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Student Growth Outpaces Staffing

Number of new teachers hasn't kept pace with surge in enrollment.

Since 2008, Alexandria schools have added more than 4,000 new students. But a new report from the Commonwealth Institute shows staffing has not kept pace. City schools have added only 100 new teachers during that time, and the number of teacher aides has actually declined by 10 positions.

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RA’s Dog Paddle 2022

Paws down the best fun

Paws down the best fun

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Macbeth ‘Will Grip the Audience’

Chantilly High grads are in outdoor production of ‘Macbeth.’

Chantilly High grads are in outdoor production of ‘Macbeth.’


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Route 29 Bridge Northbound over Cub Run Under Repair

‘We need to work without the traffic in the way’

Route 29 Bridge Northbound over Cub Run Under Repair

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Back to School with FCPS

A snapshot of Aug. 22, 2022

Photos by FCPS photographers Karen Bolt and Donnie Biggs and via social media

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‘Does This Really Benefit the Community or McDonald’s?’

Residents, land-use group oppose new McDonald’s in Centreville.

Residents, land-use group oppose new McDonald’s in Centreville.


Shoestring Theatre Co. Presents “Celtic Spring”

Shoestring Theatre Co. Presents “Celtic Spring”

Should the Sully District Be Renamed?

Should the Sully District Be Renamed?

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Rewriting Virginia History (Again)

Rewriting Virginia History (Again)


’It Did Not Go Well for McDonald’s’

’It Did Not Go Well for McDonald’s’

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Reshaping Stereotypical Profiling and Stigma of Substance Use Disorder

Local juried art show and auction support recovery.

Local juried art show and auction support recovery.

McLean AAUW to Hold Jewelry Sale Fundraiser

McLean AAUW to Hold Jewelry Sale Fundraiser


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Local FCPS Students Head off for SY2022-2023

Keeping students safe getting to and from school.

Keeping students safe getting to and from school.

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2022

In July, 2022, 58 Potomac homes sold between $3,500,000-$370,000.

In July, 2022, 58 Potomac homes sold between $3,500,000-$370,000.

Briefs

Briefs


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Cabell’s Mill Parking Lot Closed ’til Oct. 7

Cabell’s Mill Parking Lot Closed ’til Oct. 7

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Fair Oaks Fire Causes $175,000 Damage

Fair Oaks Fire Causes $175,000 Damage

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National Night Out 2022 Hunters Woods-Style

Intelligence-led policing directs law enforcement resources to where they do the most good.

Intelligence-led policing directs law enforcement resources to where they do the most good.


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Compton Road Shared-use Path Update

‘This project is on the county’s priority plan.’

‘This project is on the county’s priority plan.’

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Making a Splash at the 2022 Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

Event by Reston Historic Trust draws thousands.

Event by Reston Historic Trust draws thousands.