Facing a ‘Real World’
Marshall High 2014 graduates told not to be afraid of rejection and ‘real world.’
Ryan McElveen knows something about second chances.
Vienna Police Are in Annual Torch Run
Several members of the Vienna Police Department participated June 5 in the 29th annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Virginia Special Olympics.
Cougars Congratulated
About 500 Oakton High School students graduated Thursday morning, June 19.
With a handshake from the principal and a snap of a camera, about 500 Oakton High School seniors graduated Thursday morning, June 19 at the Patriot Center in Fairfax.
‘Go into the World Fearlessly’
Madison High graduates 496 students on June 18.
Turning their tassels and tossing their caps into the air, nearly 500 Madison High students graduated last Wednesday, June 18, in Robinson Secondary School’s field house.
New Vienna Officer Academy Graduate
Vienna Police Officer Andrew Slebonick graduated May 5 from the 61st Session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.
Silver Line to Open July 26
The Silver Line metro stations will be open July 26.
Vienna Rotary Installs New Leadership Team
Members who put ‘service above self’ honored.
When the Rotary Club of Vienna passed the torch from the 2013-14 “leadership team” to the 2014-15 “leadership team,” it did so in style.
A Message of Taste and Beauty
Karin’s Florist wins National All-Star Floral Design Competition.
Vienna floral designer Bryan Swann of Karin's Florist recently took home the title of All-Stars Champion in VaseOff!, a nationwide design competition hosted by the Society of American Florists (SAF).
Letter: Supervisors’ Failure
Fairfax County, the most populous and affluent jurisdiction in the D.C.-metro area, has failed to respond to the challenge that it faces to significantly support good, safe, secure and affordable homes for its current and future residents.
Editorial: Safe Fourth
Talking and planning are the best safety measures; SoberRide offers a safety net.
Independence Day is a national celebration, and for many, that celebration includes alcohol. The summer overall and July 4 in particular are times of greater risk for drinking and driving.
What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride?
Absolutely nothing, if you’re state Sen. Chap Petersen.
A lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) has had it up to here with all the talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation on his blog — Ox Road South — but said he was leery of tackling what he deemed the forces of political correctness in the "War Against the Redskins" until June 18, when the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s Redskins trademarks, declaring that the name was "disparaging" to Native Americans at the time the trademarks were registered — as far back as 1967. That action pushed Petersen off the sidelines to lead an offensive attack.
"One Less Thing"
Forrest Gump knew when he voiced over: "Mama got the cancer and died on a Tuesday. I bought her a new hat with little flowers on it. And that’s all I have to say about that." And if you watched the movie as often as I did (it was one of my mother’s favorites), you may also recall "Mama always said you got to put the past behind you before you can move on."
County Chamber Honors Brain Injury Services
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber) honored Brain Injury Services with the 2014 Nonprofit of the Year award. This category was part of the 2014 Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards presented at the Chamber’s Annual Chairman’s Luncheon on June 17, 2014.
Call for Pet Photos & Stories
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 23, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Wednesday, July 16.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2014
In May 2014, 109 homes sold between $1,711,811-$216,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2014
Patchwork of Approaches to Affordable Housing in Northern Virginia
Jurisdictions use a variety of strategies to prevent homelessness.
Affordable housing means different things to different people at different times. For government officials, it's a phrase that means that a family spends no more than 30 percent of its income on housing costs, including rent or mortgage as well as taxes and utilities
Michael Amouri and Baba Freeman Honored As Hunter Mill’s Lord and Lady Fairfax
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins has honored the 2014 Lord and Lady Fairfax honorees for the Hunter Mill District
Letter: Virginia Way Behind
We have a long way to go to move our energy generation away from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Letter: Still on the Town Council
To misquote Mark Twain, the reporting of my departure has been exaggerated.
Annual HVI Book Sale Draws Buyers from Vienna, Region
Two-day sale raises money for Historic Vienna, Inc. programs and exhibits.
What has 30,000 used books selling for $2 and less, two weekend days of book fair, and funds exhibits and historical programming throughout the year? The Historic Vienna, Inc. [HVI] annual book sale.