Stories for April 2019

Stories for April 2019

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Friday, April 26

Crime Report: McLean

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Thursday, April 25

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Happy Times at Alden Theatre in McLean

New York Gilbert and Sullivan Players’ musical cabaret “I’ve Got a Little Twist” On Saturday, May 4.

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Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Wednesday, April 24

Changing the Culture Around Mental Illness

Sheriff Stacey Kincaid speaks at the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA) annual meeting.

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Virginia Trails Nation in Placing Foster Children with Relatives

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Tuesday, April 23

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The Emotional Side of Leaving the Workforce

Getting ready for retirement requires more than financial preparation.

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Thursday, April 18

Wednesday, April 17

McLean Home Sales: March, 2019

In March, 2019, 97 homes sold between $3,100,000-$215,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: March, 2019

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Sharing Wisdom of Positive Aging

Positive Aging and Wellness Fair draws crowd for education, information – and fun!

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Making the Leap from Public to Private School

Signs that a public school isn’t meeting your child’s needs.

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Public Weighs in on Fairfax County Budget Priorities

Schools, market rate adjustments, affordable housing, immigrant services dominate public response.

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Protestors: ‘Resign Ralph!’

Fairfax NAACP and others gather to demand resignation of Gov. Ralph Northam, who was a “no-show” at the event.

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Opinion: Commentary: Supporting Immigrant Families, Community

Comprehensive change — not one-time funding — needed to support Fairfax County immigrant families and community members.

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Opinion: Commentary: Fully Fund the MRA to Support Our Community

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Opinion: Editorial: Never Losing Sight of Ending Homelessness

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Opinion: Editorial: Survivors of Child Abuse Can Shine this April

On April 9, Board of Supervisors will declare April Child Abuse Prevention month in Fairfax County.

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Tuesday, April 16

Crime Report: McLean

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Practical Advice on Dealing with Youth Anxiety

Lynn Lyons discusses youth anxiety in Safe Community Coalition annual event.

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Thursday, April 11

Wednesday, April 10

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Stylish Outdoor Living Wins ‘Contractor of the Year’

Dreaming of making the most of outdoor living? Look at this.

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Leadership Fairfax Hits a Home Run

Breakfast with the Board of Supervisors honors community service.

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Still in the Game in Fairfax County

‘Super seniors’ head out to softball fields for a dose of the best anti-aging remedy around.

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Opinion: Editorial: Empowering Victims of Sexual Assault in Fairfax County

Sexual assault awareness and prevention.

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Opinion: Commentary: Need for Affordable Housing in Fairfax County: ‘Raging Five-alarm Fire”

Also call for more county-subsidized pre-K education.

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Tuesday, April 9

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Relocation Buyer Makes a Comeback

First quarter update for McLean, Great Falls Real Estate Market.

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Talent on Display in McLean

Vinson Hall Retirement Community residents and staff add talent show to the facility’s 50th anniversary celebration.

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Wednesday, April 3

Tuesday, April 2

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‘Mamma Mia!’ at Langley High

Performances from April 25-28 and May 2-5 at Saxon Stage Theater.

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Cooper Middle School Band Participates in National Festival

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McLean Community Center Names Outstanding Volunteer

Former Board Chair Laurelie Wallace recognized as 2018 Outstanding Volunteer.

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Historic Garden Tour Comes to McLean

History buffs and garden enthusiasts will delight in in the mix of historic, traditional and contemporary.

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More Public Input Sought on Parkway Studies

Fairfax County and Franconia-Springfield Parkways study moves to next phase.

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Governor Northam Signs Bill Requiring Clergy to Report Child Abuse

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Greenspring Opens New Continuing Care Building

Springfield retirement community expands person-centered care with Dogwood Commons.

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A Career Change After 50

Strategies for job hunting after retirement.

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Hunting for Eggs in Fairfax County Parks

Grab a basket and hunt for eggs at parks throughout Fairfax County.

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