‘Cornerstones of Community’ Honored
Cornerstones Honored Three Retiring Elected Officials on October 26th
“Cornerstones of Our Community” were the focus at the Hyatt Regency Reston Oct. 26, celebrating Cornerstones’ work, impact and future projects. The event also honored special individuals for their extraordinary service to the community.
Fairfax Hires First Deputy City Manager
Valmarie Turner is a welcome addition to Fairfax City government.
Fairfax City has hired its first-ever deputy city manager.
A Page a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
180 shoppers arrive in the first five minutes of the Arlington Public Library book sale.
“It’s wild, very exciting. The dealers are first in the door with a plan and a mission and know what they are looking for.” — Peter Petruski, Division Chief of Collections and Access, Arlington Public Library
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.
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.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers, unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate (starting at a $20 annual fee). To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
School Board Candidate Disqualified from Ballot
Write-in campaign underway for Dem-endorsed candidate
An aggressive write-in campaign is underway for Democratic-endorsed school board candidate Marcia St. John-Cunning, @marcia4schools, who is still running to be the Franconia District School Board Member.
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.
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
Candidate Connection: Senate Candidates
Candidate Connection: Senate Candidates
Candidate Connection: House of Delegates
Candidates were asked to provide a short bio and share a story of their interaction with a voter that led them to a commitment to take action, with a tight word limit.
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.
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.
Interfaith Alliance Honors Moline
Faith and Freedom Award recognizes work for religious freedoms.
“Jack’s fierce dedication to our Constitution and to the rights of all people have inspired so many of us who are committed to building a country where all belong.” — Interfaith Alliance CEO Rev. Paul Raushenbush
Arlington Leaf Collection: The Plan for Fall
Arlington collects about 50,000 cubic yards of leaves every year.
National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
Avoid Collisions with Deer (& Bear)
Avoid Collisions with Deer (& Bear)
2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's
Northern Virginia’s Alzheimer's Association provides support, help, research and more.
Northern Virginia’s Alzheimer's Association provides support, help, research and more.
2023 Lords and Ladies Fairfax Celebrated
The 2023 Salute to Lord and Lady was held at the Fairfax County Government Center on Tuesday, Oct. 3.