Overdose Leaves One Youth Dead, One Critical
Detectives from Fairfax County Police Major Crimes Bureau, Crime Scene Section, and Opioid Investigation Unit are investigating a fatal overdose that left one juvenile dead.
Bill Canis Recipient of the Glen Sjoblom Award
Outgoing GFCA president contributed his time unselfishly.
The Great Falls Citizens Association Executive Board presented the coveted Glen Sjoblom Award to William "Bill" Canis, president of the GFCA (July 1-2022–June 30, 2032), on Wednesday, June 28.
‘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.
Litzenberger Receives Delayed Award
Litzenberger honored: Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.
Litzenberger honored: Fairfax County Citizen of the Year.
Roundups
Roundups
New: Paying to Park on Saturdays
Saturday paid parking hours for Montgomery-operated garages, parking lots and meters in Downtown Bethesda and Silver Spring begin Saturday, July 8.
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.
Scotland’s Juneteenth Heritage Festival Paving the Way
The Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival was an extravaganza of community spirit, days filled with joy, dancing and music, history and health, a 5K and special events, a film festival, children’s festival and more, all designed to raise awareness and funds to rebuild the historic church.
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.
How Far We've Strayed?
Letters To the Editor
Death Investigation
Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are conducting a death investigation of 51-year-old Todd Matthew Gleason.
Scenes from the Heritage Festival
Scotland Juneteenth Heritage Festival
Celebrating Women
ACW presents 2023 awards.
“We are so proud to showcase these young future leaders.” — Alexandria Celebrates Women chair Pat Miller
New Laws Now In Effect
Commentary
Head of the Class
Rotary awards $2,500 scholarships to area seniors.
The Alexandria Rotary Club awarded three $2,500 vocational college scholarships to Alexandria High School students during the organization’s June 6 meeting at Belle Haven Country Club.
Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month Begins June 17
Third Annual Liberty Amendments Month
Juneteenth
City commemorates the end of slavery.
“We want people to know and really understand that Juneteenth is an important thing to celebrate.” — Tamara Williams, Washington Revels Executive Director