Stories for April 2004

Wednesday, April 28

Newest Old Town restaurant makes debut.

It's All About Eve

Calendar

Lee High's 'The Rivals'

Cappies Review

Lee High's 'The Rivals'

Water Rate Hike Proposed

Council listens to justifications.

Water Rate Hike Proposed

The City Pauses to Remember

Days of Remembrance service held at Market Square.

The City Pauses to Remember

News Briefs

Roundups

Liberty Presents 'The Nifty Fifties'

Double-cast play staged this weekend.

Liberty Presents 'The Nifty Fifties'

Angel Kisses Event in Jeffrey's Memory

Calendar

Business Notes

Week in Loudoun

Oakton Principal to Retire

Call Him Mister Citizen

Sy Berdux recognized for contributions to Mount Vernon district.

Call Him Mister Citizen

Shark-a-thon Takes a Bite Out of Expenses

Business Notes

School Notes

Local Teen Saves Child from Burning Shed

Faith Notes

Classes listing

Calendar events

Faith notes

'You Can't Take It With You'

Westfield High School presents play May 7-9.

'You Can't Take It With You'

Health Notes

health notes

Clubs

At the Movies

Police Notes

School Notes

Health notes

School Notes

Health notes

Faith notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith notes

Faith Notes

Faith notes

Faith Notes

Health notes

Health Notes

Real Estate notes

Health Notes

Real Estate notes

School Notes

Real Estate notes

Real Estate Notes

Business Notes

Calendar Listings

Lee High's 'The Rivals'

Cappies Review

Lee High's 'The Rivals'

Calendar of ongoing events

Classes

Calendar listings

Calendar of ongoing events

Civil War Weekend

Calendar of ongoing events

Clubs/organizations listings

Calendar

Port City Playhouse Takes on Hypocrisy and Gullibility in "Tartuffe"

Theater Review

Port City Playhouse Takes on Hypocrisy and Gullibility in "Tartuffe"

Theater Review

Port City Playhouse Takes on Hypocrisy and Gullibility in "Tartuffe"

Lee High's 'The Rivals'

Cappies Review

Lee High's 'The Rivals'

Classes

Calendar Listings

Clubs/organizations listings

Ongoing calendar events

Community Notes

Calendar events

Classes listing

News Briefs

Council Readies the Budget

Annual adds and deletes prepares for budget vote May 3.

Council Readies the Budget

Open Space Work Session Gets Testy

Second Presbyterian church site focus of concerns.

Open Space Work Session Gets Testy

HUD Proposal Could Impact ARHA Budget

No Bridges? No Problem

Red Cross, emergency personnel prepare and practice.

No Bridges? No Problem

Fun and Learning Take Place at Mason Neck

Elizabeth Hartwell Environmental Education Day attracts a crowd.

Fun and Learning Take Place at Mason Neck

Some Remain Concerned Over Principal Shift

Parents square off with superintendent over decision.

Some Remain Concerned Over Principal Shift

T.C. Friends Enjoy Fun Day Raising Money

Annual Titan Expo held under spring-like conditions.

T.C. Friends Enjoy Fun Day Raising Money

Parading Into Spring

McLean Little League kicks off season with parade down Westmoreland, rally at Pimmit Run fields

Parading Into Spring

Giving Advice to Developers

County department wants developers to subdivide large tracts of land into smaller parcels.

Giving Advice to Developers

Perry's Status Remains Uncertain

School Board deliberating on fate of superintendent.

Perry's Status Remains Uncertain

Local Teen Saves Child

Ashley Ritz plunged into burning shed to save her 4-year-old friend

Local Teen Saves Child

Walk for Shea Raises $20,000

Week in Reston

A Retirement That Will Be Felt

Rose Lambert to leave Mount Vernon supervisor's office in May.

A Retirement That Will Be Felt

Volunteer

Local Teen Saves Child

Ashley Ritz plunged into burning shed to save her four-year-old friend.

Local Teen Saves Child

McLean VFW Celebrates 40 Years

Veterans of several wars gather to remember and note the lack of younger members.

McLean VFW Celebrates 40 Years

Fatal Accident Case Goes to Grand Jury

Ayr Hill Still Blooms after 75 Years

People Notes

Rachel's Park Is Dedicated

By Bonnie Hobbs

Rachel's Park Is Dedicated

Worth Noting

Polio Vaccine's Proud Pioneers

Franklin Sherman Elementary School was the site of the first use of polio vacine in the nation.

Polio Vaccine's Proud Pioneers

Teacher Arrested after Accident

Crime report

Bikers Give Back

CASA Volunteers March for Hope

Program aims to help abused and neglected children.

CASA Volunteers March for Hope

Man Loses Arm in Hit-and-Run Accident

Operation Crayon Drop

Man Loses Arm in Hit-Run on Route 29

Coach Sentenced in Sex Crimes Case

Great Falls Day Approaching

Board Approves Chesterbrook

Children Set Sail at Colvin Run Mill

School Raises $15,000 for Inner City Children

By Meredith Billman Mani

School Raises $15,000 for Inner City Children

Great Falls Garden Center Opens

New garden center to hold Grand Opening this Saturday

Great Falls Garden Center Opens

Community Walks for Cystic Fibrosis Cure

Great Strides fund-raising walk in honor of local girl seeks to raise $100,000 to cure deadly disease.

