Stories for August 2018

‘Embracing the Past, Changing the Future’ in Arlington

Commentary: ‘To Protect All Young People’

Not Just a Tree; A Precedent in Arlington

Failure to save the dawn redwood: Lack of power or lack of political will?

Arlington Author Christina June at One More Page

Discussing her writing process.

‘The Alcove’ Pops-Up in Rosslyn

An escape from the 9-5 grind.

Alexandria’s MetroStage Presents ‘The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek’

Athol Fugard’s take on apartheid in the 1980s and its impact on South Africa.

Burke Centre Festival is Sept. 8-9

Attractions include 150 booth exhibitors, 80 arts and crafters, and five live bands.

Sisters in Crime Come to Lorton

A group publishes 10th anthology of stories, ”Fur, Feathers and Felonies.”

Eagle Scout Repairs Centreville Greenhouse

At Centreville High, Connor Whalen also fixes panels and door, builds flower bed and benches.

Deliee Leads Centre Ridge Elementary

Will oversee diverse population of 800 students, 90 staff.

Exploring the Complexities of ‘Passion’ in Arlington

A Mayoral Welcome to Alexandria

An abiding sense of community.

A Welcome to All New ACPS Families

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: A World-class Treasure in your Backyard

Getting Down to Business in Alexandria

Navigating the ABCs

Making Cents for Charity in Alexandria

Dining out or volunteering, opportunities abound to help community.

Newcomers & Community Guide: About the Gazette Packet

Newcomers & Community Guide: About the Mount Vernon Gazette, a Connection Newspaper

Scrutiny Through Agenda: Alexandria

Join in by Giving Back in Alexandria

Welcome to the Mount Vernon District

Celebrating Fifth Anniversary in Mount Vernon

Couple manages River Bend Bistro & Wine Bar.

Arriving for First Day of School at Waynewood

Construction and humidity are no match for the first day excitement.

First day at Waynewood Elementary School in Mount Vernon

Transformative Changes for Richmond Highway Corridor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Successful Strategy

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Immigrant Concerns

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Private, Not Public Solutions

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Political Atmosphere

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Letters Work Against Aircraft Noise

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Keep Housing Affordable

Living Legends: Responding to, and Learning from, Crises

Marion Moon gives back to the community.

Faith: Pursuing Holiness through Education in Alexandria

Exploring a religious high school’s role.

Doors Open at West Springfield on First Day of School

Some trailers are gone but construction continues.

First day at West Springfield High School

Springfield’s Bridge Walk is One of a Kind

Community event sports pageantry, patriotism.

Springfield’s Bridge Walk is One of a Kind

Help Plan Future of Public Housing in Alexandria

ARHA seeks public comment.

Irish Festival To Honor Pat Troy in Alexandria

Memorabilia sale to include Ireland’s Own Reagan table.

Random Acts of Cheddar Supports Volunteerism and Community

Random Acts of Cheddar

Appetite: 4 Restaurants to Provide a Football Feast

No Longer a Luxury in Alexandria

Dominion Energy donates air conditioning units to public housing.

A Morning of Food, Flowers, Crafts, and Music in Alexandria

Senior Services of Alexandria: ‘Young at Art’ Exhibition Returns

32nd Annual Juried Art Show for artists 55-plus.

Spicer at Book Launch in Alexandria

Family Night Picnic at Mount Vernon

Viewpoints: What is your favorite part of living in Mount Vernon?

Business: At Work in Mount Vernon

Teen Sex Trafficking Hits Close to Home

How vulnerable teens are targeted.

What’s on Fairfax City’s Horizon

Multifamily homes, retail and redevelopment planned.

Amish Cover Band Rocks the House in Vienna

Nottoway Park’s natural stage setting doubled as a dance floor for the Amish Outlaws.

Amish Outlaws rock the park.

What’s on Horizon for Lorton Community

District supervisor discusses developments underway.

Addressing International Human Trafficking

Opinion: Commentary: America Needs Unions

Mount Vernon District: One of the Best Places to Live

Supervisor Storck Welcomes You

Clifton ‘Great place to Visit; Better Place to Live’

Viewpoints: What is the best part about living in Burke and Springfield?

Interviews conducted at Pohick Regional Library in Burke.

