Opinion: Column: As Second Opinions Go...
...it was first rate.
Possible Funding Threat for Fairfax County Public Schools
COVID cases increase, yet leadership hangs their star on families returning and increased enrollment.
Fall membership as of Sept. 30, 2020 at Fairfax County Public Schools declined by 8,859 students, dipping to 180,151 compared to data recorded last year at the same time, according to Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Transportation Services Jeff Platenberg.
Thanksgiving Decor in the Era of Covid-19
Creating dining elegance at a distance
Naomi Patterson’s Thanksgiving table is usually set with linen dinner napkins, cleaned and starched, and her wedding china, ecru with a platinum border.
Music Connects in Herndon
Virtual recitals strengthen stretched ties.
Will Meinert (bass) and Emily Misch (soprano) of Herndon are opera singers performing and streaming recitals and short productions with a mix of discussions.
Scouting for Food Nov. 14
Things have changed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Roberta Gosling, co-founder of the South Lakes High School Food Pantry said, “Since COVID-19, the SLHS PTSA Food pantry has pivoted to a contact-free distribution system.
Herndon Seeks to Amend Agreement with Comstock
Closing on property planned before or on Dec. 15
Mayor Lisa C. Merkel may have the honor of inking the closing deal with Comstock Herndon Venture, LC on the Historic Herndon District project before her term ends on Dec. 31 of this year.
Sheila A. Olem Wins Mayoral Race in Herndon
Herndon Town Council 2021-22 boasts diversity
Sheila A. Olem will be sworn in as the new mayor of the Town of Herndon 2021-22.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Is Dino Drudi Always the One?
Why am I always the one ending up critiquing Michael Pope's articles.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Kindness During a Very Difficult Year
The lines to vote early at the Springfield-Franconia Government Center were a 3-4 hour wait every day for two weeks.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Generation Capable of Change
What kind of world do you want to live in, a world where you have no problems or issues to fix in your community?
Opinion: Column: Better Late Than Never...
...to get a second opinion about one's first cancer; especially if there's now a second cancer to consider.
Assistance League of Northern Virginia Helps Meet Needs for Local Families
Assistance League of Northern Virginia distributed another 400 $20 grocery gift cards in October to families at the six schools that normally would have received the Weekend Food for Kids food bags.
Decompressing after a Divisive Election
Limit time on social media or watching post-election coverage
The moments that stretched her to her professional limits came immediately after the 2016 presidential election.
The Pandemic Election
Virginia voters support Biden, Warner and a new redistricting commission.
Twenty years ago, Virginia was a red state. Republicans scored Virginia's electoral votes in every presidential election since LBJ was reelected in 1964. Republicans held both U.S. Senate seats. The Grand Old Party had all the statewide offices, a majority of the congressional delegation and both chambers of the General Assembly. That was the environment when Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats, ran for governor and lieutenant governor.
Fairfax County Unofficial Election Results
Fairfax County Unofficial Election Results
Matrix, Sunlight Discussed at Fairfax County Public Safety Committee
Community, advocacy groups and police give more than 2,500 suggestions on police reform; Governor signs reform bills from special session
Police reform includes improving morale for police officers.
Don’t Get Burned When Buying Firewood This Fall
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase.
Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet Continues
Distribution limited to five Saturdays November through March
As the weather gets colder, the need for coats and winter outerwear is greater than ever this season for community members who are unsheltered.
Public Hearing on Historic Herndon Nov. 17
Herndon Town Council nears replacing Heritage Preservation Program
Community members and business owners in the Herndon Preservation Overlay District may soon be presented with new guidance on maintaining and updating their property and Town regulation processes for exterior change.
More than Half of Fairfax County’s 700,000 Voters Voted Early
Virginia localities take precautions to protect voters, workers
Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will not be required.