New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
2024 Spring Garden Market at River Farm
The American Horticultural Society’s annual Spring Garden Market at River Farm will be April 12-13.
Ribbon Cutting for Soma Yoga Healing Center
Soma Yoga is a center dedicated to helping clients improve their quality of life in a safe and nurturing environment.
Potomac Yard Virtual Sessions Feb. 1; Pop Up Feb. 3
Alexandria News Briefs
Alexandria Police Department Investigates False Threats on Schools as Swatting
On Jan. 24, City of Alexandria Police Department received multiple calls threatening the safety of two Alexandria City Public Schools.
ACHS to Host Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints
Feb. 3 event is the largest indoor rowing championship.
Alexandria City High School will host more than 1,500 rowers Feb. 3 as the host site for the 2024 East Coast USRowing Indoor National Championship.
Police Continue Search for Hit & Run Driver
Victim Mary Wong dies more than a month after she was left injured on road.
The victim of the hit-and-run crash on Huntsman Boulevard has succumbed to injuries inflicted on Dec. 23 (see Connection, January 18-24, page 2).
VA Legislators Aim for Assault Weapon Bans
Will new seats mean new votes?
Virginia came close to banning sales of assault weapons in 2020 when the House passed a bill banning them by a narrow 51-yes to 48-no vote. In the Senate Judiciary committee that year however, three Democrats: Senators Creigh Deeds, Chap Petersen, and Scott Surovell, surprised many by voting with Republican committee members to fail to move the bill forward in the Senate.
Herndon Seeks Business Owner to Serve on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee
The Town of Herndon is seeking an energetic, results-oriented business owner to serve an unexpired term on the Herndon Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (HDEIC)
Pathway Homes Receives $30K Grant to Support Upkeep on 500+ Homes
Homes and services are key to recovery and resident successPathway Homes received a $30,000 grant from Sentara, one of the nation’s top 20 largest not-for-profit integrated health systems, to help support ongoing maintenance for the over 500 properties that Pathway owns, leases and manages in Northern Virginia.
Alternatives to Revenue Model for County Park Authority
FCPA’s recreation participation skews wealthier and whiter than the population of Fairfax County.
Virginia's Great Outdoors Act
As we hurdle towards crossover day in just two short weeks here in Richmond, I’d like to bring you along on the journey of one of my bills this session. As I have mentioned in previous columns, one bill I introduced this session is the Virginia’s Great Outdoors Act, HB 1297.
Combating Animal Cruelty
During the summer and fall, I heard from constituents who believe that there should be stiffer penalties for those who hurt household pets. We have seen examples of this in our community. Last summer, someone left sausages with fish hooks on Duke Street in Alexandria outside for animals to eat.
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
Pedestrian Dies after Hit and Run in December
Police Briefs
Biden, Harris Visit Northern Virginia
Second stop of Vice President Kamala Harris’s Reproductive Freedom Tour
President and VP
Washington Legacy Foundation Announces Essay Contest
Competition open to 7th and 8th grade students.
“This is a unique chance for budding historians in our community to showcase their knowledge, analysis, and writing skills.” — George Washington Legacy Foundation president Marion Moon
Snow Days!
Two snow storms last week each gifted Montgomery County with about 4 inches of snow, and closed school for three days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.
Debra Roepke Appointed Executive Director of Alexandria Seaport Foundation
The Alexandria Seaport Foundation Board of Directors has Debra Roepke as Executive Director. A distinguished nonprofit leader and recognized expert in volunteer engagement and management, Roepke will spearhead a transformative journey for the Foundation, leading initiatives to expand the Foundation’s capacity, enhancing the skills-based Apprentice Program, and aligning efforts with the evolving needs and aspirations of the young adults the foundation serves.