APD New Leadership
The City of Alexandria’s Police Department (APD) is set to welcome Assistant Chiefs Raul Pedroso and Tina Laguna, and Communications Manager Tracy Walker.
Vienna Fall Native Tree Giveaway
Stop by the Vienna Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 28
$100 Million in Infrastructure Funds for VRE
The Federal Railroad Administration announced recently that it will advance more than $1.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 70 rail improvement projects in 35 states and Washington, D.C. The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority will receive up to $100 million to design and build the Franconia-Springfield Bypass, a critical bridge that will alleviate congestion on one of busiest railways in Virginia.
Roll Up Your Sleeves- — Inova Needs Blood
McLean Volunteer Fire hosts blood drive this Friday
Inova Blood Services made an urgent request for blood type B on its Facebook page last week.
Popular Trail Segment To Close for Infrastructure Work
Users of a popular section of the Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail in the Pohick Stream Valley are noticing tree markings and other activity not normal to the quiet, beautiful and shady trail which runs along the rocky stream. What is the purpose of the flagging tape and numbered discs tagging the trees along a long stretch of the trail?
McLean Project for the Arts to Host (Not) Strictly Painting
Events: Oct. 19 Artist Talk; Oct. 25 Tea & Talk
Herndon High School Homecoming 2023
Homecoming week: bonfire, parade, dance and Hornets beat Highlanders.
It's the fall season, and the annual high school homecoming tradition is in full swing across Fairfax County and the rest of the country. For some of this year's Herndon High School Hornets, “HOCO” (homecoming) created memories that will last a lifetime.
Additional Affordable Housing Funding for Veterans
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is receiving more affordable housing funding specifically for veterans according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Community Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Officer of the Quarter: PFC Avery Brunk
PFC Avery Brunk is the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for April, May and June.
McLean Project for the Arts to Host (Not) Strictly Painting
Events: Oct. 19 Artist Talk; Oct. 25 Tea & Talk
Virginia and Its Regions
As a native Virginian growing up in the Valley region, I can still remember learning about the other geographic regions of the Commonwealth. While much of the emphasis on the differences among the regions was geographic and natural, the differences I have come to know are much broader and deeper than grade school students could grasp.
A Place Where People Can Get a Fresh Start
Two former Lamb Center guests share their stories.
The Lamb Center is a place where lives are changed, and people have an opportunity to make a fresh start. And during this nonprofit’s recent banquet, two of its former guests, Padma and Jesse, shared their stories with those attending.
Halloween Rides by SoberRide
Halloween Rides by SoberRide
Pedestrian Killed by Hit and Run Driver in Woodlawn
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Crash Reconstruction Unit continue to investigate a hit-and-run crash that killed a man in Woodlawn, Friday night, Oct. 6.
Police Collect Essentials for Unsheltered People
The Arlington County Police Department is collecting needed essentials for unsheltered individuals in our community.
Town Meeting on Southside ‘Express Lanes’
The Virginia Department of Transportation is currently studying the feasibility of extending existing High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes from the Mixing Bowl over the Woodrow Wilson Bridge and into Maryland.
Welcoming Fall
Harvest Festival at Cabin John Village brings together families, farmers, artisans and a taste of autumn
Chilly temperatures and sunshine beaming from a cloudless blue sky made the backdrop for the Harvest Festival at Cabin John Village.
Coping with Climate Change Takes Everyone
“This is not a doom and gloom conference,” Supervisor James Walkinshaw announced in opening his first annual Climate Action Conference at Lake Braddock Secondary School on Sept. 30 to an audience of around 250.
Clerk of Court
Candidate Connection: Two candidates are on the ballot for Clerk of Court; vote for one.