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Cash from County’s Carryover Funds

$100K may be coming for each district’s unfunded capital improvement projects.

Who can apply for this and other funding may surprise you.

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Love and Protection Not Enough for Furry Family Members

Pet parents must be informed.

I thought I killed my little puppy, Oshi.

Public Comment on Greenway Toll Increase Request Now Open

Greenway operator seeks 40% increase during peak morning and afternoon hours from $5.80 to $8.10.


3 Shot, One Arrest; Arlington Swat Team Responds

3 Shot, One Arrest; Arlington Swat Team RespondsDetectives from Fairfax County Police Violent Crimes Division, with the assistance of the Arlington County Robbery and Homicide Unit, executed a search warrant and arrested Jorge Armando Melendez Gonzalez, 25 of Falls Church, late Sunday night.

The First To Blink

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned sine die back in June of this year when the work of the legislature was complete with one notable exception: a mid-point revision of the biennium budget on which the House, Senate, and Governor could not agree had gone to a conference committee that could not agree on its final form.

Artist Team Selected to Mark Local Struggle with Covid

ArtsFairfax and the Fairfax County Arts Committee named the artist team of Miriam Gusevich and Salvatore Pirrone to design a permanent memorial to the County’s victims of Covid-19 and to recognize the heroic efforts of county staff, nonprofits, health care providers and others who worked to help with the impact of the pandemic in the County.


Fort Belvoir’s 25th Annual Oktoberfest

Sept. 28 - Oct. 1, 2023

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Rescued Beagles Cuddle Into Safe Homes

Beagles

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Dogs Riding Bicycles??

Bizarre travel modes of pets

Bizarre travel modes of pets


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First for Fairfax County 9-1-1

Public Safety Day Open House from Fairfax County

9-1-1

Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River

Drought Operations Begin for Potomac River

Co-Responder Program Shows Promise

Co-Responder Program Shows Promise


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Fairfax County Plugs in First Electric Trash Truck

New truck is quiet and spews no diesel fumes.

Electric trash truck

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School Year Begins for Area Schools

School starts

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New! Speed Cameras in School Zones Where Limit Is 15 MPH

The City of Alexandria’s new school zone speed camera program will go live for the 2023-24 school year.


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SPARC of Vienna Competes in Reston’s Cardboard Boat Regatta

FVCbank donates to SPARC.

SPARC clients become successful boatwrights.

Herndon Woman, 70, Dead in Crash

A 70-year-old woman died from injuries from an Aug. 11 single-vehicle crash on Dranesville Road in Reston.

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Herndon East Meets West Festival Saturday, Aug. 26

Arts Herndon, Arts Herndon Lawn Stage, Saturday, Aug. 26, 750 Center Street Herndon.


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McLean Project for the Arts Unveils Musical Lineup for Oct. 1 MPAartfest

Expanded musical program features international roster of critically acclaimed artists

McLean Project for the Arts has released the lineup and programming for MPAartfest 2023, set for Oct. 1, 2023 in McLean Central Park.

9-11 Remembrance Ceremony at Great Falls Freedom Memorial

On Monday, Sept. 11, at 7 p.m., the annual 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial to honor the six residents of Great Falls and all others who lost their lives and suffered in the attacks and their aftermath.