Fire Tower LuckyMale (Intact) — 4 months old Mountain Cur mixLucky is a sweet love bug who wants to play with you and sit on your lap while you watch TV and cuddle. He can do basic commands like sit, up, and come, and understands no. He is close to being crate and potty-trained and he is pi…
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Traveling this summer? Got a long road trip planned? I’ve got you covered with healthy on-the-go clean food options. Your clean eating routine doesn’t have to go by the wayside just because you’ll be away from home and your kitchen. With a little pre-planning, you can create a lot of option…
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What was supposed to be a normal Reserve drill weekend here turned a U.S. Marine lieutenant colonel into both a hero and a villain – a hero for finding and saving young teenage girls allegedly forced into sexual slavery, and a villain to the transnational criminal organization whose detestab…
Bicyclists travel to work during bike-to-work day after making a pit stop in Herndon. More than 300 participants were welcomed at the pit stop sponsored by Herndon Parks and Recreation with support from the Green Lizard. Bike to Work Day Metro D.C. took place May 19.
Last week, 49-year-old Xuan Kha Tran Pham, a Fairfax County resident with a history of mental health issues, attacked staff members at Congressman Gerry Connolly’s district office with a metal baseball bat. Pham’s actions highlight the shortfalls in Virginia’s mental health system rather tha…
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Members of the Police Reform Matrix Working Group presented recommendations for more equitable policing to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors at a Safety and Security Committee meeting earlier this month. These recommendations come after recent officer-involved shootings around Fairfax County.
It’s been nearly a year since James Madison High School saw their boy’s lacrosse team capture a state championship against the Battlefield Bobcats. At the time, it was the second lacrosse title in school history (2019).
The Falls Church Girl’s Lacrosse team is the National District champions for the second time in a row, defeating Justice, 8-7. The team felt ready since they lost to Justice earlier this season.
After a long and lonely pandemic, older people, particularly those who live in assisted living, are feeling isolated. While these facilities have opened up again, seniors are still feeling the effects of the pandemic. However, a new initiative has gone into action to create companionship for…
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Pacific Legal Foundation, which represents Asian American families in the Coalition for TJ, said their attorneys will head to the U.S. Supreme Court to appeal a decision this week in the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, allowing Fairfax County Public Schools to continue its new admissions ch…
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Memorial Day is this weekend, a day to remember service members we’ve lost–and sometimes a day to build new memories.
As a veteran, I am deeply troubled by recent comments made by School Board member Melanie Meren, as reported in the Fairfax Times on May 18, 2023. Meren suggested removing artwork depicting the American flag from Gatehouse, the School Board office building, due to personal triggers. This rem…
More than 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day. That’s more than 3.6 million new people learning to navigate Medicare each year.
This month, bring your attention to ALS if you’re looking to bring awareness. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS is a progressive, fatal disease. A neurodegenerative disease, it affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. When your motor neurons — which are responsible for sending a…
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month – a month dedicated to the importance of athletics and staying active. While this advocacy month applies to everyone, it is mostly directed toward children and how they can learn healthy habits.
I wanted to write a series on healthy summer travel since many of you have upcoming travel plans. I, myself am traveling internationally this summer and have been putting these plans into place now.
Shawn Morgal, JJ Mashburn, Marc Zoellner, Charles Dilley--all with The Building People.
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Last month, Fairfax County leaders unveiled Patriot Park North in Springfield District.
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With summer approaching, the school year coming to a close, and the rising cost of childcare, some parents and caretakers may ask if their kids are ready to be home alone.
The race is on to provide high speed satellite internet to the Earth’s most remote areas. New tech companies such as Starlink, One Web, and Amazon’s Kuiper are competing with traditional, established “satcomm” companies such as Thuraya and Inmarsat to provide global high speed, low latency s…
In another milestone for the Virginia Department of Transportation’s (VDOT) multi-modal Transform 66 Outside the Beltway initiative, the first section of the new 66 Parallel Trail officially opened to the public at a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Wednesday at the Vienna-Fairfax/GMU Metrorail …
School’s almost out, but that doesn’t mean the athletic season is over for many sports, including Girl’s Lacrosse. The playoffs will soon be underway, and within the Class 6 Division and Fairfax County, multiple teams are still fighting for the chance to be crowned state champions.
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A man with untreated schizophrenia was arraigned Tuesday on charges of attacking three women with a metal baseball bat, and he’s now facing a federal charge as well. Two of the women were staffers for Congressman Gerry Connolly and work in his Fairfax office.
It has indeed been a challenging season for the NOVA Lions. When they faced Goretti, they lost 16-5 but it became competitive after the second inning when the Lions attempted to make a comeback by scoring five runs at the beginning of the second inning.
Since its establishment in the 1700s, Frying Pan Farm Park has been home to a number of volunteers and staff. Throughout the years, some have contributed to the development of the farm as animal caretakers. These caretakers provide animals with the support they need to ensure they remain as …
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Virginia’s United Land Trusts announced that the Commonwealth’s land protection tax credit led to the permanent protection of more than 1 million acres of land.
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Parents, teachers, and staff met with FCPS administrators and security officials on Monday at South Lakes High School to discuss safety and security procedures at schools throughout the county.
The Fairfax County Health Department Speech and Hearing team is hosting its second week-long camp this summer. The camp is designed to help children enhance vital social skills that will improve social behavior and interactions with others.
Citing the fact that prom and graduation season also ushers in that contiguous period (May-August) when the greatest number of U.S. teen traffic deaths occur [i], a Washington-metropolitan area alcohol education group is urging parental involvement to combat both underage drinking and drunk …
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Fairfax County’s disposable plastic bag tax is now in its second year of implementation.
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Fairfax County and Washington, D.C. are experiencing population stagnation. According to George Mason University policy professor Terry L. Clower, this could be cause for concern.
Eighteen months after Glenn Youngkin and Virginia Republicans rode Terry McAuliffe’s condescending and dismissive comments on parents to the governor’s mansion and a majority in the House of Delegates, Democrats still haven’t learned their lesson.
Governor Glenn Youngkin, First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, and state and local officials recognized May 9, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in Virginia with the signing of a sweeping executive order and a series of events to fight the fentanyl and opioid crisis.
I decided to enter the Fairfax County Democratic Party primary for Chair of the Board of Supervisors when I discovered that first-term incumbent, Jeffrey C. McKay, was unopposed. I believe that democracy demands that citizens have choices when determining who will represent their interests, …
With one game remaining before playoffs begin, the Fairfax Lady Lions are having a tremendous season. The team is (10-0-2) overall and (4-0-2) in the Patriot District.
Typically, when the script features a rookie head coach and a roster with the majority loaded with first-year students, it often endures a year with few wins and a rich learning experience. That’s not the case with McLean’s Boy’s Tennis team.
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