Stories for February 2004

Thursday, February 26

Cerulean Groove

Wednesday, February 25

Health Notes

Cerulean Groove Plays CD Release Party

At the Movies

Three Robberies Yield 4 1/2 Years Prison

Shared Driveways One Builder's Option

Pipestem driveway residents like the privacy.

Shared Driveways One Builder's Option

Community Notes

Business Notes

Week in Reston

A Island Where Racial Equality Bloomed

For 40 years, Reston plays role in Virginia's struggle with race relations.

A Island Where Racial Equality Bloomed

Whole Foods Aids Needy

Company's mission include community service.

Whole Foods Aids Needy

School Notes

Depicting the Streets

Vienna painter receives recognition for his recreations of New York scenes from the 1940s and ‘50s.

Depicting the Streets

Real Estate Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Public or Private

Supervisors examine which county services to outsource.

Public or Private

South Lakes Students Take Art Awards

Benbow receives $1,000 scholarship.

South Lakes Students Take Art Awards

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Classes

Ongoing Calendar

Classes

Family Shelter to be Built Locally

Worth Noting

Clubs

Volunteer

Calming Traffic along Hunter Mill

Citizens discuss traffic-calming measures for 7.2-mile byway.

Calming Traffic along Hunter Mill

Clifton Elem. Water's Safe

Despite lead found, school's water is OK for drinking.

Clifton Elem. Water's Safe

'Passion of the Christ'

Local churches hold special screenings, talks about movie.

'Passion of the Christ'

Architects Preview New Police Station

Police station project enters design and development phase.

Architects Preview New Police Station

Woman Pleads Guilty to Financial Crimes

Guilty Plea to Attempted Grand Larceny

Three-Vehicle Accident Halts Route 28 Traffic

Father of Three Killed on Parkway

Residents Want Sense of Place

Town meeting on McLean revitalization sparks discussion on creating a downtown.

Residents Want Sense of Place

People Notes

Volunteer

Clubs

Business Notes

Week in Herndon

Clubs

People

Beat of a Different Drummer

Vienna resident leads drumming circles.

Beat of a Different Drummer

Police Notes

Four Seek At-Large Seat

RA's North Point and Lake Anne/Tall Oaks races also to be filled.

Four Seek At-Large Seat

Police Notes

Reston-Based WorldCamps Serves South Africa

Children learn about HIV/AIDS in camp setting.

Reston-Based WorldCamps Serves South Africa

Tuesday, February 24

School Notes

Health Notes

Around Town

Seniors Excel at Pickleball

Bridging the Environment

New wetlands projects will be evident in springtime.

Bridging the Environment

GMU Panel Tackles Homeland Security

Federal, local officials stress need for better information.

GMU Panel Tackles Homeland Security

Federal, local officials stress need for better information.

GMU Panel Tackles Homeland Security

Board OKs North Tract Plan

South Arlington Park would include swimming, diving facilities. Projected cost is $89 million.

Board OKs North Tract Plan

Shaved Heads Will Raise Money

ARHA Faces Social Services Crisis

Recognizing Those Left Behind

Military Spouses Receive Care Baskets

Recognizing Those Left Behind

Crime Report

New Method to End Curly Hair Woes

Mount Vernon Gains An Additional $9 Million

Book 'Em

Read Across America at Bells Mill ES

Book 'Em

Parkway Reflectors More Trouble Than They're Worth?

Robotics Competition at Hayfield

Business Notes

Health Notes

Health Calendar

Housing Plans Draw Battle Lines

Discussion over homes for low-income families becomes debate over development, and how to handle it.

Housing Plans Draw Battle Lines

This Week in Potomac

School Notes

Health Calendar

Faith Notes

Pickleball Finds Fans at Centers

With a short net, wooden paddle and whiffle ball, pickleball is an alternative to tennis.

Pickleball Finds Fans at Centers

Mental Health Advocates Descend on Richmond

Call for higher taxes to pay for more services.

