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.
New Coats Distributed to Families in Need
“Building resilient and sustainable communities takes all of us in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors working together.” — Amelia Chasse Alcivar of Hilco Redevelopment Partners
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
Early Voting Continues Through Saturday, Nov. 4
Those who wait until the last minute to vote do so at their peril.
Voting
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.
Community Fills ACPD Truck for Arlington Unsheltered
This essentials drive is one of a series of community events hosted by the Community Engagement Division of the ACPD. Other events include the Christmas toy drive, the back-to-school supplies collection in the fall and the non-perishable food drive for AFAC which provides supplemental groceries to Arlington’s low-income families.
About The Election
On Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7, all Arlington polling places are open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. You must vote at your assigned location.
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.
New Culpepper Food Pantry Shows Off Hands On Art
Culpepper Garden has not had a permanent pantry to serve its residents facing food insecurity. Now a grant of $2,700 from Field to Table has allowed Culpepper Garden to build a permanent food pantry which will be stocked with supplemental non-perishable groceries made available to Culpepper residents.
Lorton District Police Station and Animal Shelter Open
Residents tour and celebrate
The Lorton area saw another significant opening on Oct. 28.
VolunteerFest 2023
Much good in a single day.
The 2023 VolunteerFest, the signature event of Volunteer Fairfax, took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and drew an impressive turnout of more than 400 dedicated volunteers completing 26 projects with community support.
Costumes, Cruisers and Candy at Trunk-or-Treat
Fairfax County police held their fourth annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at the county Government Center
Fairfax County police held their fourth annual Halloween Trunk or Treat at the county Government Center
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.
Parking-Spot Dispute Leads to Shooting
Fairfax County police are investigating a non-fatal shooting that happened in Centreville last Thursday, Oct. 26, in The Meadows community.
LOOK Dine-In Cinemas Opens in Reston
A different cinema experience
Come for any or all: what’s on the big screen, the restaurant food and drinks, or to chill for a bit and enjoy the view from the balcony overlooking Market Street.
Arlington Leaf Collection: The Plan for Fall
Arlington collects about 50,000 cubic yards of leaves every year.
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.