Early Voting Options Expand
Secure drop box option joins mail-in and in-person voting starting Sept. 17.
early voting
VolunteerFest, 2021
Volunteers work on projects countywide for the National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Volunteers
Helping Children Develop Healthy Friendships
Positive relationships with peers offer happiness and security.
Friends
Fairfax County Observances for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Fairfax County Observances for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Whose Choice?
Whose Choice?
To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11
In unity, they remember; united, they serve in tribute.
To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11
Retired U.S. Ambassador Still Serves
An effort to carry out dreams and fulfill his wish for children.
Retired U.S. Ambassador Still Serves
Opinion: When Odds Are Stacked Against the Many ...
We need our local leaders to set an example for the type of world class workers’ rights that will attract and keep working families, budding professionals, and hungry entrepreneurs here.
Outpouring of Local Help for Afghan Refugees
The need is great for volunteers, monetary donations and more.
Thousands of Afghan refugees have landed at Dulles Airport in recent days.
Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally
Afghan Americans speak out.
The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.
Get Your Flu Shot
Local health officials say it's important to get both flu and COVID vaccines, and CDC says they can be given at the same time.
As students return to in-person learning while social distancing and mask mandates are less in evidence, local health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot to prevent an uptick in the number flu and COVID-19 cases.
Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally
Afghan Americans speak out.
The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.
Opinion: Commentary: Record Setting Times
Not intending to repeat a column I wrote a few weeks ago, but it is hot outside!
Facing Eviction
Virginia has new protections for renters, but temporary measures expire next year.
The clock is ticking for renters across Virginia who are in danger of being evicted. People of color and low-income Virginians are most at risk.
Opinion: Commentary: Detailing Relief in Dollars
On Monday Aug. 2, the Virginia General Assembly convened in Richmond for a Special Session to allocate federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and appoint judges to fill eight vacancies on the Virginia Court of Appeals.
‘Celebration of Trees’ Campaign Starts September 1
Local environmental organizations want you to know how important it is to plant and preserve native plants.
Designing a Mountain Getaway
A minimalist design allows the landscape to take center stage.
If you drive about an hour and a half west of Arlington, through winding roads lined with trees that create a kaleidoscope of changing tree leaves, you’ll reach the village of Syria, Virginia and an idyllic vacation home curated by designers from The Nest Egg.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Heat Rising: Population Density?
Local governments and the general public are beginning to become aware that on extremely hot days, high temperatures in urban areas can vary greatly, even over short distances.
Volunteering Can Give Seniors Purpose
Seniors and retirees can stay active and have a positive impact on the community.
Every Tuesday this summer, Esther Rosenberg has welcomed two elementary school-aged students into her Potomac, Md. home.