Mental Health Advocates Descend on Richmond

Teens Birthday Remembered At Roadside

Basket Bingo Brings Big Bucks

Classes & Workshops

"The Pig" Glows Again

Landmark restaurant reopens with new name, menu

"The Pig" Glows Again

Calendar

George Mason's Jazz Man

Classes & Workshops

George Mason's Jazz Man

Calendar

Classes & Workshops

Daughter of Titans' Coach Publishes Book

Gambling Pays Off For the Campagna Center

‘Cakewalk’ No Cakewalk

George Mason's Jazz Man

Lennon, Scofield Wed

Mardi Gras Provides Theme for ACS Auction

Gambling Pays Off For the Campagna Center

Rising Assessments, Falling Taxes

Teens Birthday Remembered At Roadside

Deputy Found Guilty

Jury convicts on two of three charges leveled against him.

Deputy Found Guilty

Doctor Writes Prescription For Garage Cleanup

Possible Norovirus Strikes Alexandria

Retirement communities hit hard by virus.

Possible Norovirus Strikes Alexandria

Citizens unite On VRE Parking

Mayor: 'City In Great Shape'

Belvoir Access to Change

Easement Retained For Possible Future Trail Use

City Council acts on Buzzards Gap property.

Easement Retained For Possible Future Trail Use

Mirant Plant Biggest Topic at Town Meeting

Rep. Moran answers concerns from citizens.

Mirant Plant Biggest Topic at Town Meeting

School Site Switch-A-Roo

Superintendent proposes a different alternative for land owned by school board.

School Site Switch-A-Roo

Robotics Competition at Hayfield

Business Notes

75 Years and Growing

Military Officers association observe milestone.

75 Years and Growing

Presbytery anad Church Debate Land Use

City School Board Adopts New Budget

Laptops, math specialists added this year.

City School Board Adopts New Budget

Historic Property Gets Subdivided

New pension plan worked out for police, firefighters.

Historic Property Gets Subdivided

Presbytery and Church Debate Land Use

More Enforcement against Over-crowding?

Recommending More Tax Relief for Elderly

More Enforcement against Over-crowding?

Just In Case — There's CERT

Community responds and trains for emergencies.

Just In Case — There's CERT

Roundup

Around Town

Doctor Writes Prescription for Garage Cleanup

Citizens Unite on VRE Parking

Wrestling for Self-Esteem

Alexandria Police Athletic League help youngsters through sports.

Wrestling for Self-Esteem

100 Computers for 100 Days

Stratford Landing gets help from many sources.

100 Computers for 100 Days

Tax Bills, Social Bills

Social Issues, Budget Dominate Session

Second half likely to focus more on budget and taxes

Social Issues, Budget Dominate Session

Military Notes

Deer-Eating Dog Apprehended

Tysons Expansion Changes Traffic

South Riding Station Moves Forward

Late Application Changes Attract Criticism

South Riding Station Moves Forward

Week in Herndon

Remaining Budget Schedule

Doctor Writes Prescription For Garage Cleaning

Power to the Citizens

Part One: Mount Vernon Community Citizens Association

Power to the Citizens

From Here to There and Back

Rotary International visitors report on Scottish trip.

From Here to There and Back

Tysons Expansion Changes Traffic

Postmaster Says 'Goodbye'

Where Will the Lead Go?

Cleanup continues at David Taylor.

Where Will the Lead Go?

Report On Future of IMVH Expected Soon

A change to more positive atmosphere cited from task force.

Report On Future of IMVH Expected Soon

Students Honored for Community Service

Book 'Em

Read Across America at Bells Mill ES

Book 'Em

Crime Report

Where Will the Lead Go?

Cleanup continues at David Taylor.

Where Will the Lead Go?

Islamabad Calling

Congressman assess situation in troubled regions.

Islamabad Calling

School Site Switch-A-Roo

Superintendent proposes a different alternative for land owned by school board.

School Site Switch-A-Roo

Forman’s Grilled

Tree burns, but whose fault is it?

Forman’s Grilled

Frankie Says ‘Twelfth Night’

Churchill sets the bard in the ‘80s.

