Fairfax County Police (FCPD) shot and killed Jasper Aaron Lynch, 26, July 3 after he charged officers with a wooden mask and threw a champagne bottle at them. Police had responded to a 911 call from Lynch’s concerned family, reporting that he was in the midst of a mental health crisis. This …
Each year, the Fairfax County Park Authority Board recognizes individuals and groups that contribute time, talent and treasure to help make the Park Authority a nationally acclaimed, professionally accredited park system.
Paul Bernfeld was 8 when he first picked up drumsticks, but it wasn’t until just recently he decided that music was more than just a thing he did. After giving up his dream because it seemed unattainable, Bernfeld switched majors and decided to move on to something more practical. After grad…
After completing a clean sweep of VCU on Friday night with an impressive 3-0 victory, George Mason University Women’s Volleyball was unable to repeat this success in the second half of their back-to-back against the Rams on Saturday. The Patriots got off to a slow start but split the first t…
Earlier this month, the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics (NVSO) held their opening day ceremonies at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center in Arlington. By the tournament’s end, more than 43 records had been broken, 17 by males and 26 by women, including the 60-meter dash and the 400-meter run.
For years, the Lake Braddock Bruins have been one of Virginia’s most successful programs, sending several players to well-established college programs and consistently vying for a state championship.
In the world of design, what’s old inevitably becomes new again, and a similar pattern is inspiring today’s on-trend color palettes for home decor. The latest styles reflect reviving and comforting colors influenced by heritage and romance, lending to a look that is familiar in an individual…
Your home’s exterior can say a lot about you and your family while also making a first impression on guests (and potential buyers). Because of the impact curb appeal has on the amount prospective buyers are willing to spend on a home, it’s important for homeowners to look beyond simply choos…
With temperatures rising and spring bulbs poking through the earth, we offer these tips/services to get your lawn and garden ready for spring.
More and more today we are consuming excessive amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugary foods that are causing an epidemic of inflammation and disease. Bread, cereal, pasta, cookies, crackers, bagels, muffins, croissants, donuts, pizza, rice, and highly processed packaged foods all break d…
When most people think of public health, they may conjure images of doctors and nurses or vials of vaccines.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among kids and teens. “According to the most recent data, about 5,000 children and adolescents die by suicide – and those numbers are before the pandemic, which with the pandemic is exacerbating mental health concerns,” said Ravinderpal Singh, MD,…
An unexpected event such as a seasonal storm can wreak havoc on your business. While you may not be able to manage Mother Nature, you can take steps to protect your business against the impact of a natural disaster.
StarKist, the Pennsylvania-based tuna company, will soon move their headquarters to Fairfax County.
The COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on small businesses. Whether it’s a local eatery, service provider, retail store or another type of business, when you shop small, you’re supporting a real person who is striving to keep his or her entrepreneurial dream alive.
The period between Memorial Day and Labor Day is what is known as the “100 deadliest days” for young drivers on the road, according to Morgan Dean at AAA Mid-Atlantic.
Grab your sunscreen, favorite snacks, and the kids for family fun in the parks this summer! Every Saturday and Wednesday morning, Arts in the Parks will be hosting several performances perfect for the whole family. Not only will they be entertained with live performances, but they’ll also co…
Program to bring new outdoor opportunities to military families across the country
On September 16 the Virginia Department of Education, under Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s leadership, released its 2022 Model Policies on the Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia Schools. Rep. Gerry Connolly wasted no time denouncing the document as “a despicable di…
“You’re a Cowboys fan so I don’t want you teaching my children math!”
Maureen F. Schreiner, 85 of Alexandria, Virginia passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022, at Poet’s Walk in Warrenton, VA. She was born on January 10, 1937, in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Paul Terry and Maggie McKiernan Terry.
Joel J. Mason, aged 81, a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, residing in Burke, VA passed away at home on August 12, 2022 after a brief illness. Joel will be remembered as a life-long learner and educator, an active and very skilled gardener, and an intelligent man who …
Marcus Thomas Holmes, age 41, passed away unexpectedly at home on August 14th. Marcus was born August 2, 1981, in Fairfax, VA. He grew up the eldest child surrounded by his large family. It included countless cousins, aunts, uncles and lifelong family friends. Marcus transitioned this big fa…
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