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VolunteerFest 2023
Much good in a single day.
The 2023 VolunteerFest, the signature event of Volunteer Fairfax, took place on Saturday, Oct. 21, and drew an impressive turnout of more than 400 dedicated volunteers completing 26 projects with community support.
‘People Can Feel Safe Leaving their Dogs Here’
The Dog Stop opens in Centreville Square.
The Dog Stop held its grand opening, Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Centreville Square Shopping Center in Centreville.
Our National Park
George Washington Memorial Parkway has at least 25 species of mammals, 243 birds, six native turtles, 99 trees and 591 wildflowers.
GW Park

Supervisors Adopt Reston Comprehensive Plan
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the new Reston Comprehensive Plan which includes updates to guidance for topics like affordable housing, open space and community health.
Fairfax City Looks Toward the Horizon
Mixed uses, multifamily homes, stores and businesses planned.
Fairfax City is proud of its historic Old Town parks and schools, while warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development throughout the City.
‘If It Goes Fast and Makes Noise, I Like It’
Fairfax City hosts 24th annual Labor Day Car Show.
Car show

Love and Protection Not Enough for Furry Family Members
Pet parents must be informed.
I thought I killed my little puppy, Oshi.
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates to Cornerstones
Gift baskets for children and youth at Neighborhood Resource Center in Herndon.
The Rotary Club of Great Falls donated 40 'End of the Year' baskets to Cornerstones in Reston for its Out-of-School Youth Program for elementary and middle school students.

‘It’s Important that this City Continues to Grow’
Fairfax City Council greenlights City Centre West project.
City growth
Two Local Gems: Lubber Run and Munit Mesfin
A sublime Roberta Flack tribute in Flack’s hometown
If you didn’t even know the Lubber Run Amphitheater existed, you wouldn’t be the only 20 year resident of Arlington who was unaware of this little gem.

Life’s Curve Balls
Selected 2nd overall in 1971 MLB draft, before struggling with life’s ‘ups and downs.’
My name is John Franklin and life sometimes throws you a curve ball. Since Mental Health Awareness Month finished recently and now that baseball season is in full swing, I thought this would be a good time to introduce myself since both of these have affected my life.
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55

Ebbin to Face Challenger in Alexandria
Senate race will be the lone contested election in Alexandria this November.
election
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55
The New Potomac Yard Metro Station
Smart and special
“The Coalition for Smarter Growth advocates passionately for projects like Potomac Yard because they create sustainable, livable urban communities with dedicated affordable housing close to jobs and opportunity.” — Bill Pugh
Flourishing After 55 in Arlington
After 55