Community Walks for Cystic Fibrosis Cure

Volunteer

News Briefs

Board Approves Chesterbrook

Polio Vaccine's Proud Pioneers

Franklin Sherman Elementary School was the site of the first use of polio vacine in the nation.

Polio Vaccine's Proud Pioneers

Local Teen Saves Child

Ashley Ritz plunged into burning shed to save her four-year-old friend

Local Teen Saves Child

Major Milestone Celebrated at Chamber Gala

Mount Vernon-Lee observes 50 years of service.

Major Milestone Celebrated at Chamber Gala

Weekly Police Beat

Volunteers Honored for Service

Great Falls Garden Center Opens

New garden center to hold Grand Opening this Saturday

Great Falls Garden Center Opens

McLean VFW Celebrates 40 Years

Veterans of several wars gather to remember and note the lack of younger members

McLean VFW Celebrates 40 Years

Crime report

Tuesday, April 27

Annual Tree Planting at Bells Mill

Skateboarders Rule Wakefield

Rallying Republicans

Republicans meet their candidates at Community Center.

Rallying Republicans

Film To Capture Reston

Steve Resz hopes to show four seasons of Reston and 40 years of history.

Film To Capture Reston

Do Good Fences Make Safe Water?

WSSC restricts access to plant overlook in the name of homeland security.

Do Good Fences Make Safe Water?

Former Spartan Races Through Boston

Singing for the Unsung

Group plans a Child Care Hall of Fame.

Singing for the Unsung

I Saw Elvis At The Hardware Store

Ending Family Violence

Solution seen in breaking intergenerational cycle.

Ending Family Violence

After 34 Years, Changing of the Guard

H-B Woodlawn founder Ray Anderson will retire at the end of the year, to be replaced by Frank Haltiwanger.

After 34 Years, Changing of the Guard

Students Complain about 'Freak' Dancing

Stand Against Drugs

On the Catwalk

Assembly Restricts Rights for Gays and Lesbians

Many same sex families are considering leaving Virginia.

Assembly Restricts Rights for Gays and Lesbians

County OKs $718 Million Budget

Board cuts tax rates, but most tax payments will still increase.

County OKs $718 Million Budget

Principal Puckers For Pig

Roundup

Rare Primary Set for 8th District

Andrew Rosenberg to challenge Jim Moran.

Rare Primary Set for 8th District

Singing for the Unsung

Group plans a Child Care Hall of Fame.

Singing for the Unsung

Race Nears Finish Line

Panda Mania Hits Reston

Hunters Woods Elementary School students paint panda for Washington, D.C. public art project.

Panda Mania Hits Reston

Week in Herndon

Water Extension Approved

Land use change — greater density — would require its own vote.

Water Extension Approved

I Saw Elvis At The Hardware Store

Annual Tree Planting at Bells Mill

Skateboarders Rule Wakefield

Principal Puckers For Pig

Herndon Grad Killed in Iraq

Bruckenthal Remembered as Dedicated

Herndon Grad Killed in Iraq

Council Approves Budget; Defers Funding

No Decision on Tax Rate

Council Approves Budget; Defers Funding

'Taste' Attracts Crowds

New Chief for Fire and Rescue

Jack Brown to become acting chief May 12.

New Chief for Fire and Rescue

Daisy Does Some Kissin' at Dranesville

I Saw Elvis At The Hardware Store

Skateboarders Rule At Wakefield

List Cleared

Informal waiting list for Chinese Immersion Program declared invalid.

List Cleared

Case Dropped Against Smoking Ban

Shakespeare Swings at Whitman

"Much Ado About Nothing"

Shakespeare Swings at Whitman

Building a Bridge on River

State may widen, build pedestrian bridge.

Building a Bridge on River

The Best of Reston

Reston Interfaith raises more than $115,000 from annual fundraiser

The Best of Reston

List Cleared

Informal waiting list for Chinese Immersion Program declared invalid.

List Cleared

Girls Thrive as Leaders in JROTC

Girls acquire discipline, leadership skills in program at South Lakes High School.

Girls Thrive as Leaders in JROTC

Rallying Republicans

Republicans meet their candidates at Community Center.

Rallying Republicans

Costs Rise for Nature House

New Strawberry Festival at Reston Town Center will help raise cash to fully fund project.

Costs Rise for Nature House

Case Dropped Against Smoking Ban

One Man's Junk is Another's Franchise

Potomac couple's junk franchise is Rookie of the Year.

One Man's Junk is Another's Franchise

Shakespeare Swings at Whitman

"Much Ado About Nothing"

Shakespeare Swings at Whitman

Building a Bridge on River

State may widen, build pedestrian bridge.

Building a Bridge on River

Two Arrested in Burglaries

Area between Falls and Seven Locks targeted, say police.

Two Arrested in Burglaries

Safe Youth Coalition Targets Risky Behavior

Thursday, April 22

House Fire Near the Village

Damage estimated at $2 million.

House Fire Near the Village

The Accidental Campaign Activist

Potomac resident takes a local role in Kerry campaign.

The Accidental Campaign Activist

Bridge Nearly Complete

Sidewalk Coming to Seven Locks?

How much land will the county need to build it?

Sidewalk Coming to Seven Locks?

