Former Supervisor Cathy Hudgins Dies
Effective advocate for affordable housing, transit and human services, Hudgins was first African American woman elected to Board of Supervisors.
Catherine M. Hudgins, who represented the Hunter Mill district on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1999 to 2019, died on Saturday, May 24.
Memorial Day Weekend 2025
A roundup of events in four communities
Residents in Fairfax County observed Memorial Day weekend and the Monday observance with various ceremonies, wreath presentations, musical performances, and other events.
Sunset Concert at River Farm featuring Soulfire CANCELLED
This event on 5/29 is cancelled due to the weather
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER
Whitman Middle School’s Brood of Chickens Teaches Students About Science and Life
Whitman Middle School’s Brood of Chickens Teaches Students About Science and Life
Mount Vernon’s New Police Commander
‘Our ability to be successful is directly proportional to the public’s trust in us.’
‘Our ability to be successful is directly proportional to the public’s trust in us.’
Solid Covers Send Rock Vibes to Local Audiences
Mount Vernon-based Collective Delusion, scheduled for Fort Hunt Park
Mount Vernon-based Collective Delusion, scheduled for Fort Hunt Park
Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady
At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.
Woodbine Nurses Week
Mayor Alyia Gaskins, center, presents a proclamation to the nurses at Woodbine Health and Rehabilitation Center May 15 in recognition of National Nurses Week, which ran from May 6-12.
Gerry Connolly Dead at 75
Longtime congressman succumbs to esophageal cancer.
Congressman Gerry Connolly, the longtime Virginia politician and influential Democratic statesman on Capitol Hill, died early Wednesday, May 21.
Mount Vernon’s New Police Commander
‘Our ability to be successful is directly proportional to the public’s trust in us.’
Major Jeffrey Mauro, the new Commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station, sees policing as a “noble profession” that extends far beyond patrolling the streets.
Senior Living — Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Five FCPS High School Seniors Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
More merit scholarship awardees will be named in coming weeks.
Five academically talented Fairfax County Public High School students are awarded 2025 “Corporate-sponsored Scholarships” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Enjoying Nature and Learning about History
Combining local history with Earth Day activities, Fairfax City’s HisTree Day was April 26 at Historic Blenheim.
Fairfax City’s HisTree Day
Real-Estate Tax Hike; Meals Tax Is Stable
Suspense, but Fairfax City adopts its FY 26 budget.
There’s good news and bad news in Fairfax City’s FY 26 budget, adopted May 6, along with the City’s CIP (Capital Improvement Program) for FY 2026-2030.
Fresh Air, Fresh Food
The simple health ritual bringing neighbors together
In a Vienna neighborhood just off Tapawingo Road, a love of seasonal food has quietly evolved into a beloved local ritual.
Goal: Break 2024 Record
15,000 pounds produce donated in 2024
Spring gardening season is here, and donations of fresh vegetables crowd the table at Rock Spring United Church of Christ on Monday, May 12 as the produce bagging session gets underway.
Join Sen. Boysko and Del. Sullivan for Great Falls Town Hall, Wednesday, May 28th
Sen. Jennifer Boysko and Del. Rip Sullivan will hold a Great Falls Legislative Town Hall happening at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28 at the Grange.
Uniting to Help ‘Those Needing It the Most’
Britepaths in Fairfax opens a period pantry.
It’s 2025 but, sadly, the needs of American females overall still come in second to those of males, and the federal government is trying to demonize the word, “equity.” But in Virginia, and especially Fairfax County, women are doing their best to change things.
Difficult Budget Adoption Raises Serious Questions
Can Fairfax City Councilmembers work together?
It’s pretty straightforward: When it’s time to adopt a government’s budget, those tasked with doing so are supposed to follow through. But during the May 6 Fairfax City Council meeting – after several weeks of meetings, work sessions, discussions, public hearings, budget scrutiny, and questions to City staff – some on the dais wanted to delay any action by a week.
37th Annual Candlelight Vigil for Fallen Officers
National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund says 2024 numbers increase by 25% compared to 2023.
On Tuesday evening, May 13, a steady rain poured down during the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund’s 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.