Enjoying Nature and Learning about History
Combining local history with Earth Day activities, Fairfax City’s HisTree Day was April 26 at Historic Blenheim.
Fairfax City’s HisTree Day
Five FCPS High School Seniors Awarded Corporate-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
More merit scholarship awardees will be named in coming weeks.
Five academically talented Fairfax County Public High School students are awarded 2025 “Corporate-sponsored Scholarships” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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.
Mount Vernon’s New Police Commander
‘Our ability to be successful is directly proportional to the public’s trust in us.’
Major Jeffrey Mauro, the new Commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station, sees policing as a “noble profession” that extends far beyond patrolling the streets.
Gerry Connolly Dead at 75
Longtime congressman succumbs to esophageal cancer.
Congressman Gerry Connolly, the longtime Virginia politician and influential Democratic statesman on Capitol Hill, died early Wednesday, May 21.
Woodbine Nurses Week
Mayor Alyia Gaskins, center, presents a proclamation to the nurses at Woodbine Health and Rehabilitation Center May 15 in recognition of National Nurses Week, which ran from May 6-12.
Town of Vienna Holds Tax Rate Steady
At its regular meeting Monday, May 19, the Vienna Town Council adopted the Town budget, real estate tax rate, and water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2026.
Jazz Artist Entertains Many At Senior Center
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Local Details of 2025 Point-In-Time Count
Fairfax County findings of individuals and families experiencing homelessness, vs. other jurisdictions.
Homelessness
Remembering Reston Activist and Philanthropist
Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon (1944-2025)
Barbara Cheryl Terio-Simon (1944-2025)
International Workers’ Day Rally in Town of Herndon
Organized by New Virginia Majority.
Organized by New Virginia Majority.
Recognizing Girl Scout Leader Serving 25 Years.
Kuzmack teaches needs assessment followed by project ideas.
Girl Scouting
Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget
Youngkin Fails to Collaborate
Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.
Column
The History and Significance of Hickory Forest Park
Sign dedication honors land donation that created it.
Sign dedication honors land donation that created it.
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.