Viewpoints: What do you like the best about living in Springfield?

Jennifer Jacobs Presents Connect Our Kids at the Rotary Club of Springfield

Week in Springfield: Springfield Man Facing Nine Charges After Threats at Mosque

Newcomers & Community Guide: About Centre View, a Connection Newspaper

What’s in the Works for Centreville and Chantilly

Homes, shops and restaurants are planned.

Greetings from the Sully District

Viewpoints: Perspectives on Living in Chantilly and Centreville

So Much to Do in the Hunter Mill District

Get Involved with Volunteer Reston

Reston Offers Year-round Festivities

The Reston Farmers Market — Gem at Lake Anne

Viewpoints About Reston Experience: Places, Events, Concerns

New and longtime residents in Reston share their viewpoints about places, events and happenings.

Viewpoints About Herndon Experience: Places, Events, Concerns

There’s Always Something to Discover in Herndon

Difference between the Town of Herndon and unincorporated Herndon.

Bright Live Musical Fun in Herndon

‘The Wedding Singer’ coming to NextStop Theatre.

Commentary: Stop Isolating the Children

Local Historian, Educator and Advocate Dies at 92

Margaret C. Peck helped save the Sully Historic Site

Chantilly Hero Saves a Life at National Championship During Triathlon in Ohio

Reston Hospital Center Honored

Center receives the Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award

Reston Hospital Center at 1850 Town Center Parkway in Reston is a recipient of the Healthgrades 2018 Labor and Delivery Excellence Award for superior care of women during and after childbirth.

The impetus for the trip came from my two surviving younger sisters, one of whom made our reservations at Crater Lake National Park over a year ago. The spectacularly beautiful wonder of nature was to be the centerpiece of a 12-day trip which also included touring part of the Oregon Pacific coast and stays at Gold Beach, Ashland, Steamboat and Eugene.

Herndon Man Wins Virginia Lottery’s Ford Expedition Plus $100K Game.

The Herndon man scratched to win the top prize in the Virginia Lottery’s Ford Expedition Plus $100K game.

Shop with The Sheriff Adventure

Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office partners with children living in area family shelters for back-to-school shopping.

September Is National Voter Registration Month

Run, Throw or Dive and Use Your Brain in NVSO

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics returns Sept. 15.

Opinion: Column: When Did This Happen?

Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement in Fairfax County

Office of the Independent Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel now reviewing cases.

New President To Lead Northern Virginia Chamber

Volunteering Makes the Area a Better Place for All

Connection Newspapers’ Newcomers & Community Guide

Voting in Fairfax County

Voting in Arlington

Community Embraces DRP Pizzeria in Belle Haven

Second DRP in Alexandria offers Northern Italian cuisine specialties.

DRP Pizzeria

Obituary: Samira M. Hadeed

Area Roundups: McLean, Great Falls

Middle Eastern Food Festival Returns Sept. 1 to McLean

Commentary: Celebrating Women’s Equality

Potomac Almanac Newcomers & Community Guide

A River, a Canal, and a Vision

Unusual Election Year in Montgomery County

Term limits, public campaign finance lead to major changes.

What’s Best About Living in Potomac?

Chrome and Comradery Follow the Local HOG Chapter

Kids love the Harley Davidsons at Pohick Library.

Motorcycle show at Library.

Inside Potomac Area Neighbors Club

Helping People Age in Place

Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Still Making History

Potomac Chamber Promotes Businesses, Community

Join LWV of Arlington County

Out and About: Some local recommendations for places to visit in Arlington

MedStar Capitals IcePlex Offers Cool Fun in Arlington

What to Choose at Upton Hill Regional Park?

Help Close ‘Meal Gap’

Volunteer with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Arlington Community Loads ACPD Cruisers with School Supplies

Noting Progress on ‘Women’s Issues’

Rape crisis hotline, rape kit reforms, and mental health services highlighted at summit.

Birchwood on the Block in Arlington

Arlington’s second oldest house for sale.

‘Full Honors’ on Display in Pentagon

Artist hopes to display paintings again in conjunction with local veterans.

From Written Word to Visual Art in Arlington

At FOHTA Gallery: From One Hand To Another

Great Falls Farmers Market: Triumph of Purpose

Viewpoints: What’s the Greatest Part of Living in Great Falls?

