Thursday, January 27
Police Reports in Mount Vernon
Police Reports
Column: The Pace in Richmond Quickens
Richmond process
Drinking Wine and Painting Ducks in Belle View
Team building is part of the process at Wine & Design.
Painting as therapy
New Year Brings New Tax on Plastic Bags in Mount Vernon
BYOB now means ‘bring your own bag.’
People Speak Out about the Bag fee
Breaking Ground to Upgrade Mount Vernon Trail Segment
Upgrades to the trail and a new bridge are highlights of this improvement.
Mount Vernon Trail
Wednesday, January 26
Northern Virginia Faces Loss of Legislative Experience
Redistricting Creates Opportunities and Forces Change
Redistricting
Kids Mask Up for School
Masks at School
Losing the Greatest Park Leaders
Park leaders
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
Romance and Intimacy after 60
Reviving and developing romantic relationships in the golden years.
Senior issues
Column: Protecting Student Learning
Student learning
Thursday, January 20
Springfield Mall’s Riot Over Leif Garrett’s Appearance
“Blast from the Past” hears from those who were there.
Look back to Leif's visit
Pampered Pet Boutique & Barkery Is Open in Mount Vernon
Pampered Pets
Peter Reistad Wins Post 24 Oratorical in Alexandria
West Potomac junior advances to District 17 competition.
Oracle contestant
Wednesday, January 19
Parks = Innovation
NOVA Parks
Reconsidering Marijuana
Pot is still legal, but the plan to regulate its sale is in jeopardy.
Marijuana
New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools
FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.
Mask Mandates
News Briefs
News Briefs
Column: A New Day in Richmond and Many Challenges
General Assembly
Column: Peaceful Transfer of Power
State government
Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training
Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.
Community college
Thursday, January 13
January Snows Topple Trees Across Fairfax County
Days of cutting and chopping finally makes a dent.
Snow impacts trees
Tuesday, January 11
Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop
K Plum Column
Tax on Plastic Bags
Bag tax
Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year
Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.
Colors
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
Thursday, January 6
Column: New Year, New Laws
On Jan. 1, the minimum wage was raised from $9.50 per hour to $11 per hour; and more.
Laws
Fire Department Staffing
Fire department hiring
Snow and Schools in Fairfax County
The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.
Snow and school
Desegregation Ruling in Bucknell Continues to have National Impact
Historical marker approved to commemorate “Sullivan v. Little Hunting Park, Inc.”
Desegregation ruling
Local Clothing Designer Behind Bathing Suit Line
In high school, fashion classes at the Fairfax Academy paid off for Kendall Barry.
Local bathing suit designer
Tuesday, January 4
2022 Real Estate Forecast
Real Estate Forecast