Star Athlete Does Glass Collection Service For Neighborhood

Emily, an athlete who excels in sports and academics, also started glass pickups when glass recycling collections stopped.

Alexandria Star Athlete Balances Volleyball, Food Pantry Volunteering

A Bishop Ireton student on the varsity volleyball team also volunteers at a local food pantry. Help us recognize more athletes who shine.

Fairfax County Vaccine Clinics To Scale Back Hours, Then Close

Fairfax County Health Department's COVID-19 vaccine clinics will soon reduce hours and will close in mid-December.

Tech Fest For K-12 Students Coming To Hybla Valley Community Center

Fairfax County Supervisor Rodney Lusk is hosting a free STEAM Fest for K-12 students on Saturday at the Hybla Valley Community Center.

Alexandria Man Scores 200 Top Prizes To Win $1 Million In McLean

A man decided to play a Virginia lottery game 200 times in McLean, earning him a $1 million prize.

$2 Million Amazon Gift Supports Hybla Valley Affordable Housing

Good Shepherd Housing will preserve affordable housing units in the Richmond Highway corridor with an Amazon contribution.

Job Training Hub To Open At Hybla Valley Community Center

The Workforce Innovation Skills Hub at the new community center seeks to provide workforce training for in-demand jobs.

Naturalization Ceremony For 50 People Planned At Mount Vernon

Candidates for U.S. citizenship from 43 countries will be naturalized Friday at George Washington's Mount Vernon.

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool Campers Donate Essential Items to Kids

Summer Campers at Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Alexandria Collect More Than 200 Essential Care Items for Local Children in Foster Care

Bob Hope Exhibit Opening At National Museum Of The U.S. Army

The museum on Fort Belvoir will open a traveling exhibit dedicated to Bob Hope's interactions with service members.

American Horticultural Society To Celebrate 100th Anniversary At Gala

The American Horticultural Society will hold a gala at River Farm to celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Vehicle Stolen In MD Carjacking Spotted, Stopped On Richmond Highway

Fairfax County Police used the precision immobilization technique to stop a car allegedly stolen from Prince George's County.

Chief Impact Officer To Run Route 1 Nonprofit's Community Initiatives

Cheryl Cook-Posley is joining United Community to shape the nonprofit's initiatives to address multigenerational poverty.

Mount Vernon Woods Park Redevelopment To Be Discussed

New park amenities are part of a proposal for Mount Vernon Woods Park and will be discussed at a September meeting.

3 Fairs, 2 Restaurant Weeks, Kite Festival: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend features county fairs, Vietfest​, Bands & Brews Summer Bar Crawl, musical and comedy performers and more.

Food And Diaper Distribution Planned In Route 1 Corridor

FACETS, a nonprofit helping people facing poverty and homelessness, will distribute food and diapers to families in need.

County Fair, Carnival, Cardboard Boat Regatta: DC, NoVA Weekend Events

This weekend features the Prince William County Fair, carnival at One Loudoun, Taste Leesburg, 90s-themed bar crawl and much more.

Huntley Meadows Visitor Center Reduces Hours In August

Staffing challenges will affect Huntley Meadow's visitor center hours on three days per week.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Water Lantern Festival, DC Funk Parade

This weekend features the Fairfax County 4-H Fair And Carnival, a Summer Sidewalk Sale, Washington Commanders Training Camp and more events.

Greater Alexandria Eagle Scout Project Provides Path To History

An Eagle Scout candidate in the Gum Springs area sought to improve the visitor experience at Manassas National Battlefield Park.

Staffing Challenges Prompt Hour Changes At Fairfax Libraries

Fairfax County Public Library will adjust hours at regional and community branches due to staffing recruitment challenges.

French Ambassador Helps Rededicate Marquis de Lafayette Bedchamber

The French ambassador to the U.S. was on hand to help unveil the restored Marquis de Lafayette bedchamber at George Washington's estate.

52 To Be Naturalized As U.S. Citizens At Mount Vernon On July 4

Independence Day festivities at George Washington's Mount Vernon will include a naturalization ceremony featuring people from 42 countries.

North Hill Park Construction To Begin As Part Of Development

As part of the upcoming North Hill residential community, the Fairfax County Park Authority is adding a new park.

Kitty Rescued From Under Vehicle Hood On Richmond Highway

A stray kitten found a helping hand after getting stuck in the engine compartment of a vehicle in Hybla Valley.

DC, NoVA Weekend Events: Juneteenth, Ryan Zimmerman Weekend

The weekend brings Pharrell's Something in the Water Music Festival to DC, along with other regional events.

Homelessness Down In 2022 Fairfax County Point-In-Time Count

While Fairfax County saw a decline in the homeless population count, the point-in-time count included a 96-year-old in a shelter.

2 Students Awarded Hannah E. Graham Memorial Softball Scholarship

Alana Yoder of West Potomac High School and Emilie Doty of Washington-Liberty will receive $1,000 to help pay for college.

Tourism Initiative Promoting Southern Fairfax County Announced

A new tourism initiative called Potomac Banks will promote attractions and businesses in southern Fairfax County.

Chesterbrook Academy® Preschool in Alexandria Release Ladybugs

Students celebrated Earth Day by releasing ladybugs and planting flowers

Officials Rappel Down 14-Story Building To Support Homeless Services

Fairfax and Arlington county board members joined others to rappel down a 14-story hotel to support New Hope Housing's homeless services.

New 'Parklet' Outdoor Gathering Space Planned At Mount Vernon Plaza

The shopping center along Richmond Highway will gain a 3,200-square-foot space with seating, green space and other features.

New Lee District Community Center Open In Hybla Valley

A new community center is opening in the former Mount Vernon Athletic Club location, serving an area west of Richmond Highway.

Route 1 Corridor Volunteers Honored At Volunteer Fairfax Awards

The 30th Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards featured winners selected by judges and Community Champions chosen by supervisors.

Environmental Expo Returns To Fort Hunt Park In April

Mount Vernon District Dan Storck and the National Park Service will host this festival with a focus on environmental actions.

United Community Award To Be Given To Retired Pastor

The Gerald W. Hyland Humanitarian Award, nonprofit United Community's highest award, will be given to a retired pastor.

Mount Vernon Rec Center Renovation Closure To Be Discussed At Meeting

As the Mount Vernon Rec Center will close for two years of renovations, the Fairfax County Park Authority will hold a briefing.

Cleanup Of Litter-Plagued Stream Planned In Hybla Valley

In past cleanups, volunteers have removed shopping carts and other trash from Little Hunting Creek, which flows into the Potomac River.

New Mount Vernon Exhibit Opens With Original Washington Artifacts

Original items from George and Martha Washington are part of a new permanent exhibition examining the history of the Mount Vernon estate.

Historic Overlay District Protections Approved For Hollin Hills

The Board of Supervisors approved extra protections for Hollin Hills, a neighborhood of mid-century modern homes from Charles Goodman.