Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
New cameras on school bus arms will catch violators; $250 fines start May 12.
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus
The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth
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Former FCPD Sergeant Sentenced to Five Years
Mother of fatal police shooting victim, Timothy McCree Johnson, speaks out.
Former Fairfax County Police Sergeant Wesley Shifflett was processed into the county jail Friday evening, Feb. 28. At his sentencing hearing earlier that day, Fairfax County Circuit Judge Randy I. Bellows sentenced Shifflett, 36, to five years in prison with two years suspended.
Youngkin Commutes Shifflett’s Sentence
Fairfax Commonwealth’s Attorney: “Insult to all Virginians who value an untainted justice system.”
In a statement Sunday night, March 2, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) said he commuted the sentence of Wesley Shifflett.
Restoring a Stream, Removing an Eyesore on U.S. 1
To most people whizzing by the desolate-looking property at 8800 Richmond Highway (U.S. 1) largely devoid of life, with a gravel parking lot and an empty roadside sign frame looming, it’s a mystery.
Mid-Winter Festival
The Mid-Winter Festival returns in a new location this month.
Come enjoy this free Folk Festival featuring musical performances, dance demonstrations, singing and instrument workshops, storytelling, family programming, and more.
Opinion: Oppose Release of PFAS in Virginia Waters
Join Wild Virginia for an online program this Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to oppose permits drafted by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that would allow releases of dangerous per- and polyfluoroalky substances (PFAS) to state waters.
Letter: Fairfax County CERT: Beacon of Resilience in Our Community
In times of crisis, the Fairfax County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) stands as a crucial pillar of strength and preparedness for our community.
Immigrants Face New Fears Locally
Governor orders local ICE cooperation
The attention of northern Virginians has been captive to the uncertainties of agency dissolutions, federal employee terminations and layoffs impacting neighbors living here.
Immigration Raids Evoke Horror in Fairfax County
Three so far this week; more expected.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids are sweeping across Northern Virginia this week.
Hispanic Community in Today’s Political Whirlwind
Alvaro Alacon lives in Fairfax City but has worked with Arlington youth for many years including the Second Chance program.
’Flip the Script’ Pairs with Community Food Culture
The Rossana food trailer is parked in front of Thomas Jefferson Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 23 while Encore Stage and Studio’s “Flip the Script: Jamila’s Table” plays at the theatre inside.
General Assembly Proposed Budget Differs from Governor’s
End of session report
The 2025 General Assembly session concluded in February. We are scheduled to meet again on April 2 when we will reconvene to act on vetoes and amendments from the governor on legislation that we passed during our 46-day session.
Letter: Menhaden Study Fails to Advance in Virginia Budget
Despite mounting troubling signs about the health of the Chesapeake Bay’s menhaden population, this legislative session Virginia lawmakers failed to approve three separate efforts to fund a study intended to answer long-standing questions about the Bay’s menhaden.
EcoAction Arlington Volunteer leadership Training
March 19, 6-8 p.m.
Help steward our environment in Arlington.
‘It’s Going to Take All of Us’
The atmosphere in the packed Yorktown High School hall was intense. As people lined up to ask questions during Virginia Del. Patrick Hope’s Town Hall meeting on Saturday, they talked about not wanting their names used or a photo taken of a speaker who worked in the federal government.
Arlington Philharmonic Exceeds Expectations
Guest soloist Akemi Takayama featured
I never paid much attention to the Arlington Philharmonic, oddly.
New Butchery Opens in Mount Vernon: The Cut
The Mount Vernon area got a special valentine on Feb. 14 when The Cut, a new European-style butchery opened in the Hollin Hall Shopping Center.
City Attorney Snow Retires
Snow served 33 years in CAO.
Assistant City Attorney Karen Snow was celebrated at a retirement reception in her honor following 33 years with the City Attorney’s Office Jan. 29 at Jula’s in Canal Center Plaza.
Tax Rate Stays the Same in FY 2026 Proposed Budget
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, City Manager James Parajon presented the proposed operating and capital budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 to the Alexandria City Council.