Don’t Get Burned When Buying Firewood This Fall
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase.
More than Half of Fairfax County’s 700,000 Voters Voted Early
Virginia localities take precautions to protect voters, workers
Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will not be required.
Scouting for Food Nov. 14
Things have changed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Scouting for Food on Nov. 14
Baseball Bats and Ash Trees Face an Uncertain Fate
Don’t plant ash trees; plant native trees instead.
Baseball bats don’t top the U.S. Senate’s agenda these days, as legislators grapple with a U.S. Supreme Court nomination, the covid-19 pandemic and the Nov. 3 election.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: River Farm
As a member of the American Horticultural Society and a volunteer at River Farm, I need to express my concern over the recent actions of the board.
More Gather to Save Mount Vernon’s River Farm
Board of Supervisors offers unanimous support
The American Horticultural Society’s intent to sell historic River Farm is still sending shock waves through those who believed the property and house were preserved forever.
Local Filmmaker Uses a Pie Recipe to Highlight Family Change
The family and sweet potato pie is one of many highlights in the upcoming Alexandria Film Festival.
Local Filmmaker
Opinion: Commentary: October: Save a Pedestrian Month
Reaching for zero pedestrian deaths
Saving pedestrian lives is each of our responsibility and takes each of our efforts, whether a vehicle driver, passenger or just walking.
Opinion: Commentary: Election Day Is the Day You Vote!
The Nov. 3 election ends in less than one week.
Preventing Falls
Physical exercise and home safety reduce risk
One of the leading causes of fatal injuries in older adults is falling.
Vienna, Herndon Mayors, Delegate Watts Honored
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized three local honorees.
Pressure Mounts on Return to School in Fairfax County
School Board members face sensitive voting items.
The week of Oct. 19 held important information for Fairfax County Public Schools families.
A Good Place for Affordable Housing in Fairfax County?
Proposal could be a step toward 5,000 unit goal.
Braddock Supervisor James Walkinshaw located prime real estate to create 200-250 family units of affordable housing: two parking lots of the Fairfax Government Center.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Waste Your Vote
Maybe Joe Biden was not your preferred Democratic candidate and you would rather have supported Warren, Klobuchar, Sanders or Buttigieg.
Opinion: Commentary: Don’t Be Fooled by Ballot Language in Virginia
Vote NO on the Gerrymandering Amendment
The ballot language in Amendment 1 is confusing.