What Are You Thankful for this Thanksgiving?
Area residents share what they are thankful for this time of year.
Rosemont Celebrates the Fourth
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne was at the grill turning over burgers and hot dogs as the …
D-Day Commemoration 2016
In remembrance of D-Day’s 72nd Anniversary in Alexandria on Saturday, June 4.
School Board To Update School Boundary Policy Later This Month
The Fairfax County School Board scheduled action to amend Policy 8130 on adjusting school boundaries at its meeting on July 18, 2024. The revised draft policy, Policy 8130.8, is subject to updates. Updated policy will focus more on capacity, staff discussions indicate.
Herndon Eagle Scout Candidate Completes Service Project
On June 29, one week before his 18th birthday, Anthony Sasso of BSA Troop 1081 completed his Eagle Scout service project.
Reston Community Center 2024 Preference Poll
Reston Community Center (RCC) announced it is seeking interested candidates to run for this year’s Preference Poll to fill three three-year term position seats on its nine-member Board of Governors responsible for oversight of RCC.
Stepping Up
Hundreds help raise $88k for ALIVE!
More than 450 participants took to the streets of Alexandria in the 43rd annual StepALIVE! Walk-a-thon, helping the nonprofit raise more than $88,000 to serve at-risk communities.
Community Resource Day
CCNA sponsors event for families.
Landmark Church and the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) joined forces to present the Community Resource Day, an event to welcome and support families while providing information on city and nonprofit services available in the community.
Be Prepared
Make a “go” bag, think about your family's needs.
Being prepared for emergencies before they happen can help keep your loved ones safe and minimize stress in difficult situations.
Arlington Students for Climate Action Host Free Pop Up Shop
Students volunteer to help reduce waste, keep fast fashion from landing in landfills.
This year, the students took advantage of the pop up shop to also raise awareness and ask for donations for their trial composting project.
Moving Past Mistakes and Making Better Futures
Meet Daily Point of Light Award Honoree Cheyenne Klapper.
Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.
50 Years of Sweetness
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe milestone in Arlington.
Heidelberg Pastry Shoppe customers crowd in front of pastry cases, stand in the free cupcake line and wait for a chance to offer Wolfgang and Carla Büchler congratulations for 50 years as a business in Arlington.