United Community Needs 75 Gift Cards
The start of the new school year is just around the corner with Fairfax County Public Schools beginning on Aug. 19.
Chantilly Ranked 3rd, Best Places for Families
Chantilly ranks high
Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
12.5 Percent Fare Hike Hits Fairfax Connector Riders July 29
Not small change, given increased consumer costs and decreased dollar buying power.
Not small change, given increased consumer costs and decreased dollar buying power.
Teen Arrested in Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Saturday night, July 20, around 10:35 p.m., officers responded to the intersection of Lorton Road and Timarand Drive in Lorton for a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle.
School Board Changes Boundary Policy
Changes to boundary policy emphasize capacity, removes concern for impact on students.
Poised to observe its annual summer recess from July 19 to Aug. 19, 2024, during its meeting on the evening of July 18, the Fairfax School Board voted 9 to 2 on the main motion that the School Board amend Policy 8130 on Local School Boundaries, Program Assignments, and School Closings, as amended and detailed in the agenda item attachment.
Supervisors Defer Decision on Data Center Zoning
Public hearing confirms, ‘The devil is in the details.’
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 10-0 to defer their decision on a proposed Zoning Ordinance amendment regarding data centers until their July 30 regular meeting. This unexpected move occurred late Tuesday evening, July 16, after a staff presentation, Q&A between the board and staff, and four-and-a-half hours of public testimony. The record would still be open for written testimony.
Furniture and Clothing Top the List of Donations for Newly Placed Residents
Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.
Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.
Free Scoops of Gelato on ‘Sundae’ July 21
Celebrate Dolcezza’s 20th Birthday and National Ice Cream Day
Dolcezza will give away thousands of free scoops of gelato on ‘Sundae’ July 21 to celebrate its 20th birthday, which is also National Ice Cream Day.
Artists Share Work at Pathway Homes’ Arts Exhibit
Pathway Homes hosted an Artist Reception as part of its 11th Annual Summer of the Arts Exhibit, where Pathway Homes’ residents who have mental health challenges showcase and sell their own art, poetry, and crafts.
Good Shepherd Housing School Supply Drive Underway
Monetary donations are also crucial.
The Good Shepherd Housing School Supply Drive is underway, a crucial initiative that will directly impact the lives of children in need. The nonprofit organization is collecting backpacks and school supplies for the 2024-2025 school year and would like to receive all donations by Aug. 1.
Allow Virginians To Use IRS Direct File
IRS recently opened Direct File to all 50 states after successful pilot; Virginia participation requires further action by Youngkin Administration and General Assembly
Alexandria Woman Sentenced To More Than 2 Years
An Alexandria woman was sentenced this week to two years and two months in prison for repeatedly submitting fraudulent health insurance claims and illegally collecting $128,748 in payments to which she was not entitled.
Heat Wave Grips the Area, Amplifies Heat Islands
Neighborhoods impacted by poverty and which have a high percentage of minority residents average several degrees hotter because of the absence of trees.
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