Vienna 3A Braves Win Fall Ball Classic Championship
The Vienna 3A Braves captured the Vienna Little League Fall Ball Classic Championship on Oct. 29.
Archer Fifth Graders Win Robotics Tournament
On Nov. 2, Tidal Force 6--a group of fifth graders from Louise Archer Elementary School-- captured the 1st-Place Champions Award at the 2013-14 VA-DC First Lego League (FLL) Regional Robotics Tournament held at Eagle Ridge Middle School in Ashburn.
Where Have All Of Tyson’s Forests Gone?
It is happening over and over again. Piece by piece, our natural landscape is being taken away from our families. Whose neighborhood will be affected next?
Week in Vienna
A look at what's happening in Vienna this week.
Vienna Fire Station Holds Grand Opening
The Wolftrap station made more than 60 calls during its first two weeks of operation.
On Nov. 2, the newest Fairfax County fire and rescue station No. 42, Wolftrap had a grand opening open to the public.
Vienna Election Day
A ‘steady flow of people’ reported.
Weather has not been a hindrance for voters in the Vienna area.
Officers Gain Training in Criminal Justice
On Oct. 19, Officer Bradley "Brad" A. Reedy and Officer Marcos F. Herrera graduated from the 60th Session of the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy.
Letter: Connolly Is Best at Humor, Not Details
In his letter ["The Damage Is Already Done," Connection, Oct. 23-29, 2013], Rep. [Gerry] Connolly (D-11) asserts a number of cases of individuals hurt by or concerned about the 13-day shutdown of the federal government.
Letter: Storm Recovery and Resilience in Northern Virginia
As terrible as this may sound, when I think back on my experiences with Hurricane Sandy I seem to most vividly recall the five-day weekend.
Mountain Kim Builds Character and Strength
Martial arts school teaches focus, respect and discipline.
When Tae Kwon Do Grand Master Mountain Kim opened his martial arts school in Vienna about 35 years ago, it was the second of the eponymous Mountain Kim Tae Kwon Do schools in Northern Virginia.
Amphora Kicks Off Change 4 Change! Campaign
Amphora Restaurant recently kicked off its Change 4 Change! campaign at is Vienna location, benefiting Meant 2 Live Foundation’s OZ Project that serves more than 200 orphans with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable children in Zambia by providing schooling and other services.
Paying Attention to the Pros
High School coaches, players share opinions on Redskins’ Meriweather.
Washington Redskins safety Brandon Meriweather has received penalties, fines and a suspension for illegal hits.
Walking for a Burning Reason
Flicker of Hope fundraiser benefits burn survivors.
When David Borowski was 6 weeks old, his mother witnessed his bassinet suddenly burst into flames—with her newborn in it. She grabbed her infant to her chest, trying to smother the fire engulfing his little form. The telephone was enveloped by the fire, and David’s mom ran to the street.
Vienna Halloween Parade Attracts Thousands
Costumed children, bands, floats and vehicles anchor 90-minute parade.
As chilly—and drizzly—as it was, the weather did not deter thousands of local families to line Maple Avenue on Wednesday, Oct. 23 to celebrate the 67th annual Vienna Halloween Parade. Hosted for the first time ever as a partnership between the Town of Vienna and the year-old Vienna Business Association [VBA], the parade featured Vienna Mayor M. Jane Seeman as its Grand Marshal in 2013. New this year was a concert presented on the Town Green by the School of Rock as an early evening prelude to the parade.
Letter: Cuccinelli: Real Solutions to Real Problems
Two of my main concerns with the welfare of Virginia citizens are well addressed in Cuccinelli's plans for the future: education and mental health care. Education is a hot topic with many people especially in educationally rich Fairfax County. We've made many strides in education for the future, but more can still be done. Cuccinelli aptly outlines areas where we're weak, statewide. Planning for future needs and student welfare in a digital age is also crucial.