Solving the Vehicle-Wildlife Collision Problem
A well-designed over or underpass for wildlife can reduce animal-vehicle collisions by up to 90 percent.
There are over one million vehicle-wildlife collisions in the United States every year, costing over $8 billion and tens of thousands of human injuries, GMU biology professor Dr. David Luther told Green Breakfast attendees in an online Sept. 14 talk titled “Zooming through Nature: the Wildlife Costs of Modern Transportation.”
Former Fairfax County Deputy Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison
Provided contraband and info to inmates; drugs for cash.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sept. 19 that former deputy Robert T. Sanford Jr., 37, received a 78-month prison sentence for smuggling drugs and contraband into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title
Mike Salmon
The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.
Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024
In August, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.
Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024
Four Pedestrians Struck and Killed in Ten Days
Supervisors to consider lowering the speed limit to 20 and 15 mph on some roads.
The memorial site of where a driver caused a crash that killed two girls in a 2022 pedestrian crash on Blake Lane, dubbed “Vienna’s racetrack,” according to a petition.
Governor’s Use of Power & Authority Questioned
Sparked by Executive Order establishing cell phone-free education
Cell phones
Criminal Trial Underway for Ex-Fairfax County Officer
On-duty shooting and killing of unarmed shoplifting suspect
Trial
Rockstar Clydesdales Visit
Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.
Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.
Time To Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Time To Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Fairfax City Kicks up its Heels on National Dance Day
Fairfax City Kicks up its Heels on National Dance Day
Saving the Planet, One House At a Time
Could you do more to achieve eco-efficiency?
Saving the Planet, One House At a Time
Cornerstones Seeks Cook Volunteers and Donors
Small act of kindness makes big impact.
Small act of kindness makes big impact.
First Food Collection of New School Year
Event held during National Hunger Action month
Event held during National Hunger Action month
Centreville Immigration Forum 2024 Honorees
Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.
Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.
Art and Nature Share Space
South county’s Lorton is home to Workhouse Arts Center and Nature Park
South county’s Lorton is home to Workhouse Arts Center and Nature Park
USGS Headquarters in Reston Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.
Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.
Great Places According to Dogs
Volunteers and staff of Fairfax County Animal Shelter share their favorite dog-friendly places
Great Places According to Dogs
Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.