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Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop

K Plum Column

Tax on Plastic Bags

Bag tax

Take the FCPS Superintendent Search Survey

Superintendent survey


Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year

Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.

Colors

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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid


Fire Department Staffing

Fire department hiring

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Snow and Schools in Fairfax County

The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.

Snow and school

Grocery Tax Change Proposed

Alternative revenue source not identified

Grocery tax


Virginia Now More Humane for Animals

Cruelty free cosmetics law in effect Jan. 1, 2022.

cosmetics

Making Decision During COVID

Even small decisions can cause anxiety, stress.

Covid Stress

2022 Real Estate Forecast

Real Estate Forecast


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Encore Creativity Resumes In-Person Song

Those over 55 with a passion for music can now practice and perform in person, with precautions.

Singing

Take a Hike (On New Year's Day)

Hiking on New Year's Day

Inspiration for Holiday Décor

Ideas for understated designs in non-traditional colors

Decorating


Last Minute Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers

Thoughtful and original presents for educators

Gift for Teachers

2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast

Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.

Realtors Forecast


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Chantilly High School art

Children and Teens edition 2021

Chantilly HS

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Bull Run Elementary School artwork

Bull Run Elementary School art