Wednesday, March 29
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Arlington and Alexandria Bring Home the 4-H Ribbons
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
What Are Worthy Virginia History Standards?
Planting Trees To Relieve Future Heat
Previous work mapping hotspots informs placement of canopy trees by Marymount students and tree stewards.
Trees
Arlington Approves ‘Missing Middle’
Expands housing options in portions of Arlington that currently only allow single-detached homes.
Approval
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Wednesday, March 22
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Ramadan Events in the Libraries
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Alexandria Man Sentenced for Conspiring to Distribute Thousands of Fentanyl Pills
Campaign Launched
Campaign Launched
Successfully Aging on Their Own Terms
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
Fairfax Village in the City helps residents stay in their homes.
‘Celebrate Spring and Support a Good Cause’
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Fundraiser planned for Syrian earthquake rescue workers.
Alexandria Symphony Presents Rite of Spring & Grieg Piano Concerto
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO)
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
Celebrate Walking in Arlington
Celebrate Walking in Arlington
Upcoming Election in Arlington
Arlington Election
Family Caregivers in Virginia Provide $14.3 Billion in Unpaid Care
Latest AARP research attaches $15.51 per hour value to the estimated 920 million hours of unpaid care that family caregivers provided in 2021.
Healthcare
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
Local Chef Nominated for James Beard Award in Arlington
Queen Mother’s Restaurant in Arlington owned by chef Rock Harper, Alexandria native.
Chef nominated for award
Uncertainties in the Spring Air
Independent Progressive column
Thursday, March 16
Wednesday, March 15
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
“Flourishing After 55”
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
OFFICE OF 55+ PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 300 N. PARK DR., ARLINGTON, VA 22203 703-228-4747
More than Four Walls – It’s Home
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
The Flats at Boulevard VI proves popular in Fairfax.
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Andrew Pratt: Providence Elementary’s New Principal
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Fairfax City EDO Develops 5-Year Workplan
Arlington/Alexandria Environmental Briefs
Environmental
Marymount Students Celebrate Holi
Festival of color marks the end of winter for many around the world
Marymount
Friday, March 10
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Marathon runner
Thursday, March 9
Schools Train Teachers, Install Narcan Emergency Kits
After multiple overdoses, APS takes action.
OD's in school
Wednesday, March 8
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
On a Quest to Help Cure Alzheimer’s
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Jill Jamieson of Arlington runs seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55 calendar
Students Showcase Arlington's Language Programs
Learning languages is more than conjugations
Arlington Schools
Earthquake Relief for Turkey
Earthquake Relief
Tuesday, March 7
Education Reparations Await Governor’s Signature
Bill would extend benefits to descendants of those directly impacted by massive resistance in Virginia through the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program.
Reparations
Vienna Man Dies in Arlington Crash
Fatal Crash
Thursday, March 2
Wednesday, March 1
‘They Will Never Be Forgotten’
Survivors gather to mark 78th anniversary of Iwo Jima.
Iwo Jima veterans
Rescuers Save Abandoned Pets
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Public shelters accept owner surrenders to assure animal safety.
Fairfax Police Shoot and Kill Shoplifting Suspect
Police Shooting In TysonsPolice Shooting In Tysons
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends
$100 Million for Undergrounding U.S. 1 Utilities; General Assembly Session Ends