Frankie Says ‘Twelfth Night’

Schools Exercise New Fitness Approach

County Employee Arrested for Embezzlement

Crime Report

Monday, February 23

College Notes

Camps & Schools

Real Estate Notes

Volunteers

Thursday, February 19

Students Meet Former Slave, Abolitionist

Wednesday, February 18

School Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Clubs

Roundups

Meet the Quads

Four times the joy for the Grinnan family

Meet the Quads

Year in Jail for Sweetwater 'Robbery'

Worth Noting

Dubois Lays Out Plans for District's Future

People Notes

Real Estate Notes

Seniors Graduate with Diversity

Pimmit Hills students receive diplomas in emotional winter graduation ceremony

Seniors Graduate with Diversity

Clubs

Faith Notes

Health Calendar

School Notes

The Week in Reston

Faith Notes

Housing Prices Spike, Inventory Down

Faith Notes

Health Calendar

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Health Calendar

Sophisticated 'Little Princess'

HCTV

Clubs

Calendar

Classes

Coming Into His Own

Randy Thompson Releases His Third CD

Coming Into His Own

Calendar

Classes

At the Movies

Classes

Calendar

Volunteer

Black Church Witness to History

Local PFLAG Group Starting

Provides support to lesbians, gays

Local PFLAG Group Starting

Community Notes

Safeway May Build New Store in Great Falls

Community Mourns Jack Hunter's Death

Business Notes

Hays' Place in Reston

Couple named to "Best of Reston."

Hays' Place in Reston

Man Charged With Cocaine Distribution

Parnes, WFCCA Talk About Traffic Problems

Commerce Bank Proposed for Centre Ridge

Man Charged With Burglary, Abduction

WFCCA Vote Blesses Mission

Colvin Run Visitors Center Planned

Freedom Memorial on Its Way

Community Notes

Business Notes

Volunteer

People Notes

Seniors Graduate with Diversity, Depth

Pimmit Hills students receive diplomas in emotional winter graduation ceremony

Seniors Graduate with Diversity, Depth

The Week in Herndon

Taxing Budget

Bowers proposes $1 billion budget, requiring 8 cent tax rate increase.

Taxing Budget

DuBois Lays Out Plans for District's Future

Illegal Dumping Attracts Police Attention

Reston Association Board Undecided Over Cap

Voters Will Decide in November

Reston Association Board Undecided Over Cap

Community Notes

People Notes

Police Notes

"Best of Reston" Lines Up

3th annual awards ceremony honors community service

"Best of Reston" Lines Up

Volunteer

Business Notes

High-Tech Treasure Hunting

Geocaching Uses GPS Gadgets to Discover Hidden Goodies

High-Tech Treasure Hunting

Police Notes

Tuesday, February 17

School Notes

Lyrical 'Pavilion' Gets Area Community Theater Premiere at Lee Center

Theater Review

Lyrical 'Pavilion' Gets Area Community Theater Premiere at Lee Center

New Justice Info System Now in Place

Business Notes

Around Town

Planning Commission OKs Merrifield Development

Project has been endorsed by neighbors.

Planning Commission OKs Merrifield Development

Stah's Coaching Enthusiasm Will Be Missed

Murder Case Goes to Court

South Riding Looks to Add Houses

Rezoning would Reduce Land Available for Services

South Riding Looks to Add Houses

Police To Celebrate 125 Years

Last 30 Years Mark Major Changes

Police To Celebrate 125 Years

Stah's Coaching Enthusiasm Will Be Missed

Bronze Star Awarded to Local Soldiers

February Heart Throbs Aren't All Valentines

Around Town

Phase 1: Build the Townhouses

Part of Fortune Parc receives site plan approval.

Phase 1: Build the Townhouses

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

County intends to study and clean up each of its 30 main watersheds.

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

College Notes

Health Calendar

Real Estate Notes

Schools to Consider $346 Million Budget

Proposal by Superintendent Robert Smith would raise salaries by 2%, but some items depend on county, state decisions.

Schools to Consider $346 Million Budget

Classes & Workshops

A Taste of Mardi Gras

Café Marianna's Creole specials on the menu next week.

A Taste of Mardi Gras

Sparked by Angels

Women’s rights, voting activists hope HBO movie on women’s suffrage will lead to higher turnouts in November elections.

Sparked by Angels

Calendar

No Rooms at the Country Inn

Normandie Farms files request to be rezoned as ‘Country Inn.’

