Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget
Local Musician Captures the Calm of Nature
Piano instrumentals with nature overlays on new album series
Piano instrumentals with nature overlays on new album series
Anita Light Honored as 2025 Woman of Influence
She’s improved the lives of people of all ages.
Anita Light improved the lives of people of all ages.
Handmade Art in Hospital Lobby Serves as Inspiration to Cancer Patients
Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.
Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.
Banding Birds Brings Satisfaction and Data
During spring migration’s height, in April and May, from 6 a.m. to noon, volunteers catch and band birds in the Occoquan National Wildlife Refuge near Marumsco Creek three mornings a week, a project undertaken there every spring since 2001, except 2020, the “covid year.”
Springtime, Cool Band Concert and Food Trucks
‘A Night of Toons:’ Centreville High presents its annual ‘Bandemonium!’
Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop.
Park and Bark Is this Saturday in Chantilly
On Saturday, May 10, from 1-4 p.m., Ellanor C. Lawrence Park Friends will hold a special, dog-themed event called Park and Bark at the Walney Visitor Center, 5040 Walney Park Drive in Chantilly.
Car Seat Inspections on May 22
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected this Thursday, May 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
Director with ‘Kind, Witty and Insightful Leadership’
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
As the longtime conductor of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), Christopher Zimmerman has made his mark on the local music scene. And at the orchestra’s May 31 concert, he’ll celebrate 15 years as its music and artistic director.
Primary Voters Head to Polls for Early Voting
There are no GOP candidates for 8 of 15 House of Delegates seats representing Fairfax County.
Early voting started Friday, May 2, at some locations in Fairfax County for the June 17 Democratic primary.
Ticket Sales and Donations Down for GLOBAL’s Annual AcceptAbility Gala May 21
NIH Funding Cuts Loom for Down syndrome research.
Michelle Sie Whitten, president and CEO of the non-profit organization Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL), fears the impact of two impending financial blows to the foundation.
Celebrating the Nation’s Semiquincentennial
Fairfax County begins the 250th birthday party at Mount Vernon
With the Declaration of Independence signed on July 4, 1776, this year starts a planned year-long celebration of the nation’s semiquincentennial anniversary.
Burke & Herbert Donates $28,800 to Support Local Families
Goals for Good Recipient, NVFS, receives record high contribution.
Burke & Herbert Bank representatives presented Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) with a check for $28,800 at the conclusion of the Bank’s annual Goals for Good Program.