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Parks = Innovation

NOVA Parks

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Reconsidering Marijuana

Pot is still legal, but the plan to regulate its sale is in jeopardy.

Marijuana

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New Governor Revokes Mask Mandate for Schools

FCPS says masks requirement remains in effect.

Mask Mandates


News Briefs

News Briefs

Column: A New Day in Richmond and Many Challenges

General Assembly


Column: Peaceful Transfer of Power

State government

Earning College Credit with Work Experience and Training

Program expansions makes college degree accessible and affordable for many.

Community college

Special Prosecutor to Handle Open FCPS Coalition Case

Previous case to recall Elaine Tholen was dismissed.

FCPS Coalition Case


Column: Fox in the Chicken Coop

K Plum Column

Tax on Plastic Bags

Bag tax

Take the FCPS Superintendent Search Survey

Superintendent survey


Veri Peri Named 2020 Color of the Year

Described blue with red-violet undertones, the hue is expected to be on trend this year.

Colors

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Return to School 2022

After a week of weather closures, FCPS opens with Covid-19 surging

Returning to school

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FCPS Faces Staff Shortages in the Face of Omicron

Superintendent pledges to keep students in the classroom, but it will “not be business as usual.”

School with Covid


‘The Mystery of Edwin Drood’ in Lorton

Light-hearted musical mystery with vital audience participation at Workhouse Arts Center

Workhouse theater

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Origins of Historic Lorton Property Still Dark

Secret Garden emerges from shrouds of invasive plants with work of volunteers.

Historic Lorton

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Meet the Commander in Springfield

Police commander


Fire Department Staffing

Fire department hiring

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Snow and Schools in Fairfax County

The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.

Snow and school