Monday, July 31
Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board
Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.
Compromise on Great Falls Soccer Field Still Challenged
Use of crumb rubber challenged countywide, local soccer club to bear cost increase.
Tuesday, July 25
Monday, July 24
Behind the Badge
Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.
Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence
There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.
FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
Wednesday, July 19
Oakton Otters Win Two Meets in a Row
Oakton Otters Win Two Meets in a Row
Tuesday, July 18
Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared
Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.
Monday, July 17
Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’
Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.
Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County
Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals
Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2017
In June, 2017, 12 Great Falls homes sold between $4,425,000-$493,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2017
Thursday, July 13
Traveling Players to Present Three Classical Plays
A one-day festival takes place July 21 at The Madeira School.
Traveling Players in McLean
Wednesday, July 12
Tuesday, July 11
Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health
Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.
Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.
Monday, July 10
Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders
TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.
How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.
Great Falls' Fourth of July Hometown Celebration
Great Falls Independence Day celebration attracts ‘best crowd to date.’
Thursday, July 6
Wednesday, July 5
Great Falls' Turner Farm Park Master Plan Up for Revision
Supporters of the equestrian facilities show up in force to advocate that it remain horse-friendly.
