There is a massive effort in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to fully staff classrooms before the 2023 school year begins.
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Two historically Black colleges in southern Virginia are in talks to open a joint satellite campus in Northern Virginia, according to Virginia Business magazine.
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board recently voted to name rectangular field 6 at Pine Ridge Park in honor of Wanda Rixon at the request of the Fairfax Women’s Soccer Association (FWSA).
Sports
Known in Vienna as “The Big Red Machine,” the Vienna American Little League 11-year-old All-Star team bested several talented groups within the state and the eastern region and now have the hardware to show for it.
In the 14th round of the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft, the Cincinnati Reds selected standout pitcher from George Mason University Jared Lyons.
After being sidelined for the past two years, the North Fairfax County Babe Ruth baseball team has bounced back in a major way. Previously denied access to playing baseball in any group capacity due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, these restrictions made it difficult for the kids to…
DIY & Homes
With temperatures rising and spring bulbs poking through the earth, we offer these tips/services to get your lawn and garden ready for spring.
With spring officially here, homeowners and landscape professionals alike will be reaching for their shovels to start digging projects - from planting trees and creating garden beds to installing new mailboxes, fences or pools. Before you put your shovel in the ground, don’t miss the critica…
Now is the time to prep your garden so you’ll be ready for planting. Throughout the fall and winter the garden can be exposed to the elements and the mess left behind by wind and storms.
Health & Food
Whether you make your own smoothie or order out, you could be making some simple mistakes that can turn an otherwise very healthy drink into a disaster for your blood sugar and long-term health. With just a few swaps and tips, you can make this a healthy way to start your day or create a hea…
You have likely seen many headlines about monkeypox, a disease similar to smallpox but much less lethal, with case numbers slowly rising in the United States. Unfortunately, it has made it here to Fairfax County, but there is no reason to panic. With the right information, you can take the a…
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.
Parenting & Family
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
Opinion
A law requiring schools to inform parents when sexually explicit material is being taught passed the Virginia General Assembly with bipartisan support. A group called Pride Liberation Project objects to the new rules because they fear that same-sex relationships will be considered sexual co…
The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade has left many in shock and worry. The landmark 1973 decision protected a woman’s right to an abortion and privacy was overturned on June 24th, with a 5-4 ruling, approximately 50 years later. This historic decision has once again allowed s…
What do you think when someone mentions nuclear power? Do you think of the hopeful, retro-futuristic visions of a world powered by atomic energy? Do you think of the iconic shape of cooling towers pouring out steam? Or does your mind go somewhere darker, to images of Chernobyl, or Fukushima,…
Obituaries
LINDA ANN TAXIS HEMPHILL
Susan French Powell passed away on July 14, 2022 at her home in Herndon, Virginia. She was born on June 19, 1943, in Bronxville, NY to Ruth French Powell and Raymond Clark “Lefty” Powell. Susan graduated from Spring Branch High School in Houston, Texas, in 1961, and began college at Depauw U…
Maryanne Boucek, 82, of Oak Hill, Virginia, passed away at home on the morning of June 22.Maryanne was preceded in death by her parents, Catherine and Andrew. She is survived by her husband, Thomas B. Boucek, by their 3 daughters, Tania, Nicole, and Mara, by her 2 sisters, Cathy and Andrea, …
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