Friday, March 31
Thursday, March 30
Mental Health Crisis Snarls Traffic in Mount Vernon, ends Peacefully
Police respond on Tuesday at lunchtime, continued through Wednesday; and ended early Thursday morning.
Standoff in Mount Vernon
Wednesday, March 29
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Friday, March 24
Thursday, March 23
Furmidable Fundraisers in Alexandria
LCTA donates $8,400 to local animal shelters.
Animal Shelter fundraising
Budget in Transition
$881 million budget proposal unionizes firefighters, ditches Confederates, maintains tax rate.
Expenditures for the Alexandria Fire Department are expected to grow about 8 percent largely based on unionization of its workforce. The Department of Transportation and Environmental Services is setting aside $60,000 to replace street signs currently celebrating Confederate military officials. And half a million dollars has been set aside in contingent reserves for City Council members to load up the budget with their proposals ahead of the May 3 deadline. But none of those things are likely the first question that will be asked about the budget proposal for fiscal year 2024.
Wednesday, March 22
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Campaign Launched
Campaign Launched
Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Alexandria Symphony Presents Rite of Spring & Grieg Piano Concerto
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Family Caregivers in Virginia Provide $14.3 Billion in Unpaid Care
Latest AARP research attaches $15.51 per hour value to the estimated 920 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.
Healthcare
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
Uncertainties in the Spring Air
Independent Progressive column
Thursday, March 16
Wednesday, March 15
‘Two Boxes of Oranges and Admonia Jackson’
Waterfront public art installation to open March 25.
Waterfront art
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
“Flourishing After 55”
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
More than Four Walls – It’s Home
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Environmental
Friday, March 10
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Marathon runner
Thursday, March 9
Wednesday, March 8
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Earthquake Relief for Turkey
Earthquake Relief
Tuesday, March 7
Education Reparations Await Governor’s Signature
Bill would extend benefits to descendants of those directly impacted by massive resistance in Virginia through the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program.
Reparations
Thursday, March 2
Wednesday, March 1
Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Fairfax Police Shoot and Kill Shoplifting Suspect
Police Shooting In TysonsPolice Shooting In Tysons
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends