Confederate References Removed From Several Alexandria Streets - Old Town Alexandria, VA - Alexandria City Council renamed or rededicated several street names to remove references to Confederate military figures.
Tinner Hill Considered For Falls Church Cultural And Historic District - Falls Church, VA - A cultural and historic district is being considered for Tinner Hill, the site of the first rural NAACP branch being formed.
Mother, Son Start Nutritious Pet Food Business In Falls Church - Falls Church, VA - A longtime registered nurse and her son got involved in the pet nutrition business and will open a location in Falls Church.
Why Pets Are Surrendered: DC, VA Animal Shelters Share Experiences - Del Ray, VA - Local animal shelters told Patch there is no spike in post-holiday surrenders. But there are a few key reasons for surrenders year round.
Restaurant Site Plan Approved To Revitalize 'Eyesore' Old Motel Site - Falls Church, VA - A site plan to turn an old motel site in downtown Falls Church into an indoor-outdoor restaurant was endorsed by the Planning Commission.
Majority Oppose Capitals, Wizards Arena In Alexandria: Patch Survey - Del Ray, VA - Convenience, traffic and the impact on downtown DC were some of the factors readers opposed to the arena mentioned in Patch's survey.
Later Start Time Approved For Falls Church Secondary Schools - Falls Church, VA - Later start times for the secondary schools and keeping early release Wednesdays were approved by the Falls Church School Board.
5 Reasons To Visit DC Region's Winter Lantern Festival - McLean, VA - The Winter Lantern Festival is open, offering a walkthrough of illuminated Chinese lanterns handcrafted by artisans.
Zoning For Housing Approved, A 'Powerful Tool' For Housing Supply - Del Ray, VA - Alexandria City Council voted to approve the Zoning for Housing reforms, including changes to single-family home zones.
'Quality Of Life Improvement': Falls Church Starts 20 Mph Speed Limit - Falls Church, VA - Falls Church's 20 mph speed limits are installed on many streets. The change exemplifies what localities can do with state authority.