Opinion: Column: Wanna Take A Chance?
I'm sort of invoking Southwest Airlines here, but not exactly.
Helping Children Improve Their Writing
Practical suggestions for boosting skills
When Stacie Dougherty read an essay that her seventh grade son wrote for a Language Arts writing assignment, she became concerned.
Chantilly Chargers Beat South Lakes Seahawks in Region Semifinals
The Chantilly Chargers marched to Reston to take on the South Lakes Seahawks in a region semifinal game.
‘The Church Wants to Remain a Vibrant Part of the Community’
Fairfax Church of Christ proposes expanding its site and uses
Wanting to provide even more opportunities to its members and the community, Fairfax Church of Christ is seeking a special-exception amendment from Fairfax County.
Running for Second in Command
Thirteen candidates are running for lieutenant governor in Virginia.
Seven Democrats and six Republicans are trying to secure their parties' nomination to be the candidate for lieutenant governor on the November ballot.
There’s More Than Meets the Eye at Traffic Signal Intersections
This technology dates back to an invention by the son of a former slave.
Traffic signals
Opinion: Column: Hitting The Nail on the Head
What are all these "Toe Nail Clipper" emails I receive nearly every day?
Opinion: Commentary: Earth Day – Then and Now
Fifty-one years ago, in 1970, the first Earth Day took place on April 22.
HomeLifeStyle: Kitchen Trends for 2021
Local designers say bold colors and durable materials are popular.
As the command station for many households, kitchens are for more than just cooking.
Results of Arlington and Montgomery County Collaboration on Airplane Noise
Contractor proposes randomizing approaching flight path to share the noise of disturbing DCA flight tracks; testing underway
Local officials in Arlington and Montgomery counties continue their collaborative efforts following upticks in their communities' airplane noise complaints as aircraft approach and depart Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, DCA, located in Arlington County.
Chantilly Chargers Beat Westfield Bulldogs, Face South Lakes Next
The Westfield Bulldogs (3-2) (2-1) faced the Chantilly Chargers (4-1) (2-1), in a game with big playoff implications in the final regular season game for both: Chantilly won, 19-14.
‘Pretty Much Every Drug on the Street Is Counterfeit’
Fairfax County Opioid Unit detectives share cold, hard facts.
Fairfax County has a serious, undeniable, drug problem.
Opinion: Column: Being Driven Only Slightly Crazy
So this is what it's like to be out of the house and driving around: mask on, surgical gloves in the console, hand sanitizer in the glove box; not so different than before my two Covid-19 vaccinations.
Estate Planning During Pandemic
With the nation sadly surpassing 500,000 Covid-related deaths, mortality is much more on the mind of many.
Bicycling in Fairfax County Looking to Expand
Meetings planned this month to develop the ‘Active Fairfax Plan’
With the warm weather approaching, Fairfax County is holding a series of meetings to hear thoughts about active transportation in the county, and this input will be used in their Active Fairfax Transportation Plan to integrate the existing Bicycle Master and Trails Plans.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Making a Path to Acceptance a Bit Easier
I'm a parent to a transgender daughter in fifth grade in FCPS.
Fairfax County Public Schools to Offer Four Days a Week In-school
Phased plan to start April 20 for most vulnerable students
Some students in the Fairfax County Public Schools system could be poised to clean off the family dining room table by April 20.
Cicada Stroll Bingo!
This spring, Fairfax County and parts of Northern Virginia will be among the regions of the Mid-Atlantic states that see millions of Brood X cicadas emerge from 17 years of living underground.
Two Lawsuits Threaten Virginia Public Schools
Appellants ask courts to halt implementation of Student Transgender Policies; local FCPS Pride reacts
The outcome of two lawsuits filed in Circuit Courts the last week in March threatens the treatment of transgender students in all Virginia school divisions, including Fairfax County Public Schools.
Public Input Sought on Fairfax County Police Chief Selection
Increased expectations of public involvement and transparency drive forum
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors is seeking public involvement as its nationwide search for the next Fairfax County Police Chief gets underway.