Enjoying Nature and Learning about History
Combining local history with Earth Day activities, Fairfax City’s HisTree Day was April 26 at Historic Blenheim.
Fairfax City’s HisTree Day
Five FCPS High School Seniors Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
More merit scholarship awardees will be named in coming weeks.
Five academically talented Fairfax County Public High School students are awarded 2025 “Corporate-sponsored Scholarships” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Senior Living — Flourishing After 55
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Mount Vernon’s New Police Commander
‘Our ability to be successful is directly proportional to the public’s trust in us.’
Major Jeffrey Mauro, the new Commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station, sees policing as a “noble profession” that extends far beyond patrolling the streets.
Gerry Connolly Dead at 75
Longtime congressman succumbs to esophageal cancer.
Congressman Gerry Connolly, the longtime Virginia politician and influential Democratic statesman on Capitol Hill, died early Wednesday, May 21.
Woodbine Nurses Week
Mayor Alyia Gaskins, center, presents a proclamation to the nurses at Woodbine Health and Rehabilitation Center May 15 in recognition of National Nurses Week, which ran from May 6-12.
Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady
At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.
Jazz Artist Entertains Many At Senior Center
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Local Details of 2025 Point-In-Time Count
Fairfax County findings of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, vs. other jurisdictions.
Homelessness
Remembering Reston Activist and Philanthropist
Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon (1944-2025)
Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon (1944-2025)
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.
Youngkin Fails to Collaborate
Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.
Column
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.
Fairfax City Council Calls Timeout on Trails
New members upend plans with pauses and a cancellation.
Fields
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.