LTA opens 90th anniversary season with award-winning musical 'Memphis'
LTA opens 90th anniversary season with award-winning musical.
Teen Arrested in Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Saturday night, July 20, around 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Lorton Road and Timarand Drive in Lorton for a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.
School Board Changes Boundary Policy
Changes to boundary policy emphasize capacity, removes concern for impact on students.
Poised to observe its annual summer recess from July 19 to Aug. 19, 2024, during its meeting on the evening of July 18, the Fairfax School Board voted 9 to 2 on the main motion that the School Board amend Policy 8130 on Local School Boundaries, Program Assignments, and School Closings, as amended and detailed in the agenda item attachment.
Supervisors Defer Decision on Data Center Zoning
Public hearing confirms, ‘The devil is in the details.’
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 10-0 to defer their decision on a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding data centers until their July 30 regular meeting. This unexpected move occurred late Tuesday evening, July 16, after a staff presentation, Q&A between the board and staff, and four-and-a-half hours of public testimony. The record would still be open for written testimony.
Make Streets Safer for All
The Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets group is on the lookout for traffic mishaps and close calls.
Safe Streets
Free Scoops of Gelato on ‘Sundae’ July 21
Celebrate Dolcezza’s 20th Birthday and National Ice Cream Day
Dolcezza will give away thousands of free scoops of gelato on ‘Sundae’ July 21 to celebrate its 20th birthday, which is also National Ice Cream Day.
Artists Share Work at Pathway Homes’ Arts Exhibit
Pathway Homes hosted an Artist Reception as part of its 11th Annual Summer of the Arts Exhibit, where Pathway Homes’ residents who have mental health challenges showcase and sell their own art, poetry, and crafts.
Good Shepherd Housing School Supply Drive Underway
Monetary donations are also crucial.
The Good Shepherd Housing School Supply Drive is underway, a crucial initiative that will directly impact the lives of children in need. The nonprofit organization is collecting backpacks and school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year and would like to receive all donations by Aug. 1.
Allow Virginians To Use IRS Direct File
IRS recently opened Direct File to all 50 states after successful pilot; Virginia participation requires further action by Youngkin Administration and General Assembly
Alexandria Woman Sentenced To More Than 2 Years
An Alexandria woman was sentenced this week to two years and two months in prison for repeatedly submitting fraudulent health insurance claims and illegally collecting $128,748 in payments to which she was not entitled.
Refuge from the Searing Heat: Rising Hope Mission Church
Refuge from the Searing Heat: Rising Hope Mission Church
Heat Wave Grips the Area, Amplifies Heat Islands
Neighborhoods impacted by poverty and which have a high percentage of minority residents average several degrees hotter because of the absence of trees.
Heat
Environmental Stewardship: Making a Difference
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
Low-flow Level on Potomac River Kicks off Monitoring.
Low-flow Level on Potomac River Kicks off Monitoring.
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