Sunday, December 22
To the Rescue
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Friday, December 20
Making Spirits Bright in Alexandria
Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.
Firefighters and Friends holds annual toy drive.
Thursday, December 19
Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Wreaths Across America
Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.
Thousands turn out to honor Alexandria’s veterans.
Wednesday, December 18
Chanukah Celebration Is Planned in Fairfax City
A Chanukah celebration is planned for Wednesday, Dec. 25, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., in Old Town Square. Rabbi Sholom Deitsch of Chabad Lubavitch of Northern Virginia will light the menorah.
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets Releases TREDS Study
VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System
Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets released its inaugural study on VDOT's Traffic Records Electronic Data System (TREDS) data of pedestrian and bike crashes in Fairfax, Alexandria, and Arlington.
Fairfax County Updates Its ActiveFairfax Transportation Plan
Would you feel comfortable walking on any of these and others? Survey feedback and comments will be accepted through Dec. 20, 2024.
What Could Mass Deportation Plans Mean Here?
Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.
Local officials emphasize welcoming policies.
Merry Christmas
Editorial
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”
Thursday, December 12
Chris White Family Real Estate Group Hits Major Milestone
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
Lighting Up Del Ray
DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.
DRBA tree lighting kicks off holiday events.
Wednesday, December 11
Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Beveridge Brings Out the Best
Tom Beveridge sits at his Steinway piano with sunlight filtering through the corner window. He has agreed to play his first composition for piano, composed when he was 10 years old.
Cornerstones: Hope for Tomorrow for So Many
Thousands of individuals and families served.
Thousands of individuals and families served.
Tuesday, December 10
Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights
No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com
Christmas lights
Thursday, December 5
53rd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade
Part of Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, Sponsored by Wegmans
Part of Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, Sponsored by Wegmans
Wednesday, December 4
Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration
During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration.
Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years
Last dinner in Great Falls, Dec. 9, supports Stop Soldier Suicide
Military Monday Dinners To End After 18 Years
Giving Season and Your Community Newspaper
Giving Season and Your Community Newspaper
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Tuesday, December 3
Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.
Arlington Nonprofits Need Your Help
Where to give for local impact in Arlington.
Where To Give for Local Impact in Arlington
Where to Give Locally
Give for Local impact
Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.