FCPS First Day of School 2023
New strategic plan, expanded bus pass, and Metrobus program.
School Starts
Environmental Groups Sue to Stop Exit from RGGI
Legal action calls for Virginia to remain in Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative and continue participation; challenging Youngkin administration action.
Greenhouse gas
Fairfax County’s First Independent Police Auditor
Use of force policy, recommendations to FCPD, executive director vacancy on the Police Civilian Review Panel
Police Auditor
Bandaid Approaches to Food Insecurity
School system extends summer food program at public school sites.
School food program
Forty-four of the Nation’s Highest Poverty Schools in FCPS
These schools serve free breakfast and lunch to all students
Schools
Does FCPS Have Enough Air Purifiers?
Deadline passed for more free help for classroom air.
Air purifiers
Programs Assist Seniors and Others with Home Repairs
Help is on the way, one way or another.
Home repair
Executive Director of Police Review Panel to Resign.
Richardson served less than 18 months in the newly created position.
Resignation
PERF: FCPD Lacked Crisis, Decision Making Training
5 of 7 police shooting incidents involved mental health crises, but training for such situations has been lacking for years.
Police training
Action Deferred on Reston Comp Plan Study
Public hearing testimony fraught with details, one-offs and major issues.
When the Fairfax County Planning Commission convened for its meeting on Wednesday, June 14, it granted unanimous approval to defer action on the Reston Comprehensive Plan Study application PA 2020-III-UP1 Hunter Mill, until June 28. Additionally, the commission approved keeping the record open for written comments through June 28.
Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund Breaks Fundraising Records
All-volunteer organization raises $100,000; learn how.
The Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund reached new fundraising heights last month. The organization's spring fundraiser, Miami Vice, raised over $100,000, shattering previous records. As the board and the event committee put in many hours of preparation. They raised $53,000 more than they did the year before.
Significant Uptick in FCPD Officer-Involved Shootings
PERF review of FCPD policy and shooting incidents
Police Shootings
Herndon Festival Returns After Four Years
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Final attendance expected to break 30,000.
Last Minute Concerns Erupt Over Reston Comprehensive Plan
Planning commissioner hosts event one week before public hearing.
Why the urgency? The Planning Commission Public Hearing is June 14, Planning Commission Action is June 28, and the Public Hearing and Final Approval by the Board of Supervisors is July 25.
Final Visioning Presentation for Lake Anne
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Streetsense and county staff conduct community meeting; Phase 2 in the works
Memorial Day Weekend 2023
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
Remembering those who served, and welcoming summer.
State Highways with Confederate Names Officially Renamed
State decision snagged a month ago.
Street names
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
Great Falls Rotary Club Donates for Cornerstones Youth
Reimagining Lake Anne in Two Directions
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
Neighborhood draw or regional appeal?
Tephra ICA Arts Festival 2023
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
Launches 50th anniversary celebration
GFCA Board Introduces Its Nominated Board Slate
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Additional nominations accepted May 31.
Community Matrix: Path to More Equitable Policing in Fairfax County
Police Reform Matrix Working Group shares recommendations at public safety committee meeting.
Police
NAACP School Board Forum
Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.
School Board
School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP
Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.
School Board
Fairfax County NAACP Virtual School Board Candidate Forum
At-large school board candidates answer tough questions.
School Board
Shoppers Welcome the Opening Days at County Farmers Markets 2023
Last night in the ground, next day on your plate.
Farmer's Markets
Philanthropy Group of the Great Falls Women’s Club Raises Funds for Friends of Riverbend Park
Fund raising
One-Lane Bridges Connect Great Falls, Divide Residents.
Members of Great Falls Citizens Association vote on preferences.
Bridge Plan
Democratic Primary June 20; Early Voting Starts May 5
Could new faces, new districts alter the political landscape?
Election
Grand Jury Fails to Indict for Johnson’s Death
Former FCPD Sgt. Wesley Shifflett won’t face criminal charges, at least now.
Shooting verdict
Calling Leaders to Action in Wake of Police Shooting
Ecumenical Service links 60th anniversary of MLK’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail” with call to action about police use of force.
Police shooting
Three-Day of Budget Public Hearings
Out in force, crying out for help from Fairfax County.
Budget Hearings
Rebuilding zMOD
Jenga-like collapse follows Virginia Supreme Court ruling; reconstruction starts with public hearings.
zMOD
TJ Team: NASA TechRise Winners
Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.
Proposed experiment to launch into stratosphere.
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
Submissions Sought for Fairfax County History Commission Award Programs
GFCA Responds to Overturning of z-MOD
Virginia Supreme Court voids ZMOD; back to 1,200-page zoning ordinance
GFCA
Video Shows Fatal Police Shooting of Unarmed Suspect
Police body camera video shocks; reactions come in.
Police shooting video
2023 Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County
Twenty-seven individuals and groups work for peace.
Peace Awards
