Obituaries

Agnes “Joanne” Wright, 82 Of Woodbridge, Virginia died at her home on September 24, 2021. She was born in Germany in 1938 to the late Daniel and Johanna Simmons. Joanne had an artful talent with her Bonsai trees, and she loved animals. Which led to her owning Judy’s Pet Care for 25 years.

Including her parents, Joanne is preceded in death by her husband, John Wright and her brother, Joseph Daniel Simmons.


Event

High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!

Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.


News

There will be more coronavirus vaccination sites as a second and third round of booster shots roll out.

The second booster shot is for 65-years-old or older, those who live in a long-term care home, or 18-year-olds who have a weak immune system or could be exposed to the virus at work.


News

The Manassas Park Governing Body approved a project to edge, mill, and overlay the Signal Hill Trail.

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Neighborhood Notes

Fairfax County sets Oct. 11 deadline for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine All Fairfax County employees will be required to be fully vaccinated or submit to weekly COVID-19 tests by Monday, Oct. 11, FFXnow has learned. [FFXNow] MWHC at capacity, delaying surgeries because of high numbers of virus patients In the last week, Mary Washington […]