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Senior Services of Alexandria and At Home in Alexandria Speaker Series Event
“Strategies for Addressing Solo Aging, Social Isolation, and Mental Health for Seniors”
Arlington Groups Rally to Support Immigrant Community
What more than a dozen people and organizations in Arlington are saying and doing about possible immigration enforcement.
“Many of the immigrants, even if they have legal status, are feeling immense stress, and this is taking a toll on mental health.” — Taris Karantonis, Chairman of the Arlington County Board
Senior Living: 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 Students for Climate Action Host Free Pop Up Shop
Students volunteer to help reduce waste, keep fast fashion from landing in landfills.
This year, the students took advantage of the pop up shop to also raise awareness and ask for donations for their trial composting project.
Moving Past Mistakes and Making Better Futures
Meet Daily Point of Light Award Honoree Cheyenne Klapper.
Read her story, and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light.
City of Alexandria Offers Free Tax Preparation to Qualifying Individuals at Del Pepper Community Resource Center
The Department of Community and Human Services is offering free tax preparation services to qualifying individuals who live in the City of Alexandria on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon, and Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. now through April 19 at the Del Pepper Community Resource Center (4850 Mark Center Drive).
Fatal Hit and Run in Woodlawn
On Jan. 29 around 8:34 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Richmond Highway and Buckman Road in Woodlawn for two pedestrians who were struck by a vehicle.
Fairfax Teen Named Division 1 Young Marine of the Year
Chingiz Bahadur of Fairfax, Virginia, has been named Division 1 Young Marine of the Year. He will compete with Young Marines from five other divisions for the title of National Young Marine of the Year to be awarded in April.
NVSO Elects New Chairman, Reveals Dates for 2025 Events
The Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) committee recently elected Rod Hupp of Falls Church 2025 Chairman.
A Day in the Life of a State Legislator
When the General Assembly is in session, a delegate's work is never done.
When the General Assembly is in session, a delegate's work is never done.
Beloved Barn at Cox Farms Burns to the Ground
Fire source unidentified, investigation underway.
Fire source unidentified, investigation underway.
Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty To Transmitting Top Secret National Defense Information
Former CIA Analyst Pleads Guilty
Flu Season and Winter Preparedness
Flu season poses its own challenges, with the risk of catching the influenza virus.
Vienna Delays Vote on Meals Tax Again
At its Jan. 27 meeting, the Vienna Town Council voted to temporarily defer the proposal to raise the meals tax from 3 to 4 percent.
Casino Bill for Tysons Advances
Opponents make repeated trips to Richmond to testify against the bill.
The subcommittee pushed SB982, introduced by Sen. Scott Surovell (D-Fairfax), to the Senate General Laws and Technology Committee meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 9 a.m. The bill proposes to allow Fairfax County residents to vote in a referendum on a casino in Tysons.
$4 Billion for School Budget
State shortfall in funding for local schools creates expanding needs.
Division Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid presented what she called the “needs-based” Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget at the Fairfax County School Board meeting on Thursday evening, Jan. 23.