Expanded Virginia Gambling to be Considered by General Assembly
Virginia’s legal gaming landscape has shifted rapidly over the past five years. In decades past, legal gambling was limited to the Virginia Lottery, authorized in the early 1990s through a statewide referendum. Prior to five years ago, the only other legal form of wagering in Virginia was charitable bingo and “pull-tab” machines.
Police Officer Joins Parade for Dying Boy
During the Jan. 10 meeting of the Sully District Police Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). Capt. Dan Spital, the station commander, took a few minutes to honor one of his officers, MPO Mike O’Brien.
Spotlighting the Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate
The Fairfax County Neighborhood and Community Services facility empowers individuals and families.
The Cathy Hudgins Community Center at Southgate in Reston is a vital, active neighborhood hub. Located at 12125 Pinecrest Road, Dogwood Elementary School, a Fairfax County Title 1 grant program school, anchors the community.
Early Voting Begins for March 5 Presidential Primaries
Early voting begins for the March 5 dual presidential primary elections in the City of Alexandria. The ballots will contain a contest for either the Democratic or Republican nominee for President of the United States. In dual primary elections, voters may vote in either primary, but not both.
12th Annual Chocolate Festival at McLean Community Center
Mars to present History of Chocolate!
12th Annual Chocolate Festival, which is a delectable celebration set to occur on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, at the McLean Center located at 1234 Ingleside Street, McLean, VA 22101. The event will run from 11 pm to 5 pm.
500 Affordable Rentals in Tysons
The Exchange at Spring Hill Station is planned to be the largest fully committed affordable housing community in Tysons with more than 500 affordable rental homes for residents earning 60 percent or less of Area Median Income.
Great Falls Garden Club Youth Native Garden Grant
The Great Falls Garden Club in partnership with Friends of the Great Falls Library is sponsoring a $300 Youth Native Habitat Garden Grant to be awarded to a student in Grades 5 -11 who lives in the 22066 zip-code. Application materials will be available on Feb. 15 at the GF Library and on-line at GFGardenClub.org.
Volunteer Fairfax Mobilizes Hundreds for
Weekend of Service 2024 benefits those in need and bolsters volunteerism.
Volunteerism
Reston Community Center’s Annual MLK Celebration
Rev. William J. Barber II calls on us to recommit to the fight for justice and remember the real King.
MLK Day
Are You Ready for This?
Early voting for U.S. Presidential primary begins Friday, Jan. 19 in Fairfax County.
voting
Opposition to the Proposed Reston Casino
During the 2023 legislative session, State Senator David Marsden advanced legislation authorizing a casino development in Fairfax County, with Reston suggested as a likely location. While the bill didn’t pass, lawmakers are already pledging to reintroduce it this coming session.
Fairfax High’s Choral Cabaret is Friday
News briefs
City Launches ‘Community Engagement’ on Arena
The City of Alexandria announced plans for “community engagement events to share the vision for the proposed Entertainment District at Potomac Yard,” and gather input from Alexandria residents, civic and organizational leaders, and other stakeholders.
2024 Legislative Agenda: FILING BILLS
State Senators are limited to introducing 21 pieces of legislation this session, so I am hard at work putting the final touches on my package of bills for 2024.
Tuck Everlasting
ACCT presents musical version of beloved children’s novel.
“You don’t need to live forever, you just need to live.” — A signature line in the ACCT musical ‘Tuck Everlasting’
Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar
Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.
The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”
Ken Plum: Earning the Public’s Trust
After 50 years in public service to Virginia as a teacher, as the Fairfax County Public Schools Supervisor, and as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 44 years, Delegate Ken Plum, is retiring.
Fairfax NAACP President Michelle Leete – A Champion for Civil Rights
The Fairfax County NAACP branch announced the sudden passing of its president, Michelle Leete, last weekend.