By Brian Trompeter
Joining a growing regional chorus, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution May 23 that opposed relaxing the slot-and-perimeter rule governing the number of long-distance flights going to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
The third year of the Global Leaders of Fairfax County program concluded with a ceremony May 21 at Oakton High School recognizing 110 Fairfax County high school seniors for successfully completing the program.
The initiative, founded in 2020, aims to prepare “fellows” in the initiative to be global citizens and change agents in their local community and the world.
By Brian Trompeter
Voters have made their selections in the Fairfax County Democratic Committee’s 2023 endorsement caucus, choosing endorsees for the Nov. 7 election for Fairfax County School Board and Northern Virginia Soil and Water Conservation District.
By Brian Trompeter
Fairfax County police have implemented numerous changes in recent years, but recent officer-involved shootings highlight the need for further improvements, members of the Police Reform Matrix Working Group said at the May 16 meeting of the Board of Supervisors’ Safety and Security Committee.
Sellers of a typical Fairfax County single-family home or townhouse generally got more in April than a year before, while condo sellers had to settle for less, according to new data.
A total of 994 properties went to closing across the county last month, according to figures reported by MarketStats by ShowingTime based on listing activity from Bright MLS.
By Brian Trompeter
Entering the fray on filing-deadline day, David Fiske embarked on a bid for the Democratic nomination in the race for Dranesville District supervisor.
The Virginia 11th Congressional District Democratic Committee recognized this year’s winners of various accolades at an April 16 brunch reception.
“They are clearly dedicated individuals who support community service, the labor movement and Democratic values,” said committee chairman Robert Haley.
By Brian Trompeter
The McLean Citizens Association will give four local youths Teen Character Awards in the 25th annual award ceremony at McLean Day on May 20 at 3 p.m. at Lewinsville Park.
By Brian Trompeter
Vienna Town Council members on May 15 unanimously adopted the town’s fiscal 2024 budget, plus a reduced real-estate tax rate for this year and higher rates for water and sewer service.
By Brian Trompeter
Northern Virginia’s ongoing investments in transportation infrastructure are positioning the region well for moving people and fostering future economic growth, panelists said at a recent Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance forum in Tysons.
