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Opinion: Commentary: Citizens Protect, Define Community
In a May 2021 issue of the Great Falls Citizens Association Newsletter, GFCA president, Bill Canis writes:
City Election: Yo Yo Road Diet
Four Democrats support four lanes on Seminary Road.
The lingering resentment over Seminary Road bike lanes comes with a price tag, somewhere between $300,000 and $700,000 — a cost four City Council candidates say they’re willing to pay for returning four lanes of traffic to the street.
Opinion: Commentary: Taking Out the Trash
In April, 82 volunteers picked up 126 bags of trash, 8 tires, and nearly 2,000 pounds of bulk trash along Little Hunting Creek at ten different sites.
One of the rites of spring in Mount Vernon is our annual creek and community clean-ups.
‘Long May It Turn’ in Great Falls
Colvin Run Mill reopens with a new flume and waterwheel debut.
Colvin Run Mill opened in a grand celebration for its first grind of the season on Sunday, May 2, 2021.
Fairfax County Police Chief Begins Job with Trust Deficit
Faith leaders question 'flawed' selection process and Supervisors' values during prayer vigil.
Approximately thirty interfaith leaders from across Fairfax County gathered in the "First Amendment" area outside the Fairfax County Government Center at noon, Tuesday, May 4.
Davis Promises ‘Blue Waters Ahead’ for Fairfax County Police
Advocate ACLU People Power Fairfax joins the Fairfax County NAACP and others calling for new search
County To Hold “Community Meeting with Chief” Thursday, May 6.
Week in Numbers in Montgomery County
881 miles of connected multi-use trails are planned for the DMV region as part of the Capitol Trails Network.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Silberberg is Leader to Bring Authenticity to the Alexandria Mayor’s Office
Upon moving to the region 37 years ago, I made the careful decision to locate in the City of Alexandria.
Fairfax Supervisors Didn’t Know About Davis History
Community organizations call for Chairman McKay to rescind Davis' appointment.
Police Chief
‘Housing is Central to the City’s Future Development’ in Fairfax
City looks at the types of homes it offers
In order to better plan for Fairfax City’s future, City Council recently received a detailed update on the housing picture.
‘Audiences Will Come Along With Us on the Adventure’
Chantilly High’s new children’s show is ‘Judy Moody & Stink.’
Offering both virtual and in-person shows, Chantilly High presents the children’s show, “Judy Moody & Stink: The Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad Treasure Hunt.”
‘Creative, Funny Show Flips Disney on its Head’
Centreville High presents musical, ‘Disenchanted’
If the Disney princesses could tell people what they really thought about their lives, what would they say?
Second Chances Benefit the Whole Community
Toby Pendergrass opens the 13th Second Chance virtual fundraising breakfast on Thursday, April 22.
Arlington’s Tree Canopy in Need of Another Study?
Tree canopy planning is integral to county environmental issues.
Arlington’s Civic Federation, also known as CIVFED or the ACCF, wants the County Board to fund a new tree canopy study.
The Cicadas Are Coming! The Cicadas Are Coming!
Hold off planting young trees or watch them carefully.
There’s a buzz going around in the tree-loving circles, pun intended, that the emergence of cicadas could be an issue for trees, especially recently planted young saplings.
Mother Nature and Beer at Earth Daze in Herndon
Clean Fairfax and Aslin Beer Company, Herndon location celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day.
Looking to better the environment and celebrate the 51st anniversary of Earth Day, Clean Fairfax and Aslin Beer Company hosted Earth Daze on April 24 at the Elden Street Herndon brewery.
Shepherd’s Center Volunteer Wins Education and Literacy Volunteer Award
The Shepherd’s Center of Northern Virginia (SCNOVA) has announced that their volunteer, Mike Mulreany, of Oakton, received the Fairfax County Volunteer Services award in the Education and Literacy category.
Conley’s Wish: To Help Horses and Riders at LiftMeUp! in Great Falls
Teenager Conley Rohall donates ‘Make a Wish’ to horses and riders at LiftMeUp!
Conley Rohall, 16, who suffers from multiple medical conditions and disabilities, decided to donate her wish from the Make-A-Wish Foundation to LiftMeUp!, a therapeutic riding and horsemanship program in Great Falls.
Seven Republicans Running for Governor
May 8 convention to determine direction of party heading into November.
Republicans haven’t won a statewide race since 2009, when Attorney General Bob McDonnell received 59 percent of the vote against Democrat Creigh Deeds. Since then, Republicans have been shut out of the Executive Mansion. Ken Cuccinelli lost to Terry McAuliffe in 2013, and Ed Gillespie lost to Ralph Northam in 2017. Now Republicans are about to determine their statewide candidates in a May 8 convention, which will take place at 37 locations.
Opinion: Commentary: New Laws Empower Workers in Effect May 1
Long awaited increase in Virginia’s minimum wage from $7.25 an hour to a new rate of $9.50 an hour as of May 1
It is appropriate that on May 1st, May Day - a day workers are recognized by the international labor movement, much like our Labor Day — a handful of new laws to empower workers will go into effect.