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Barricade Ends Peacefully

A man was safely taken into custody following a 6-hour barricade that ended around 10 p.m Aug. 29, in a neighborhood near Monument Drive and Government Center Parkway.

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Neighborhood Restaurant with Upscale, Modern Feel

After a year in Fairfax City, Draper’s holds ribbon cutting.

Draper’s Steak & Seafood, at 3936 Blenheim Blvd. in Fairfax, is in a location steeped in history.

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Simpson Named Business Leader of the Year

Best in Business reception slated for Oct. 12.

“Our family has always been involved in the community.” — Donald Simpson Jr.


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Never Forget

City to mark anniversary of 9-11 attacks.

“We claim this ground in remembrance of the events of September 11, 2001. To honor the 184 people whose lives were lost, their families, and all who sacrifice that we may live in freedom. We will never forget.” — Pentagon 9-11 Memorial inscription.

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Professionals Learn More About Native Plants

Native plants may be climate change survivors

Imagine a world without forests. Lands unable to control soil erosion, filter and clean water, control temperatures, store carbon, provide building materials, produce food and medicines, or soothe the soul with the sound of rustling leaves.

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Nature’s Late Summer Bounty

Nature’s fresh produce market is open with its bounty of late season offerings of nectar, fruits, and nuts for insects, birds, and mammals.


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Learning Outside the Classroom

Students raise funds to build schoolhouse in Africa.

School house

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Cash from County’s Carryover Funds

$100K may be coming for each district’s unfunded capital improvement projects.

Who can apply for this and other funding may surprise you.

Fort Belvoir’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2023


Public Comment on Greenway Toll Increase Request Now Open

Greenway operator seeks 40% increase during peak morning and afternoon hours from $5.80 to $8.10.

Artist Team Selected to Mark Local Struggle with Covid

ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Arts Committee named the artist team of Miriam Gusevich and Salvatore Pirrone to design a permanent memorial to the County’s victims of Covid-19 and to recognize the heroic efforts of county staff, nonprofits, health care providers and others who worked to help with the impact of the pandemic in the County.

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Love and Protection Not Enough for Furry Family Members

Pet parents must be informed.

I thought I killed my little puppy, Oshi.


The First To Blink

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die back in June of this year when the work of the legislature was complete with one notable exception: a mid-point revision of the biennium budget on which the House, Senate, and Governor could not agree had gone to a conference committee that could not agree on its final form.

3 Shot, One Arrest; Arlington Swat Team Responds

3 Shot, One Arrest; Arlington Swat Team RespondsDetectives from Fairfax County Police Violent Crimes Division, with the assistance of the Arlington County Robbery and Homicide Unit, executed a search warrant and arrested Jorge Armando Melendez Gonzalez, 25 of Falls Church, late Sunday night.

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Rescued Beagles Cuddle Into Safe Homes

Beagles


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Dogs Riding Bicycles??

Bizarre travel modes of pets

Bizarre travel modes of pets

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First for Fairfax County 9-1-1

Public Safety Day Open House from Fairfax County

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Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River

Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River


Co-Responder Program Shows Promise

Co-Responder Program Shows Promise

Arrests in Golf Course Robberies

One adult man and a 14 and 16-year-old have been arrested in an ongoing investigation of a robbery and brandishing at a Reston golf course.