No Rooms at the Country Inn

Calendar

Scam Artists Apprehended in Mount Vernon

A Life in Songs

Randy Thompson pours himself into the songs on his third CD.

A Life in Songs

A Taste of Mardi Gras

Café Marianna's Creole specials on the menu next week.

A Taste of Mardi Gras

Pike Planning Pays Off

Two years after charette process, development is coming to Columbia Pike, and neighbors look for way to keep history alive on South Arlington’s changing Main Street

Pike Planning Pays Off

Crowded Ballot for Town Elections

At Least 11 in the Running

Crowded Ballot for Town Elections

Police Celebration

Shooter Pleads to Multiple Charges

Richard Sellers faces sentencing in April.

Shooter Pleads to Multiple Charges

Giving Credit to the Builders

Segregated workers made the C&O Canal what it is today.

Giving Credit to the Builders

Stah's Coaching Enthusiasm Will Be Missed

Emergency Dedication

Special Honors for Special People

Friendship Fire Engine Association pays tribute in ceremony.

Special Honors for Special People

A Tribute to George

Birthday celebrations continue in area.

A Tribute to George

Buffalo Soldiers — Named By Their Adversaries

Celebrating Black History Month

Buffalo Soldiers — Named By Their Adversaries

A Little History

New Storm Brewing at Belle View

Homeowners react to legal wranglings.

New Storm Brewing at Belle View

Bioaccelerator Gains Foothold in Springfield

February Heart Throbs Aren't All Valentines

Homeowners Digesting New Assessments

Home values increased across the board.

Homeowners Digesting New Assessments

Bronze Star Awarded to Local Soldiers

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

County intends to study and clean up each of its 30 main watersheds.

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

Womens Club of Springfield Reaches the big 5-0

Movie Mania ... in a Small, Independent Way

Independent movie house in Fairfax thrives on friendliness and originality.

Movie Mania ... in a Small, Independent Way

No Rooms at the Country Inn

Normandie Farms files request to be rezoned as ‘Country Inn.’

No Rooms at the Country Inn

Bioaccelerator Gains Foothold in Springfield

Washington Mill Demonstrates Community of Caring Program

First Grow, Then Go

Potomac Elementary’s Chinese immersion program to expand, then move.

First Grow, Then Go

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

County intends to study and clean up each of its 30 main watersheds.

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

Bioaccelerator Establishes Foothold in Springfield

Roundup

Learning From the Past

In 1970s, 1980s, County Boards responded to rising assessments with low tax rates. Now current and former Board members say those tactics are unfeasible.

Learning From the Past

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

County intends to study and clean up each of its 30 main watersheds.

Pope’s Head to Benefit from County Cleanup Plan

Life in Baghdad

Filmmakers strive to document everyday Iraqi opinion.

Life in Baghdad

Week in Herndon

Police Create New Center District

Olivia's Story

Sexual Assault Alleged on W&OD Trail

16-year-old girl and her mother recall daughter's rape on the popular trail in November 2000.

Sexual Assault Alleged on W&OD Trail

Lady Plays the Blues

Vienna songwriter and guitarist will perform at the State Theatre on Friday.

Lady Plays the Blues

Beulah Road Property Debate Continues

Citizens Seek Input on Public Property's Use

Beulah Road Property Debate Continues

Around Town

Murder Case Goes to Court

Mauricio Cerritos to face court proceedings in murder case.

Murder Case Goes to Court

A Tribute to George

Birthday celebrations continue in area.

A Tribute to George

Crime Report

Bullis Goes 'Crazy' for Gershwin Tunes

Bullis Winter Musical

Bullis Goes 'Crazy' for Gershwin Tunes

First Grow, Then Go

Potomac Elementary’s Chinese immersion program to expand, then move.

First Grow, Then Go

Teacher Takes Turn at Shadowing Delegate Amundson

Crime Report

Woman Injured in Townhouse Blaze

Crime Report

Sixth Graders Get Up Close to George Washington

Whitman's Talent Ready to Roll

A Tribute to George

Birthday celebrations continue in area.

