Saturday, August 31
Thursday, August 29
New Corporate Leadership at Alexandria Restaurant Partners
New Corporate Leadership at Alexandria Restaurant Partners
Zoning Lawsuit Can Move Forward
Individual property owners have standing but Coalition dismissed as plaintiff in case.
Zoning
Alexandria Film Festival Highlights Creativity, Genre Diversity
Schedule of selected films coming soon.
Film Fest
Wednesday, August 28
Labor Day and the Need for Stronger Rights in Virginia
Labor Day is coming up next Monday, allowing us a time to pause and honor the immense contributions of the laborers who have and continue to drive the prosperity of Virginia and our nation.
Arlington NAACP Opposes Dismissal of Human Rights Commissioners
The NAACP Arlington Branch strongly opposes the Arlington County Board’s dismissal of the Human Rights Commissioners and the proposed changes to the Human Rights Ordinance which would scale back the Commission’s oversight of employment discrimination and authority to act on alleged human rights violations.
Celebration of Women’s Equality Day 2024
Workhouse Arts Center marks suffrage anniversary
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every year, officially on Aug. 26, marks the granting of women’s right to vote, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution by the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Preparing For Another Tough Budget Season
Could data centers, meals tax, or Tysons casino help out?
County supervisors are aware of the “projected shortfall based on identified county needs and equal schools growth” of $363.63 million for FY 2026. This was forecast at the Nov. 28, 2023 Budget Policy Committee Meeting and stated in the Multi-Year Budget – FY 2025 and FY 2026.
Shepherd’s Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Thursday, August 22
10th Anniversary Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
10th Anniversary Contrabands and Freedmen Cemetery Memorial
Wednesday, August 21
Jack Sullivan was selected as a 2023 Living Legend of Alexandria.
Jack Sullivan was selected as a 2023 Living Legend of Alexandria.
Fatal Police Shooting Incident Update
Fatal Police Shooting Incident Update
Tons of Trucks in Alexandria
Tons of Trucks
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2024
In July, 2024, 46 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2024
Friday, August 16
Firefighters & Friends to the Rescue in Alexandria
Hundreds of families come to Charles Houston Recreation Center to get ready for the first day of school next Monday.
Backpacks
Haircuts for School in Alexandria
Haircuts for School in Alexandria
Thursday, August 15
Cure for Olympics Withdrawal
2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics offers 70 events.
2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics offers 70 events.
Wednesday, August 14
Familiar Face on the Mount Vernon Trail is Moving On Up
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well-deserved promotion.
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well deserved promotion.
Community-Centered Health Assessment
All residents are invited to participate in Alexandria Health Department’s 2024 Community Health Assessment, beginning with a kick-off event on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at Patrick Henry Recreation Center.
School Zone Speed Cameras Back in Effect Starting Aug. 19
The City of Alexandria will resume enforcement of school zone speed cameras beginning August 19, 2024, the first day of school for Alexandria City Public Schools.
Firefighters and Friends Continue with Compassion
Firefighters and Friends, a group started by now-retired Deputy Fire Chief Willie Bailey 26 years ago, gathered at Penn Daw Fire Station on Monday, Aug. 13 to make sure students along Richmond Highway would have the supplies they need to go back to school, even if their families couldn’t afford to get them.
Alexandria Film Festival — Behind the Scenes
Interview with Patti North, executive director and founder of the Alexandria Film Festival
The Alexandria Film Festival will run from Nov. 7-10 in several venues around Alexandria. It features high quality short and feature length films, documentaries, filmmaker panels and arts presentations. This is the first in a series of articles focusing on the background, the process and a look at the movers and shakers who make it all happen.
Stringfellow Road Closed Aug. 17
Detour in place during paving as part of Route 29 Widening Project
Northbound and southbound Stringfellow Road (Route 645) between Route 29 and Centreville Farms Road will be closed to through traffic Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Alexandria Police Kill Armed Man Having Mental Health Crisis
Man in his 60s pronounced dead at the scene.
On Monday, Aug. 12, 2024, Alexandria Police Officers responded at approximately 10:46 p.m. to a 911 call from a man asking police to check on the well-being of one of his co-workers. The caller said the co-worker had made very concerning statements about harming himself and advised he was armed with at least two guns.
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.
Providing Students Opportunities To Register To Vote
FCPS students advocate for the national High School Voter Empowerment Act.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) highlighted their July 31, 2024, TeacherDirect Bulletin with a reminder of the April 2, 2020, Code of Virginia amendment that added the provision, § 22.1-203.4 Public high schools; mandating that students have access to voter registration.
Reeves Farmhouse to Habitat for Humanity
The Arlington County Board approved an agreement to convey the Reeves Farmhouse to Habitat for Humanity of Washington, DC, and Northern Virginia (Habitat DC-NOVA), concluding a decades-long process.
Neighbors Across Arlington Enjoy National Night Out
Neighbors in communities across Arlington closed their doors and ventured out to celebrate National Night Out on Aug. 6. This nationwide event is held the first Tuesday in August to help people get to know their neighbors and to foster good community relations with the police and other emergency responders.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Opens in Franconia
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Aug. 12 at their new restaurant located at 7027A Manchester Boulevard.
Sidewalk Sale at Belle View Shopping Center
Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience a day of shopping and dining at Belle View Shopping Center, 1632 Belle View Boulevard.
Butterflies May Be in Trouble
This summer’s heat and drought have not only taken a toll on humans, they may also be affecting the butterfly population.
Sunday, August 11
City-Wide Food Drive Food4ALX
36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July
36,500 lbs of Food Collected During the Month of July
Thursday, August 8
Enjoying a Festive National Night Out
Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.
Many sites to gather for NNO with neighbors and public safety officials around the city.
Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
Wednesday, August 7
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
‘Stay Away' Weekend Aug. 16-19
Georgetown Pike Bridge Traffic Shift
As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, a new Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 is being built in phases to keep traffic moving throughout construction.
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.
Check School Immunizations
Check School Immunizations
Are Humans Transmitting Covid to Wildlife?
VA Tech study documents cases in six species.
VA Tech study documents cases in six species.
Scooter Safety Under the Microscope
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
Thursday, August 1
Increasing Access to African American Collections
Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
Alexandria Black History Museum receives Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant
Fort Hunt as WWII POW Camp Captures Alexandria’s Interest
This story by Christopher Ulrich appeared in August, 1985
Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers
Beyer Introduces Legislation to Support Older Workers