Switch to Battery Powered Leaf Blower (or a Rake)
In an effort to reduce the county's carbon footprint, the Park Authority and Department of Public Works and Environmental Services plan to set an example by cutting their use of gas-powered leaf blowers in half over the next year.
Board Resolutions Honor Residents
Resolutions
Fairfax Funds Innovators
Fairfax Funds Innovators
Impact of Fairfax’s High Rental Costs and Low Income
Validity of the point-in-time count
Rents out of control
Luette Goodbody Semmes, 96
Service at Saint Francis Church in Potomac on Dec. 9, 2023 at 2 p.m. with a reception afterwards.
Obituary
Capital Art & Craft Festival
The largest-ever Capital Art & Craft Festival returns to Northern Virginia Dec. 8-10, 2023 with more than 300 juried artisans taking over two Dulles Expo Center halls.
A Whole New World
Momentum Collective’s Aladdin JR a magical success.
“Kids from different backgrounds came together in this production.” — Momentum Collective founder Jason Ellis
Wrapped in the Warmth of Winterwear
Over 1000 served in the Hunter Mill District’s Free Winter Coat Closet 2023.
Partnering with the Hunter Mill District Supervisor's Office, nonprofit Cornerstones supported the Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet for 2023.
Westfield Bulldogs Press on in Playoffs
Yorktown’s season ends in Chantilly.
The Westfield Bulldogs hosted the Yorktown Patriots in Chantilly on Nov. 17 in the Class 6 D Regional semifinal.
Economics Deflate Imminent Hopes For Herndon’s Downtown
Project lingers in limbo, but new permits process will be ready.
Economics has always been at the core of the issues delaying the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project (2019) between the Town of Herndon and Comstock Herndon Venture LC, according to Bill Ashton, the town’s manager.
Paul VI Annual Food Drive Collected Huge Amounts of Food for Food for Others
Hunger Action Week has drawn to a close, and the St. Paul VI Catholic High School community is celebrating success in its annual food drive benefiting Food for Others.
Reston Museum Puzzle Swap
On Dec. 2, visitors are encouraged to bring a puzzle and leave with a "new to you" puzzle.
Clifton Holiday Homes Tour and Horse Parade
The festivities begin Saturday, Dec. 2, at 2 p.m. with a colorful horse parade, followed by the Holiday Homes Tour from 4-7 p.m.
The 2023 Holiday Ornament Sale in Great Falls
Supplies are limited.
The 2023 Holiday Ornament Sale in Great Falls- Supplies limited; purchase now.This year marks the 210th anniversary of the historic Georgetown Pike. The Great Falls Citizens Association partnered with The Arts of Great Falls to create and sell an exceptional ornament to commemorate the milestone. It is the second in the series.
Capacity Challenge at McLean ES Forces Boundary Changes
Staff recommends Scenario B to school board.
Fairfax County Public School staff has recommended to the school board Scenario B for the boundary adjustment to provide capacity relief to Kent Gardens Elementary School in McLean.
Police Seeking Help Identifying Armed Robbers
Fairfax County police detectives are releasing two photos from a commercial robbery last Saturday, Nov. 18, in Chantilly and are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the people responsible for this crime.
Bald Eagles Spotted on Their Nest
The mated pair of Bald Eagles in Great Falls have once again been spotted on their nest on Minnehaha Island, seen from Riverbend Park.
How to Survive an Active Shooting
Roundups
Correcting 2 Points from Veterans Day Article
I write to correct two points from your article on the Veterans Day observance at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial in your November 15-21, 2023 edition.