
‘Rest Easy, K9 Max,’ FCPD’s Got It From Here.
On March 10, the Fairfax County Police Department announced the death of K9 Max, who served the department for eight years, from 2012 to 2020.
Million Dollar Initiative To Help Recently Unemployed Federal Workers
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) has launched NOVAnext, a $1 million initiative to help recently unemployed federal workers and contractors transition into new careers.
Turn Down the Lights to Help Migrating Birds
In Northern Virginia alone, an estimated 100 to 160 million birds migrate through our skies each spring and fall. Artificial lights can turn their journey into a confusing and dangerous trek.
6 Year Sentence for Tax Crimes, Wire Fraud
A Great Falls man was sentenced March 14 to six years and six months in prison for tax crimes and his wire fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice.
McLean Project for the Arts’ Spring Solos Debut April 10
Featuring work by Jackie Hoysted, Emon Surakitkoson and Heidi Fowler
McLean Project for the Arts will open its spring solo exhibitions — Detrimorphose, by Heidi Fowler; Rudimental, by Jackie Hoysted; and Crossing Culture, by Emon Surakitkoson — on Thursday, April 10, 2025.

Free Formal Dresses and Accessories for Students
RCC’s 23rd Annual Diva Central Giveaway
Reston Community Center announced it is hosting its 23rd Annual Diva Central Formal and Prom Dress Giveaway at RCC Lake Anne, 609-A Washington Plaza, on Saturday, March 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fairfax County Teen Job Fair Draws Over 400 Students
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) Hosts Event at Chantilly High
Fairfax County Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) hosted his second 2025 Teen Job Fair on Saturday, March 15.
Alexandrians Rank Biggest Health Issues, Strengths in New Community-Wide Health Survey Results
Alexandria Health Department released the results of the 2024 community-wide health survey, a component of the City’s ongoing Community Health Assessment.

Expecting Governor Youngkin to Set a New Veto Record
As Governor Glenn Youngkin reviews the legislation we passed during the 2025 General Assembly session, Virginians should prepare for yet another round of partisan obstruction and record-setting vetoes.
ACPD Stands Firm on Immigration Policies
The Arlington immigrant community has reacted with fear of the unknown and the possibility of ICE arrests even when immigrants are in the country legally.

Beavers Are a Native Keystone Species Here
Humane coexistence tactics can protect trees; beavers benefit. wildlife.
Beavers

Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus
The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth
Step right up

Uncommon Valor in Arlington
Survivors gather to mark 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Survivors gather to mark 80th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Former FCPD Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years
Mother of fatal police shooting victim, Timothy McCree Johnson, speaks out.
Former Fairfax County Police Sergeant Wesley Shifflett was processed into the county jail Friday evening, Feb. 28. At his sentencing hearing earlier that day, Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy I. Bellows sentenced Shifflett, 36, to five years in prison with two years suspended.