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Let the Games Begin

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics competitions are going on around the region.

Fairfax County Police Publication of ‘Shame List’ Endangers Immigrant Residents

Fairfax County Police Publication of ‘Shame List’ Endangers Immigrant Residents

COVID Pain Reaches Far

Va. Employment Commission processed 136,000 unemployment claims in 2019, but that number surged to 1.4 million in 2020.

Va. Employment Commission processed 136,000 unemployment claims in 2019, but that number surged to 1.4 million in 2020.


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‘Courage in Journalism’

Kemal Kurspahic dies at 74.

Kemal Kurspahic dies at 74.

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New Fire Station Opens in McLean

Station No. 44 will help serve Tysons areas.

New fire station

Can Mentally Challenging Games Prevent Cognitive Decline?

Consistent brain fitness connected to improved memory, reasoning and processing.

Can Mentally Challenging Games Prevent Cognitive Decline?


Lisa Lombardozzi Named 2021 Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen by Powhatan District of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Lisa Lombardozzi Named 2021 Northwest Fairfax Distinguished Citizen by Powhatan District of the National Capital Area Council, Boy Scouts of America

Whose Choice?

Opinion

Early Voting Options Expand

Secure drop box option joins mail-in and in-person voting starting Sept. 17.

early voting


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VolunteerFest, 2021

Volunteers work on projects countywide for the National Day of Service and Remembrance.

Volunteers

Helping Children Develop Healthy Friendships

Positive relationships with peers offer happiness and security.

Friends

Crash Kills Mother and 2 Children

Fatal crash on I-66


To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11

In unity, they remember; united, they serve in tribute.

To Honor the Lost Souls of 9/11

Fairfax County Observances for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Fairfax County Observances for the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Opinion: When Odds Are Stacked Against the Many ...

We need our local leaders to set an example for the type of world class workers’ rights that will attract and keep working families, budding professionals, and hungry entrepreneurs here.


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Outpouring of Local Help for Afghan Refugees

The need is great for volunteers, monetary donations and more.

Thousands of Afghan refugees have landed at Dulles Airport in recent days.

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Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally

Afghan Americans speak out.

The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

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Get Your Flu Shot

Local health officials say it's important to get both flu and COVID vaccines, and CDC says they can be given at the same time.

As students return to in-person learning while social distancing and mask mandates are less in evidence, local health officials are urging residents to get a flu shot to prevent an uptick in the number flu and COVID-19 cases.


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Crisis in Afghanistan Reverberates Locally

Afghan Americans speak out.

The United States and other countries have welcomed more than 150,000 Afghans and their families since the emergency evacuations began in mid-August.

Opinion: Commentary: Record Setting Times

Not intending to repeat a column I wrote a few weeks ago, but it is hot outside!