Parents Seek Their Own Answers

Some parents take testing water for lead into their own hands.

Parents Seek Their Own Answers

Pedestrian Fatality on Seven Locks

Sixth in the county, third in Potomac this year.

Pedestrian Fatality on Seven Locks

No U-Turn for Giancola

Preliminary plan approved for 30 units.

No U-Turn for Giancola

Wednesday, April 21

School notes

Faith notes

School notes

Health notes

School Notes

Classes listing

ongoing calendar listing

Clubs and organizations

Centreville High Presents 'Fame'

People Notes

Classes

Candidate Forum Held in Clifton

Real Estate Notes

Faith notes

McNamara Intends Becoming Mayor

DuBois Gets Earful

Some residents at GFCA meeting raised objections to Observatory Park and a proposed foot trail.

DuBois Gets Earful

New Station for Firefighters

Great Falls volunteer stations trying to raise millions tobuild a modern facility

New Station for Firefighters

Volunteer Notes

Crime notes

Plant Clinics Offer First Aid for Gardens

The Master Gardener Plant Clinics diagnose and direct treatment for garden ailments

Plant Clinics Offer First Aid for Gardens

Supervisors to Vote on Chesterbrook

Chesterbrook Affordable Assisted Living Facility prepares to move forward

Supervisors to Vote on Chesterbrook

Calendar events

Police Notes

Clubs

Clicking Down Path to Student's Future

CX Online assists students to explore college and career options.

Clicking Down Path to Student's Future

Faith notes

Ongoing calendar listings

Health Notes

Chesley Runs for Re-Election

From Umbrellas to Puppets

School Notes

Faith notes

School Notes

School notes

Health Notes

Burke College notes

school notes

School Notes

Faith notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

School notes

Faith Notes

Health notes

Faith notes

Faith Notes

Faith notes

Faith Notes

Faith notes

Health notes

Back Yards Encroach Parkland

Health Notes

Health notes

Health and Fitness

Camps & Schools

Classes listing

Ongoing calendar listing

Classes listing

HCTV Schedule

Clubs and organizations listing

Classes

From Umbrellas to Puppets

Classes listing

Class and organization listings

Ongoing calendar listing

Clubs and organization listings

Calendar events

From Puppets to Umbrellas

Calendar events

Clubs and organizations listing

At the Movies

Classes listing

Clubs and organizations

From Umbrellas to Puppets

Chantilly Offers 'Don't Drink The Water'

From Umbrellas to Puppets

Fiddling with Traditions

Cappies Review

Fiddling with Traditions

Where All the Family Is Appreciated

Family Council meetings provide opportunities for family members to understand one another.

Where All the Family Is Appreciated

Plant Clinics Offer First Aid for Gardens

The Mater Gardener Plant Clinics diagnose and direct treatment for garden ailments

Plant Clinics Offer First Aid for Gardens

Who Screams for Thelma's Ice Cream

Vinson Hall Produces Eight Iron Man Athletes

McLean senior athletes prove age is no barrier to working out

Vinson Hall Produces Eight Iron Man Athletes

Resident in Critical Condition After Crash

Volunteer Notes

St. Andrew Celebrates 25 Years

Lady Fairfax Looking Out for Disabled

Mental-Health Treatment Ordered

SCC Launches Teenage Drinking Ititiative

The Safe Community Coalition urges parents to be aware of drinking

SCC Launches Teenage Drinking Ititiative

'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina'

Community theater group brings Broadway's 'Evita' to Vienna.

'Don't Cry for Me, Argentina'

Clubs

Business Notes

News Briefs

Tri-County Parkway Threatens Park's Bluebells

Roundups

Wayne Nickum Runs for Mayor

Eight Months Prison For Financial Crimes

News Briefs

Worth Noting

Fighting Fire with Smoke ... Alarms

Firefighters distribute free smoke detectors at local mobile home park.

Fighting Fire with Smoke ... Alarms

Man Knocks Over Stroller and Swipes Purse

Ground Is Broken For Westfields Interchange

Connolly Gives WFCCA Update

Says the county's financial picture is far from rosy.

Connolly Gives WFCCA Update

Fire at Peter Pan

Electrical fire damages city restaurant.

Fire at Peter Pan

News Briefs

Vinson Hall Produces Eight Iron Man Athletes

McLean senior athletes prove age is no barrier to working out.

Vinson Hall Produces Eight Iron Man Athletes

Working to Promote Great Falls

Clubs

Business Notes

Growing in the Garden

Fairfax county has nine community gardens including one at Lewinsville Park

Growing in the Garden

Where All the Family Is Appreciated

Family Council meetings provide opportunities for family members to understand one another.

Where All the Family Is Appreciated

Plant Clinics Offer First Aid for Gardens

The Master Gardener Plant Clinics diagnose and direct treatment for garden ailments

Plant Clinics Offer First Aid for Gardens

Bikers Give Back

Area motorcyclists raise money for charities.

Bikers Give Back

SCC Launches Teenage Drinking Initiative

The Safe Community Coaliton cautions parents about drinking

SCC Launches Teenage Drinking Initiative

MCF Donates $25,000 To Clemyjontri Park

McLean Man Involved in Fatality

Week in Reston

Volunteer Notes

Police Notes

Crime notes

Century Club Aids New Business Owners

Vienna business people aim to help others starting small businesses.

