Stories for January 2004

Wednesday, January 28

On the Move at Belle View Shopping Center

Dale Photo moves up and makes way for Curves.

On the Move at Belle View Shopping Center

People Notes

Community Notes

People Profile

An Actor's Life: Ralph Cosham

People Profile

Equal Taxing Power — A Joint Resolution

Top 2004 resolution.

Equal Taxing Power — A Joint Resolution

People Notes

Military Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Home Sales Report

Calendar

Green Light For T.C.

Neighbors still concerned about ongoing traffic woes.

Green Light For T.C.

Community Notes

Movies

Grand Jury Indicts Two Local People

Worth Noting

Horse Barn Robbed

Community Notes

Crime Report

Ions, Viruses and Precursor Proteins

Potomac students Marberg, Anand and Yan among 300 national Intel scholarship semifinalists.

Ions, Viruses and Precursor Proteins

Faith Notes

Business Notes

Home Sales Report

Classes

Mark Center Plans Approved

Council votes 6-1 for development.

Mark Center Plans Approved

Crime Report

HCTV

HUD Program Helps Clifton, Home Buyers

Snow and Ice Make for Dicey Road Conditions

Business Notes

Seasoned minister helps lead Centreville church.

Pennywise Founder Dies

Longtime Vienna resident founded church thrift store.

Pennywise Founder Dies

Faith Notes

School Notes

College Notes

School Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Home Sales Report

Housing Prices Still Going Up

Health Notes

Home Sales Report

Health Notes

Home Sales Report

Real Estate Notes

Classes

Real Estate Notes

Home Sales Report

Local Meeting Spotlights Budget, Tax Reform

Legislators: General Assembly at a Crossroads

Local Meeting Spotlights Budget, Tax Reform

Classes

RCTV Schedule

Calendar

Classes & Workshops

Calendar

Classes & Workshops

Calendar

A Double Whammy

Snow, ice, cold temperatures hit metro area.

A Double Whammy

Working Out To Raise Funds

Digital Studio Makes Portraits Faster

Business Profile

Digital Studio Makes Portraits Faster

Clubs

Celebrating George

Month-long events include symposiums, a race, a ball and a parade.

Celebrating George

Living Wage Under Assault

Local delegation watching Richmond action closely.

Living Wage Under Assault

Former Executive Pleads Guilty

Faces up to 20 years in prison on embezzlement, forgary, fraud charges.

Former Executive Pleads Guilty

Police Seek Potential Witness

Photo of man released to press.

Police Seek Potential Witness

SOLA Members Are Having a Ball

CERT — It's A Community Thing

Citizens prepare for emergencies through training and education.

CERT — It's A Community Thing

Not Your Normal Prom Food

Pre-chamber party food reflects dietary concerns.

Not Your Normal Prom Food

Jury: 10 Years Prison

Ions, Viruses and Precursor Proteins

Potomac students Marberg, Anand and Yan among 300 national Intel scholarship semifinalists.

Ions, Viruses and Precursor Proteins

Chamber Gala Prom Swings

Joan Renner takes over leadership.

Chamber Gala Prom Swings

Clubs

Military Notes

Senora Davis Dies at Age 75

Local Meeting Spotlights Budget, Tax Reform

Legislators: General Assembly at a Crossroads

Local Meeting Spotlights Budget, Tax Reform

Unsolved Bank Robberies Keep Police Busy

Pierre C. Boucher

Military Notes

Business Notes

CUMC Gets New Pastors

Pierre C. Boucher

The Piano Prodigy

Oak Hill resident is national finalist in piano competition.

The Piano Prodigy

Warner Asks For Tax Overhaul

At the Library

People Notes

Week in Herndon

Town Staff Proposes 19 Budget Adjustments

Braddock Center Gets Approval

More Development to Come

Braddock Center Gets Approval

Volunteer Opportunities

Police Notes

Big Questions From Small Audience

Rep. Tom Davis holds a town meeting.

Big Questions From Small Audience

Crime Report

Business Notes

Teacher Cadets Win Hearts of Students and Teachers

At Hollin Meadows Elementary School.

Teacher Cadets Win Hearts of Students and Teachers

On the Move at Belle View Shopping Center

Dale Photo moves up and makes way for Curves.

On the Move at Belle View Shopping Center

Around Town

Student Astronaut's Dream Comes True

Thomas Jefferson student spends two weeks at NASA.

Student Astronaut's Dream Comes True

Equal Taxing Power — A Joint Resolution

Top 2004 resolution.

