Tuesday, February 28
Unnecessary Killing of Unarmed Black Man Fleeing Police at Tysons By Fairfax County NAACP
FCPD Shooting
Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand
FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.
FABB
Wednesday, February 22
Engineering With Empathy
Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need
Engineering With Empathy: Carson MS Students Design Devices to Help Those in Need
Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5
Tysons Library Quarterly Book & Media Sale March 2 - March 5
Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature
Free Native Plant Clinics: Cultivate Nature
Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material
Reston Apartment Fire Caused by Improperly Discarded Smoking Material
Still Fighting for Voting Rights
In 1920, the National American Woman Suffrage Association became the League of Women Voters.
Voting Rights
Problem Gambling Awareness
Calls increased 56.7% in the past year in Virginia to.24/7 hotline for problem gambling, 1-888-532-3500.
Gambling Awareness
Nothing Like President’s Day at Mount Vernon
Crowds came out to celebrate the occasion.
President's Day
Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go
Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.
Budget
Tuesday, February 21
‘Every Fatal Overdose Statistic Represents a Person’
Straight talk about opioids in Fairfax County.
Overdoses
Aging While Black
During Black History Month, local church helps seniors get health and financial assistance.
Aging
Capital Remodel and Garden Show
Nationally known designer and McLean native Yip Vern is scheduled to appear.
Garden show
Thursday, February 16
The Beat Goes on with "Daddy-O” Art Show
Workhouse Art Center’s show culminates with bongo and guitars on March 18.
Art at the Workhouse
Wednesday, February 15
Area Transportation Projects Are Focus of Chamber Meeting
Four projects planned for southern Fairfax County corridor.
Chamber meeting
Arrest for Murder in Mount Vernon
Arrest in Mount Vernon
Virginia Gaming Commission
Virginia Gaming Commission
Northern Virginia Leadership Awards
Northern Virginia Leadership Awards
Tuesday, February 14
Marking Black History
County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.
Black History
Making Progress in Richmond
Making Progress in Richmond
Thursday, February 9
Crossover, 29 for 31 So Far
Action in Richmond
Wednesday, February 8
Opinion: Halfway Home
Halfway Home
Federal Property Up For Sale in Franconia
Past soil contaminations may require extensive efforts.
Real Estate
Because My Dad Secured His Gun …
Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action
Turning advocacy into action celebrating 10-Years of Moms Demand Action
Roundups
Roundups
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
“Caring company with a passion for food.”
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
Legislative Crossover
Legislative Crossover
Catching up on Reston, Winter 2023
Catching up on Reston,The Independent Progressive Winter 2023
Rolling the Dice on Casinos
Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.
Lawmakers to consider location of fifth and final casino.
Valentine’s Day Is Short on Planning Ahead
Last Minute Valentine’s orders are par for the course in Mount Vernon
Valentine's Day Planning
Low Cost Pet Clinics
Low Cost Pet Clinics
Tuesday, February 7
Great Falls Youth Habitat Grant
Garden grant
Free Clinics with Cultivate Nature
Nature courses
Law Enforcement Women Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Non-traditional job holders enjoy traditional celebrations
Valentines
Recognizing Covid Heroes
Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.
Covid heroes
Thursday, February 2
Letter in Alexandria: Offensive to Keep Street Names
Letter to the Editor
Stuff the Bus, Feed Hungry Families in Alexandria
Stuff the Bus
Wednesday, February 1
Rise Against Hunger
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
A Standoff in Richmond
A Standoff in Richmond
Park Authority Chairman Steps Down
Park Authority Chairman Steps Down
Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse
Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.
Brewery planned
Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia
When completed, there will be several entities in one location.
Ground clearing
Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road
Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.
Crash conference call
Stuff the Bus Food Drives
Stuff the bus