Stories for June 2019

Opinion: Column: That of Which I'm Most Proud

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Recycling Efforts Gain Steam in Fairfax County

Purple bins and increased efforts may be needed.

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A Difficult Conversation: Talking to loved ones about Alzheimer’s Disease

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Metropolitan School of the Arts Names 2019 Graduates

Beth Mann of Springfield earned scholarship to the Richmond Ballet Trainee Program.

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Environmental Change Through Youth Games and Activities

Fifth Annual Fairfax County Environmental Education Conference held.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: One Question on Gun Violence Prevention

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: High Adventure Opportunities for Older Youth in Scouting

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Opinion: Editorial: Campaign Finance Reform? Yes

Surprise! “No limits” can stimulate large amounts of campaign cash for many kinds of candidates and from many kinds of donors.

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Breaking Ground for Leesburg Pike Improvements

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McLean, Langley High Win Cappies Awards

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Great Falls Residents Fired Up on School Issues

GFCA hosts meeting with School Board’s Jane Strauss.

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Langley High School Crew: Full Steam Ahead

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Opinion: Residents Invited to ‘Do More 24’

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Summer on High Notes on the Green in Great Falls

Concerts bring families, community together.

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Thomas Jefferson High School Team Wins International Biology Competition

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Midsummer Night with the Heat of Tango in Tysons

QuinTango performs at 1st Stage.

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Opinion: Column: A Few Weaks Off, Finally

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Long-term Fix Planned for George Washington Memorial Parkway in McLean

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Free Meals for Children During Summer Break at Fairfax County Public Schools

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Honored for Good Grades and Graduating

All high school seniors served by FACETS going to college.

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Free Lyft Rides to Deter Impaired Driving on July 4th

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Opinion: Editorial: New Majority on Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Eight things to study, get up to speed.

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Opinion: Column: Consumers In Focus: Why So Cold?

Understanding credit freezes and other tools to protect your finances and identity.

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Opinion: Commentary: Answering the Call

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Opinion: Commentary: Making Suicide Prevention a Priority

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Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2019

In May, 2019, 39 Great Falls homes sold between $2,087,000-$550,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2019

Virginia Democratic Primary: Small Voter Turnout Heralds Big Changes

McKay’s ‘Experience Counts’ tagline resonates, as does the call for criminal justice reform in the Commonwealth’s Attorney race.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Broken Promises on Route 7, Tolls

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Fun and Games at Great Falls Elementary

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Doing What It takes to Avoid Shutdowns

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gun Violence As Public Health Crisis

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why I Celebrate Eid

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Opinion: Column: From Weak To Week

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Leadership Fairfax’s Lifetime Leaders Program Begins in September

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Fairfax County Chairman Candidates Debate Heats Up

McLean Chamber hosts Democratic candidates’ forum for Board of Supervisors chair; vote June 11.

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‘Young Women Leadership Program’ Now Accepting Applications

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Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board: Coping with Distress in Aftermath of a Mass Shooting

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Closing Arguments for Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney

Commonwealth’s Attorney candidates meet for final debate before June 11 Primary.

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Pay to Play or Legitimate Representation in Virginia?

Senator’s consulting business takes center stage in primary campaign.

Is two-term Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) a rising star, poised to become chairwoman of a Senate committee if Democrats seize control of the Senate? Or is she an opportunist capitalizing on insider influence for personal gain? That’s a question for voters this June in a primary that pits Favola against challenger Nicole Merlene, who says Favola’s consulting business is the embodiment of everything that’s wrong about Virginia politics.