Park Volunteer at Work in Pohick Stream Valley
Ken Peterson, Engineer, Springfield, worked about two hours on this trail improvement in the Pohick Stream Valley.
John R. Lewis High School Student Poem Honors Civil Rights Icon
Charles Childers, a senior, took a creative writing class this year and was inspired to create a tribute for John R. Lewis by inauguration poet, Amanda Gorman.
Kevin Davis Appointed Fairfax County Chief of Police
Supervisors respond to a new era of policing.
Coming out of a closed-door session on Friday, April 23, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors prepared, as Supervisor Penny Gross (D-Mason) said, “to select one of the most important hires it undertakes.”
Seven Republicans Running for Governor
May 8 convention to determine direction of party heading into November.
Republicans haven’t won a statewide race since 2009, when Attorney General Bob McDonnell received 59 percent of the vote against Democrat Creigh Deeds. Since then, Republicans have been shut out of the Executive Mansion. Ken Cuccinelli lost to Terry McAuliffe in 2013, and Ed Gillespie lost to Ralph Northam in 2017. Now Republicans are about to determine their statewide candidates in a May 8 convention, which will take place at 37 locations.
Opinion: Column: "My Thoughts to Your Thoughts"
You know the expression: "Can't walk and chew gum at the same time,” a disparaging characterization of a person, company or municipality unable to multi-task or even task at all?
Get Vaccinated and Register to Vote
LWV-Fairfax holds Voter Registration and Information Drive at the Fairfax County Government Center
Fairfax County residents getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at the Fairfax County Government Center can now also obtain information on registering to vote.
Early Voting Begins for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia
Early voting began on Friday, April 23 for the June 8 Democratic Primary in Virginia.
Fairfax County Supervisors Validate Hire of New Police Chief
Aware of concerns, comments provided
Media reports concerning former Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis, appointed last week as the new Fairfax County Chief of Police, raise concerns about his employment history, including allegations of excessive force and violations of civil rights in 1993 and 1999.
Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides to Prevent Drunk Driving
While stating unequivocally that “we’re all safer at home” this Cinco de Mayo during the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, a local nonprofit organization today announced that – as a “necessary safety net” to next month’s high-risk, high-alcohol consumption period – free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area on Cinco de Mayo (May 5th).
Style After Retirement
Great fashion sense is possible at any stage.
At 78, Winifred Rosenberg has always been known for her impeccable style and taste.
When it’s Time to Downsize
Suggestions for transitioning to a new living community
The decision to trade the comfort of home where you’ve lived for years and transition to retirement can evoke a range of emotions.
Springfield Romance Writer Releases New Book
Contemporary fiction inspired by her life as a military spouse
Springfield resident and USA Today Bestselling author Tif Marcelo discussed her recent novel release, "In a Book Club Far Away" (indiebound | amazon | kobo | barnes&noble | book of the month).
Springfield Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting Women from Dating App
A 58-year-old man is facing charges for sexually assaulting two women last summer.
Amazon Grocery Store Joining the Mix in Kingstowne
Newcomer to the grocery mix features jobs, benefits and no check-out lines.
Amazon grocers
Opinion: Column: Wanna Take A Chance?
I'm sort of invoking Southwest Airlines here, but not exactly.