Century Club Aids New Business Owners

But How Much Does It Cost?

Citizens and Town Council seek cost estimates for leaf mulching operation.

But How Much Does It Cost?

Crime notes

Tuesday, April 20

Roundup

Old Town Firm Focuses On National Security

Business Profile

Old Town Firm Focuses On National Security

Pandamania Strikes Local Artists

GMU Panel Asks Taxes or Services?

Regional leaders debate budgets for TV show

GMU Panel Asks Taxes or Services?

Pandamania Strikes Local Artists

Council Prepares for Budget Vote

More Parking for Downtown?

Council Prepares for Budget Vote

Transition Area to Receive Utilities

Effort to have water and sewer lines extended resolved.

Transition Area to Receive Utilities

Road Edging Wetlands Races With Rain

Zissios To Retire, Leaving A Legacy

Volunteerism Recognized In Springfield

Golden Hike

70 hikers to walk 184 miles to commemorate 50th anniversary of Justice Douglas’ hike along C&O Canal.

Golden Hike

An Earful on RA Changes

Board disagrees with public's comments.

An Earful on RA Changes

Final Park Center Site Plan Approved

Old Town Theater gets clearance to open with movies, live shows.

Final Park Center Site Plan Approved

Paralyzed Veterans Share Life Lessons

Third Round of Tests Show Little Lead

County says results show business as usual, but public fears may not be easily calmed.

Third Round of Tests Show Little Lead

Discovering the Unknown

Edward Jones tells standing-room crowd the basis of his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Discovering the Unknown

Calendar

April 23-May 8

Calendar

April 23-May 8

Calendar

File Under ‘B’ for Blues

Groups Vow To Re-claim Civil Liberties

Coalition lobbies supervisors to condemn USA Patriot Act.

Groups Vow To Re-claim Civil Liberties

Calendar

New Places to Eat on Route 1

Green Olive and Viet House to open in May.

New Places to Eat on Route 1

Tomorrow Here Today

Sec. Mineta tours WW Bridge project; sees new technology in action.

Tomorrow Here Today

MetroStage Premiere's Memory Play

Theater Review

MetroStage Premiere's Memory Play

Calendar

Ongoing calendar notes

Scholarship Fund Gala Had Something for Everyone

Hammond Teacher Wins Agnes Meyer Award

Debate Centers on Israel, Mid-East

As Moran, Rosenberg face off, questions look at stances on Middle East.

Debate Centers on Israel, Mid-East

Samaritan Vans Are Lifesavers On Highway

To Build or Not To Build

Supervisors to decide whether to build Western Transporttation Corridor.

To Build or Not To Build

Debate Centers on Israel, Mid-East

As Moran, Rosenberg face off, questions look at stances on Middle East.

Debate Centers on Israel, Mid-East

Moving Days Are Underway

Hunting Terrace tenants make way for repairs.

Moving Days Are Underway

On the Trail of Al Qaeda

T.C. grad Philip Smucker home from the front, has new book published.

On the Trail of Al Qaeda

New Places to Eat on Route 1

Green Olive and Viet House to open in May.

New Places to Eat on Route 1

Police Beat

'Outstanding Service'

Road Edging Wetlands Races with Rain

Dry weather needed in order to complete connection between Kingstowne Parkway and Telegraph Road.

Road Edging Wetlands Races with Rain

Crossfield Makes Saturday 'Fun'

Week in Herndon

Samaritan Vans Are Lifesavers On Highways

May Runs for Lt. Governor

Joe May wants the #2 job for now

May Runs for Lt. Governor

Would New Road Improve or Worsen Traffic?

Citizens argue over merits of transportation corridor

Would New Road Improve or Worsen Traffic?

Growth in Goose Creek

Preserve: Yes; Village South: Not yet

Growth in Goose Creek

Beyer To Lead as RA's President

Bushée elected vice president as board prepares for changes.

Beyer To Lead as RA's President

Lifesaving Organ Transplants Up In Recent Years

Rally Held Against Dog Crackdown

Amicable solutions being sought by all parties.

Rally Held Against Dog Crackdown

Carlee Unveils $668 M Capital Plan

CIP includes funding for North Tract, Metro, but also ups debt payments.

Carlee Unveils $668 M Capital Plan

Lifesaving Organ Transplants Up In Recent Years

Take 'Taste' on Thursday

Lifesaving Organ Transplants Up In Recent Years

Something Borrowed, Something Blue for Brides of Destruction

Route 1 a Viable Alternative for Businesses

SFDC is there to help.

Route 1 a Viable Alternative for Businesses

Highway Cleaned Up Thanks to Volunteers

It's Tee Time at Hilltop Golf Club

Charity golf outing attracts large number of players.

It's Tee Time at Hilltop Golf Club

Electrical Fire Displaces Five

Pandamania Strikes Local Artists

Teachers Lay Wreath at Normandy American Cemetery

Weekly Police Beat

New Hope Housing Gala Honors Kiwanis Club

Retaining Walls Subject of Dispute in Mount Vernon Neighborhood

Planning and zoning public hearing set for April 29.

Retaining Walls Subject of Dispute in Mount Vernon Neighborhood

PFLAG Now Meets in Reston

Parents of gays gain local support group.

