The Snowquester Hits the Area
Snowstorm’s impact downgraded, but slushy roads still a problem.
The National Weather Service Wednesday downgraded its Snowquester forecast from 8-10 inches to about 4-6 inches in the region. At 3:18 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, the NWS predicted total snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches in Fairfax County before the storm fizzles out later that night, and north winds with gusts up to 45 mph in some areas, making driving hazardous.
Italian Music at Langley High
Cooper Middle School orchestras join Langley High orchestras in concert.
Students in the five Langley High School orchestras and two Cooper Middle School orchestras presented a concert of Italian music on Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Langley High School.
McLean Youth Soccer Joins Kids Helping Kids Drive
McLean Youth Soccer partners with City Year to conduct Kids Helping Kids drive at their upcoming tournament.
Week in McLean
This week McLean is featuring many different, exciting events.
Brownie Scouts Trained to ‘Speak for Success’
Girl Scout Troop 6974 led 21 Brownie Scouts from four different McLean troops in a training program the Seniors developed called “Speak for Success.”
Brenda Blisk Named to Top 1000 Financial Advisors
Brenda Blisk, CFP®, has been recognized by Barron’s magazine for the fifth consecutive year as one of “America's 1000 Top Financial Advisors” and in addition has landed the 23rd spot in Virginia.
Chesterbrook PTA Online Auction Runs Until March 10
The Chesterbrook Elementary School's Online Auction offers something for every age, taste and budget.
MCC Moves Forward With Renovation Plan
Board approves $6.1 million expansion, will examine possible future downtown land swap.
The McLean Community Center Governing Board voted at their Feb. 27 meeting to go forward with a $6.1 million renovation of its Ingleside Avenue facility.
Chamber Installs 2013 Board
John Brough of Chain Bridge Bank named new chairman.
Meet the Board The 2013 Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors members are: * Chair: John Brough, Chain Bridge Bank * First vice-chair: Marcus Simon, EKKO Title LLC * Treasurer: Monish Banga, Ross Langan and McKendree, LLP * Secretary: Joe Mastaler, PBMares, LLP * Immediate past chair: Merritt J. Green, General Counsel, PC * Ryan Cash, Capital One Bank * Raj Mehra, Middleburg Bank * Rick Makely, Giant of McLean * Gita Bhandari, M and T Bank * Dane Scott, Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar * Sheri Sylvester, AdZig Logo Promotions * Jon Wilkins, Bank of Georgetown * George Sachs, McLean Community Center * Brian Callery, Edward Jones * Karen Briscoe, Huckaby Briscoe Conroy Realty Group * President: Marcia S. Twomey
Week in Great Falls
This week in Great Falls there are many fun and exciting events planned.
Great Falls EMT Wins Basic Life Support Provider of the Year Award
Elliot Zaret is this year's recipient of the Fairfax County 2012 Basic Life Support Provider of the Year Award.
Children’s Festival and Egg Hunt on March
The Great Falls Optimist Club and Adeler Jewelers will present the 29th Annual Children's Festival and Egg Hunt.
VDOT Decides Fate of Trees
Tree closest to Walker Road to be removed, remaining tree to be pruned.
“In the end, it was the overwhelming opinion of various expert arborists that one tree, the one closest to the corner, was too ill and in danger of falling to risk trying to save.” --Bob Vickers, Great Falls tree commissioner
Nike Park Opens Artificial Turf Field
Field is joint effort between county and community.
The artificial turf field at Great Falls Nike Park was officially opened Saturday, March 3.
Oakton Girls’ Basketball Loses in Region Semifinals
Standout Manner forced to watch with fractured thumb.
The Oakton girls' basketball team finished district runner-up, reached region final four.
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Family Pets Are Family in Vienna
Local pet parents share stories of their special family members.
Animals, from dogs and cats to chickens, rabbits and hamsters, come into the lives of humans and complete the family circle. Proud parents that they are, local residents described the attributes of their family’s pets.
Week in Vienna
The next meeting of Vienna at Your Service (VAYS) will be Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. in the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, 400 Center St. S.
Girl Scout Day at the State Capitol
Learning Virginia’s rich history.
Picking Washington’s Birthday to tour the Virginia State Capitol and learn a little about Virginia history—the birthplace of eight presidents—was perfect timing for a group of Vienna Girl Scouts.
Oakton Girls Swim & Dive Wins AAA State Championship Title
Oakton High School’s Varsity Boys and Girls Swim and Dive teams participated in the Virginia AAA State Championship Friday, Feb. 15, and Saturday, Feb. 16, at George Mason University. The girls placed first with 275 points over Yorktown (128) and McLean (119). The boys placed third with 192 points behind Robinson (218.5) and James Madison (192.5). This is the second consecutive AAA State Title for the girls’ team.