Fairfax City’s Mamma Lucia closes for good after 39 years
Mamma Lucia served its final pizza last night (Sunday) after nearly four decades in Fairfax City. The humble but beloved institution announced on Friday (May 1) that it would permanently close on Sunday, May 3, a difficult decision necessitated by health challenges facing its owner, Rosa. “We sincerely thank our...
Fairfax County police seek help reuniting 2 missing dogs with family
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Fairfax City police are asking for the public’s help in reuniting two missing dogs found over the weekend with their owners. Officers located the two small dogs together on Sunday. The dogs are now being cared for at the Michael Frey Campus of Fairfax County...
Louis Volker Leaves George Mason University
Volker to depart George Mason after graduating this Spring. To my great disappointment, I didn’t uncover any conspiracies while working at Fourth Estate. As far as I know, there are no secret societies, no underground tunnels and — most heartbreaking of all — no lizard-people. Either I’m...
Maryland Fishing Report – May 4
There is much excitement in the Chesapeake Bay fishing community this week, as many areas will be open to striped bass anglers to keep a fish within the slot size. Starting Friday, May 1, anglers can keep one striped bass per day measuring 19-24 inches in the Chesapeake Bay from the Brewerton Channel to the Virginia line, excluding all bays, sounds, tributaries, creeks...
Legal battle over massive data center campus continues after last-minute appeal
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Like many others who have moved out to Prince William County, near Manassas National Battlefield Park, Elena Schlossberg enjoys the serenity while out walking on the mild, sunny day. She is the executive director for the Coalition to Protect Prince William County and...
Good News on The Chesapeake Bay by David Reel
The Chesapeake Bay has a long history of serious challenges to its health and long-term sustainability as one of the most productive, vital, and largest ecosystems of its kind in the United States. These challenges include discharges of untreated wastewater from wastewater treatment plants in Baltimore, runoff from farms, streets,...
Maryland’s Safety Net for Seniors: Local Charities Delivering Essential Aid
Local Charities Helping Seniors in Maryland – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Maryland – Older adults facing everyday challenges in the state have access to a dedicated array of local charities that provide food, transportation, home repairs, and more. These organizations, often rooted in communities and supported by volunteers, fill critical gaps ... Read more The post Maryland’s Safety Net for Seniors: Local Charities...
If you’re retired from a state job you may see an increase in your...
BALTIMORE -- Eligible retirees and beneficiaries of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System will notice an increase in their monthly allowance beginning in July as the 2026 cost-of-living ...
Fried Chicken-Famous Gas Station Opens Second Montgomery County Location
The new store, located at 9475 Georgia Avenue, features eight fuel dispensers and the brand’s full lineup of fresh, made-to-order options, including its well-known fried chicken, breakfast items, and sandwiches. Like other Royal Farms locations, it will operate 24/7. This marks the second Royal Farms location in Montgomery County,...
Opinion: Yes, Northern Virginia, there is a Veterans Day
The only two national holidays that Fairfax is not observing are Veterans Day and Columbus Day.
