GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County
Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.
Police
NAACP School Board Forum
Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.
School Board
School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP
Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.
School Board
Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum
At-large school board candidates answer tough questions.
School Board
Democratic Primary June 20; Early Voting Starts May 5
Could new faces, new districts alter the political landscape?
Election
Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death
Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.
Shooting verdict
Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting
Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.
Police shooting
Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings
Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.
Budget Hearings
Rebuilding zMOD
Jenga-like collapse follows Virginia Supreme Court ruling; reconstruction starts with public hearings.
zMOD
TJ Team: NASA TechRise Winners
Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.
Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
Collective Bargaining for Teachers and Some Employees
Adoption of resolution shifts labor relations.
Schools
Board of Supervisors Seeks to Raise its Salaries
Supervisors Herrity and Alcorn vote no.
BOS salaries
Proposed Budget Has a Long Way To Go
Average homeowner would pay about $120 more a year in property taxes.
Budget
Marking Black History
County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.
Black History
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
“Caring company with a passion for food.”
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
Recognizing Covid Heroes
Fairfax County Health Department celebrates partners who rose to pandemic’s many challenges.
Covid heroes
Rise Against Hunger
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
Highlights of Board of Supervisors Meeting
Lower real estate tax rate for the surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash
Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.
Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.
Teacher Wants to Erase Student Meal Debt
VA Bill H-1967: School meals; availability at no cost to the student
Student meals
Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
Champions of the County’s Fragile Urban Forest
Winners of the 2022 Friends of Trees Awards recognized.
Urban Champions
Vying for a Slice of Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety
Community association hosts meeting with FCDOT; speed cameras with fines coming.
Board Meets on Safety
Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District
Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams
Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams
Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene
Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?
Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?
Cookies with Santa: Everyone welcome in Great Falls
Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.
Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.
Seeking Gift Support for Military Families in Need; MAM and Elizabeth Dole Foundation join forces for the children.
Military Appreciation Mondays works with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to make Christmas bright.
Langley HS Renaissance Feaste 2022: Tickets available
Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.
Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.
German Armed Forces Command in Reston: Assists Thanksgiving Meal Box Donations
German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.
German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.
Olem Re-elected Mayor: Shake up in town council
Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.
Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.
Precinct 310, Kirby in McLean; Early Election Day 2022 Midterm
Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.
Voters make quick time at Precinct 310 Kirby in McLean.