Opposition to the Proposed Reston Casino
During the 2023 legislative session, State Senator David Marsden advanced legislation authorizing a casino development in Fairfax County, with Reston suggested as a likely location. While the bill didn’t pass, lawmakers are already pledging to reintroduce it this coming session.
Fairfax High’s Choral Cabaret is Friday
News briefs
Ken Plum: Earning the Public’s Trust
After 50 years in public service to Virginia as a teacher, as the Fairfax County Public Schools Supervisor, and as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 44 years, Delegate Ken Plum, is retiring.
Fairfax NAACP President Michelle Leete – A Champion for Civil Rights
The Fairfax County NAACP branch announced the sudden passing of its president, Michelle Leete, last weekend.

2024 Legislative Agenda: FILING BILLS
State Senators are limited to introducing 21 pieces of legislation this session, so I am hard at work putting the final touches on my package of bills for 2024.

Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar
Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.
The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”
Mount Vernon Bikeshare Virtual Public Meeting
FCDOT will host a virtual meeting on expanding the Capital Bikeshare network in the Mount Vernon District on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at 7 p.m.

What's ‘Germinating’ in the General Assembly
As I hinted last week, this week’s column will delve into the environmental legislation that I have “germinating” in drafting.

Aldrin Elementary School Art
Aldrin Elementary School, Reston, VA, Fairfax County Public Schools
Children’s and Teens’ Connection
Aldrin Elementary School Essays
Aldrin Elementary School, Reston, VA, Fairfax County Public Schools
Children’s and Teens’ Connection