Longtime volunteer and activist Ledec honored as Citizen of the Year
Cathy Ledec was awarded the Fairfax Federation's "Citizen of the Year" award Sunday evening for her continued volunteer and advocacy efforts in the county.
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Registration open for race supporting Inova Mount Vernon team’s Panama mission
Medical professionals from Inova Mount Vernon Hospital are part of a team fundraising for an annual medical mission to Panama.
New domestic violence shelter opens
Artemis House Region 1, a Fairfax County domestic violence shelter located in the Richmond Highway area, opened earlier this week.
Ides of Bark returns this Sunday
The Ides of Bark is back, with the annual dog festival happening this Sunday from 1-4 p.m. at Grist Mill Park.
Park Authority: Robert E. Lee RECenter has already been renamed
The Fairfax County Park Authority Board quietly voted to rename the Robert E. Lee RECenter to just the Lee District RECenter in January.
Series of interfaith dinners seeks to build bridges
Several churches and faith communities along the Route 1 corridor are partnering with Ventures in Community to host “Breaking Bread, Breaking Walls."
“She will be missed.” Beloved Whitman teacher retires after 27 years
Longtime Walt Whitman science teacher Peggy White retired earlier this year after a 27-year career that touched the lives of many students and co-workers.
New Army museum at Fort Belvoir seeks volunteers
The National Museum of the U.S. Army, slated to open sometime next year, has begun accepting applications for volunteers.
Huntington Farmers Market not returning this summer
The Huntington Farmers Market will not be returning for 2019 due to upcoming construction at the Huntington Metro station.
More than 4,200 without power in Route 1 area
Heavy winds have left more than 4,000 customers around the Richmond Highway area without power as of 10 a.m. Monday morning.