Good Shepherd Housing Moves for an Affordable Office Space
Lorton location won’t slow down the effort.
No one knows the impact of the high real estate prices in Fairfax County better than Good Shepherd Housing and it finally became an issue for this nonprofit so they picked up and moved into a new location in Lorton as a result of their high rent in Hybla Valley.
Youngkin to Honor Local Heroes
Virginia Veterans Care Center to be renamed for Davis and McDaniel.
Two of Alexandria’s most decorated Vietnam veterans will be honored by the Virginia Department of Veterans Services as Gov. Glenn Youngkin renames the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke in honor of Army Col. Paris Davis and Navy Capt. Eugene “Red” McDaniel.
Gum Springs 190 Founders Day Gala
Gum Springs Gala celebrates 190 years since community’s founding
Gum Springs
Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield
A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”
Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available
Recognizing Pedestrian Safety as a Public Health Concern
On average, there are 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County and Black and Hispanic people are both injured and killed at more than double the rate of white people. — Fairfax County Health Department
Film Producer Got Start at Fort Hunt High School
Football player turned business owner, writer and filmmaker
Fort Hunt Filmmaker
Mount Vernon District Recognizes Residents for Character
Fairfax County Stephen A. McLaughlin Champions of Character Awards
Champs
2023 Is A Year for New Business
From martial arts studios to swim schools and home fixtures, 2023 has seen many new businesses open in the Mount Vernon and Springfield areas.
Lorton District Police Station and Animal Shelter Open
Residents tour and celebrate
The Lorton area saw another significant opening on Oct. 28.
Strong Bonds Form with Animals
A look at those special relationships
Pets in all their many shapes, sizes and species, can establish a connection with their human caretakers, creating strong bonds.
School Board Candidate Disqualified from Ballot
Write-in campaign underway for Dem-endorsed candidate
An aggressive write-in campaign is underway for Democratic-endorsed school board candidate Marcia St. John-Cunning, @marcia4schools, who is still running to be the Franconia District School Board Member.