Sine Do or Die
On Saturday evening, March 9, the 2024 General Assembly session adjourned sine die. “Sine die” is Latin for “without day,” and in legalese, if you will, it means “indefinitely.”
2024 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Herndon Friends honor countywide high school juniors and seniors.
Peace
High School Students Learn about Job Possibilities
Career fair at Chantilly High is huge success.
Jobs
Fairfax Man Charged in Fatal Car Crash
Police say he was drunk and driving 110 mph.
Police say he was drunk and driving 110 mph.
Self-Defense Classes for Women
Round Ups
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.
SSA’s March Speaker Series: SSA Connection LIVE!
Every week, Senior Services of Alexandria’s “SSA Connection” provides seniors with an informative TED Talk, exercise video, recipe, and activity to brighten their week.
The Final Countdown
We’re in the final week of the 2024 General Assembly session and we still have much work to do.
Scam Season
Be alert for these scams that increase in spring and summer.
With warmer weather on the way, I wanted to alert you to some common scams that you should be aware of during the upcoming spring and summer months.
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
Disappointed in Letter on Abortion
Letters to the Editor
Local Businesses Win Big At THE BEST Business Awards
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce recognized businesses that make community involvement a priority.
Local business leaders gathered together this past Friday at the Hilton Springfield for THE BEST Business Awards Gala presented by the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce recognizing outstanding businesses that make community involvement a priority.
Tentative Agreement Between ATU Local 689, Transdev
Fairfax County Connector Bus service expected to restart Friday, March 8.
After a daylong negotiation session on Tuesday, March 5, Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 689, representing striking Fairfax County Connector bus drivers and mechanics, reached a tentative agreement with Transdev.
Fraley Is New CEO at United Community
United Community today announced the appointment of Leah Fraley as its new CEO, effective April 1, 2024. Leah succeeds Alison DeCourcey who left United Community in June of 2023. Bryan Rice will remain Interim CEO until April 1.
Rob Stalzer Retires as Fairfax City Manager
Reflects on his career in public service and gives thanks.
City Manager Retires
Laszlo Palko Hired as Fairfax City Manager
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
He formerly held that post in Manassas Park.
Fairfax City’s Proposed FY 25 Budget Unveiled
Recommends a 1-cent, residential real-estate tax hike
Fairfax City Budget
FCPS Seeks 2% and 6% Pay Hikes
Could county taxpayers shoulder a quarter billion dollars in school raises?
Teachers Pay