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Peter Reistad Wins Post 24 Oratorical in Alexandria

West Potomac junior advances to District 17 competition.

Oracle contestant

Parks = Innovation

NOVA Parks

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Reconsidering Marijuana

Pot is still legal, but the plan to regulate its sale is in jeopardy.

Marijuana


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New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools

FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.

Mask Mandates

News Briefs

News Briefs


Column: A New Day in Richmond and Many Challenges

General Assembly

Column: Peaceful Transfer of Power

State government

Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training

Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.

Community college


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Transition Begins after Purchase of Trailer Park

trailer park

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January Snows Topple Trees Across Fairfax County

Days of cutting and chopping finally makes a dent.

Snow impacts trees

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College Student as Substitutes in Mount Vernon

School Substitutes


Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop

K Plum Column

Tax on Plastic Bags

Bag tax

Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year

Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.

Colors


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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid

Column: New Year, New Laws

On Jan. 1, the minimum wage was raised from $9.50 per hour to $11 per hour; and more.

Laws


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Beaver Stay Busy in the Winter in Mount Vernon

Busy Beavers

Fire Department Staffing

Fire department hiring