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Seven Tips for Holiday Mental Health

Holiday Health

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After Thanksgiving Day Treat

Better Said Than Done presents ‘Thanksgiving: Stories of Gratitude, Grace, and Gravy’

Thanksgiving play


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Local Teen To Spend Thanksgiving Differently This Year

Miss Springfield advances

Local teen


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South County Water Now Treated by UV Lights

UV physical disinfection system is good for the environment.

UV Lights

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Fairfax County’s History Shapes Us Today

Fairfax History


Column: Reform Not Revenge

It appears that in the House of Delegates the Republicans will have a 53 to 47 majority.

Reform

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.

Children's Connection

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Controlled Burn Cuts Path for Reforestation

Section of Laurel Hill Park was previously overgrown with Kudzu, Tree of Heaven, and other non-native invasive plants.

Torching up the kudzu


Be Dazzled: Family entertainment for Thanksgiving Weekend

Lightwire Theater presents ‘A Very Electric Holiday’

Theater production

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Creating a Holiday-Ready Kitchen

Local designers offer tips for a quick spruce-up.

Decorating

Column: Redistricting Moves to the Supreme Court of Virginia

Redistricting


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Republican Sweep

Democrats lose statewide for the first time since 2009.

Virginia has a long tradition of offering a counterpoint to presidential elections starting after the election of Democrat Jimmy Carter for president in 1976.

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Tree Ceremony Adds Native Seedlings in Lorton

tree planting

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The Grim Reality of the High Maternal Death Rate among Black Women

Racism and access to medical care are among the causes.

Medical care


Chief Puts Brakes on Pursuits in Fairfax

Police pursued 580 vehicles from 2017-2020; 451 were for traffic offenses.

Police persuits

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Road-E-O for Public Works

Heavy equipment drivers get a chance to strut their stuff.

Heavy equipment