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Franklin Sherman to Celebrate Centennial Homecoming Oct. 26
On Oct. 26 Franklin Sherman Elementary in McLean will celebrate Centennial Homecoming. The day begins at 8 a.m. with the Monster Mash Dash – a 5K and family fun run through the streets of McLean.
Milestone for Arts Festival
The Youth Arts Festival has reached a significant milestone in the impending celebration of its 5th year in existence this June 7. The festival is a testament to the spirit of partnership and collaboration with Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority in partnership with The Alexandria Department of Recreation and Cultural Activities, the Alexandria Commission For the Arts, Alexandria City Public Schools, DASH Bus, Northern Virginia Urban League and The Campagna Center. New partners joining the festival this year are the Torpedo Factory and Joyous Events.
Fairfax County School Board Celebrates Class of 2020
Superintendent Scott Brabrand releases Board decisions.
Superintendent Scott Brabrand dashed any remaining hopes of summer in-person commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2020. After receiving results from high school students and parents on his Survey on Graduation Preferences, Brabrand said the School Board agreed on his recommended approach. They committed to celebrating the seniors "in the safest and most personalized manner possible."
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Fairfax County police are investigating a fatal crash early Monday morning that took the life of George Tabash, 27, of Centreville. It happened Dec. 31, around 1:45 a.m., on Route 28 on the I-66 overpass.
WFCCA Gives OK To New Residential Community
WFCCA Gives OK To New Residential Community
A Taste of Outdoors
The feline residents of the Vola Lawson Animal Shelter will soon be glimpsing blue sky and breathing some fresh air. A “catio” under construction on the shelter grounds will be the animals’ new playground — a fenced outdoor area with a specially curved top that will prevent escape.
Burke Target Employee Killed by VRE Train
A cashier at the Burke Target was hit by a Virginia Railroad Express Train traveling from Washington to Manassas on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
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District Indoor Track and Field Championships Completed
South Lakes boys win Liberty ahead of second place Langley; Oakton girls capture Concorde crown.
The South Lakes High indoor track and field teams were victorious on both the boys’ and girls’ sides at the recent Liberty District championships, held over two days at the Prince George’s County Sportsplex in Maryland. The first day of postseason competition took place on Friday, Jan. 27. The second and final day of action was held last Thursday, Feb. 2.
Mount Vernon Makes Most Of Small Roster
Mount Vernon boy's track finishes in a tie for second at National District Championships
Mount Vernon Makes Most Of Small Roster
Mount Vernon Makes Most Of Small Roster
Mount Vernon boy's track finishes in a tie for second at National District Championships
Mount Vernon Makes Most Of Small Roster
Metro Hearing Draws Three
Metro Hearing Draws Three
TC Wins Titles at Northern Region Indoor Track Meet
Jonathan Anderson won the shot put championship, Devon Cooper captured the long jump title and the 4x400 relay team of Kathryn Hendley, Morgan Lataillade, Sydney Schaedel and Shannon Smythe finished first, highlighting the T.C. Williams indoor track team’s performance at the Northern Region meet on Feb. 17-18 at George Mason University.
Winning Gold at Senior Games
Greenspring resident wins three medals in track & field events at the Virginia Senior Games.
Greenspring resident Dr. Dick Ernst is no stranger to local, state, and national senior games; he first attended the National Senior Games in 1999 held in Orlando, Fla. as a member of a seniors’ basketball team.
Letter: Bikes Reduce Traffic
To the Editor: In a lengthy letter published in your May 24 issue, Townsend A. Van Fleet presents arguments against the Bike Share program planned for Alexandria. Among his various objections, a central theme is that Bike Share will somehow exacerbate “traffic problems in the Old and Historic District.” This seems a rather curious point of view. Van Fleet makes much of what he terms Alexandria’s “narrow streets already crowded with pedestrians, tour buses, metro buses, dash buses, delivery trucks, trolleys, garbage trucks, skate boarders, joggers, and cyclists.” What is remarkable about this impressively comprehensive list (“garbage trucks” to “pedestrians”) is that it omits the word “automobiles.” It may be helpful to reflect for a moment on the fact that a primary objective of the Bike Share program is to reduce the number of automobiles on our city streets. As I am sure most fellow residents recognize, cars remain the principal source of congestion on the streets of Old Town. While I appreciate Mr. Van Fleet’s frustration at being impeded in his driving by the growing number of pedestrians, joggers, and cyclists on our city streets, programs like Bike Share that aim to reduce downtown traffic can only enhance Alexandria’s reputation as an exceptionally friendly and livable community.
What do you like and dislike about the new Metro stations?
Tysons Corner Station riders share what they like and dislike about new service.
What do you like and dislike about the new Metro stations?
Sports Briefs: Mount Vernon Boys’ Lax Reaches District Final
The Mount Vernon boys’ lacrosse team defeated defending National District champion Yorktown, 10-8, in the district tournament semifinals on May 8. The No. 2-seed Majors will travel to face No. 1 Edison for the district title at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 10.