The 20th Annual Fairfax County History Conference
The Power of Place, Part 1
Where we live, where we grew up, where we are now, it’s “the power of place,” the theme of the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference held on Nov. 2.
Community Resource Day
CCNA sponsors event for families.
Landmark Church and the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) joined forces to present the Community Resource Day, an event to welcome and support families while providing information on city and nonprofit services available in the community.
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
‘A Joyous Day Filled with Hope, Progress and Possibility’
Ground is broken for affordable homes in Fairfax City.
Ground is broken for affordable homes in Fairfax City.
Coat Donations Needed Now
Coat Donations Needed Now
“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.
People Coming Together for Good in Time of Need
Fairfax’s American Legion Post 177 helps hurricane victims.
After Hurricane Helene dealt a devastating blow to Western North Carolina – washing away homes and livelihoods and leaving many residents and businesses without drinkable water or electricity – American Legion Post 177 in Fairfax City just had to do something. So it began collecting items for the victims and then delivering them.
Hurricane Relief
As the response and recovery to Hurricane Helene continues, Arlington County’s four public safety agencies are hosting a donation drive to benefit North Carolina residents in hard-hit communities impacted by the storm.
Supreme Court OKs Virginia Voter Purge
Wednesday morning Oct. 30, the U.S. Supreme Court overruled lower court rulings; the Supreme Court action allows Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) to move forward with a voter purge that will impact Election Day Nov. 5.
Romance, High Drama and a Disintegrating Family
Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’
Woodson High presents unique take on Shakespeare’s ‘Lear.’
Love Runs Amok in Hilarious Shakespearean Comedy
Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Westfield High presents ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’
Wait, Halloween Didn’t Originate in the U.S.?
Born of telling tales and rooted facts as seen in Fairfax County, Va
Born of telling tales and rooted facts as seen in Fairfax County, Va
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
“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.
Free Safe Rides for Would-be Drunk Drivers
Free safe rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during Halloween celebration time, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 and until 4 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 27.
The Rockets to Perform at Rock the Block
News Briefs
Kamala Harris Inspired Me to Fight Against Gun Violence
N. Virginia history teacher wants his students to be safe.
In 2019, as a junior at the University of New Hampshire, I asked then-Senator and presidential candidate Kamala Harris how she would address the epidemic of gun violence in our schools. As an aspiring educator getting ready to start my career, it horrified me that public schools had become targets for these horrific events. I wrote to lawmakers and drove to Washington for the March for Our Lives, but I knew that more had to be done at the national level.