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The Lamb Center Celebrates Its New Fairfax Home
It took hard work, hope, planning, fundraising, faith and dedication; but at long last, the Lamb Center is in its new home.
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Potomac Brief: New Center Named In Honor of Nancy H. Dacek
The new community recreation center and senior center located at 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville has been officially named the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center.
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Fairfax: Uniting for a Good Cause
Community comes together to pack meals for hungry, local children.
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Alexandria Letter: Who Pays For Free Rides?
Letter to the Editor
Why is our city planning to provide free and expanded bus transportation to some commuters during the July surges when some Metro lines will be shut down?
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Obituary: Prolific Author, Robert F. Dorr, Dies
A source of energy, inspiration and courage to the Great Falls creative community.
When author Robert F. Dorr took his last breath on Sunday, June 12, 2016, not only the writing world but the entire, larger community whispered a final farewell and breathed a sigh of sadness right along with him.
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Mount Vernon: Padres Select West Potomac’s Sara in 12th Round of MLB Draft
Sara facing choice between turning pro, attending William & Mary.
The San Diego Padres selected West Potomac pitcher Jamie Sara in the 12th round of the MLB Draft.
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Reston: Development of a Solution?
Can the former American Press Institute building, architectural gem, still be saved?
The vacant American Press Institute Building at 11690 Sunrise Valley Drive drew international attention this week, days before a scheduled rezoning hearing at the Fairfax County Planning Commission this Thursday, June 16, 2016.
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Yogis to Fill Reston with Gratitude
Thousands to join Reston’s Beloved Yoga at 8th annual yoga festival this Sunday at Reston Town Center.
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McLean Farmers Market In Full Swing
The Farmers Market at Lewinsville Park, Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Alexandria Letter: Shopping Cart’s Return
Letter to the Editor
Over the Memorial Day weekend, I noticed an abandoned shopping cart behind Jefferson-Houston School, so after a few days I dragged it home and called the city’s service line.
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Arlington: Revisiting Selma and Bloody Sunday
Arlington native and his nephew return to Selma to explore how the struggle for voting rights has changed, but continues, 50 years later.
John Witeck was like many Americans, watching in heartbreak and disbelief as the nation learned of the beatings and violence in Selma, Ala., on what’s become known as “Bloody Sunday.”
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Fairfax City: In Gratitude and Remembrance
Memorial Day ceremony at Fairfax City Hall honors America’s veterans.
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Burke: Robinson Boys’ Lax Wins Region Championship
Rams come from behind twice to beat Woodson.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team defeated Woodson 15-14 in overtime on Tuesday to win the 6A North region title.
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Potomac: MPT Salutes Local Hero
... and all Vietnam War veterans.
Retired Navy Captain Michael Cronin graduated in 1963 from the Naval Academy from pilot training in Cecil Field, Fla. in 1965.
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Meet Fairfax City Fire Chief John O’Neal.
Sporting nearly three decades of experience, John O’Neal became chief of the City of Fairfax Fire Department in January. But he wanted to be a firefighter ever since he was a boy, growing up in Portsmouth, Virginia.
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Fairfax County: 15th Day Prom held for students with disabilities
Students’ bodies bounced, swayed and spun on the dance floor while the Black-Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” blared from towering speakers. In another room, glamorous girls and boutonniered boys waited in line to pose for a professional photographer. It was a prom.
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Letter: Here it Comes the ‘Tall Oaks Cluster’
The Tall Oaks developer held another community meeting with residents. The venue was the old grocery store space at Tall Oaks Village Center.