Postcards from Great Falls

Must-See Places in Great Falls

The Year Ahead in the Dranesville District

Places I Would Take a Newcomer in Dranesville District

Celebrating Community in McLean

Viewpoints in McLean

What is the best part about living in McLean?

Highlights of Vienna

What makes the Town feel like home?

Viewpoints: What’s the Best Part of Living in Vienna/Oakton?

Getting Somewhere with the Potomac Interceptor Rehab Project

Great Falls residents meet with a team from DC Water to spur progress on pipeline improvements.

Vienna Police Highlights: August 17, 2018

Week in McLean

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: An Open Letter to Representative Comstock

An Unexpected History in Vienna

Family history surprises descendants of early Vienna settler.

The Other Alexandria: Eugene Shanklin: Buffalo Soldier, WW I Veteran

SSA: My Summer Experience: Making a difference in the lives of Alexandria’s seniors.

AWLA: ‘Playgroups’ in Alexandria Part of Holistic Approach to Understanding Dogs

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Let’s Address Tour Buses

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dispel Mistrust

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Beautification Admired

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Save Wetlands At Potomac Yard

Commentary: Improving Fire Marshal Inspections

Commentary: Heartbreaking to Heart Warming

In Memoriam: Remembering Gene Ives

Artist, pilot, quilter, and mother.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Best for This Neighborhood

People At Work: Painting Lines in the Dark in Alexandria

(And they are straight.)

A Vigil To Bid Farewell in Alexandria

Richard Spencer leaves Old Town.

Quicker, Less Costly in Alexandria

Refurbished office building becomes newest school.

Partnership Gives Landmark Mall New Purpose

ACT for Alexandria helps donors visit local nonprofits this summer.

Appetite: Alexandria Kicks Off Summer Restaurant Week

Fire Response in Alexandria

Define High School

ACPS launches community engagement process for revamping programming, accommodating enrollment.

Restoration of Dyke Marsh Begins

1,500-foot breakwater being constructed.

Public School-College Partnership in Mount Vernon

Obituary: Manfred ‘Max’ Rotermund

Fairfax Ballet Names Artistic Director

A Dream Job

Mark Smith of Springfield umpires the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.

Last Impression, Stay in Springfield

Board approves hotel on Backlick Road that had been long-time environmental and visual challenge.

NNO to Crime in Springfield

Bren Mar becomes an outdoor living room for National Night Out 2018

First Glimpse at New Fairfax City Firehouse

The replacement for Station 33 should be operational in 2021.

‘Thanking Those Who Sacrifice So Much’ in Fairfax

Councilman Yi donates salary to organizations serving others.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Raising School Bus Insurance Policy

Back-to-School Brigade in Springfield

Operation Homefront gives backpacks and school supplies to military families.

Business Outweighs Neighbors Concerns in Franconia

Community objections over last two years can’t change that the zoning is right for a carwash in Festival at Manchester Lakes.

Building Trust, Rapport and Understanding in Chantilly

Local residents, first responders celebrate National Night Out.

‘It Brings the Community Together’ in Centreville

Local residents, first responders celebrate National Night Out.

Construction Over Accotink Creek Slows Traffic

Lanes narrow and shift but work will only last into this fall.

Work on bridge over Accotink Creek.

Save the Elephants from Mount Vernon

Pachyderm activism and Elephant Cupcakes

World Elephant Day

Vandals Hit the Marshall Cemetery in Burke

Remains of Burke residents lie in the historic cemetery that is now marred with spray paint.

Burke cemetery hit by vandals.

Playing on a Home Turf

Clifton musician headlines the Park Entertainment Series at Burke

Clifton musician plays at Burke Lake

Communities Gather Against Crime in Reston

National Night Out brings Reston neighborhoods together.

Crazy Fun at the Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta

Proceeds benefit the Reston Historic Trust & Museum.

Where Have the Reston Lakeside Pharmacy Icons Gone?

Commentary: Back to School

Herndon Celebrates National Farmers Market Week

Farmers Markets benefit economy, communities and environment.