PFLAG Now Meets in Reston

Celebrating Founder's Day

HHS Color Guard Choreographer Arrested

Wednesday, April 14

Calendar

'Hayfield Drama: A Class Act'

Play Dates

Director's Notes

Creating a 'Godspell' Community

Behind the Scenes at Fairfax High School

Looking Back at Herndon High Theatre Season

Bishop Ireton: Student Reflections

Program Gives Thespians a Place to Play in Summer

'You Can’t Take It With You' Comes to Westfield

Student Directors Immerse Themselves into Theatre

Full Season from 'Secret Garden' to 'Peter Pan'

Chasing Down 'Les Miserables'

At Potomac Falls: "Footloose"

Military-Type Detention for Suh

Gov. Signing Reese's Budget-Reform Bill

Week in Herndon

Hanabi Shushi's Fireworks

Jeung Kwon takes pride in his sushi creationsat Hanabi Sushi Restaurant

Hanabi Shushi's Fireworks

School Notes

Making Sense of Medicare Changes

New Medicare benefits may not mean much to federal retirees

Making Sense of Medicare Changes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate Notes

Adversity Begets Cappies — and More

In addition to the National Capitol Cappies program, there are Cappies in Baltimore, Kansas City, Cincinnati, South Florida, Dallas, Springfield, Mo., Orange County, Calif., and El Paso.

Adversity Begets Cappies — and More

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Westfield's Director's Notes

McLean's Festival Yields 8 One-Act Plays

'The Rivals' Cast & Crew

The Passion of the Theatre Student

Woodson's Season

SLHS To Present 'Little Shop of Horrors'

West Springfield Basks on 'Once on This Island'

Drama Students Thrive in Never-ending Season

Woodson's Season

Calendar

'Noises Off!'

Thespian Troupe #342: A Year on the Move

Calendar

Play Dates

Diversity Is Key to Success for MVHS Theatre

Cast of Westfield’s "You Can’t Take It With You"

Director's Notes: 'Godspell'

At Park View:

Lake Braddock Completes 30th Season

Take in a Show

Cappies program creates sense of community for high school theater students.

Take in a Show

Summer Camp for Up-and-Coming Stars

Dancer Williams Hopes for Performing Career

Madison's Theatrical Season

Year of Challenges and Awards

Westfield Theatre Students Visit 'Windy City'

Behind the Scenes: Alex Robb

Churchill's Drama Season in Review

At Chantilly, 'Don't Drink the Water'

Edison Gets Ready for 'The Boyfriend"

Annandale's Productions

Working on 'Peter Pan'

Lee High Lines Up 'The Rivals'

At Robinson: 'Gold in the Hills'

At Woodson: 'Musical Comedy 'Murders of 1940'

F/X Players Summons 'Blithe Spirit'

A Senior Tech's Final Days

Fame Hits Centreville — 'Fame - The Musical' That Is

HHS Set To Run 'Into the Woods'

Behind the Scenes: Amy Shields

Madison Re-sounds with 'Honk'

Cast & Crew: "You Can't Take it With You"

Cast and crew list for "Peter Pan:"

Moon Over Buffalo' at Thomas Jefferson

'Godspell' Costume Notes

Herndon High Show Times

Annandale Presents 'Fiddler on the Roof'

West Springfield's Season

At Stone Bridge: 'Kiss Me Kate'

Director's Notes

West Potomac's Season

Oakton To Close Season with 'My Fair Lady'

"Fiddler on the Roof"

TJ: From One Acts to 'Moon Over Buffalo'

Flint Hill Offers Up 'Dearly Departed'

Obscene Graffiti Mars Neighborhood Pillars

Rowdy graffiti spoils tradition of painting posts

Obscene Graffiti Mars Neighborhood Pillars

People Notes

School Board Delays Cuts

So much depends on state budget.

School Board Delays Cuts

Making Sense of Medicare Changes

New Medicare benefits may not mean much to federal retirees

Making Sense of Medicare Changes

Park for Rachel To Be Dedicated

Walk for Shea Megale is April 25

XBox Championship Swept by Great Falls Student

News Briefs

Roundups

News Briefs

Worth Noting

Trees Planted Along Creek in Clifton

Homes, Lights, Mission at Next WFCCA Meeting

Scout's Flea Market is April 24

Mulch Fire Damages Ruby Tuesday

Sunrise Service at Great Falls Park

Residents turned out in droes for the Great Falls Ecumenical Council's sunrise Easter service.

Sunrise Service at Great Falls Park

News Briefs

Cohen 11th in National Competition

Historic Document Stolen

Carrying On a Family Tradition

Cherry Blossom Queen reflects on a year-long reign

Carrying On a Family Tradition

Carrying on a Family Tradition

Chery Blossom Queen reflects on a year-long reign

Carrying on a Family Tradition

Obscene Graffiti Mars Neighborhood Pillars

Rowdy graffiti spoils tradition of painting posts

Obscene Graffiti Mars Neighborhood Pillars

Historic Document Stolen

Car Wash Cited for Noise

Crime Report

Xbox Championship Swept by Great Falls Student

Business Notes

Crime Report

Oakton Schoolhouse to Move

Owner of the Appalachian Outfitters store wants to sell the property.

Oakton Schoolhouse to Move

Crime Report

Tuesday, April 13

Classes

Where Does the Music Take You?

