
Honoring John Lovaas of Reston
Activist, volunteer founded Reston Farmers Market
Activist, volunteer founded Reston Farmers Market

Recognizing Girl Scout Leader Serving 25 Years.
Kuzmack teaches needs assessment followed by project ideas.
Girl Scouting
McLean Project for the Arts Elects New Board Members
Four new individuals bring their expertise to MPA Board of Directors
Four new individuals bring their expertise to MPA Board of Directors

Supervisors Formally Adopt FY 2026 Budget
Maintain $149.7 million less than school board’s request / Chairman McKay says 6 percent increase for teachers.
Budget

Local Musician Captures the Calm of Nature
Piano instrumentals with nature overlays on new album series
Piano instrumentals with nature overlays on new album series

Update on Comstock-Town of Herndon Controversy.
Mediation between the parties begins.
Mediation between the parties begins.
Youngkin Fails to Collaborate
Youngkin’s four-year total of vetoes: 437; surpasses McAuliffe prior record of 120.
Column

Handmade Art in Hospital Lobby Serves as Inspiration to Cancer Patients
Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.
Positive vibes are homemade at the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax.

The History and Significance of Hickory Forest Park
Sign dedication honors land donation that created it.
Sign dedication honors land donation that created it.

Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.

OLLI at George Mason University Appoints Lisa Mariam as New Executive Director
OLLI at George Mason University Appoints Lisa Mariam as New Executive Director
On Arbor Day
New agreement to protect vegetation along the W&OD, and the possibility of a W&OD Visitors Center in Vienna.
In a show of environmental resilience, on Friday afternoon, April 25, Arbor Day 2025, Fairfax County Supervisor Walter Alcorn joined the Mayor of the Town of Vienna, Linda Colbert; Paul Gilbert, executive director of NOVA Parks; Virginia State Delegate Holly Seibold; and others who gathered on a portion of the Town Green in Vienna behind the Freeman House and Museum.

Don’t Panic But Do Avoid Tick Bites
Ticks are active in Fairfax County almost year round, including warm winter days.

Director with ‘Kind, Witty and Insightful Leadership’
Zimmerman celebrates 15 years as Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s conductor.
As the longtime conductor of the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO), Christopher Zimmerman has made his mark on the local music scene. And at the orchestra’s May 31 concert, he’ll celebrate 15 years as its music and artistic director.
Knowledge, Care, Help and Lifelines for Senior Citizens
The Home for Life Expo was April 4 at Fairfax City’s Sherwood Center.
Senior Living
Car Seat Inspections on May 22
Parents may get their children’s car seats inspected this Thursday, May 22, from 5-8:30 p.m., outside the Sully District Police Station.