Centreville and Fair Oaks Firefighters Honored
During a ceremony earlier this month, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department celebrated some of the accomplishments and contributions of its members. Among those feted were firefighters from Centreville Fire Station 17, West Centreville Fire Station 38 and Fair Oaks Fire Station 21.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in McLean
An 86-year-old woman was pronounced dead following a pedestrian crash in the 1700 block of Kirby Road in McLean on Aug. 11.
Investigation of Fatal 3 Car Crash
Detectives from FCPS Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal 3-car crash that occurred Aug. 11 at 11:44 a.m. on Arlington Boulevard at Stonehurst Drive in Merrifield in the McLean police district.
Front Royal Man Charged in Shooting
Detectives have charged a Front Royal for Shooting in Hybla Valley. At 3:49 p.m. Aug.12, Fairfax County officers responded to the shopping center parking lot in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway for a shot person.
U.S. Marshals Shoot Suspect at Potomac Yards
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m. the Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Richmond Highway.
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
$590K in Arts Grants to 50 Nonprofits
Arts Grants
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2023
In July, 2023, 56 Potomac homes sold between $4,300,000-$645,000.
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2023
‘Steeped in Racial Oppression’ in Alexandria
Ceremony unveils marker in honor of lynching victim Benjamin Thomas.
Ceremony
Running Strong in Alexandria
Powwow showcases Native American culture.
Powwow showcases Native American culture.
Community Roundups
Sneak Peek at the McLean Design Guidelines, September 2023; Household Well Water Quality Testing Program- Mon. Aug. 7, 5:30 p.m.
It’s Not Just a Haircut—It’s A Life Experience
It was 2011, and Dwight Grant was having an identity crisis.
Fort Hunt Little League
Fall registration for Fort Hunt Little League is open.
‘Putting a Face to Those who Protect Our Community’
Centreville communities celebrate National Night Out.
“National Night Out is a good reminder of why we serve and the tremendous support we have from our community – and it’s just fun.” — Capt. Shawn Adcock, FCPD’s Special Operations Division
Inalienable Rights
Virginian Thomas Jefferson was a young man when he penned the words expressed among political philosophers of the time that there were natural rights “endowed by their creator” that all persons possess. His phrase in the Declaration of Independence that preceded that assertion, “all men are created equal,” gained the most notice and debate even until today.
Memorial Benefit Concert
In Memory of Phil Bolin
The family of Phil Bolin would like to invite you to a Memorial Benefit Concert
Divided Government in an Off-Off Year
Democrats want to take the House; Republicans want to take the Senate.
"I think there's a sense that people want one house to check the other. They don't want total control in both Houses." — Former Gov. Doug Wilder