Fairfax, Woodson Win Four Cappies Total
Fairfax High won three Cappie Awards and Woodson High, one, during the June 2 Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Arrest in Fatal Stabbing in Groveton
Detectives from FCPS Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man for a fatal stabbing that happened on June 10 in Groveton.
Fairfax High Honors Four Outstanding Students
Awards are presented during graduation ceremony.
During Fairfax High’s June 5 graduation, four students were honored with special awards.
Clean Energy
Erasing clean energy progress would lock Americans into fewer and increasingly expensive choices to power our lives.
Out and About in Old Town
Uncovering LGBTQ+ history in Alexandria
A Behind-the-Scenes Walking Tour Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2 p.m., Starting at the Torpedo Factory
Tall Ship Providence
Revolutionary War replica ship prepares for return to Alexandria waterfront.
“We are asking for our community’s help to return Providence to our dock and resume her award-winning tours and educational programs.” — Tall Ship Providence Foundation executive director Kathy Seifert
Details of the George Snyder Trail Plan
Named after a former Fairfax City mayor, the George Snyder Trail will connect Chain Bridge Road to the Wilcoxon Trail at Draper Drive, south of Fairfax Boulevard.
West Potomac Wolverines Win State’s Lacrosse Title
Lacrosse becoming a thing at one Mount Vernon high school.
Lacrosse becoming a thing at one Mount Vernon high school.
Don't Sweat It, Mount Vernon’s Got Your Summer Covered!
Don't Sweat It, Mount Vernon’s Got Your Summer Covered!
Former CIA Analyst from Vienna Sentenced
Former CIA Analyst from Vienna Sentenced
Six-foot Alligator Seeks Lodging at Fairfax County Motel
See you later alligator, after a while crocodile
Large ‘No Kings Day’ Protests Capture Area Attention
Many messages, all support democracy over autocracy
Many messages, all support democracy over autocracy
Taking on the Climate Change Challenge
Sustain Fairfax outlines simple changes for significant benefits.
Fairfax County is working to address both the cause and effects of climate change. They hope to set an example by government action, and that all residents will discover ways to join in the efforts.
Goal!
City to serve as FIFA Club World Cup 2025 team base camp site.
FIFA, the world governing body for soccer, announced that Alexandria has been selected as one of 34 cities to serve as an official base camp site for the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup 2025.
High Octane Ball
Gala raises funds for local charities.
The stars of Alexandria were out as the High Octane Ball kicked off the Festival of Speed and Style weekend May 17 at Land Rover Alexandria.
The Wall That Heals
City to host Vietnam Wall exhibit June 12-15.
The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall, will be on display on the grounds of the George Washington Masonic National Memorial from June 12-15.
‘Regular, American Citizens Serving Their Country’
Fairfax City honors the fallen on Memorial Day.
Each year on Memorial Day, people gather in Fairfax City to honor and remember America’s fallen.
Remembering The Fallen
Sheriff Sean Casey, left, Jeremy Lenzer, president of the Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff’s Association, and Alexandria Chief of Police Tarrick McGuire pay tribute to Alexandria’s fallen after placing a wreath at the fallen officers memorial May 6 in Waterfront Park.