Maestro's Musings

Where Does the Music Take You?

Historic Trust Files Suit

Organization wants permit overturned to stop development near Oatlands.

Historic Trust Files Suit

Old Fashioned Hymn-Sing

St. Mathew's Episcopal Church has a new musical service.

Old Fashioned Hymn-Sing

Exchanging Ideas and Cultures

French students visit city.

Exchanging Ideas and Cultures

Neighbors Oppose Popes Head Road Project

Clubs

Volunteer Notes

Historic Trust Files Suit

Organization wants permit overturned to stop development near Oatlands.

Historic Trust Files Suit

A Mobile Good Friday Service

This Week in Potomac

Around Mount Vernon

News In Brief

Around Mount Vernon

Tuneful Revues Open This Week

Volunteer Notes

Police Notes

ABC-Endorsed Ticket Sweeps Election

Beyer, Bushée, Smyers elected to RA board.

ABC-Endorsed Ticket Sweeps Election

Nibbling Deer Do a Job on Area Gardens

What's Best for Beulah?

A landscaping plan for the Beulah Road Property will be the focus of a public hearing next week.

What's Best for Beulah?

Air Pollution and Mirant: Council Gets Data

City Council Agrees on Concept of All-City Sports Facility

Bringing Home Lessons on Gangs

School Notes

Faith

Camps

College notes

Camps

Camps & Schools notes

Easter Dinner — Greek-Style

Tradition continues at King Street restaurant.

Easter Dinner — Greek-Style

Gardens in Bloom

Historic Garden Week starts this weekend.

Gardens in Bloom

Classes

Gardens in Bloom

Historic Garden Week starts this weekend.

Gardens in Bloom

Classes

At the Movies

HCTV Schedule

Springfield Days Group Counts The Days

Curtain Up! Aimed at Feeding Students' Interest in Drama

Summer Camp for Up-and-Coming Stars

Curtain Up! Aimed at Feeding Students' Interest in Drama

Number One in Growth

How will county pay for infrastructure needed to support growth?

Number One in Growth

Mailboxes Mauled, Making Neighbors Mad

Volunteer Notes

Alexandria's Commercial Heart Getting Infusion

Business owners find innovative ways to stay alive.

Alexandria's Commercial Heart Getting Infusion

Mailboxes Mauled, Making Neighbors Mad

Mirant Operating Permit Challenged

City Embarks On New Dog Health Law

Restaurant owners question timing of enforcement.

City Embarks On New Dog Health Law

True Heroes

Valor Awards recognize 25 for life-saving actions.

True Heroes

Clubs

Hide and Seek

Burke Man Arrested For Fraud, Child Porn

Neighbors Oppose Popes Head Road Project

Burke Man Arrested For Fraud, Child Porn

Checkmate

Council Sets Real Estate Tax

Councilmembers also discuss permit parking and a commercial tax district for Lee Highway.

Council Sets Real Estate Tax

Spotlight Shines on John Mason

Former mayor is honored for cultivating the arts in Fairfax.

Spotlight Shines on John Mason

Taking On Challenging Words

Great Falls student excels in word competition.

Taking On Challenging Words

Few Speak Out on Proposed Town Budget

Council Expects to Adopt Budget in Two Weeks

Few Speak Out on Proposed Town Budget

Should Library Charge for DVDs?

Supervisors suggest $2 charge for DVDs.

Should Library Charge for DVDs?

600-Plus Homes Proposed in Goose Creek Area

Rezoning Requests on Agenda

600-Plus Homes Proposed in Goose Creek Area

Taking On Challenging Words, Bullies

Two Vienna middle-school students relate their recent activities.

Taking On Challenging Words, Bullies

End of An Era for Favorite Watering Hole and Restaurant

The Honolulu Restaurant closes its doors after a quarter century.

End of An Era for Favorite Watering Hole and Restaurant

A Victory for Seniors

Victory Terrace Housing opens on Newbridge Road.

A Victory for Seniors

Easter Services Held

Families participate in egg hunts, worship.

Easter Services Held

Arrest Made in Sexual Assault

Police Notes

Teacher Exposes Himself, is Arrested

Give a Hand(bag)

Fundraiser for Whitman-Walker Clinic at La De Da.

Give a Hand(bag)

Clubs

'Mother Fairfax' Recognized for Reston Role

Pennino to be honored during Founder's Day celebration.

'Mother Fairfax' Recognized for Reston Role

A Victory for Seniors

Victory Terrace Housing opens on Newbridge Road.

A Victory for Seniors

Week in Reston

This Week in Potomac

On The Road in Cairo

Spruce Up Springfield Spreads Into Neighborhoods

Police Notes

Lead in Cabin John’s Water

Flaps Isn’t Slowing Down

Potomac restaurant celebrates 20th anniversary.

Flaps Isn’t Slowing Down

Rush Hour Accident

Hospital To Open New Patient Tower

Reston Hospital Center is in midst of $100 million expansion.

Hospital To Open New Patient Tower

Tuneful Revues Open This Week

Hide and Seek

Give a Hand(bag)

Fundraiser for Whitman-Walker Clinic at La De Da.

