National Vietnam War Veterans Day Event
News Briefs
Car Seat Inspections on March 28
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected on Thursday, March 28, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.
Affordable Housing For People with Serious Mental Illness
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority (FCRHA) plans to implement an increase in rental assistance to individuals with serious mental illness.
Saving the Parkway’s Trees
National Park Service forests are at risk of failure in the national capital region and beyond.
English ivy is one of the most invasive and destructive plants in the region.
Mount Vernon Ladies Receive Spirit of Virginia Award
Governor and First Lady make presentation at the Estate.
“In rescuing America’s most historic home and pioneering the preservation space, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association embodies what it means to uplift the spirit of Virginia.” — Gov. Glenn Youngkin
Are Pedestrians and Bicyclists Safe?
Crashes involving pedestrians have been increasing over the last three years, up from 144 in 2021 to 191 in 2022 to 233 in 2023.
bikes and peds
East Meets West at Beltway Medical Group
New physical-therapy clinic opens in Fair Oaks.
Medical Group
Volunteer for Earth Day at Sully Historic Site
News Briefs
Equality Virginia: Finally, Marriage Equality is Codified in Virginia
Gov. Youngkin signs HB 174 which updates the Virginia Code to affirm marriage rights.
On March 8, Equality Virginia Advocates, the public policy and advocacy arm of the Commonwealth’s leading advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) equality, applauded the signing of HB 174, a bill that updates the Virginia Code with an affirmative right to marriage for same-sex couples.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Bailey’s Crossroads
Detectives from FCPD Crash Reconstruction Unit (CRU) are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcyclist that occurred in Bailey’s Crossroads.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash, Hit and Run
Police Briefs
Arena Fail
General Assembly says no to Glenndome; lawmakers to reconvene April 17.
“I just stood firm on what I believe in my heart to be in the best interest of the commonwealth, and that was just to say no to the Glenndome.” — Sen. L. Louise Lucas “We will continue to engage with policymakers in Richmond to ensure that Alexandrians ultimately get to consider a final version of this proposal.” — Alexandria Mayor Justin Wilson
Self-Defense Classes for Women
Round Ups
Apprehension Mounts As City Council Considers Arena Proposal
Virginia General Assembly must create an authority that would own the property and lease it to Monumental for the plan to move forward.
“Recognize a fairy tale when you're told one.” — Meredith Lair, Lynhaven “The city has an AAA bond rating for a reason.” — Councilman Canek Aguirre
County’s Real Estate Tax Rate Advertised at 4 Cent Increase
Fairfax County Supervisors at its March 5 meeting approved advertising a 4-cent FY 2025 real estate tax rate increase for the County Executive's FY 2025 Fairfax County Advertised Budget. The advertised rate is $1.135 per $100 of assessed valuation.