Brush Piles – Headaches or Havens?
From chipmunks to chickadees, these can shelter local wildlife.
Tropical storm Ophelia soaked the Washington area last weekend, leaving behind, among other impacts, fallen limbs and sticks scattered around. Instead of becoming landfill or incinerator material, they can support local wildlife, from chipmunks to chickadees.
Homes Sold Faster and Prices Jumped More
Median sold price for a home in August reached $700,000 in Northern Virginia
Even though sales declined regionally and nationally, inventory was lower and prices grew faster in the Northern Virginia real estate market than nationally in August, according to the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors.
Soil & Water Candidates Weigh In on Lake Accotink
Earlier this year, continuing discussion around sediment and flooding problems, including a recommendation to let Lake Accotink fill in and become a wetland, raised concern among some area residents.
Letter: Eliminating Animal Protection Police?
Letter to the Editor
Students Protest VDOE’s Policies
Flash point awaits as some schools balk at implementing policies.
Policies
Parktober Events in Fairfax
Fall events
Long Time Career Forester Retires
Master Naturalists honor Jim McGlone
Master Naturalists honor Jim McGlone retires
Race for Soil & Water Conservation District Board
Get to know the candidates, and the Board
Soil Board
22 Years Later, Lest We Forget
Each year on Sept. 11, the front lawn of West Centreville Fire Station 38 is adorned with multitudes of small, American flags.
Sully Community Day Is Sept. 30
All community members are invited to attend the first-ever Sully Community Day on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Remembering Parker-Gray
Alumni Brooks is honored at 103rd anniversary.
rig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks Sr. (ret) was the guest of honor at the 103rd anniversary of Parker-Gray High School held Sept. 9 at the Nannie J. Lee Center.
Knock Out Visit
Olympian Isley returns to Lyles-Crouch.
“You can accomplish anything.” — Olympian Troy Isley
Celebrating Citizenship
Goodwin House honors newest U.S. citizens.
“It is the many places, people and cultures that makes the United States so special.” — New U.S. citizen Nada Boris
‘We Focus on Hot Spots’
Learning about Sully Police Station’s bike team.
Officially called the Neighborhood Patrol Unit, the Sully District Police Station’s Bike Team is a valuable asset to both the police department and the community.
Celebrating a Century
City celebrates local centenarians.
“I have such a wonderful family. I count my blessings.” — 102-year-old Walter Hammersley
Seniors Thrive in South Fairfax
Dedicated, beautiful 55+ communities like Spring Hill, The Fairfax, Gum Springs Glen and the new North Hill make the Mount Vernon District a great place to age in place.
Early Voting Begins September 22nd
Get ready for the upcoming November General Election in Fairfax County, where all 140 seats in the Virginia General Assembly are up for grabs. Along with Senate and House seats, 12 other local offices are on the ballot, including Clerk of Court, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Sheriff, Chairman of Board of Supervisors, District Supervisor, School Board Members At-Large, District School Board Member, and Soil and Water Board Members.
We the People
Students, DAR celebrate Constitution Week at City Hall.
“Our Constitution is one that has stood the test of time -- longer than any other in world history.” — DAR Constitution Week chair Linda Ferrara
‘People Can Feel Safe Leaving their Dogs Here’
The Dog Stop opens in Centreville Square.
The Dog Stop held its grand opening, Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Centreville Square Shopping Center in Centreville.
More Than Meets the Eye
McLean Community Center’s Fall Community Parking Lot Sale
On Saturday, Sept. 16, the McLean Community Center held its much-anticipated Fall Community Parking Lot Sale.