Great Falls Home Sales: July, 2018

In July, 2018, 29 Great Falls homes sold between $2,050,000-$460,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: July, 2018

McLean Home Sales: July, 2018

In July, 2018, 125 homes sold between $19,900,000-$220,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: July, 2018

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2018

In July, 2018, 69 Potomac homes sold between $3,200,000-$465,000.

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2018

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Strongly Supporting Downtown Project

Reston Splash & Dash Will Make Children Feel Like Superheroes

Locally Acclaimed Musician Ted Graber to produce & entertain at the event.

Love Comes in All Sizes on National Night Out in Herndon

Town of Herndon residents host fourteen neighborhood block parties to thank the town's police force.

Lunches That Make the Grade

Ideas for packing healthy foods that children won’t want to trade.

$182 Million Sought for Public Safety in Fairfax County

Voters to decide bond referendum to fund improvements to fire stations, criminal justice academy, and courthouse.

Opinion: Editorial: Freedom of the Press, Friend of Democracy

Under attack, abroad and now at home.

Opinion: Column: Progressing, But So Am I

Fairfax County Deer Management Program Explained

Business: Making Downsizing a Breeze

Curiosity Consignment serves variety of clearing-out needs.

Finding New Homes for Books at Potomac Library

Friends host monthly book sale.

MCPS Releases Results of Tests for Lead in Water

Less than 2 percent of fixtures fail.

Motivated by Son’s Health

Couple earns Marymount Accelerated Nursing Degrees.

Old Dominion Cotillion Debutante Ball

ReloRides Banking on This Transient Area

Start-up launches in Arlington for transporting cars.

Chef Riddle Wears Two Hats in Arlington

Patriot Tour to stop at Culpepper Garden

Arlington Chief Reviews Restructure of Police Department

Plan reallocates and prioritizes resources.

Nonprofits Initiate 5k Home Run for the Homeless in Arlington

Combined effort to raise funds.

Great Falls Boat in Lake Anne Regatta

Viet Fest 2018 at Tysons

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Democracy Threatened

Vienna Police Highlights August 3 – August 9, 2018

Community Services Board Names Deputy Director of Clinical Operations

A Party With a Purpose in McLean

McLean neighborhoods celebrate 2018 National Night Out.

Vienna Area Residents Standing Up to Hate

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna to Host Caregivers Treat

Great Theater Brought Into the Great Outdoors in McLean

Traveling Players Ensemble performs Three Classical Comedies.

Week in McLean: Second Victim Dies in McLean Homicide

Old Firehouse Center Holds 28th Block Party in McLean

Event includes Wheels to Africa bike collection and Bands for Bikes.

Friends of Riverbend Park to Host Barbeque Benefit

Commentary: Before Changes to Roads, Committed to Communication

Asking questions about safety, mobility on Seminary Road is the right thing to do.

Commentary: Repairing Homes and Rebuilding Lives One Step at a Time

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Differing Focuses

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Policy vs Enforcement

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Collaborating With ICE

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Who Hijacked City Government?

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protect Wolves

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Support Science

Commentary: Gains from the Global Economy

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Supporting Project

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Reject Proposal

People At Work: From Chemicals and Gauges to Watching over Children in Alexandria

Happy 80th Birthday

Fun at National Night Out in Alexandria

Alexandria Celebrates 244 Years of Firefighting

Friendship Firehouse Festival

Living Legends: Lori Morris: Influencing the Lives of Children

‘Return Streets To Citizens’

Alexandria’s Transportation Master Plan after 10 years.

Team Building Produces Bikes in Alexandria

Launching #WeAreAlexandria

McEnearney Associates marks 38th anniversary.

Balancing Environment and Economics in Mount Vernon

Townhouse project seeks plan amendment for eight-acre site on Richmond Highway.

House Fire Displaces Two

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fracked Gas? No Thanks

People: Philanthropy with a Laser Focus

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Wexton’s Silence on ICE?

Brewfest Held at Workhouse Arts Center

Event features 35 craft distilleries and artisan breweries; draws 2,000 visitors.

Brothers from Fairfax Participate in International Geography Bee

Celebrating Farmers Markets

National Farmers Market Week highlights benefits of supporting local farmers.

