Anchors Aweigh
John Warner honored with Maritime Center dedication.
“We found a perfect namesake for this center in John Warner.” — Mayor Justin Wilson
Not Over Until It Is Over
Commentary
‘A Living Legacy that Springs from the Dirt’
Bishop Fuller encourages unity and reconciliation.
Juneteenth ceremony
In 1775, a Church Where Black & White Could Worship Together
Bull Run Regional Park’s emancipation history is honored.
On Juneteenth, No Man Should Own Another
PERF: FCPD Lacked Crisis, Decision Making Training
5 of 7 police shooting incidents involved mental health crises, but training for such situations has been lacking for years.
Police training
Basic Rules of Flag Etiquette
Flag etiquette
Passion to Help People in Need
Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.
Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.
Eviction Nears Crisis Levels in City of Alexandria
Relief funds have run out, and legal protections are slim.
Relief funds have run out, and legal protections are slim.
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial lights up the sky over Alexandria in recognition of Juneteenth
More Plant-based Food Products
Local family owned establishments in Alexandria are listening to consumer demand for plant-based food products.
Racial Equity Toolkit for School Board
To the Editor: Our city government has hailed the recent introduction of the Racial Equity Toolkit to “promote racial equity” and “enhance marginalized communities” in our city.
3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased
On Friday, June 9, at 8:31 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched for a house fire in the 2300 blk of Windsor Road in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County.
Police: Driver Going Over 100 mph Prior to Fatal Crash
The driver of the 2016 Honda Accord involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash on April 21 has turned himself in and is now facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Early Voting
Voters at West Springfield Government Center
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Reston
A 37-year-old man died in a motorcycle crash in the evening of Friday, June 16 in Reston.
Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study
Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.
When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.