3 local families share their real-life finances with us
Here’s what it looks like to manage a budget for typical NoVA families.
Santa is coming to town—on a firetruck. Meet the team behind Operation Santa.
Saint Nick will make his way around Dunn Loring with Operation Santa, where local residents can offer hugs, share wish lists and celebrate the season.
Fairfax County Park Authority recognized as best in the nation for the fourth time
The National Gold Medal for Excellence recognizes agencies that demonstrate overall merit in community parks and recreation across a three-year period.
Fairfax County has a new policy for CBD oil in schools
Students can now register CBD oil and THC-A oil similar to other prescriptions and have it administered while at school.
Fairfax County resident Michael Applegate volunteers 30 hours a week to Laurel Hill Park
Since retiring in 2016, Marine Corps veteran Michael Applegate has dedicated about 1,200 hours a year to the trails in Laurel Hill Park. Here, we share his story.
Lanier Middle School earns prestigious Green Flag award for environmental initiatives
The middle school is the first in the nation to win the award from the National Wildlife Federation. But that isn’t stopping its students from reaching higher (and greener) goals.