Great Falls’ Springvale Road Bridge Options Studied
GFCA to launch survey on bridge
A Working Group of residents chartered by the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) has been reviewing proposals by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to replace a single-lane bridge on Springvale Road over Piney Run.
Veterans Day Observed with Caution in Great Falls
Cancellation of formal celebration could not stop informal ceremony
A dozen or so hardy souls quietly gathered in the drenching rain at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pay tribute to America's veterans in an unofficial ceremony.
Opinion: Column: As Second Opinions Go...
...it was first rate.
Possible Funding Threat for Fairfax County Public Schools
COVID cases increase, yet leadership hangs their star on families returning and increased enrollment.
Fall membership as of Sept. 30, 2020 at Fairfax County Public Schools declined by 8,859 students, dipping to 180,151 compared to data recorded last year at the same time, according to Assistant Superintendent of Facilities and Transportation Services Jeff Platenberg.
Thanksgiving Decor in the Era of Covid-19
Creating dining elegance at a distance
Naomi Patterson’s Thanksgiving table is usually set with linen dinner napkins, cleaned and starched, and her wedding china, ecru with a platinum border.
Fairfax County Police Chief Resigns
Praised by many, Roessler also faced criticism and calls for resignation
Police Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. announced his resignation last week, effective February 2021.
Venture Virtually into Great Falls Artists’ Creative Spaces
Artists of Great Falls Studios welcome community for the 18th Annual Art Studio Tour
Things are a little different this year, and in this case, in a good way.
Off To The Races in Great Falls
Great Falls recently staged a pandemic version of a Derby: ladies in big hats, a sunny sky, six races with thirteen horses apiece, and big prizes for the winners.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Why Is Dino Drudi Always the One?
Why am I always the one ending up critiquing Michael Pope's articles.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Kindness During a Very Difficult Year
The lines to vote early at the Springfield-Franconia Government Center were a 3-4 hour wait every day for two weeks.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Generation Capable of Change
What kind of world do you want to live in, a world where you have no problems or issues to fix in your community?
Opinion: Column: Better Late Than Never...
...to get a second opinion about one's first cancer; especially if there's now a second cancer to consider.
Assistance League of Northern Virginia Helps Meet Needs for Local Families
Assistance League of Northern Virginia distributed another 400 $20 grocery gift cards in October to families at the six schools that normally would have received the Weekend Food for Kids food bags.
Decompressing after a Divisive Election
Limit time on social media or watching post-election coverage
The moments that stretched her to her professional limits came immediately after the 2016 presidential election.
The Pandemic Election
Virginia voters support Biden, Warner and a new redistricting commission.
Twenty years ago, Virginia was a red state. Republicans scored Virginia's electoral votes in every presidential election since LBJ was reelected in 1964. Republicans held both U.S. Senate seats. The Grand Old Party had all the statewide offices, a majority of the congressional delegation and both chambers of the General Assembly. That was the environment when Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, both Democrats, ran for governor and lieutenant governor.
Fairfax County Unofficial Election Results
Fairfax County Unofficial Election Results
Matrix, Sunlight Discussed at Fairfax County Public Safety Committee
Community, advocacy groups and police give more than 2,500 suggestions on police reform; Governor signs reform bills from special session
Police reform includes improving morale for police officers.
Don’t Get Burned When Buying Firewood This Fall
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) advises consumers to measure deliveries of firewood to ensure they receive the full value of their purchase.
Haunted Maze Held in Great Falls
Friday evening, Oct. 30, Troop 55, Celebrate Great Falls and Cornerstones Business Services, Inc. of Great Falls offered a haunted maze for the community.
More than Half of Fairfax County’s 700,000 Voters Voted Early
Virginia localities take precautions to protect voters, workers
Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will not be required.