’Flip the Script’ Pairs with Community Food Culture
The Rossana food trailer is parked in front of Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23 while Encore Stage and Studio’s “Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table” plays at the theatre inside.
General Assembly Proposed Budget Differs from Governor’s
End of session report
The 2025 General Assembly session concluded in February. We are scheduled to meet again on April 2 when we will reconvene to act on vetoes and amendments from the governor on legislation that we passed during our 46-day session.
Letter: Menhaden Study Fails to Advance in Virginia Budget
Despite mounting troubling signs about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population, this legislative session Virginia lawmakers failed to approve three separate efforts to fund a study intended to answer long-standing questions about the Bay’s menhaden.
EcoAction Arlington Volunteer leadership Training
March 19, 6-8 p.m.
Help steward our environment in Arlington.
‘It’s Going to Take All of Us’
The atmosphere in the packed Yorktown High School hall was intense. As people lined up to ask questions during Virginia Del. Patrick Hope’s Town Hall meeting on Saturday, they talked about not wanting their names used or a photo taken of a speaker who worked in the federal government.
Arlington Philharmonic Exceeds Expectations
Guest soloist Akemi Takayama featured
I never paid much attention to the Arlington Philharmonic, oddly.
New Butchery Opens in Mount Vernon: The Cut
The Mount Vernon area got a special valentine on Feb. 14 when The Cut, a new European-style butchery opened in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center.
City Attorney Snow Retires
Snow served 33 years in CAO.
Assistant City Attorney Karen Snow was celebrated at a retirement reception in her honor following 33 years with the City Attorney’s Office Jan. 29 at Jula’s in Canal Center Plaza.
Tax Rate Stays the Same in FY 2026 Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, City Manager James Parajon presented the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Alexandria City Council.
Community Eye Clinic
Exams, screenings help promote eye health.
More than 100 people turned out for the Community Eye Clinic held Feb. 1 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Food for Neighbors Drive at North County Government Center
Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry
Ensuring local middle and high school students don’t go hungry
‘Make No Mistake – Black History Is America’s History’
FCPS holds special event at Woodson High School.
FCPS holds special event at Woodson High School.
GMU Professor Warns of Censorship.
‘Your Power Is In Curiosity, So Be Fearlessly Inquisitive’
‘Your Power Is In Curiosity, So Be Fearlessly Inquisitive’
Board of Supervisors, School Board Joint Meeting
Given project revenue increases, FCPS reports a negative $149.62 million available balance for meeting FY 2026 requirements.
$149.62 million
Two Woodson Students Share Their Thoughts
Taking pride in one’s heritage to create a better future.
Taking pride in one’s heritage to create a better future.
Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 26 Budget Unveiled
Recommends a 9.5-cent, residential real-estate tax hike.
Recommends a 9.5-cent, residential real-estate tax hike.
Dominion Energy Clear-Cuts Four Miles Along W&OD Trail
Officials react as Dominion rejects long standing agreements.
Dominion