Give a Hand(bag)

Egg-citement

Thursday, April 8

Teaching Style Involves Investigation, Inquiries

Teaching Style Involves Investigations, Inquiries

Wednesday, April 7

School Notes

Health Calendar

Health Notes

Protesters Speak Out at Circus

Thumbs-Up for New Townhouses

Some 62 townhouses on Random Hills Road would sell in the $500,000s.

Thumbs-Up for New Townhouses

Mountain View Students Get Slice of Reality

Supervisors Set Tax Rate

Volunteer

Community Notes

Man Indicted in D.C. Hit-and-Run

Crime report

Faith Notes

Clubs

Volunteer

HCTV Schedule

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Working to Find a Cure

Oak Hill woman in multiple sclerosis walk fund-raiser.

Working to Find a Cure

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Calendar

Health Notes

Code Adherance Stressed For Building Code Week

Health Calendar

Real Estate Notes

Classes

School Notes

Park View High Tries One-on-One Meetings

Parents meet with teachers for five minutes in one setting.

Park View High Tries One-on-One Meetings

Calendar

Center for the Arts Unveils 2004-05 Season

Calendar

Fourth Annual International Jewish Film Festival

Calendar

At the Movies

Classes

Calendar

53 Local Heroes

Loudoun Chamber of Commerce Honors Men and Women With Valor Awards

53 Local Heroes

12 Candidates Vie for Board Positions

Candidates for McLean Community Center governing board are announced

12 Candidates Vie for Board Positions

Week in Reston

Roundups

News Briefs

Protesters Speak Out at Circus

Board Accused of Scare Tactics

School Board considers cutting art, drama and activities.

Board Accused of Scare Tactics

Volunteer Notes

Answering for 14 Burglaries

One person goes to grand jury; another is sentenced.

Answering for 14 Burglaries

Protesters Speak Out at Circus

Mailbox Money Swiped

Police say woman targeted tony Sully Estates for her thievery

Mailbox Money Swiped

Alliance Holds Auditions for 'Music Man'

Talking About Afghanistan

Navy's Jenniffer Jack relates her experiences overseas.

Talking About Afghanistan

Worth Noting

Expert Warns Parents About Internet Dangers

Childhelp USA director calls it 'A pedophile's new best friend.'

Expert Warns Parents About Internet Dangers

Man Indicted in D.C. Hit-and-Run

Jenulesons Receive State Crime Award

Business Notes

Clubs

Political Notes

Community Notes

Week in Herndon

Fairfax County Court Appointed Special Advocates Sworn In

Hospital Fights Back

Loudoun Hospital Center submits plan to thwart competition.

Hospital Fights Back

News Briefs

Crime Report

Crime report

Police Notes

Homes, Retail Proposed for Metro Parking Lot

Developer would build commuter parking garage with 500 extra spaces at Dunn Loring station.

Homes, Retail Proposed for Metro Parking Lot

Crime report

Tuesday, April 6

Health Calendar

A Firefighter's Life and Times

Deputy Chief James Gower announces retirement.

A Firefighter's Life and Times

Request Prompts Policy Review

A Museum at Mosby Woods

Students create museum to integrate the arts in education.

A Museum at Mosby Woods

Budgeting Blues

Lawmakers grapple with passing a state budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Budgeting Blues

New Alternative School Set to Open Here

Comfort and Coziness

Local designer and importer receiving international attention

Comfort and Coziness

Monopole in McLean to Proceed

New monopole could be constructed this summer at McLean High School

Monopole in McLean to Proceed

No Frills Budget Maintains Taxes

Win a Few, Lose a Few

Assault weapons, spam and solar energy.

Win a Few, Lose a Few

Tree Forum Well Attended at Walt Whitman

West Potomac Crew Team On the Move

New shells, a boat dedication and a successful regatta.

West Potomac Crew Team On the Move

Higher Costs Expected for Army Museum

Chamber hears of building plans from director.

Higher Costs Expected for Army Museum

Fire Damages Pohick Home

Mount Vernon Welcomes Its Summer Season

Ballfield Slated For Lights Next To Lee High

This Week in Potomac

Follow the Money

President’s Letter

Follow the Money

Whose Field? Who Uses It?

Looming juggernaut develops over use of Lewinsville Park field.

Whose Field? Who Uses It?

Monopole in McLean to Proceed

Friends Remember John Richards

Remembering a Life

Friends Remember John Richards

Health Calendar

Providing 'Round-the-Clock Care

New Technology Coming to Inova

Providing 'Round-the-Clock Care

Record Setting Clean-up

Volunteers found huge amounts of trash and persevered despite wind and rain Saturday.

Record Setting Clean-up

Urban Plunge Teens Plunge Into Community

Sellers Given 8 Years in Prison

Helping to Save Pedestrian Lives

Guest House for Ex-Inmates Doubles As Designers Showcase

VDOT Delivers To Hunting Terrace Tenants

Residents go away from meeting with answers to concerns.

VDOT Delivers To Hunting Terrace Tenants

Curtain Will Rise In Old Town Theater

Planning approves requests allowing reopening of King Street landmark.

Curtain Will Rise In Old Town Theater

Fairfax County Court Appointed Special Advocates Sworn In

Squire Chase Dresses Up Easter

Squire Chase let the Easter Bunny off this year but has plenty of Herend rabbits hopping around

Squire Chase Dresses Up Easter

A Salute to Women

Awards recognize community leaders.

