Latest stories

Subscribe


Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training

Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.

Community college

Tax on Plastic Bags

Bag tax

Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year

Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.

Colors


Fire Department Staffing

Fire department hiring

Tease photo

Snow and Schools in Fairfax County

The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.

Snow and school

Virginia Now More Humane for Animals

Cruelty free cosmetics law in effect Jan. 1, 2022.

cosmetics


Making Decision During COVID

Even small decisions can cause anxiety, stress.

Covid Stress

2022 Real Estate Forecast

Real Estate Forecast

Tease photo

Encore Creativity Resumes In-Person Song

Those over 55 with a passion for music can now practice and perform in person, with precautions.

Singing


Take a Hike (On New Year's Day)

Hiking on New Year's Day

Inspiration for Holiday Décor

Ideas for understated designs in non-traditional colors

Decorating

Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

Thoughtful and original presents for educators

Gift for Teachers


Free Sober Rides Offered for the Holidays

WRAP SoberRide

2021 Children’s and Teens’ Connection

2021 Children's Edition


Tease photo

Inside the Home of an Interior Designer

Local tastemakers offer a glimpse of their personal style

Interior design

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Deadline extended, please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 10, but earlier is better.

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021


Fairfax County Residents Are Employed Yet Struggle with the Cost of Living

Cost of living

Tease photo

Next Steps for Confederate Names Task Force

Residents react to proposal to change names of Lee and Lee-Jackson Memorial highways

Name change task force