A Tribute to George

Bullis Goes 'Crazy' for Gershwin Tunes

Bullis Winter Musical

Bullis Goes 'Crazy' for Gershwin Tunes

Dumais Dealing with Divorce and Drunk Drivers

Annapolis Dispatches

Dumais Dealing with Divorce and Drunk Drivers

Crime Report

Greek Fest at Lynbrook

Falls Road Crash Zone

Scam Artists Apprehended in Mount Vernon

Whitman's Talent Ready to Roll

Carbs Are Evil

Potomac women open a store to fill a niche.

Carbs Are Evil

Hopping for Heart

Planning Commission OKs Merrifield Development

Project has been endorsed by neighbors.

Planning Commission OKs Merrifield Development

Wednesday, February 11

Faith Notes

Liability Worries Fuel Snow Shoveling

Clearing snow more recommended than required.

Liability Worries Fuel Snow Shoveling

Love Stories: Jo and Bill Watts

Ongoing Calendar

Coming to the Rescue

Woman, sons help after car overturns.

Coming to the Rescue

Love Stories: Anne and Phil Benedicto

Worth Noting

Volunteer Opportunities

Crime

Community Notes

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Notes

Water Wreaks Havoc on Bridle Path

Proposed Assisted-living Facility Divides Community

School Notes

Community Notes

Police Notes

Classes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Mediation Workshop Breeds Future Peacemakers

Health Calendar

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Calendar

At Stone Bridge

Health Calendar

School Notes

Health Calendar

Real Estate Notes

Classes

Calendar

Week in Reston

Calendar

Classes

Clubs

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

HCTV-23

At the Movies

After 20 Hours, Grilled to Perfection

The new-Republican majority fulfills promise to examine county budget — line by line.

After 20 Hours, Grilled to Perfection

Ongoing Calendar

Clubs

Marauding Dogs Drive Residents Indoors

Dispute Over Stream Delays Development

Business Notes

Teen Summit Addresses Pressing High School Issues

Where to Go for Comedy

New PinX comedy club opens in Centreville.

Where to Go for Comedy

Week in Loudoun

Toy Closet Addresses Hospitalized Children's Needs

Roundups

Two Charges Go To Grand Jury

Love Stories: Joe and Trudy Harsh

East Market Offers Homes and Stores

Soccer Coach Gets Six Years in Prison

Dining for the Wild at Heart

Dulles Airport Gets Facelift

$3 billion project set to be done by 2009

Dulles Airport Gets Facelift

Week in Herndon

Toy Closet Addresses Hospitalized Children's Needs

Driver, Beware

Top 10 most dangerous intersections in the county cluster along routes 28 and 7.

Driver, Beware

Volunteer Opportunities

People Notes

Planning Commission Defers Church Vote

Police Notes

People Profile

Scotland AME Zion Presses Toward a Century

Tuesday, February 10

Excel Excelled?

Principals point to progress amid shifting demographics.

Excel Excelled?

Hubbard Honored For Recycling Efforts

Food Fit for a Symphony

ASO weekend was more than music; it was time to eat, too.

Food Fit for a Symphony

Touching All the Senses

New Old Town shop has more than just lingerie.

Touching All the Senses

Around Town

Drug Testing in Schools?

Classes & Workshops

Devolites, Davis Host Town Meetings

Budgets, both state and federal, draw questions.

Devolites, Davis Host Town Meetings

Crime Down in 2003

Police statistics show decrease in crime overall, but incidence of rapes increases.

Crime Down in 2003

Rec Association Members Vote to Change Street Sign

From Camden Court to Brinitzer Way.

Rec Association Members Vote to Change Street Sign

MVO — First In Nation to Feature Major Azerbaijani Works

Symphony Review

MVO — First In Nation to Feature Major Azerbaijani Works

More Than A Mom, Democratically Speaking

Remembering Emily W. Myatt.

More Than A Mom, Democratically Speaking

A Weekend With Branford Marsalis

A lifetime of memories for the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and patrons.

A Weekend With Branford Marsalis

Food Fit for a Symphony

ASO weekend was more than music; it was time to eat, too.

Food Fit for a Symphony

Classes & Workshops

Carlee’s Budget Tops $700 Million

Drive for stable finances drove planning for proposed county budget, says county manager.

