Reforming the Police
Lawmakers consider sweeping set of proposals to change policing in Virginia.
Only a few hours into a special session of the General Assembly earlier this week, members of a Senate panel passed a sweeping bill on policing reform that does everything from banning no-knock warrants and limiting chokeholds to creating use-of-force standards and requiring de-escalation training.
Bringing Midsummer Night’s Dream to Fairfax
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company hosts a distanced Midsummer Night’s Dream in the Veterans Amphitheater.
Much like Central Park’s Shakespeare in the Park, the City of Fairfax Theatre Company hosted their own outdoor Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Vienna Police Highlights August 7 – August 13, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Aug. 7 – Aug. 13, 2020.
USA Fencing Recognizes Vienna Teen as Bronze Winner
USA Fencing has announced the 2019-20 Regional Recognition Program winners.
EagleForce Warrior Foundation Donates $30K
Funds launch Capital Caring Health's ‘So No One Dies Alone Program.’
The local nonprofit provider of elder health, hospice and advanced illness care, Capital Caring Health, received a $30K donation from EagleForce Warrior Foundation to launch the provider's 'So No One Dies Alone Program' for Veterans from Northern Virginia and nearby areas and their families.
Black Interior Designers on Industry’s Lack of Inclusion and Diversity
Local tastemakers speak honestly about racial barriers within the profession.
As recent racial injustice protests have brought issues of diversity and inclusion to the forefront of the nation’s consciousness, local interior designers of color are voicing concerns about equity and underrepresentation within the industry.
Moving Fairfax County Schools to Dismantle Systemic Racism
NAACP holds virtual Town Hall.
Fairfax County NAACP held a virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 5.
OrthoVirginia Moves to New Offices in Northern Virginia
OrthoVirginia has relocated offices in Northern Virginia.
Vienna Police Highlights July 31 – August 6, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from July 31 – Aug. 6, 2020.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Citizen’s Guide to Better Times
Things each of us can do to help our country right now.
Don’t sit at home with your worry beads as you consume the news.
Opinion: Column: Safeguarding My Future
Whether or not I'm certain about my attitude toward being a dual cancer threat (non small cell lung and papillary thyroid, cancer), only my subconscious knows for sure.
Fairfax County Park Authority to Honor Six Volunteers
The Fairfax County Park Authority will honor six individuals and groups with 2020 Elly Doyle Park Service Special Recognition Awards at a virtual volunteer celebration in November.
AAUW of Virginia Holds Summer Leadership Meeting
A record number of Virginia members of the American Association of University Women, a national advocate for women’s equity, attended their annual Summer Leadership Meeting on July 25, 26, and 27.
Back-to-School Vaccinations Required, Even with Distance Learning
Free vaccine clinics are designed to help ensure that all children are vaccinated.
While there’s a cloud of uncertainty over what the back-to school season will look like this year, one thing is certain: children still need to be vaccinated.
Senior Year Unlike Any Other
Recent high school grads, Class of 2021 face college uncertainty amid pandemic.
Senior year, 2020 T.C. Williams graduate Mikaela Pozo applied to 17 colleges.