(Updated 11:00 a.m.) Visitors to Fairfax County’s website may have noticed that it recently got a digitized makeover.
Going live on Friday, July 7, the website update offers a range of upgraded services, including a bilingual virtual assistant with added Spanish language features and a “more readily available” language translation tool. Plans for the update were announced late last year.
Army Acquisition of Mason Neck Land Halted — The Army had recommended a transfer of 50 acres of public land in the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area “for long-term usage” by horses in its Caisson Platoon, which supports military funerals at Arlington National Cemetery. Congress dropped the language from its draft defense budget after an outcry from the community. [On the MoVe]
Overhaul of Virginia Education Funding Recommended — “Virginia’s complicated formula for funding K-12 schools needs an overhaul in order for the state to adequately fund public education, according to the results of a major legislative study presented Monday…School divisions receive 14% less funding from the state than the 50-state average, JLARC found, equal to about $1,900 less per student.” [Virginia Mercury]
By Brian Trompeter
The McLean Citizens Association (MCA) board of directors passed a resolution July 5 supporting a proposed office-to-residential conversion in Tysons, but reiterated its concern that such projects adversely could impact school enrollment and demand for public services.
By Brian Trompeter
Vienna has a considerable tree canopy, but nearly two-thirds of its trees – 3,968 – need maintenance, according to a recently performed inventory.
By Brian Trompeter
Carmen Wu on June 27 was installed as 2023-24 president of the Rotary Club of McLean during a ceremony and dinner held at the McLean Community Center.
By Brian Trompeter
A July 18 community meeting will be held to discuss the proposed Astoria rezoning application by JAG Partners LLC, which would construct a 130-unit residential building with neighborhood-serving retail, office and service uses in downtown McLean.
By Brian Trompeter
For his dedication, doggedness and impressive list of accomplishments, the Great Falls Citizens Association’s executive board on June 28 honored former president William Canis with the group’s top honor, the Glen Sjoblom Award.
By Brian Trompeter
An issue in neighboring Fairfax County is one that eventually will have to be addressed in Arlington, as well:
By Brian Trompeter
Vexed by construction parking near the new Sunrise Senior Living building at 380 Maple Ave., W., and apprehensive about vehicular spillover once that facility opens, residents on Millwood Court, S.E., have pressed Vienna officials for years to impose permit parking on their cul-de-sac.
By Brian Trompeter
Crowd Enjoys Fireworks, Food, Music at Vienna’s Independence Day Celebration: Thousands of people of all ages crowded into Yeonas Park in Vienna July 2 to partake of the town’s annual Independence Day celebration, and judging by their reactions, the show was a hit.