Equal Taxing Power — A Joint Resolution

Warner Asks For Tax Overhaul

Is There a Cougar on the Loose in Tauxemont?

PRS Mt. Vernon Opens New Facility

Chili and Clogging

Friends of UCM Visit Bryant Early Learning Center

RA Gains Full Funding of Watershed Plan

Clubs

Police Notes

Business Notes

Crime Report

Police Notes

Tuesday, January 27

For Art's Sake

Area artists open Fairfax Arts Center in downtown Fairfax.

For Art's Sake

Drowning in Immersion?

Board of Education considering expanding program at Potomac Elementary.

Drowning in Immersion?

‘Lion’s’ Share of Suffering

As they prepare for Signature play, Wakefield students learn Holocaust history.

‘Lion’s’ Share of Suffering

Montessori Could Move

In move to make Drew a Nauck neighborhood school, School Board considers whether county needs separate Montessori school.

Montessori Could Move

Former Techies Driven by Auto Business

Network engineer, marketer open The Auto Shop in the Dulles corridor in Sterling.

Former Techies Driven by Auto Business

Assessment Increase Driven by Land Values

Average home value in Arlington up 17%, tax base grows to $35.3 billion.

Assessment Increase Driven by Land Values

Roundup

Coalition Urges Extending After School Programs

School Board Cuts $14 Million from Proposal

Board members cut proposed operating budget down to $468.4 million to present to the Board of Supervisors.

School Board Cuts $14 Million from Proposal

Workforce Housing or Ballfields on Old School Sites?

Board of Education to discuss giving up two Potomac properties.

Workforce Housing or Ballfields on Old School Sites?

Radio Dreams

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

Radio Dreams

Supervisors OK Road Plan

Chamber's Focus: Members First

Louis Matrone takes helm as chairman of the board of directors for the Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber's Focus: Members First

Clearing May Be Noisy

Supervisors OK Parkway Plan

Welcome to Chocolate Town

Fairfax City prepares for annual Chocolate Lovers Festival.

Welcome to Chocolate Town

Clearing May Be Noisy

Mapping Out Road Improvements for County

Commonwealth Transportation Board member Leonard ‘Hobie’ Mitchel presents supervisors with exhibit of future transportation projects.

Mapping Out Road Improvements for County

New Leader at Chamber

Belmont resident Louis Matrone is elected to serve as 2004 chairman for the Chamber of Commerce.

New Leader at Chamber

'Payback' or Not?

York, Myers at odds; board’s Republican majority reduces York’s seat power.

'Payback' or Not?

Snow Triumphs

Supervisors OK Road Plan

Oxygen, Massages Help Ease Stress

Bus Driver Stabbed

Police Seek Man

Clearing May Be Noisy

Houses by the Horses

Planning Board Approves six houses next to Callithea.

Houses by the Horses

This Week in Potomac

Police Seize Suspected Fake Merchandise

Drowning in Immersion?

Board of Education considering expanding program at Potomac Elementary.

Drowning in Immersion?

New Face at Cunningham Park

Lisa Mank serves as Cunningham Park Elementary's new principal.

New Face at Cunningham Park

One More House

Planning Board approves subdivision on Gainsborough.

One More House

Bus Driver Stabbed

Police Seek Man

Houses by the Horses

Planning Board Approves six houses next to Callithea.

Houses by the Horses

This Week in Potomac

One More House

Planning Board approves subdivision on Gainsborough.

One More House

Workforce Housing or Ballfields on Old School Sites?

Board of Education to discuss giving up two Potomac properties.

Workforce Housing or Ballfields on Old School Sites?

Coalition Urges Extending After School Programs

Maintenance Facility for Nottoway Park?

Master Plan revisions for Nottoway Park will be subject of a Feb. 5 open house.

Maintenance Facility for Nottoway Park?

Monday, January 26

School Board Names Interim Chief

Brad Draeger, interim superintendent, not interested in the permanent position.

School Board Names Interim Chief

Education Notebook

This week's school board actions.

Education Notebook

The House that Stood Alone

100 Students Balance 2 Schools

Three Way Split

Proposed school boundary adjustments.

Three Way Split

Moving Two to Hunters Woods?

