The Dr. Larry Bussey Family & Community Library: FCSB approves renaming Family Resource Center library
Library renaming
FCPS First Day of School 2023
New strategic plan, expanded bus pass, and Metrobus program.
School Starts
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Exit from RGGI
Legal action calls for Virginia to remain in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and continue participation; challenging Youngkin administration action.
Greenhouse gas
Fairfax County’s First Independent Police Auditor
Use of force policy, recommendations to FCPD, executive director vacancy on the Police Civilian Review Panel
Police Auditor
Bandaid Approaches to Food Insecurity
School system extends summer food program at public school sites.
School food program
Programs Assist Seniors and Others with Home Repairs
Help is on the way, one way or another.
Home repair
Executive Director of Police Review Panel to Resign.
Richardson served less than 18 months in the newly created position.
Resignation
PERF: FCPD Lacked Crisis, Decision Making Training
5 of 7 police shooting incidents involved mental health crises, but training for such situations has been lacking for years.
Police training
Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study
Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.
When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.
Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund Breaks Fundraising Records
All-volunteer organization raises $100,000; learn how.
The Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund reached new fundraising heights last month. The organization's spring fundraiser, Miami Vice, raised over $100,000, shattering previous records. As the board and the event committee put in many hours of preparation. They raised $53,000 more than they did the year before.
Final Visioning Presentation for Lake Anne
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Herndon Festival Returns After Four Years
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Last Minute Concerns Erupt Over Reston Comprehensive Plan
Planning commissioner hosts event one week before public hearing.
Why the urgency? The Planning Commission Public Hearing is June 14, Planning Commission Action is June 28, and the Public Hearing and Final Approval by the Board of Supervisors is July 25.
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
State Highways with Confederate Names Officially Renamed
State decision snagged a month ago.
Street names
Tephra ICA Arts Festival 2023
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Reimagining Lake Anne in Two Directions
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death
Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.
Shooting verdict
Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting
Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.
Police shooting
Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings
Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.
Budget Hearings
Rebuilding zMOD
Jenga-like collapse follows Virginia Supreme Court ruling; reconstruction starts with public hearings.
zMOD
TJ Team: NASA TechRise Winners
Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.
Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
Marking Black History
County students learn about African American contributions and History; six new historical markers to tell the stories.
Black History
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
“Caring company with a passion for food.”
Wegmans, Reston Opens: Anchor for Halley Rise
Rise Against Hunger
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
Local Rotary and Interact clubs pack meals.
A Roll Model With a Crown and Sash
Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.
Miss Virginia visits a Reston elementary.
Vienna Wants to Boost Its Tree Canopy
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Protecting and increasing canopy a top 2023 council priority after losing 163 acres of trees in 10 years.
Satellite Gallery in Reston for Vienna Arts Society
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
“Earth, Wind and Fire” opens in Vienna
Early Voting Underway for VA House of Delegates 35th District
Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams
Fills seat vacated by former Delegate Mark Keams
Celebration of Lights: Live Nativity Scene
Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?
Ho, Ho, Ho, Who Wouldn’t Go?
Cookies with Santa: Everyone welcome in Great Falls
Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.
Great Falls Grange Foundation rings in the holidays.
Seeking Gift Support for Military Families in Need; MAM and Elizabeth Dole Foundation join forces for the children.
Military Appreciation Mondays works with Elizabeth Dole Foundation to make Christmas bright.
Langley HS Renaissance Feaste 2022: Tickets available
Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.
Storied tradition fuses with 21st century composers.
German Armed Forces Command in Reston: Assists Thanksgiving Meal Box Donations
German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.
German Armed Forces Command in Reston assists.
Olem Re-elected Mayor: Shake up in town council
Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.
Shake-up in town council, meet first term councilmembers.