23rd Annual Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights
Parade viewing areas along one mile of the Old Town Alexandria waterfront
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk on Dec. 2
During Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of top signature events, including the 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
Military Appreciation Monday for Navy SEAL Foundation
The Nov. 13 Military Appreciation Monday (MAM) dinner will be supporting the Navy SEAL Foundation
McLean Community Players Present ‘Proof’
This weekend at the Great Falls Grange
McLean Community Players Present Proof by David Auburn- This weekend at the Great Falls Grange
Dementia Caregivers Conference on Friday
Join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium this Friday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., for its 37th annual Family Caregiver Conference.
Westfield High’s Cappies play is ‘Miss Holmes’
What if Sherlock and his assistant were women?
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story.
Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win
Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’
Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.
Route 29 Northbound Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared-use Path Opens
Improves safety, connectivity, and mobility.
Nov.19 is World Day of Remembrance 2023 for road traffic victims.
County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program Opens Dec. 1
2023 homelessness statistics show 10 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness at the Point in Time count.
Hypothermia
Stuff the Bus, Virtually
Stuff the Bus, Virtually
Franconia District School Board Candidate Back on the Ballot
Candidate, Dems, and GOP respond to last minute court ruling and reversal.
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, the Fairfax County Office of Elections requalified Fairfax County Franconia District School Board Candidate Marcia C. St. John-Cunning based on a ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court that afternoon. A Fairfax County judge allowed two additional petition sheets to count toward St. John-Cunning’s required signature threshold to be a qualified candidate.
Fairfax High Presents ‘Romeo and Juliet’
A fresh, new take on a classic love story.
Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 60, Fairfax High is presenting “Romeo and Juliet.” But this version is set in a different time period than the original and has a surprising amount of humor.
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 11-18
Both hunger and homelessness are on the rise.
The National Coalition for the Homeless and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger designate the week before Thanksgiving as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. And while you might think that’s not really needed here in one of the nation’s wealthiest counties, you would be wrong.
Go Vote
More than 64,000 voters have already voted, but more than 650,000 active voters have not voted.
A slight shift in the vote in Fairfax County's midterm elections on Nov. 7 could determine which party controls Virginia and what legislation is passed. The potential ramifications could be far-reaching, positioning the 2024 election on abortion and Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's (R) national prospects.
Alexandria City High School Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
Just before noon on Wednesday, Nov. 1, students and staff at the Alexandria City High School King Street campus were evacuated in response to a bomb threat received by Alexandria City Public Schools.
Agreement on Coal Tar Contamination
Caused by gas plant from late 1800s through mid-1900s near corner of North Lee Street and Oronoco Street
The City of Alexandria, in partnership with the Potomac Riverkeeper Network (PRKN), has reached a settlement to remediate the remnants of coal tar contamination that occurred as part of the operation of the Alexandria Town Gas manufacturing gas plant from the late 1800s through the mid-1900s, located near the corner of North Lee Street and Oronoco Street.
Candidate Connection: Senate District 39
We asked candidates for a brief bio and to tell us about their interaction with a voter whose questions or story inspired them to take action.
Early Voting Continues Through Saturday, Nov. 4
Those who wait until the last minute to vote do so at their peril.
Voting
To the Rescue
“The work Willie does here on behalf of the fire department supports those in need in the community.” — Franconia District Supervisor Rodney Lusk