A Salute to Women

Guest House for Ex-Inmates Doubles as Designer Showcase

A halfway house in Alexandria prepares to reopen with artistic flair added by interior decorators.

Guest House for Ex-Inmates Doubles as Designer Showcase

Belle View Shopping Center is Complete

Dishes of India re-opening soon; Curves welcome new customers.

Belle View Shopping Center is Complete

Former Deputy Sentenced to Penitentiary

An Ounce of Prevention

Awards honor those who try to stop child abuse before it starts.

An Ounce of Prevention

Guest House for Ex-Inmates Doubles As Designers Showcase

Guest House For Ex-inmates Doubles as Designer Showcase

It Was More Than a Bakery

Firehook acquires Shuman's.

It Was More Than a Bakery

Historic Property Preserved at Taxpayers Expense

What Will The Consequences Be?

Changes made to fire bill, but major structure remains.

What Will The Consequences Be?

Gays and Lesbians Welcome at Reston Church

Christian gays and lesbians find a home at the Washington Plaza Church which has created a montly discussion group.

Gays and Lesbians Welcome at Reston Church

Post Office Opens Monday

Chain Bridge Road branch closes doors on Saturday.

Post Office Opens Monday

McLean Church Seeks Joyful Noise

Another Perspective on Nature

Volunteer spends retirement piecing together local history at Great Falls Park.

Another Perspective on Nature

Historic Property Preserved at Taxpayers Expense

Urban Plunge Teens Plunge Into Community

Whose Field? Who Uses It?

Looming juggernaut develops over use of Lewinsville Park Field

Whose Field? Who Uses It?

Week in Herndon

Proposed FY '05 CIP

A Museum at Mosby Woods

Students create museum to integrate the arts in education.

A Museum at Mosby Woods

'Knowing Andrew ... '

Over 300 friends and family gather to celebrate life of young Vienna man.

'Knowing Andrew ... '

Debate on the Beulah Road Property Continues

Citizens Dismayed over Town's Plan; Town Council to Address Plan at April 19 Meeting

Debate on the Beulah Road Property Continues

Proposed FY 2005 Budget

Future Tax Reduction?

Exploring Art for Art's Sake

Middle and high-school artists exhibit at McLean Project for the Arts

Exploring Art for Art's Sake

Guitar Teacher Arrested

Police claim he molested students.

Guitar Teacher Arrested

Man Murdered In Hotel Lot

Early Sunday morning argument leads to death of 19-year-old.

Man Murdered In Hotel Lot

Oh, Give Him a Home

Potomac family strives to protect the Buffalo in their own ways.

Oh, Give Him a Home

It Was More Than a Bakery

Firehook acquires Shuman's.

It Was More Than a Bakery

McLean Church Seeks Joyful Noise

Another Headache For Drivers?

Motorists face slowdowns around Fort Hunt Road area.

Another Headache For Drivers?

Another Perspective on Nature

Volunteer spends retirement piecing together local history at Great Falls Park.

Another Perspective on Nature

Acacia Bank Opens Real Office in Tysons

This online by-phone banking facility offers high-tech service with small-town attention.

Acacia Bank Opens Real Office in Tysons

Bard Day's Night

Cabin John 7th graders cap month-long Shakespeare workshop by performing ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

Bard Day's Night

Good Earth Gets Plan Approval

Construction likely to begin this winter.

Good Earth Gets Plan Approval

Former Speechwriter Takes a Gamble On Novel Writing

First novel released; second in the works.

Former Speechwriter Takes a Gamble On Novel Writing

Abduction In Springfield Alarms Neighbors

Win a Few, Lose a Few

Assault weapons, spam and solar energy.

Win a Few, Lose a Few

What Will The Consequences Be?

Changes made to fire bill, but major structure remains.

What Will The Consequences Be?

Volunters Who Level the Playing Field

Reston needs more volunteers like Dale Dunlop who helps students learn.

Volunters Who Level the Playing Field

Work Zone Safety Highlighted At Interchange

Guitar Teacher Arrested

Police claim he molested students.

Guitar Teacher Arrested

Helping to Save Pedestrian Lives

Oh, Give Him a Home

Potomac family strives to protect the Buffalo in their own ways.

Oh, Give Him a Home

Glory in the Past, Struggling in the Present

The Reston Community Association was founded to preserve the idea of Reston

Glory in the Past, Struggling in the Present

Statesmen Fall To W. Springfield

Body Found In Burning Car

Bard Day's Night

Cabin John 7th graders cap month-long Shakespeare workshop by performing ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream.’

Bard Day's Night

Out of Africa

Good Earth Gets Plan Approval

Construction likely to begin this winter.

Good Earth Gets Plan Approval

Another Perspective on Nature

Volunteer spends retirement piecing together local history at Great Falls Park.

Another Perspective on Nature

Volunteer spends retirement piecing together local history at Great Falls Park.

Another Perspective on Nature

Monday, April 5

Schools OK $346 M Budget

After six weeks, School Board passes budget $151,000 less than Smith’s proposal.

Schools OK $346 M Budget

An Ounce of Prevention

Awards honor those who try to stop child abuse before it starts.

An Ounce of Prevention

Boxed Out

Playing It Smart

As tourist season begins, new COG campaign aims for pedestrian safety.

Playing It Smart

Roundup