Community Policing, Not Sanctuary, in Fairfax County
Resurgent gang activity also discussed at Public Safety Committee.
Public Art Reston Presents Three Films by Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Filmmaker Rebekah Wingert-Jabi
Herndon Honors Town Manager for Over 40 Years of Service
Herndon Town Manager Arthur Anselene retires
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: February, 2017
In February, 2017, 50 homes sold between $2,460,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: February, 2017
Citizens Connect With Cops Over Coffee
Bodycams coming next month.
The Herndon Police Department invited the public to sit down and have a cup of coffee with officers at the Virginia Kitchen restaurant on Elden Street on Monday morning, March 13.
Nysmith Teams Win, Advance in Academic Competitions
A diverse group of Nysmith School for the Gifted students and teams has recently recorded a number of academic accomplishments.
Thief Picked The Wrong House
Retired Fairfax County Police Department Detective Bruce Wiley was awakened by a noise in his home in Reston just before 3 a.m. on Wednesday, March 8.
Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft Rides Offered in Area
Preparing to combat that time of year when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths are caused by drunk drivers, free Lyft rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area next Friday, March 17, 2017 (St. Patrick’s Day).
Fairfax Weathers Late Winter Snow
Weather Service announces snowfall totals, most saw 2-3 inches
Snowpocalypse 3.0 it wasn’t. Though Fairfax County was included in a winter storm warning Monday and Tuesday, March 13 and 14, the snow that fell only managed to close schools and cancel trash, recycling and yard waste pickup, but didn’t shut down local government.
Area Social Justice Network Hosts Richmond Wrap-Up
Some successes, some defeats, and a partisan rallying call for 2017 elections.
The 2017 Legislative Session of the Virginia General Assembly was adjourned on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Leadership Fairfax Hosts Breakfast with Supervisors
On Friday, March 10, Leadership Fairfax (LFI) held its annual Breakfast with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the 26th time.
Committed to Peacemaking
Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County reception honors activists and advocates.
Suraya Sadeed said hearing more than 20 stories of students promoting peace in and out of their schools made her believe “there is still hope for a brighter future.”
Practice Makes Perfect
Local educators share strategies for getting children to practice music.
When Linda Gulyn’s son entered high school and asked to quit his clarinet lessons, the Arlington mother of four declined his request.
Over 50 and Playing Basketball
Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.
If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.