Thursday, July 28
Financing the Rampage
Economic toll of gun violence is more than $14 billion a year for Virginia.
All those school security measures to harden your local elementary school add up. So do trips to the emergency room and the multiple surgeries needed to address gunshot wounds. While the human tragedy of gun violence often grabs headlines, the economic toll continues to mount with each mass shooting. According to Everytown for Gun Safety, the annual cost to Virginia is more than $14 billion a year.
Diane’s Journey: The Face of a Rare and Aggressive Cancer
Unknown to most, it takes lives quickly.
On June 16, my sister Diane would have celebrated her 70th birthday in living color with music, fun, and lots of great food in the...
GWHS Historic Marker Unveiled
Alumni reflect back on high school years.
Alumni from as far back as the class of 1941 gathered July 23 for the unveiling of the Virginia State Historical Marker recognizing the historic significance of George Washington High School, now GW Middle School, on Mount Vernon Avenue.
Racing Into History
Lyles sets a new American 200m record.
Ever since he starred in track at what is now Alexandria City High School, the 200-meter race was a specialty for Noah Lyles.
Wednesday, July 27
News Briefs
News Briefs
ife and Struggles after Roe
ife and Struggles after Roe
Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment
Town of Herndon Recognized for Commitment to Veteran Recruitment
FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged
FCPS Laptops Stolen; Local Man Charged
‘When Trust Is Broken’
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
Greenbriar East Elementary health aide charged with stealing students’ medication.
Farmers Market Fun Days "On" in Herndon
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Come for the market, a walk through the Red Caboose, and Market Fun Days
Can’t Get a Foot in the Door
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
Housing discrimination found in Fairfax County.
The Potomac River Is Healing, but Problems Remain
River groups hope to open beaches for swimming along the Potomac.
River groups hope to open beaches for swimming along the Potomac.
Disturbing Video of Police Shooting
Police release video of police shooting death of Reston man at Springfield Town Center; chief defends officers’ actions.
Police release video of police shooting death of Reston man at Springfield Town Center; chief defends officers’ actions.
Working to Control Water Chestnuts
Volunteers needed to pull the non-native invasive aquatic plants from local waters.
Volunteers needed to pull the non-native invasive aquatic plants from local waters.
Seniors Surviving the Heat
Staying hydrated, remaining indoors can help prevent heat illness in older people.
Staying hydrated, remaining indoors can help prevent heat illness in older people.
Workers Must Benefit Too
Workers Must Benefit Too
Criminal Conspiracy To Undermine Our Freedom
Criminal Conspiracy To Undermine Our Freedom
Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault
Fairfax Man Charged: Juvenile Sexual Assault
Local Artist Pens Virginia Urban Posters
Posters, paintings and quirkiness run in the family at Urban Redeux in Hollin Hall.
Urban Redeux
Thursday, July 21
Great Resignation Hits the Classroom
Pay penalty for teachers in Virginia is the worst in the country.
The Great Resignation is hitting classrooms across Virginia, worrying school administrators about what happens when fall arrives and schools are forced to deal with a teacher shortage.
Wednesday, July 20
No More Mailbags for Beloved McLean Postal Carrier
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
Hard to fill this carrier's shoes.
GRCC Presents 2022 Awards for Excellence
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
Announces 2022-2023 Board of Directors.
A Slide Backward
A Slide Backward
‘It’s Like a Great, Big, Community Family’
Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.
Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.
Wednesday, July 13
‘We’re Down about 140-plus Officers’
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
Police chief addresses Sully police station’s CAC.
‘We Cook with Love and Everything’s Homemade’
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Roaming Rooster opens in Chantilly Crossing.
Storytime for Little Historians
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Young children learn about Reston and its founding principles.
Learning from Others
Learning from Others
Stewart earns Doctor of Optometry Degree
Stewart earns Doctor of Optometry Degree
Chill'n at the Roots Festival on Lake Anne Plaza
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Community gathers for a fun-filled day in rain.
Roundups
Roundups
Rotary Club of Great Falls Holds Annual Meeting
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Installs leadership and recognizes honorees.
Pam Grosvenor, Recipient of The Glen Sjoblom Award 2022
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony
GFCA's Executive Board holds award ceremony
Traveling Players Perform Free Family-Friendly Plays
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
Free and on The Plaza at Tysons Corner Center
MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases
Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...
Thursday, July 7
Prosecutorial Discretion
Northern Virginia prosecutors say they won't enforce abortion restrictions.
Nine prosecutors across Virginia say they will not enforce any new restrictions on abortion, complicating Republican efforts to crack down on reproductive freedom in the wake of the Supreme Court decision
Wednesday, July 6
Naturalization Ceremony by USCIS Held in the Town of Vienna
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Their stories are now our stories, to be woven into the fabric of the United States of America.
Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.
Erosion of Confidence
The former president should be charged with treason.
The former president should be charged with treason.
Car Seat Inspections, July 14
Car Seat Inspections, July 14