Monday, July 31
Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board
Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.
Exploring the World of Books in Oakton
Oakton Library’s Summer Reading Program keeps children busy, promotes creativity.
Tuesday, July 25
Monday, July 24
Behind the Badge
Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.
Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence
There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.
FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
Wednesday, July 19
Oakton Otters Win Two Meets in a Row
Oakton Otters Win Two Meets in a Row
Tuesday, July 18
Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared
Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.
Monday, July 17
Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’
Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.
Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County
Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals
Friday, July 14
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2017
In June, 2017, 159 homes sold between $1,830,000-$230,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2017
Tuesday, July 11
Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health
Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.
Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.
Monday, July 10
Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders
TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.
How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.
The Vienna Arts Society’s “Healing Wall” Honors Hospitalized Troops
Soldiers in treatment for PTSD at Fort Belvoir paint expressive puzzle pieces with guidance from VAS artist volunteers.
Fourth of July Celebrated in Vienna
Yeonas Park hosts fireworks, music, evening show, and pie-eating contest.
Thursday, July 6
Hunter Mill Sharks Competing in the Pool
Hunter Mill Swim Team
Wednesday, July 5
Concerts in the Park Begin in McLean
Free concerts Sundays at 5 p.m. at McLean Central Park Gazebo.
Summer Sunday Concerts