Opinion — Deeply Disturbing
The Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is deeply disturbed that the U.S. Senate approved a budget reconciliation plan with severe Medicaid funding cuts that jeopardize the stability and survival of hospitals, pose real harm to access to care for hundreds of thousands of Virginians, and significantly weaken our economy and employment.
Celebrating Pride
Representatives from the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office talked with attendees at the June 28 Pride Fair in Market Square.
Remembering the Past
Juneteenth ceremony held at Douglass Memorial Cemetery.
Crowds gathered in Douglass Memorial cemetery June 21 to celebrate Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day or Freedom Day, with descendants of those buried there recalling family legacies of the African American quest for freedom and equality.
Car Seat Inspections on July 17
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, July 17, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
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 $25 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Planning Underway for 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Planning Underway for 2025 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Senior Living: Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Update on the science and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s Awareness Month
Cars Captivate All Ages
Dreary Weather No Deterrent to Car Buffs
Dreary Weather No Deterrent to Car Buffs
Details of the George Snyder Trail Plan
Named after a former Fairfax City mayor, the George Snyder Trail will connect Chain Bridge Road to the Wilcoxon Trail at Draper Drive, south of Fairfax Boulevard.
Tall Ship Providence
Revolutionary War replica ship prepares for return to Alexandria waterfront.
“We are asking for our community’s help to return Providence to our dock and resume her award-winning tours and educational programs.” — Tall Ship Providence Foundation executive director Kathy Seifert
Out and About in Old Town
Uncovering LGBTQ+ history in Alexandria
A Behind-the-Scenes Walking Tour Sunday, June 29, 2025, 2 p.m., Starting at the Torpedo Factory
Clean Energy
Erasing clean energy progress would lock Americans into fewer and increasingly expensive choices to power our lives.
Fairfax High Honors Four Outstanding Students
Awards are presented during graduation ceremony.
During Fairfax High’s June 5 graduation, four students were honored with special awards.
Arrest in Fatal Stabbing in Groveton
Detectives from FCPS Major Crimes Bureau arrested a man for a fatal stabbing that happened on June 10 in Groveton.
Fairfax, Woodson Win Four Cappies Total
Fairfax High won three Cappie Awards and Woodson High, one, during the June 2 Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
Hashmi, Jones Join Spanberger for November
Unofficial Democratic primary results tallied; trio set to face Sears, Reid and Miyares.
The November election is guaranteed to produce the first female governor of Virginia.
Credit Union Should Prioritize Workers
On June 30, Navy Federal Credit Union is planning to replace their current union cleaning contractor with a non-union company at their Vienna, VA headquarters. The impact of their decision could not be more profound for the 61 office cleaners who will either lose their jobs altogether or be forced to reapply for their own position, but with no guarantee of the benefits, employer-paid health care, raises, and protections they were provided under a union contract.
Summer in Springfield
There are many great ways to celebrate summer this year in the Franconia District!