Carlee’s Budget Tops $700 Million

Health Notes

Week in Herndon

Education Notebook

Slide (Principals) Up the Scale?

Health Notes

Health Calendar

Health Department Provides Dental Care

Free Dental Exams Draw Crowd

Health Department Provides Dental Care

Health Notes

No Montessori Move

After first look at Nauck enrollment, schools say no immediate changes likely for Montessori program.

No Montessori Move

‘Miracle’s’ Actresses Demand Attention

In the Arlington Player’s production of Helen Keller’s story, the two leads are equally matched forces of nature.

‘Miracle’s’ Actresses Demand Attention

Seeking New Sound

After finding comfort zone, Seeking Homer brings new album to Iota.

Seeking New Sound

Calendar

Classes & Workshops

Calendar

A Weekend With Branford Marsalis

A lifetime of memories for the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and patrons.

A Weekend With Branford Marsalis

Luke … I Am Your Author

Friendship Fire Association To Honor 2003 Heros

Held as part of the George Washington birthday celebration.

Friendship Fire Association To Honor 2003 Heros

60 Years of Advice on Valentine's Day

Lake Anne couple reflect on a wartime marriage.

60 Years of Advice on Valentine's Day

When a House is More Than a House

History reveals black Union soldiers were treated in this hospital during the Civil War.

When a House is More Than a House

Sharp Decline in Crime

Lowest point in Alexandria since 1968.

Sharp Decline in Crime

Roundup

Open Space Fund Gets 'Vacation'

Council adopts new policy.

Open Space Fund Gets 'Vacation'

Special Assessment For Burke Centre?

City Likes Kerry

New voting machines make debut in primary Tuesday.

City Likes Kerry

Kincannon Takes Helm At Rec Dept.

Niebauer Tabbed by Delegation

Property Assessments Rise Again

Owners will see increase in the mailbox this week.

Property Assessments Rise Again

Jeopardy Record Holder Comes to Stratford Landing

West Potomac's teen winner challenges Tom Walsh.

Jeopardy Record Holder Comes to Stratford Landing

Why’d the Pedestrian Cross the Road?

Senior Forum focuses on pedestrian safety.

Why’d the Pedestrian Cross the Road?

Wanted: Herndon CERTs

Neighbors Train To Help

Wanted: Herndon CERTs

Hubbard Honored For Recycling Efforts

First a Ride, Then a March

Thousands go to Annapolis to demand education funding.

First a Ride, Then a March

Special Assessment For Burke Centre?

Devolites, Davis Host Town Meetings

Budgets, both state and federal, draw questions.

Devolites, Davis Host Town Meetings

T.C. Fully Accredited

Around Town

A Daring Design?

City Council debates a business' proposed facade design and its place along Lee Highway.

A Daring Design?

Hubbard Honored For Recycling Efforts

"Wall Smashing" On a Sunday Afternoon

Rising Hope is now in the midst of a $900,000 capital campaign.

"Wall Smashing" On a Sunday Afternoon

Around Town

3 Bs: Budget, Bay and Back Yard

Freshman delegate hosts town hall meeting in Vienna.

3 Bs: Budget, Bay and Back Yard

Council Defers Decision on Little Street

Questions Still Unanswered

Council Defers Decision on Little Street

Crime Report

Boudreau Won't Seek Re-Election

Longtime councilman plans Florida retirement.

Boudreau Won't Seek Re-Election

Chamber Honors its Own

Not at Nottoway?

Debate continues on a proposed maintenance facility at Nottoway Park.

Not at Nottoway?

Suspects Sought In Springfield Murder

Join George At Home For His Birthday

Weekend of activities celebrate the national holiday.

Join George At Home For His Birthday

Hyland Appointed to National Task Force

IMVH Task Force Votes In Secrecy; Draws Criticism

Edith Moore Sprouse — 'The Past is Prologue'

Remembering A Life

Edith Moore Sprouse — 'The Past is Prologue'

A Slow, Steady Turnout

Democratic primary voters choose Kerry

A Slow, Steady Turnout

Crime Report

SLHS Hoop Team Connects with Young Readers

Terraset elementary students gain reading tutors and role models.

