A letter to our Readers

As the sun dips lower in the Chantilly sky, the lazy days of summer begin their bittersweet farewell. It might seem as if the neighborhood pools are echoing with laughter for one last weekend, and the parks hum with families squeezing in a final picnic. Backyard barbecues carry the scent of charcoal and memories. School buses have appeared on the streets, reminding us of the impending routine. Yet, amidst endings, there lingers a promise of cozy fall evenings and pumpkin-spiced reunions. The warmth of summer will be cherished in the hearts of every Virginian. Avoiding the danger of overly romanticizing the Chantilly summer, we look to fall with optimism and pay homage to our back-to-school heroes.