Students Raise Alarm on Senate Bill 656
New policies mandated by Jan. 1, 2023 could hurt LBGTQ+ students.
Does every student in a Virginia public school curriculum, Black, Indigenous, students of color, disabled, immigrant, and others, deserve to be accurately represented?

Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church
Black Lives Matter Banner Slashed at Reston Church

Foust Says He's Not Running in 2023
No fifth term for legacy leader.
No fifth term for legacy leader.

Meet Virginia's 2022 3M Young Scientist
Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.
Harvesting energy from mechanical sources.
Block Party Blast at St. Tim's
Parishioners and community members rock in the sunshine.
Parishioners and community members rock in the sunshine.
Cellular Service Disruption at Lake Anne Impacts 9-1-1
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.
Vendors’ point-of-sale systems also experiencing difficulties.

Reston Association Chooses New CEO
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP
One-on-one interview with Mac Cummins, AICP
Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Can’t Get a Foot in the Door
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.

GRCC Presents 2022 Awards for Excellence
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.

No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Storytime for Little Historians
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.

Traveling Players Perform Free Family-Friendly Plays
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center

Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Pam Grosvenor, Recipient of The Glen Sjoblom Award 2022
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony

MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases
Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...
Naturalization Ceremony by USCIS Held in the Town of Vienna
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Post-Roe, Fairfax Supervisors Unanimously Forge Ahead
Speaking out, supervisors approve three-part board matter.
For residents in Fairfax County and the rest of Virginia and the nation, the future for abortion rights and access is uncertain now that the Supreme Court has...

Hardening older FCPS Entrances to Secure Them from Shooters
Multilayered approaches to keep children safe in schools
School shootings
Fairfax County Officials Announce New Tourism Brand for South County
Connect, reconnect to the treasures.
At a media briefing held Wednesday, May 17, against the backdrop of George Washington's Mount Vernon...
Burglaries and Destruction of Property at Two Black Churches
Not hate crimes but a cry for help.
Four crimes within days at two Black churches and a tripped alarm at a third Black church, all located on Fordson Road in Alexandria's Gum Spring Community, looked ominous.
FCPS to Consider Trust Policy
CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.
FCPS policy
No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent
Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.
School superintendent
Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows
Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?
School Board
Fairfax County Budget Hearings
Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.
Budget

Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request

44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards
Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.
Valor awards
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Appointee
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Executive named for county
New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County
Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.
TJ School

County Executive Presents FY 2023 Advertised Budget
Increase in assessed values for real estate and vehicles drive higher tax payments.
County budget

Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really
One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.
Senior dogs

Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting
District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.
Mount Vernon Town Meeting

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System
Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.
EMS transitions
FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results
Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.
Vaccination at Schools

Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences
Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.
Housing

Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts
FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy
Bike ruling

Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'
We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.
Masks

FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2
County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.
Executive order

New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools
FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.
Mask Mandates

Return to School 2022
After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging
Returning to school
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