No Matter What — Try Really Hard NOT To Fall
“There are measures we can take to help prevent falls.” — Sara Pappa, Northern Virginia Falls Prevention Alliance coordinator
Book Events At Elaine’s
Jeffrey James Higgins, author of “Furious” and “Unseen,” will host a series of public book events in the upstairs library room at Elaine’s on Queen Street over the next several months.
Fit After 90
Working out six days each week is what one couple attributes to their longevity.
Senior Work Out
FCPS First Day of School 2023
New strategic plan, expanded bus pass, and Metrobus program.
School Starts
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Exit from RGGI
Legal action calls for Virginia to remain in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and continue participation; challenging Youngkin administration action.
Greenhouse gas
Fairfax County’s First Independent Police Auditor
Use of force policy, recommendations to FCPD, executive director vacancy on the Police Civilian Review Panel
Police Auditor
New Hunter Mill Road Bridge Open in Vienna
Drivers on Hunter Mill Road (Route 674) no longer have to yield to oncoming traffic in order to cross Colvin Run, as the new two-lane bridge opened to traffic in both directions last week on Aug. 9.
Bach to Michael Jackson (and he’s only 8-years-old)
“Billy Jean is not my lover…… People always told me be careful of what you do. Don’t go around breaking young girls’ hearts. Yeeeeeeee”
3rd Wealthiest County in U.S. Fails to Provide Affordable Housing
Cornerstones struggles to put and keep a roof over their heads.
"Affordable housing is practically nonexistent here." — Margaret Anne Lara, Cornerstones
Back to School Book Sale
Friends of the Reston Regional Library holds Back to School Book Sale for children, young adults and educators.
Politicizing Education
As a former teacher/education program administrator for 30 years I am aware of the many wonderful, effective, and dedicated teachers there are, including two of my children and one of my grandchildren and his wife. The current effort to politicize education for personal gain saddens me.
Music Students Make Sweet Summer Sounds
Franklin Middle holds 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp.
The sweet sounds of music filled the halls of Franklin Middle School during the 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp. It ran June 22-July 14, and 350 fourth- through rising 10th-graders attended.
Centreville and Fair Oaks Firefighters Honored
During a ceremony earlier this month, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department celebrated some of the accomplishments and contributions of its members. Among those feted were firefighters from Centreville Fire Station 17, West Centreville Fire Station 38 and Fair Oaks Fire Station 21.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in McLean
An 86-year-old woman was pronounced dead following a pedestrian crash in the 1700 block of Kirby Road in McLean on Aug. 11.
Investigation of Fatal 3 Car Crash
Detectives from FCPS Crash Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal 3-car crash that occurred Aug. 11 at 11:44 a.m. on Arlington Boulevard at Stonehurst Drive in Merrifield in the McLean police district.
Front Royal Man Charged in Shooting
Detectives have charged a Front Royal for Shooting in Hybla Valley. At 3:49 p.m. Aug.12, Fairfax County officers responded to the shopping center parking lot in the 7700 block of Richmond Highway for a shot person.
U.S. Marshals Shoot Suspect at Potomac Yards
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, at approximately 12:46 p.m. the Alexandria Police Department responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Richmond Highway.