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Halloween Calendar

Halloween

Long Lasting Pumpkins that Don’t Skimp on Style

Hand blown orbs are an elegant alternative to traditional pumpkins.

Pumpkins

Mental Healthcare for Those Who need it Most

Resources can be difficult but not impossible to find for Northern Virginians living at or below the poverty line.

Mental Healthcare


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FCPS Special Education Programs Fail State Targets

Division to develop enhanced plan.

Special Ed

For the Love of a Tree in Mount Vernon

trees

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Parks Director Completes Visits to 420 County Parks in First Year

Volunteers 'give back together' during National Public Land Day 2022

Parks Director visits all parks in County.


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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas

Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.

Floods

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Great Falls Farmers Market Remains Open

Creates a community around food.

Creates a community around food.

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10th Anniversary, Great Falls Senior Center Without Walls

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.

Continues to improve the lives of seniors.


Roundups

Roundups

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Seniors Return to School

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

New program offers an opportunity for academic achievement and social connections.

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA

It’s Academic Is Back Exclusively on WETA


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Sales Open: Great Falls Ornament

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Sales benefit two local nonprofits.

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

Man Charged with Assaulting Special Needs Student

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Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power

Knowledge, Strength, Hope and Resilience Reston Exhibit: Knowledge and Power


News briefs

News briefs

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‘This Is Such a Great Tribute; We All Love Her Dearly’

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Garden club dedicates park bench to Dolores Rooney.

Listen to the Young People

Listen to the Young People


Virginia DoE Proposal Harms Students, Families and Educators

Joint Statement in Opposition

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Documenting Butterflies

Volunteers fanned out across Northern Virginia to survey butterflies, part of the North American Butterfly Association’s nationwide count.

Butterflies are free to fly