Fairfax County Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Clear the Shelters’
Fairfax County Animal Shelter Hosts ‘Clear the Shelters’
FCPS Superintendent Attempts to Unwind Misrepresentations
Dear Governor: FCPS outperforms state averages in all state-mandated subjects.
FCPS Superintendent Attempts to Unwind Misrepresentations
Reston Encampment To Be Shut Down Sept. 10
County officials don’t answer the tough questions.
County officials don’t answer the tough questions.
Dominion Energy & Park Authority Connect to Help Ospreys
Nest box platforms installed at Laurel Hill Park
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Meet the 2024 Legends
Reception set for Nov.7 at GW Masonic National Memorial.
The newest Living Legends of Alexandria will be honored at the annual Meet the Legends reception Nov. 7 at the George Washington Masonic National Memorial.
Alexandria Old Town Art Festival
The Alexandria Old Town Art Festival returns to John Carlyle Square for the 22nd year. The popular, free showcase featuring thousands of fine art works from local and national artists happens Sept. 14 - 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
The Legacy of Race-based Covenants
3 practices that created housing inequity: racial covenants; zoning; and limited access to mortgages based on race.
Some real estate developers and others selling property in Northern Virginia from 1900 through the 1960s used race-based, restrictive covenants to maintain segregation, and Virginia’s state and local governments were enablers at times, Dr. Krystyn Moon, University of Mary Washington history professor told a packed room of 120 on August 27 at the Sherwood Regional Library.
Prison Reform Takes Long, Tortuous Path
Del. Hope advocates for more humane conditions for incarcerated people.
Del. Patrick Hope (D-47) spearheaded legislation this session that creates a state ombudsman over the Department of Corrections.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Arlington NAACP Opposes Dismissal of Human Rights Commissioners
The NAACP Arlington Branch strongly opposes the Arlington County Board’s dismissal of the Human Rights Commissioners and the proposed changes to the Human Rights Ordinance which would scale back the Commission’s oversight of employment discrimination and authority to act on alleged human rights violations.
Labor Day and the Need for Stronger Rights in Virginia
Labor Day is coming up next Monday, allowing us a time to pause and honor the immense contributions of the laborers who have and continue to drive the prosperity of Virginia and our nation.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Shepherd’s Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.
Preparing For Another Tough Budget Season
Could data centers, meals tax, or Tysons casino help out?
County supervisors are aware of the “projected shortfall based on identified county needs and equal schools growth” of $363.63 million for FY 2026. This was forecast at the Nov. 28, 2023 Budget Policy Committee Meeting and stated in the Multi-Year Budget – FY 2025 and FY 2026.
Celebration of Women’s Equality Day 2024
Workhouse Arts Center marks suffrage anniversary
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every year, officially on Aug. 26, marks the granting of women’s right to vote, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution by the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Great Falls Studios Holds Online Art Auction This Week.
Funds raised support Studio Tour 2024
Great Falls Studios Holds Online Art Auction This Week.
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2024
In July, 2024, 46 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.
Potomac Home Sales: July, 2024
Cure for Olympics Withdrawal
2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics offers 70 events.
2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics offers 70 events.
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