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.
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.
18 New Police Officers; 15 New Sheriff’s Deputies
City of Alexandria Police Department and Sheriff’s Office announce the graduation of 18 police officers and 15 sheriff’s deputies from the Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Training Academy on Friday, June 16, 2023.
Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air
Lots of states sell fireworks that are illegal in Virginia.
Illegal fireworks
Potomac Home Sales: May, 2023
In May, 2023, 62 Potomac homes sold between $5,250,000-$640,000.
In May, 2023, 62 Potomac homes sold between $5,250,000-$640,000.
Roundups
Roundups
‘You Deserve Success’
Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.
Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.
Herndon Festival Returns After Four Years
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10
Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10
Youth Awards from Great Falls Garden Club
The Great Falls Garden Club awarded two $150 grants as a result of its 2023 Youth competition to establish a Native Habitat Garden.
Temple Expansion Proposed in Chantilly
Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.
Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.
Last Minute Concerns Erupt Over Reston Comprehensive Plan
Planning commissioner hosts event one week before public hearing.
Why the urgency? The Planning Commission Public Hearing is June 14, Planning Commission Action is June 28, and the Public Hearing and Final Approval by the Board of Supervisors is July 25.
The New Potomac Yard Metro Station
Smart and special
“The Coalition for Smarter Growth advocates passionately for projects like Potomac Yard because they create sustainable, livable urban communities with dedicated affordable housing close to jobs and opportunity.” — Bill Pugh
Final Visioning Presentation for Lake Anne
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Portside in Old Town
Summer waterfront festival June 16 & 17, live music, local libations and family fun
The Portside in Old Town Summer Festival returns riverside for a two-day event kicking off summer on Friday, June 16, and Saturday, June 17, 2023.
Prioritizing Preservation
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark