Home of the Week: 38678 Piggott Bottom Road, Hamilton
This historic 39-acre property is on the market for $3.2 million.
Ripple effect: Firefighters' training keeps them prepared for water rescues
Loudoun County firefighters made waves at Reservoir Park outside Brambleton April 29.
Name changes disappointing
I am disappointed in the decision of the school board to change the names of Frances Hazel Reid and Charles Fenton Mercer schools costing an estimated $100,000 to $200,000 per school. The changes are not supported by the taxpayers and…
County should provide oversight for surplus funds
In January, the Board of Supervisors approved the disbursement of over $250 million dollars of budget surplus to various projects and endeavors throughout the county. Apparently, the Supervisors gave little consideration to provide any tax relief to the home-owners within…
Youngkin's drug affordability board veto was right
With respect to the article “Virginia’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board proposal awaits Youngkin’s action,” I am in support of Gov. Youngkin’s recent decision to veto the PDAB. Your article clearly summarized important aspects from two distinct sides with a common…
Matcha tea: a centuries-old ritual for modern health and clarity
Matcha tea, a finely ground powder made from specially grown green tea leaves, has been a staple in Japanese culture for over 800 years. Originally cultivated and consumed by Zen Buddhist monks, matcha was used to support long meditation sessions…
State attorney general advocates against Chinese e-cigarettes
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and 28 other state attorneys general are urging the Trump administration to stop Chinese companies from sending illegal e-cigarettes to the U.S.
Rep. Gerry Connolly plans to retire, ushering in new succession battle
After 14 years as Northern Virginia’s voice in the U.S. House of Representatives, Rep. Gerry Connolly, 74, announced that he plans to retire at the end of his term in 2026, setting off a high-stakes scramble to replace him in…
County residents push back on the FY 2026 budget
As the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors debates its FY 2026 advertised budget, the Fairfax County Federation of Citizens Associations chimed in with its own feedback, leading up to public hearings.