Determining if Wildlife Needs Help
Spring brings a boom in baby wildlife. Fairfax County Animal Protection Police Officers and the Wildlife Management office receive many calls this time of year from residents who are seeking help for young wildlife that appear to be orphaned or abandoned.
Obituary: Ben Morris
Former sportswriter, restauranteur dies at 75.
“I think Ben Morris was one of the more important sportswriters we have had around here.” — Local historian Greg Paspatis
275 Years
This July marks 275 years since Alexandria’s 1749 founding.
City of Alexandria Recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month, the City of Alexandria is holding a series of events and activities throughout April to support survivors and engage the community in prevention efforts.
Governor Sets New Veto Record
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has acted on a total of 475 bills passed by the General Assembly ahead of his fast-approaching April 8th deadline. To date, the Governor has vetoed 91 bills, the most of any Governor in the history of the Commonwealth in just a single year.
City Budget Will Be Adopted May 1
Since City Manager James Parajon presented the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Proposed Budget to the City Council and community, the City Council has held several work sessions with City leaders to assess the current state of resources and programs.
Sunset Concert at River Farm with Soulfire
The band Soulfire takes the stage at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Historic Funding for Chesapeake Bay Restoration
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Wednesday that $206 million in funding will be allocated for projects aimed at continuing the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay.
Letter: Keep the Town Name of Burke VA
Letter to the Editor
News Briefs
News Briefs
Residents Defend Keeping Burke Name
Little interest expressed in ‘Fenton Project.’
Burke name under assault
Senior Living: Six Stress Reduction Tips for Caregivers
April is National Stress Awareness Month
Tips for family caregivers from the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
6 Percent ‘Across the Board’ Raise?
Sole school board member challenges top FCPS staff salary increases
Pay Raise
Burke CAP Team Competes at CyberPatriot Finals
Cadets take 1st in state, national semi-final.
CAP Team
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Land-Use Group Holds Supervisor’s Feet to the Fire
Committee and MWAA explain their opposition to Agape plan.
It’s one thing to deliberately misrepresent a group’s opinion about a project and another to use that opinion to help sway a vote.
$1 Billion in Refunds for Tax Year 2020 Unclaimed
Taxpayers face May 17 deadline.
The Internal Revenue Service says that almost 940,000 people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2020 but face a May 17 deadline to submit their tax returns.