SLHS Hoop Team Connects with Young Readers

School Board To Hear about ‘Surplus’ Land

This Week in Potomac

Who Gets Power First?

Council gives list to Pepco, but will it matter?

Who Gets Power First?

Schools Not Out Forever

Closing prompts school year extension.

Schools Not Out Forever

Turning $1 into $10,000

New Giving Circle combines small donations for greater impact

Turning $1 into $10,000

Cap Tapped Out?

Committee recommends raising fee maximum, expand membership.

Cap Tapped Out?

Crime Report

Love Started With A Payroll Deduction

Monday, February 9

School Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

Real Estate Notes

Clubs & Organizations

People Notes

Thursday, February 5

Real Estate Notes

Faith Notes

What Money Can Buy

School Notes

Faith Notes

Family Mourns Death of Ken Moore, 60

Radio Dreams

Oakton woman creates and hosts a news-talk-show.

Radio Dreams

Wednesday, February 4

Tutoring In the 21st Century

Program at Mt. Vernon Community School embraced by all.

Tutoring In the 21st Century

This Week in McLean

At the Movies

Classes

Clubs

Classes

Volunteer

Community Notes

Volunteer Notes

Capitol Steps Performers Continue to Entertain Audiences and Benefit UCM

Classes

A Question of Representation

Citizens object to exclusionary language.

A Question of Representation

Marsalis...Music...Dreams

With the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.

Marsalis...Music...Dreams

Life after Cancer

Cancer survivor raises over $100,000 for cancer research.

Life after Cancer

Charter Bill In Peril

Council acts on visitors' center sites.

Charter Bill In Peril

Supervisors Give OK to Interchange Project

Gargoyles Add Touch of Old England

Health Notes

Real Estate

Community Notes

A Modern George Washington — Dr. Arnold B. Becker

Remembering A Life

A Modern George Washington — Dr. Arnold B. Becker

Calendar

HCTV Schedule

Calendar

Historic Preservation — A Taxing Effort

Property owners taking advantage of facade easement.

Historic Preservation — A Taxing Effort

Witness Photo Yields Calls to Police

Dunning murder investigation continues.

Witness Photo Yields Calls to Police

Super Bowl ... Super Party

The mayor hosts a gathering at Theismann's.

Super Bowl ... Super Party

Maury Parents Hear Options

Residents Flock To The Town's Meeting

Woodlawn Road gets special attention; hospital on minds of officials.

Residents Flock To The Town's Meeting

Dangers Lurk As Temperature Drops

Community Notes

Giving Second Chance to Homeless

Volunteer Notes

Clifton Couple Runs in Marathon

Clubs

Safety Project Gets OK

Multi-faceted emergency operations and transportation center moves forward.

Safety Project Gets OK

Field House Moves Forward

Development agreement for public/private facility is signed.

Field House Moves Forward

Del. Tim Hugo is Proposing 23 Bills

Does This Look Infected

This Week in Great Falls

People Notes

Business Notes

Toni Winters McMahon Dies

Lights, Camera — Class

Highlighting ‘Prize of Liberty’

Does This Look Infected

Future Young Leaders Experience Government In Action

Shadow program sends eight students to Richmond.

Future Young Leaders Experience Government In Action

Taste of Mount Vernon a Big Hit

Area restaurants provide food for the masses.

Taste of Mount Vernon a Big Hit

A View From The 'Bus'

Citizens treated to visual tour of district at town meeting.

A View From The 'Bus'

Information Central

Town meeting also a gathering spot for exhibits.

Information Central

Getting A Second Chance

Employment program for prospective employees.

Getting A Second Chance

Marsalis...Music...Dreams

With the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra.

Marsalis...Music...Dreams

Women Turn To Guns

Program trains women to handle firearms.

Women Turn To Guns

Clubs

Tuesday, February 3

School Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Nice Guys Can Be First

Potomac’s Harry Semmes

Nice Guys Can Be First

Week in Herndon

Retire and Rehire?

Thoreau parents lobby to retain the middle school's principal.

Retire and Rehire?

Petersen Hosts Town Hall Meeting

Constituents offer views on upcoming legislation.

