By Brian Trompeter
American Legion Post 270 in McLean recently bestowed honors on four local students who participated in the post’s annual oratorical contest.
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By Brian Trompeter
Vienna residents and business owners soon will have the chance to learn more about the Washington area’s economy, the town’s role in that ecosystem and practical details about Vienna’s recently updated zoning code.
By Brian Trompeter
2024 is shaping up to be a bountiful year for local theater, with troupes in McLean, Vienna and Tysons already lining up a wide range of entertainment for the public.
By Brian Trompeter
Just 67 hours into his tenure as Dranesville District’s new supervisor – and with a newborn daughter to tend to at home – Jimmy Bierman told the McLean Citizens Association (MCA) board of directors Jan. 3 that he already is focusing on multiple issues facing the community.
By Brian Trompeter
Local House of Delegates and state Senate members have filed proposed bills on a wide spectrum of topics in anticipation of the 2024 session, set to begin Jan. 10.
Two golden retrievers will be the stars of a new, Herndon-based nonprofit that aspires to brighten the world with some literal puppy love.
Established at the start of the new year, Canine Concierge Corporation will offer animal-assisted therapy (AAT) services for free to hospitals, nursing homes, senior centers, police departments and other organizations in need throughout Fairfax County.
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Jimmy Bierman officially stepped into the role of Dranesville District supervisor last week, taking the reins from John Foust, who retired last year after 16 years on Fairfax County’s board.
Bierman, a lawyer and McLean resident, has a clear vision for his tenure, but he says he’s also committed to continuing the work of his predecessor, focusing on issues such as the revitalization of downtown McLean, senior living opportunities and the impact of the I-495 expansion on local residents.
The Town of Herndon will welcome a new parks and recreation director this month for the first time in two decades.
Appointed Monday (Jan. 8), Bob Williams will assume the position on Jan. 16 after longtime director Cindy Roeder retired from the job she’d held since 2003, per her LinkedIn page.
County to Crack Down on Felon Gun Possessions — The Fairfax County Police Department and Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office launched Operation Press Check yesterday to focus “on dedicating more time and resources to the investigation and prosecution of convicted felons who have guns illegally…There will be approximately six detectives involved in the initiative along with a team of four prosecutors.” [WTOP]
New Historical Marker Coming to Groveton — The Virginia Department of Historic Resources will place a historic marker at Little Hunting Park in Groveton to commemorate a Supreme Court ruling that determined prohibiting Black people from swimming pools is discriminatory. The case was sparked by the Little Hunting Park Pool and Tennis Club’s refusal to let a Black family use its pool in 1965. [On the MoVe]
Opposition continues to mount against the possibility of a casino in Fairfax County.
With the Virginia General Assembly kicking off its 2024 legislative session tomorrow, the McLean Citizens Association has come out against a bill expected to be filed soon by state Sen. Dave Marsden, who has proposed adding Fairfax County to the list of localities where a gaming casino could be permitted.