
Happy 100th Birthday to WWII Veteran Richard “Dick” Russell Jr. in Great Falls
Greatest Generation vet reminisces.
100th Birthday

McLean Central Park Development Concept Unveiled
Community response more favorable to amphitheater than opposed.
Central park

SLHS Program Launches Student-Led Company
Sells student artist merchandise, net proceeds to charities reflected in art.
Art for sale

Interim Recommendations for the Reston Comprehensive Plan Revealed
Two new sections added: Equity and Community Health.
Reston health
New Trail Signs Installed at Runnymede Park in Herndon
Eagle Scout candidate's project extends beyond local.
eagle Scout
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Executive named for county

McLean Central Park Development Plan Meeting This Wednesday
Making a great park even better, funds available.
McLean park
The Trail Is for All But the Railroad Was Racist
NOVA Parks unveils 'The W&OD Railway and Jim Crow Laws'
Railroad
New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County
Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.
TJ School
Putting Wheels Under the DMV Skating Community in Reston
Sacred Roller Skate Supply Opens in Herndon
Roller skating

Adopting a Senior Dog Could Be a Better Match, Really
One woman's passion and 'Tribute'.
Senior dogs

Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting
District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.
Mount Vernon Town Meeting

Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Transitions From All Advanced Life Support System
Reintegration of the dual-tier EMS system, 12 stations impacted.
EMS transitions
FCPS Initial ‘Test-To-Stay’ Pilot Results
Limited participation attributed to high vaccination rates.
Vaccination at Schools
McLean Postal Employee Publishes Children's Book
Book encourages an interest in ancient Peruvian history and heritage.
Children's book

Great Falls Scouts March in Inaugural Parade
Represent all Scout Troops in Virginia
Scouts in parade

Herndon Considers Resolutions Touching Three Centuries, 1900-2100
A go for carnival, improvements for multimodality, education funds of $100K
Herndon funds

Seeking Shelter: Changes in Housing Preferences
Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship at George Mason University School of Business presents.
Housing
Oakton Alumna Breaks U.S. Marathon Record
Discipline and courageous inner conversations fuel perseverance.
Marathon runner

The 2022 State of the Hunter Mill District, Fairfax County
Supervisor Alcorn shares insights with media during virtual coffee.
Virtual coffee

‘Winter Winds’ Blow at Reston Art Gallery & Studios
Exhibit features works by the eight in-house artists at RAGS.
Reston gallery
Herndon Considers Parking on Town Streets
Safety and quality of life concerns noted, along with new ordinance and towing rules.
Parking on Street

Looking Back and Ahead in Great Falls
Great Falls Citizens Association releases special report on land use issues.
Look back

Impact of Vehicle-Bicycle Collisions in Fairfax Courts
FABB's discussion with Deputy Commonwealth's Attorney for Community Justice and Policy
Bike ruling

Brabrand: 'Stay the Course'
We have a right to do things up until that right impinges or infringes on the rights of others.
Masks

FCPS Takes Legal Action Challenging Gov. Youngkin's Ex. Order No. 2
County School Board files suit jointly with six other boards.
Executive order
Great Falls Native Is U.S. Ambassador to Algeria
Langley journalism teacher gave her confidence for international affairs.
Ambassador

Herndon, a Look-Back and What's to Come
Start of long-delayed downtown redevelopment tops accomplishments.
A Look at Herndon

Local Camping and Outdoor Store Opens in Herndon
Good Wolf Gear buys new and used gear and apparel.
Camping gear

New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools
FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.
Mask Mandates
MCA: Build Pedestrian Bicyclist Friendly Projects in McLean
$100 million available countywide over six years.
Bike Ped Projects

Matters of Importance to Great Falls in 2022
Supervisor John W. Foust's perspective.
Stuff happening in Great Falls
Move in Day for Fire and Rescue Station 25 in Reston
New and improved station in Reston nearly doubles the size of its predecessor.
New Fire Station

Return to School 2022
After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging
Returning to school

FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron
Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”
School with Covid

Bicyclist and Pedestrian Killed in McLean as 2021 Closes
Separate crashes kill two vulnerable road users.
Bicycle fatality
First Snow of the 2022 Season
Schools close for the third day on Wednesday.
Snow in Reston and Herndon

Status: ‘Under Construction’ Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project
'Breathing new life into the heart of Herndon.'
Construction
2022 Real Estate Forecast
Real Estate Forecast
2022 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Forecast
Single-family homes in Arlington are still the hottest real estate ticket in town.
Realtors Forecast