Eight-year-old Jelp Shinholster spun a “quiz wheel” Sunday at the Lorton farmers market and watched in anticipation as it determined which category of question or riddle he would have to answer. Shinholster was one of many kids who earned prizes for correctly answering questions in an educational challenge as part of National Farmers Market Week.

Middleridge Celebrates ‘Night Out’

The Middleridge Civic Association puts on the largest National Night Out party in Fairfax County.

The smell of grilled burger and smoking coals mixed in the air with live music Tuesday night in Middleridge Park during the community’s National Night Out. Hundreds of Middleridge locals came to celebrate their community at the Middleridge Civic Association’s annual picnic and festival.

Family, Friends Mourn Fairfax’s Dee Schmidt

She leaves a legacy of decades of community service.

Tomatoes, Peaches, Flowers, Squash, Baklava and Crepes in Fairfax

Burke Neighborhoods Join National Night Out

Burke Cove and Woodwalk Condos hold joint community celebration.

Commentary: Back to School Safety Tips

Youth-led Protest at NRA Draws Hundreds

Expertise plus traction equals movement for change.

Crime: Fair Oaks District

‘He Just Wanted to Kill Someone’

Man convicted of felony murder in pedestrian’s death.

WFCM Thanks Community for its Generosity

Stock Our Shelves drive gathers 5,005 pounds of food.

Saving Elephants Connects Locally

Elephant awareness is the message at wine store in Belle View.

Save the Elephants event

Week in Reston: Candidates Sought for RCC Board

Reston Kid's Triathlon Attracts 200 Youth Athletes

Reston Association and Reston YMCA co-sponsor the event.

Big Rigs Make Big Fun in Reston

RA's 19th Annual "Totally Trucks" Event: Who loves it better, the children or the parents?

&pizza® Opens in Reston Town Center

"Work hard, live fast, order quick. Take the Culture – &pizza – to go" – &pizza's Brand Ethos

Major Redevelopments in Reston Approved

Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approves redevelopments North and South of Reston Town Center.

Commentary: Old Dogs and New Tricks

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Community-Fairfax County Summit Making Progress

Area Roundups: Missing Man Found Dead in Herndon Park

Herndon Softball Player Plays for USSSA All-American

GreenFare Organic Cafe of Herndon Wins Platinum

The Cafe becomes first Platinum REAL Certified Restaurant in Virginia.

Winning Photos Selected for Herndon Town Calendar

4-H Fair & Carnival Draws Thousands to Herndon

Opinion: Column: "Slow Progression"

Preparing for New School Year

Home organizing saves space and time.

Legalizing Short-Term Rentals in Fairfax County

New regulations will permit homeowners to rent out homes up to 60 days a year.

From Seattle to Virginia by Bike

Mount Vernon Trail was part of this cyclist’s journey.

Mount Vernon Trail was part of this cyclist’s journey from Seattle.

Enjoying National Night Out in Mount Vernon

Annual event brings police, neighbors together.

National Night Out in Hollin Hall

Reptiles from Near and Far Star in the Pohick Library Event

Snakes, lizards and turtles dominated the afternoon.

Reptile show at library in Springfield

National Night Out Breaks Down Barriers

This year’s event wrestles with thunder and lightning.

National Night Out in Springfield

Before Changes to Roads, Committed to Communication

Asking questions about safety, mobility on Seminary Road is the right thing to do.

As part of Alexandria’s Vision Zero commitment to eliminating traffic-related deaths and serious injuries by 2028, the city uses the opportunity of routine maintenance to consider changes to our roads.

Opinion: Editorial: An Open Letter to Readers and More

Buy an ad in our annual Newcomers and Community Guide, please.

Danger of flash floods.

Artificial Turf’s Next Home?

Complaints follow removal of Richard Montgomery High School field material.

Maryland Tax-Free Week Begins This Sunday

Scholarship contest offered.

Lemonade for a Good Cause in Arlington

Organized by Bridges to Independence.

One-Stop Shopping in Arlington: From Beans to Maybe Millions

An immigrant-owned business.

Delivering the Arts in Arlington

Foundation Supports VHC Outpatient Clinic

Helping low income and uninsured pregnant women.

Guilty Plea In 2017 Homicide

Can Pigs Fly in Arlington?

Arlington County Fair offers entertainment for all ages.

