Stories for November 2024

Tuesday, November 19

Rachel McQuillen Joins Fairfax City Council

Rachel McQuillen is moving from the Fairfax City School Board to a seat on the Fairfax City Council.

Local Nonprofits Need Your Help

Britepaths, Lamb Center seek holiday donations.

Fairfax Ballet Company Presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Chantilly High student dances with NYC professionals.

Nutcracker

House Passes Connolly’s Veteran Suicide Prevention Legislation

‘Reminder of the Painstakingly High Cost of Freedom’

Fairfax City celebrates America's veterans.

John Mason Honored by General Assembly

‘Emblematic of the unflinching spirit of our veterans.’

John Mason Honored

Thursday, November 14

Radium Girls Coming Up

Girls girls girls

Wednesday, November 13

Is Fairfax County’s Co-Responder Program the Right Fit?

Advocates, public cite concerns.

It has been over three years since Fairfax County initiated its pilot co-responder program intended to help police respond to mental health emergency calls. Some county residents are raising multiple concerns about the program.

Telling All the History of Fairfax County

The theme, “The Power of Place,” permeated the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference on Nov. 2, including the power of places long gone.

Reimagining of a Classic Story in Futuristic Setting

Centreville High’s Cappies play is ‘Antigone: 3021.’

Theater

County Honors Its Former Planning Commission Chairman

Peter F. Murphy: ‘Not driven by ideology or politics’

Planning award

Driver Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Crash

Read Wins Re-election as Fairfax City’s Mayor

One Council seat is yet to be decided.

‘Like an Adam Sandler Movie with Shakespeare’s Language’

Fairfax High presents ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’

Much Ado

Two McLean Parks Slated for Change

The pickleball courts at Westgate Park and Linway Terrace Park are going away.

In a pickle

Wednesday, November 6

2 Critical After Shooting on Columbia Pike

Arlington County Police Homicide/Robbery Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred along Columbia Pike on the evening of Oct. 31, 2024.

Data on FCPD Use of License Plate Reader Technology

The Fairfax County Police Department marks the two-year anniversary of the implementation of license plate reader technology which launched in November 2022.

New Goodwill Donation Express Opens in Arlington

The Center is open to receive donations Monday-Friday from 11 am-7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9 am-5 pm. Phone 703-565-2904

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace Has Started

Open Enrollment on Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace started Nov 1. This is the time of year that anybody can enroll in new coverage or make changes to their current plan without experiencing a qualifying life event. Free application assistance is available to Virginians during Open Enrollment and year-round through the Enroll Virginia program.

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

Robert ‘Old Folks’ Dawkins to be Honored

Memorial unveiling ceremony to be held Nov. 9.

The City of Alexandria will celebrate the legacy of Robert Dawkins, endearingly known as “Old Folks,” at the unveiling of a memorial Nov. 9 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center.

Glebe View Townhouse Project at a Glance

Fairfax Presbyterian Church, at 10723 Main St. and Presbyterian Way in Fairfax City, has donated some 1.6 acres of its land for affordable homes, called Glebe View Townhouses, to be built there. Habitat for Humanity NOVA is the developer, and nonprofit Homestretch/Sacred Homes will own two of the houses. HomeAid will provide building materials and tradesman expertise at reduced prices.

The 20th Annual Fairfax County History Conference

The Power of Place, Part 1

Where we live, where we grew up, where we are now, it’s “the power of place,” the theme of the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference held on Nov. 2.

Community Resource Day

CCNA sponsors event for families.

Landmark Church and the Concerned Citizens Network of Alexandria (CCNA) joined forces to present the Community Resource Day, an event to welcome and support families while providing information on city and nonprofit services available in the community.