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McLean Hits Meals Milestone
One millionth meal packed at Stop Hunger Now event Nov. 3.
Several years ago, Bob Hahne was attending a Rotary Club district conference when he learned about an organization called Stop Hunger Now. The nonprofit hosts community meal-packing events that provide nonperishable, nutritious meals to hungry people around the world.
Cornerstones and GRCC Reveal Best of Reston Honorees
Reston’s business and nonprofit leaders were among those gathered for 23rd Annual Best of Reston Kickoff Reception.
In a colorful, well-lit lit room of the Google Reston Town Center office, a shining bronze statue of 99-year-old Reston founder Bob Simon sat about 10 feet away from the man himself.
On the Campaign Trail
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell may not have received the vice presidential nomination, but he got a great consolation prize this week — a prime-time speaking slot this year at the Republican National Convention in Tampa.
A Novel Idea
Vienna author focused on love story of two disabled people.
She was impetuous, passionate and a bit on the wild side, a shady past behind her. He was sensitive, introverted, a bit shy, with very little “past” behind him. Like night and day, their lives intersected briefly. Like many star-crossed lovers, they forged a relationship despite obstacles that obstructed their paths. It wasn’t religion, race, class or family feuds that thwarted intimacy. It was their disabilities. And their struggles anchor the plot of a new novel by Vienna author Robert “Bob” Rudney.
Potomac Hunt Draws Crowd
Potomac Hunt Draws Crowd
Nibbling Deer Do a Job on Area Gardens
Nibbling Deer Do a Job on Area Gardens
Marriott Coming to Springfield?
National hotel chain is on the verge of signing a contract for a site on Old Keene Mill Road in central Springfield.
Marriott Coming to Springfield?
Lady Plays the Blues
Vienna songwriter and guitarist will perform at the State Theatre on Friday.
Lady Plays the Blues
On the Campaign Trail
With five weeks to go before Election Day, Republicans and Democrats have targeted a small number of jurisdictions as key battlegrounds, including Henrico County and Virginia Beach. Here in Northern Virginia, the key swing jurisdictions are Loudoun County and Prince William County, where Republican George W. Bush won in 2004 followed by Democrat Barack Obama in 2008 only to flip back the next year and vote fore Republican Bob McDonnell in 2009.
Great Falls: Citizens Fall Primer
Key events coming up in next month.
Key events coming up in next month.
Vienna Travel Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Shillelaghs Travel Club of Vienna celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a gala luncheon at The Westwood Country Club that was attended by more than 175 members, vendors and guests. The atmosphere was “family reunion.”

New Yorker Discussion Group
Members enjoy intellectual stimulation, camaraderie over long term.
There was a time when 83-year-old Bob Kanchuger spent most Friday mornings on a 30-mile bike ride with friends.
Week in Alexandria: May 21
Not Torn Asunder
Lawyers for former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were back in court this week trying to persuade a judge to separate the charges against them.

Voters to Determine Republican and Democratic Candidates for House and Senate
Low turnout expected in June 12 primary.
Election officials are expecting an extremely low turnout for the June 12 primary, ranging from 3 percent in Arlington to 15 percent in Alexandria.

Potomac Almanac Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 15
Potomac Almanac Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 15
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