Stories for April 2023

Stories for April 2023

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Wednesday, April 26

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Northern Virginia Poised to Lose Influence

Democratic primary might shift power to Hampton Roads.

Democratic primary might shift power to Hampton Roads.

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Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka at Centreville High

Cappies Review

Car Crash Kills Man in Centreville

Car Crash Kills Man in Centreville

FCPD Launches Largest Academy Class in Years

FCPD Launches Largest Academy Class in Years

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This Comedy Is Wonderful for All Ages

Shoestring Theatre presents ‘Saturday Morning Garden Club.’

Rom-com

Letter in Fairfax County: Gender identity

Letter

Tuesday, April 25

HOUSE OF DELEGATES Candidates

Q1 Money Raised and Cash on Hand

Election funds

SENATE Candidates

Election

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Ramadan Tent Iftar Brings Northern Virginia Muslims Together

Local Muslims celebrate unity and democratic values

Ramadan

Democratic Primary June 20; Early Voting Starts May 5

Could new faces, new districts alter the political landscape?

Election

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Care Standards Coming for Virginia’s Nursing Homes

One-fifth of Virginia nursing homes are not meeting expected staffing levels according to Joint Commission on Healthcare.

Nursing Homes Standards

Thursday, April 20

Should FCPS Get So Much Money?

Letter to the Editor

Wednesday, April 19

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Rug Hookers Preserve Colonial Art Form

Rug Hookers

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Inside Look at FCPD Civil Disturbance Unit

Purpose is to ‘protect peaceful, First Amendment protests and quell violent uprisings;’ unit responded to the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.

Much Remains To Be Done

Voting Laws

Tuesday, April 18

Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death

Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.

Shooting verdict

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Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting

Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.

Police shooting

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Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings

Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.

Budget Hearings

Speaking Out Against zMod’s Data Centers By Right

Letter to the Editor

Monday, April 17

Potomac Home Sales: March, 2023

In March, 2023, 27 Potomac homes sold between $5,825,000-$660,000.

Potomac Home Sales: March, 2023

Wednesday, April 12

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Petting Zoo, Food Trucks, Children’s Games

Earth Day Fairfax is Saturday, April 22.

Earth Day Fairfax is Saturday, April 22.

Roundups

Sully Roundups

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Seeing the World from a Different Perspective

Chantilly presents ‘Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time’

Chantilly presents ‘Curious Incident of Dog in Night-Time’

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Oompa, Loompa, Doompety Doo …

Centreville High presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.’

Centreville High presents ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka.’

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Hunting Eggs in Herndon

Hunting Eggs in Herndon

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McLean Project for the Arts’ Spring Benefit Set for May 18

McLean Project for the Arts’ Spring Benefit Set for May 18

Turkey Run Park Closed to Vehicles Through October

Turkey Run Park Closed to Vehicles Through October

Election Year Shaping Up

Election Year Shaping Up

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Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks

Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.

Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.

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Taste of Annandale, April 29

Taste of Annandale, April 29

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Last Call is Tearful for Many at Moe’s Peyton Place

Springfield institution closes to the surprise of many.

Moe's Peyton Place

Autism Awareness Month: Catching Up

Autism Awareness Month

Pros and Cons of License Plate Readers

Pros and Cons of License Plate Readers

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Rebuilding zMOD

Jenga-like collapse follows Virginia Supreme Court ruling; reconstruction starts with public hearings.

zMOD

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Farmers Markets Opening Around the County

Farmers Markets Opening Around the County

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Public Hearings Coming on County Budget

The voices of McLean Citizens Association and SEIU

Budget

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FIRST Chesapeake District Names Robotic Champions

District teams to compete in international event in Texas

Robotics

Wednesday, April 5

Roundups

Roundups

Believe It or Not

Believe It or Not

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TJ Team Makes Finals of MathWorks

TJ Team Makes Finals of MathWorks

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TJ Team: NASA TechRise Winners

Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.

Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.

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NAACP Rally for Justice

Demanding inclusive and equitable police practices.

NAACP Rally

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45th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards.

Celebrates nearly 200 first responders who went above and beyond.

Valor Awards

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Trash or Treasure?

Dealing with abandoned storage goods

Dealing with abandoned storage goods