‘They Are Not Forgotten’
Gold Star family members join in Memorial Day ceremony.
Gold Star family members of Alexandria’s fallen Vietnam veterans were among the hundreds who gathered to pay tribute to the city’s fallen during a Memorial Day ceremony May 26 at the Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Del Ray.
Remembering The Fallen
Sheriff Sean Casey, left, Jeremy Lenzer, president of the Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff’s Association, and Alexandria Chief of Police Tarrick McGuire pay tribute to Alexandria’s fallen after placing a wreath at the fallen officers memorial May 6 in Waterfront Park.
‘Regular, American Citizens Serving Their Country’
Fairfax City honors the fallen on Memorial Day.
Each year on Memorial Day, people gather in Fairfax City to honor and remember America’s fallen.
Marjorie Leighey Saved an Architectural Gem
How and why did she do that?
To learn that state highway officials will route an interstate highway through your house two months after your husband’s death had to be an overwhelming double-whammy. In 1964, when the Virginia Department of Highways wanted to condemn her Falls Church house and pay her $25,605 to make room for Interstate 66, Marjorie Leighey did not whimper or cower. She swung into action.
Honoring the Life of Janie Strauss
Former School Board chair and representative was dedicated to family and students; Strauss’s life produced lasting good.
Jane Kamps (Janie) Strauss, a McLean resident since 1984, died at home on April 11, 2025 at the age of 78 after a year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Strauss was a long time member of the Fairfax County School Board.
Revolutionary War Camp
Learn about a soldier's life onsite at Mount Vernon
Going to war may be glory, guts and adrenaline rushes, but serving in wartime has its mundane side, as visitors to Mount Vernon’s new Patriot Path can learn by experiencing a typical Revolutionary War Army camp, from sleeping on the ground to eating corn cakes.
PETPALOOZA!
Pet Palooza welcomes the summer season with animal related businesses and pet adoption non-profits, educational exhibits and tons of pet-related entertainment.
Senior Living: Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $25 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Defining Year for NOVA Park’s W&OD Trail
Interview with park authority’s executive director
2025 is shaping up to be a watershed year for the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority's W&OD Trail, also known as the Washington & Old Dominion Railroad Regional Park and Dominion Energy. It is at a point where the course of events can irrevocably alter the park’s future.
Affordable Rental Housing Waitlist Applications Open in Fairfax County, Just Until Sunday
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) is accepting waiting list applications for both privately-owned and Fairfax County-owned Project-Based Voucher (PBV) units. Applications came online Monday, June 2, 2025 at 8 a.m., and will remain open through Sunday, June 8, 2025.
Democratic Candidates Vie in Primary
Do you know the Primary Election candidates?
Democrats will hold a Primary Election on June 17 to select their candidates for Lt. Governor and Attorney General. Early voting is open now through June 14.
Are Data Centers Driving Dominion’s Power Needs?
On Oct. 15, 2024, Dominion Energy Virginia filed its 2024 Integrated Resource Plan, a comprehensive, long-term regional plan to meet growing power demand, much of it driven by data centers, according to its press release, “Dominion Energy Virginia releases comprehensive long-term plan to meet growing power demand with reliable, affordable, and increasingly clean electricity.”
FCPD Sees Reductions in Most 2024 Year-End Crime
140 new police officers hired in 2024, net gain of 18 officers.
Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis presented the Fairfax County Police Department Crime and Recruiting Data Update during the Board of Supervisors Safety and Security Committee Meeting on Monday, May 20.
Former Supervisor Cathy Hudgins Dies
Effective advocate for affordable housing, transit and human services, Hudgins was first African American woman elected to Board of Supervisors.
Catherine M. Hudgins, who represented the Hunter Mill district on the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors from 1999 to 2019, died on Saturday, May 24.
Memorial Day Weekend 2025
A roundup of events in four communities
Residents in Fairfax County observed Memorial Day weekend and the Monday observance with various ceremonies, wreath presentations, musical performances, and other events.
Letter: We Must Support the Peace Corps
Now more than ever we must support the Peace Corps
As we face many challenges around the world, the hard work, collaborative spirit, and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers continue to represent the very best of America.
Senior Living: AARP Virginia: How to Make Yourself a Harder Target
Criminals are always looking for ways to get your personal information to use in criminal activities. The good news is that there are many steps you can take to help protect your data and minimize its value to criminals.
FCPS School Boundary Scenario Explorer
Fairfax County Public Schools plans to update the school boundary change scenarios this summer.
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