
2018 Fairfax County Student Peace Awards
Students from 23 Fairfax County schools recognized for promoting peace and conflict resolution.

How ‘Open Floor Plan’ Can Enhance Classic Home
North Arlington residence open to public 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 24.

Advocates Praise Fairfax County Sheriff’s End to ICE Contract
Sheriff will no longer hold detainees for extra time.
The Conversation Begins in Fairfax County: Budgeting Words
Board prioritizes compensation for teachers and county employees.

‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’
Commission for Women celebrates 2018 honorees at Women’s History Month reception.

Fairfax County Public Safety Heroes Honored
40th annual event held March 9 at the Hilton McLean Tysons Corner.

Somebody’s Perfect in Chantilly
Supervisors honor field hockey and football perfection at Westfield High School.
Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County
Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

Budget Brinkmanship in Virginia
Lawmakers poised to leave town without passing budget.
Budget showdowns are rare in Virginia, but not unprecedented. Back in 2004, Gov. Mark Warner clashed with Republicans over a sales tax increase. Then in 2014, Gov. Terry McAuliffe engaged in brinkmanship over expanding Medicaid. Now lawmakers are poised to end the session once again without passing a budget.