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3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased

On Friday, June 9, at 8:31 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched for a house fire in the 2300 blk of Windsor Road in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County.

Racial Equity Toolkit for School Board

To the Editor: Our city government has hailed the recent introduction of the Racial Equity Toolkit to “promote racial equity” and “enhance marginalized communities” in our city.

More Plant-based Food Products

Local family owned establishments in Alexandria are listening to consumer demand for plant-based food products.


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CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH

The George Washington Masonic National Memorial lights up the sky over Alexandria in recognition of Juneteenth

Build Your Own Rain Barrel

The City of Alexandria Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) Stormwater Management Division will host a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke Street) on Saturday, July 8, from 2 – 4 p.m.

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Fairfax Master Naturalists Team Up for State Park

Mason Neck Park and pollinators benefit

Naturalist


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Landfill Fire Added to Smokey Skies in Southern Fairfax

Fire put out after nearly two days burning.

Landfill Fire

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And the Winner Is …

23rd gala for Cappies of the National Capital Area

Cappies

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Significant Uptick in FCPD Officer-Involved Shootings

PERF review of FCPD policy and shooting incidents

Police Shootings


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Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air

Lots of states sell fireworks that are illegal in Virginia.

Illegal fireworks

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Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon

North Hill is part of Storck’s Embark Richmond Highway vision

New Apartments

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Dining in Hybla Valley: Diverse and Delicious

Part two of a three-part series on the restaurant variety on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon.

Food along Richmond Hwy


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Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm

Outdoor concert kicks off River Farm activities for the summer.

Musical trio

Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10

Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10


Roundups

Roundups

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Last Minute Concerns Erupt Over Reston Comprehensive Plan

Planning commissioner hosts event one week before public hearing.

Why the urgency? The Planning Commission Public Hearing is June 14, Planning Commission Action is June 28, and the Public Hearing and Final Approval by the Board of Supervisors is July 25.

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Temple Expansion Proposed in Chantilly

Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.

Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.


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‘You Deserve Success’

Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.

Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.

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Behind the Dust Screen

Opinion