Build Your Own Rain Barrel
The City of Alexandria Transportation and Environmental Services (T&ES) Stormwater Management Division will host a Build Your Own Rain Barrel Workshop at Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library (5005 Duke Street) on Saturday, July 8, from 2 – 4 p.m.
CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH
The George Washington Masonic National Memorial lights up the sky over Alexandria in recognition of Juneteenth
More Plant-based Food Products
Local family owned establishments in Alexandria are listening to consumer demand for plant-based food products.
Racial Equity Toolkit for School Board
To the Editor: Our city government has hailed the recent introduction of the Racial Equity Toolkit to “promote racial equity” and “enhance marginalized communities” in our city.
3 Displaced in Belle Haven Fire, 2 Pets Deceased
On Friday, June 9, at 8:31 p.m., units from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were dispatched for a house fire in the 2300 blk of Windsor Road in the Belle Haven area of Fairfax County.
Police: Driver Going Over 100 mph Prior to Fatal Crash
The driver of the 2016 Honda Accord involved in a two-vehicle fatal crash on April 21 has turned himself in and is now facing a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study
Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.
When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.
Significant Uptick in FCPD Officer-Involved Shootings
PERF review of FCPD policy and shooting incidents
Police Shootings
Rockets Red Glare, Bombs Bursting in Air
Lots of states sell fireworks that are illegal in Virginia.
Illegal fireworks
Youth Awards from Great Falls Garden Club
The Great Falls Garden Club awarded two $150 grants as a result of its 2023 Youth competition to establish a Native Habitat Garden.
Last Minute Concerns Erupt Over Reston Comprehensive Plan
Planning commissioner hosts event one week before public hearing.
Why the urgency? The Planning Commission Public Hearing is June 14, Planning Commission Action is June 28, and the Public Hearing and Final Approval by the Board of Supervisors is July 25.
Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10
Rabid Skunk on Bull Run Occoquan Trail Saturday, June 10
Roundups
Roundups
Herndon Festival Returns After Four Years
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
‘You Deserve Success’
Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.
Class of 2023 graduates from Mountain View High.
Temple Expansion Proposed in Chantilly
Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.
Rajdhani Mandir wants to enlarge its temple in Chantilly.
The New Potomac Yard Metro Station
Smart and special
“The Coalition for Smarter Growth advocates passionately for projects like Potomac Yard because they create sustainable, livable urban communities with dedicated affordable housing close to jobs and opportunity.” — Bill Pugh
Prioritizing Preservation
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust gala at Meadowlark