Restaurant Space Now Houses Arlington Art Alliance

Converting the eatery was an inside job as spouses brought their toolboxes and skills.

Two Motorists Rescued from Water on Browns Mill Road in Vienna Area

A Friendship 20 Years in the Making

Vienna Youth Players directors retire.

Fun Things to do at Claude Moore Colonial Farm in August

McLean Ramp Closure Proves Hot Topic

Hundreds of area residents turn out for Aug. 2 public meeting on closing access to I-495.

Protecting Monarch Butterflies in McLean

Caleb Himes completes Eagle Scout Project: Builds monarch waystation for butterflies at Kent Gardens Elementary.

‘Bands for Bikes’ Concert, Bike Collection in McLean

Raising a Roof, Building a Home

Great Falls Rotary Interact Club teens take part in third annual Habitat for Humanity service project.

Chamber honors young city leaders.

Alexandria Public Housing Redevelopment Falls Through

Robertson Convicted

Manslaughter verdict for 2017 killing.

Budget Surplus to Bolster Virginia’s Creditworthiness

Local delegate breaks down allocations.

Appetite: 4 Foodie Dates to Circle in August

On the Street in Alexandria

Old Town complex to seek removal of parking restrictions.

Merging Alexandria BARs?

City considers combining boards.

Silverado Alexandria Officially Opens

Alexandria Business Leader of the Year

Chamber selects founder of Port City Brewing Company.

The Other Alexandria: Remembering Parker-Gray School from 1920-1965

Senior Services of Alexandria: Register for Senior Academy

Local forum highlights opportunities and challenges.

Details revealed about local student’s murder.

Giving Back in Fairfax to Find a Cure

Rita’s Italian Ice raises money for childhood cancer research.

Opinion: Editorial: When a Good Plan Must be Better

Jersey Mike’s to Open in Lorton

Store franchise is establishing a special business partnership with Lorton Community Action Center.

The Field at Commonwealth unveils community amenities.

Teacher Charged with Attempted Indecent Liberties

Formerly taught at Westfield and Chantilly high schools

Gregory Honored as Sully Officer of Month

‘I Never Expected Uriel to Shoot Him’

Details revealed about local student’s murder.

Coast Guard Cutter named for Herndon High graduate.

Herndon Civil War Author Launches Next Book

‘We Once Met by Chance: Four Life Stories during the American Civil War’

Week in Herndon: Gas Station in Herndon Robbed at Knifepoint

Coming Soon to Herndon: Meows Corner, Cat Café

Hang out with friends, coffee, tea and cats to cuddle or adopt.

The Nonspeaking CommUnity Holds Conference

The two-day event stresses change with access and communication choices for nonspeaking individuals.

Where Have All the Honeybees Gone?

Virginia General Assembly establishes the Beehive Distribution Program, after the shocking number of total winter colony losses.

Commentary: In-Service Training

For Reston Nonprofit, Kids R First

School supply program reaches 23,500 Northern Virginia students.

Week in Reston: Reston Executive Center Decision Deferred

What's Next for the Herndon Downtown?

Mayor, Town Council, Comstock and even citizens who filed appeals want the downtown redeveloped, but appeals delay the project.

Opinion: Column: Fortitude For a Fortnight

Required Vaccinations for School

Local clinics offer free immunizations.

Fewer Lanes and More Slowdowns on George Washington Memorial Parkway

New traffic pattern for bridge construction until fall

Agreement gives operational responsibility of Glen Echo Park to county.

Preparing for 35th Annual Mediterranean Festival in Potomac

“Sharing our culture with the community.”

Maryland Working on Proposals for Beltway Traffic Relief

Multi-step process underway to deal with I-495 and I-270 congestion.

Weekend with Animals in Potomac

White Oaks Renovation Is One of Several Underway

Price tag for renovations is over $17 million.

White Oaks Renovation Is One of Several Underway

Giving Back with A Simple Gesture

Reston charity collects non-perishable donations.

The Shouse Village swim team closet houses all kinds of items, from folded-up bed sheets with spray-painted team slogans to large canopies that provide shade for the swimmers.

Talking and Knitting Go Far at The Yarn Barn

Problems solved, pizzas eaten and socks made in Burke shop.

Yarn Barn in Burke