City Is Failing Old Town Residents
On Dec. 5 the Alexandria Planning Commission will be asked to approve four audacious exceptions so the developer of 301 N. Fairfax can maximize his profits by building an architecturally bland, modernist condominium one block from City Hall and Founder’s Park. The plan is visibly out of place among the historic 18th, 19th and 20th century homes that would surround it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Executive Director for Heard
empowering people in need through artistic expression and life skills, has a new Executive Director, Kelly Carnes.
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.
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.
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.
Carmichael Elected to Nation’s Criminal Defense Bar
Jessica N. Carmichael of Alexandria was one of two individuals elected to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers at the Association’s fall board meeting in Washington, DC.
American Legion Post 184 Recognizes Giant Food at Northpoint
20 years of support.
The Wayne M. Kidwell American Legion Post 184 Herndon-Reston recently acknowledged their enduring friendship with its neighboring community establishment, Giant Store # 0747, at Northpoint Shopping Center in Reston.
Chantilly FB Has Tough Visit to Westfield
The Chantilly Chargers visited the Westfield Bulldogs on Oct. 23 in Chantilly.
Let Me Run 5K Nov. 4
Great Falls Elementary School PTA will hold an inaugural 5K for the new boys running club called “Let Me Run.”
Lorton District Police Station and Animal Shelter Open
Residents tour and celebrate
The Lorton area saw another significant opening on Oct. 28.
Bark Social Acquires Barkhaus in Alexandria
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Learning to Love Amphibians and Reptiles
They may not be cuddly, charismatic or cute to many humans, but amphibians and reptiles are fascinating and important.