide Free Meals During the Summer for Children
Capital Area Food Bank announces the 2023 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Meals will be provided to all children free of charge. Meals will be provided free to eligible children, 18 years of age and younger.
New Laws Now In Effect
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