9/11 at Great Falls Freedom Memorial 2023
The community of Great Falls remains deeply affected by the repercussions of that tragic day 22 years ago.
Celebrating a Century
City celebrates local centenarians.
“I have such a wonderful family. I count my blessings.” — 102-year-old Walter Hammersley
Remembering Parker-Gray
Alumni Brooks is honored at 103rd anniversary.
rig. Gen. Leo A. Brooks Sr. (ret) was the guest of honor at the 103rd anniversary of Parker-Gray High School held Sept. 9 at the Nannie J. Lee Center.
Knock Out Visit
Olympian Isley returns to Lyles-Crouch.
“You can accomplish anything.” — Olympian Troy Isley
Ice Hockey Gets Another Grip on Fairfax County
Skates, sticks and pucks are part of the selection at the new hockey store, Pure Hockey, in Springfield.
Hockey store opens
Great Falls Author Unravels an Eight-Generation Truth
"The Politzer Saga" tells the story of a remarkable family whose history was shrouded in secrecy when they came to the U.S.
Author
Amazon Delivery Vans Support Local School, Fight Teen Hunger
Hundreds of local volunteers joined Food For Neighbors in the fight against teen food insecurity.
Teen Hunger Event
September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention
Potomac Home Sales: August, 2023
In August, 2023, 39 Potomac homes sold between $3,900,000-$600,000.
Potomac Home Sales: August, 2023
Our National Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway has at least 25 species of mammals, 243 birds, six native turtles, 99 trees and 591 wildflowers.
GW Park
Fun Highlights in Mount Vernon, Welcoming to All
Mount Vernon Newcomers & Community Guide 2023
Scenes in Mount Vernon
No Miracle in Virginia Student Test Scores
There was more than a week delay in announcing Virginia student test scores this year. Last week we learned why.
September Is Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention month, but it is always time to raise awareness, strengthen the dialogue and remind individuals, friends and families about resources that are available.
Lake Braddock Holds off Westfield To Improve to 2-1
In a low scoring football game in Burke, the Lake Braddock Bruins narrowly held on to beat the Westfield Bulldogs 9-7 on Friday, Sept. 8.
How One Data Center Will Change Fairfax County … For the Worse
A rezoning to accommodate the tallest data center in Fairfax County is up for a vote by the Planning Commissioners at a Public Hearing, Sept. 20, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. at 12000 Government Center Parkway (application RZ 2022-SU-00019/SE 2022-SU-00038). It will be adjacent to a resource protection area and a tributary to our drinking water, within earshot of a residential community, and of a size that is completely out of character for the area and threatens airport navigation. If approved, it will set a dangerous precedent.
Exercising Democratic Rights to Reduce Cafeteria Waste
A group of students from Great Falls Elementary and Cooper Middle Schools collected over a hundred signatures for a petition on reducing cafeteria waste. They then delivered the petition to Congressmen Gerry Connolly and Don Beyer’s offices on Sept. 1.
What’s on the Road Ahead for Centreville, Chantilly
Transportation projects and affordable senior homes.
In hopes of easing traffic congestion in the local area, several transportation projects are either planned or underway in Centreville and Chantilly.