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Letter to the Editor: Focusing on Veterans in Alexandria
Alexandria is home to a large active duty military, retired, and veteran population along with their families.
Herndon Tinkers with Trains
The railroad station in downtown Herndon was the center of the community in the 1800s. During the holidays, the trains become the center of attention once again.
Fairfax County: Tour de Mount Vernon
Supervisor Storck leads inaugural cross-district bike ride
“I wanted to get a ride in this year,” Storck told a group of 20 to 30 riders, himself bundled up in several layers and a neon green high-visibility jacket. The objective, Storck said, was to tour some of the trails and roadways running through Mount Vernon District, and along the way discuss some of the near to distant development plans for the area.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Supervisor Storck leads inaugural cross-district bike ride.
When Carlos Alfaro of the Woodlawn area of Mount Vernon showed up New Year’s Eve morning at the Belle Haven Marina parking lot with his road bike, he didn’t know what to expect.
Children's Centre View: Colin Powell Elementary School Writing
Children's Centre View: Colin Powell Elementary School Writing
Children's Centre View: Nysmith School
Children's Centre View: Nysmith School
Children's Almanac: Norwood School, Bethesda — Writing
Children's Connection: Norwood School, Bethesda — Writing
Dulles Regional Chamber Presents Stars Over Dulles Awards
The Dulles Regional Chamber hosted its annual Stars Over Dulles Awards Luncheon at the Westin Washington Dulles on Dec. 13.
Fairfax: ‘Just Pause and Don’t Do It’
Residents debate University Drive extension
The City’s proposal to extend University Drive has sparked strong feelings in Fairfax residents. They spoke both for and against it at the Nov. 1 community outreach meeting and before the Nov. 8 City Council meeting. But most of the speakers during Tuesday night’s public hearing were firmly opposed.
Nine, Not 10, Houses Approved for Hills Nursery in Great Falls
The Gulick Group, Inc. originally requested to rezone and develop 11 acres of forested land at the north end of the former Hills Nursery site into 10 homes.
ADAMS Hosts Interfaith Event: Finding Common Ground
US Attorney General participates in Interfaith Event at All Dulles Area Muslim Society.
“When one is threatened, we are all threatened. That’s the pledge we made as citizens.”
‘A Simple Gesture’ Goes a Long Way To Fight Hunger
People throughout Northern Virginia are signing up to be a part of the “cool, green bag” movement.
Open Floor Plan Provides Holiday Entertainment Solution
Open house helps homeowners looking for ideas.
It's one thing to talk a good game; quite another to put your ideas to the test by inviting a long list of perceptive critics to inspect your wares.
Fairfax City: >Red-Light Cameras for Three More Locations
The goal is to increase driver and pedestrian safety.
City Council has given Police Chief Carl Pardiny the go-ahead to have red-light cameras installed at three more City intersections.
Quarterback Promotes ‘Phones Down. Touchdown.’ Initiative
Redskins’ quarterback urges region to put phones down while behind the wheel.
“If I get sacked in a game, I can get back up and move onto the next play — for the most part,” he said. “But when you text and drive, you might not get back up.”
Burke, Fairfax Station, Springfield: Great Dads Turns 20
Nonprofit celebrates two decades training fathers to be better parents.
“I remember leaving the conference and driving past the exit for my office,” Stafford said, “looking back and seeing my briefcase, thinking about all the things I needed to get done, or thought I did.” But Stafford passed the exit, drove home and surprised his wife. He announced the family would be going to the zoo, “a nice little daycation.”
Pier Pressure in Alexandria
Holiday Boat Parade lights up the Potomac
The competition was fierce as more than 45 boats lined up along the Alexandria waterfront Dec. 3 to participate in the 17th annual Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
Snoopy, Muppets, Grinch, Christmas and Hanukkah in Chantilly
Westfield High to present ‘Ho Ho Holiday Show.’
Sugarplum fairies, the Grinch, Charlie Brown, the Muppets and even “Back to the Future’s” Marty McFly are all in Westfield High’s upcoming “Ho Ho Holiday Show.”