Petersen Hosts Town Hall Meeting

College Notes

Clubs & Organizations

Around Town

A New Home

Gesher Jewish Day School anticipates new facilities in 2005.

A New Home

County Efforts Target Gangs

Roof Blows Away But Salem Baptist Doesn't

Melting Ice Is Salt Seekers Goal

Business Notes

Collecting Old Stocks Has a Name

Congressman Leads Lesson on Constitution

Loudoun Valley Estates Rezoning Passes

Project Could Include Two School Sites

Loudoun Valley Estates Rezoning Passes

Help Wanted

Tysons job-training program helps recent immigrants and lower-income individuals get a fresh start.

Help Wanted

Don’t Break the Ice

Firefighters demonstrate ice rescue techniques.

Don’t Break the Ice

Cross-County Trail on Track

34-mile stretch expected to be complete by June 2005.

Cross-County Trail on Track

Budget Holes and Big Guns

District 15 legislators hold a town hall meeting.

Budget Holes and Big Guns

This Week in Potomac

Courthouse Cinema May Close

With lease ending, AMC Theatres considers options for Courthouse movie screens.

Courthouse Cinema May Close

National Honor Roll

Faith Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Real Estate Notes

Classes & Workshops

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Cross-County Trail on Track

34-mile stretch expected to be complete by June 2005.

Cross-County Trail on Track

Assembly May Offer Tax Relief

With tax reform packages and other bills, Assembly session could offer alternatives to property taxes.

Assembly May Offer Tax Relief

This Week in Potomac

Don’t Break the Ice

Firefighters demonstrate ice rescue techniques.

Don’t Break the Ice

John Panagos, 82, Communications Innovator

Obituary

John Panagos, 82, Communications Innovator

Metro Considers Cutting 11 Bus Routes

Measure would help plug $28-$36 million hole in Metro budget.

Metro Considers Cutting 11 Bus Routes

County Efforts Target Gangs

Volunteers

It's All Greek

Military Notes

Questioning Clarendon

Planning for Clarendon’s future moves into its final phases in 2004, but many questions still need answers.

Questioning Clarendon

Bowling As a Cosmic Experience

Roundup

Melting Ice Is Salt Seekers Goal

County Efforts Target Gangs

Tax Rates Will Fall

Board members see need for fall in rates, but anti-tax activists doubt that taxes will be cut enough.

Tax Rates Will Fall

Collecting Old Stocks Has a Name

Business Notes

Cross-County Trail on Track

34-mile stretch expected to be complete by June 2005.

Cross-County Trail on Track

Business Notes

Bowling as a Cosmic Experience

Easement Protects Streambed

Cross County Trail on Track

34-mile stretch expected to be complete by June 2005.

Cross County Trail on Track

Money Differences Divide Virginia

Fire Disrupts Business

Missing Teen Found in Maryland, Returns Home

Crime Report

Metro Considers Cutting 11 Bus Routes

Measure would help plug $28-$36 million hole in Metro budget

Metro Considers Cutting 11 Bus Routes

Easement Protects Streambed

Metro Considers Cutting 11 Bus Routes

Measure would help plug $28-$36 million hole in Metro budget.

Metro Considers Cutting 11 Bus Routes

Commission Supports Quarry Expansion

Missing Teen Found in Maryland, Returns Home

Sunday Fires

Money Differences Divide Virginia

Around Town

Budget Holes and Big Guns

District 15 legislators hold a town hall meeting.

Budget Holes and Big Guns

Suspect Composite Released

Crime Report

McLean Hosts Indoor Color Guard Competition

Sewer Access on Lloyd Road?

Is sewer request a prelude to more houses?

Sewer Access on Lloyd Road?

Sunday Fires

Missing Teen Found in Maryland, Returns Home

Cabin John Teacher Wins Pollin Award

Cross County Trail on Track

34-mile stretch expected to be complete by June 2005.

Cross County Trail on Track

Will The Real Miss Springfield Please Stand Up?

Suspect Composite Released

Nice Guys Can Be First

Potomac’s Harry Semmes

Nice Guys Can Be First

Bullis To Get Bigger?

School plans to expand enrollment by 50 percent, construct several new buildings.