Thursday, January 22

Author Unearths Family, World History

Colors Enhance Rooms, Effect Emotions

New Homes For Stray Cats

From Building Minds To Building Bathrooms

Wednesday, January 21

Westfield Addition: Not Soon Enough

Business Notes

Week in Herndon

Governor Brings His Tax Proposal to Mclean

Warner scheduled at Dolley Madison Library on Friday, Jan. 23

Governor Brings His Tax Proposal to Mclean

McLean Says 'Happy Birthday, Martin'

Community Celebrates at Alden Theatre in Inaugural Event

McLean Says 'Happy Birthday, Martin'

Faith Notes

The Jeet Kune Do Pro

Centreville resident Dan Mikeska teaches hand-to-hand combat and self-defense.

The Jeet Kune Do Pro

School Notes

High Expectations for New Schools' Chief

Education Notebook

School Notes

College Notes

School Notes

League Offers Assistance to Assault Victims

The Assistance League of Northern Virginia provides hugs to the littlest victims of assault.

League Offers Assistance to Assault Victims

Faith Notes

Clubs & Organizations

Classes & Workshops

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Classes & Workshops

Worth Noting

Business Notes

Westfield Students Offer Gala Madrigal Dinner

Building Self-Esteem through Song

Woman's Accused Killer Is Caught in China

Is New Route a Road to Ruin?

Latest Battlefield Bypass Alternative smashes through Bull Run Estates.

Is New Route a Road to Ruin?

Celebrating Herndon

Robbery Suspected as Motive

Murder Victim Awaiting Kidney Transplant

Robbery Suspected as Motive

Business Notes

Roundups

Reese Agenda: Budget Reform, Tobacco Tax

Woodson Stuck in the '60s?

Frey Gives State of Sully District Address

Students Honor King With Special Program

The Boredom Busters

Boys collect toys for hospitalized children.

The Boredom Busters

Mardi Gras Party Planned to Pay for July 4 Fireworks

Robbery Suspected as Motive

Murder Victim Awaiting Kidney Transplant

Robbery Suspected as Motive

Parents Seek Leads to Missing Daughter

Military Notes

More Density at Braddock Corner?

Rezoning Requested

More Density at Braddock Corner?

Capital Improvements in Holding Pattern

Fowl Vote Deferred, Trash Fees Changed

McLean Crew Row, Row, Rows in the Rain

South Lakes Renovation Moves Ahead

Crime Report

Tuesday, January 20

Area Merchants Give Holiday Sales Mixed Review

2003 was the strongest retail sales year since pre-9/11.

Area Merchants Give Holiday Sales Mixed Review

Happy New Year

Area residents celebrate the Year of the Monkey in New York.

Happy New Year

Author Unearths Family, World History

Residents Decry Lack of Public Input

At its second meeting, new Board of Supervisors receives support and criticism.

Residents Decry Lack of Public Input

What to Keep? To Cut?

School Board deliberates budget cuts from the Fiscal Year 2005 proposed operating budget.

What to Keep? To Cut?

Youth Unite!

Civil rights activist exhorts local high-school students to take charge by relating his college-age experiences.

Youth Unite!

Author Unearths Family, World History

Book Clubs: Celebrating Good Books and Good Friends

New Planning Commissioner for Providence

A 40-year resident of Fairfax County serves as Smyth's replacement.

New Planning Commissioner for Providence

Area Merchants Give Holiday Sales Mixed Review

2003 was the strongest retail sales year since pre-9/11.

Area Merchants Give Holiday Sales Mixed Review

Health Notes

Wedding Cakes Baked to Perfection

Dining

Wedding Cakes Baked to Perfection

Keeping It In the Family

Archbishop Desmond Tutu witnesses daughter's ordination at historic Christ Church.

Keeping It In the Family

City Observes King's Day

Battle Ends In Victory For All

Maury Closing Ahead?

Renovations at school cited.

Maury Closing Ahead?

Commemorative MLK Quilt Goes on Display

New Artwork Selected for Del. Amundson's Office

Suspect Sought By City Police

AP Exams Now Required

Southern Towers Fire Leaves Three Homeless

Book Clubs: Celebrating Good Books and Good Friends

School Board Accepts Increased Proposal

New Planning Commissioner for Providence

A 40-year resident of Fairfax County serves as Smyth's replacement.

New Planning Commissioner for Providence

Ken Reid: Transportation Activist

Leesburg resident Ken Reid works on transportation issues from various fronts.

Ken Reid: Transportation Activist

Why Should Businesses Choose Loudoun?

EDC gives five-year outlook on Loudoun's business attraction.

Why Should Businesses Choose Loudoun?

New Homes For Stray Cats

Driving It Home

Speaker urges students not to drink and drive.

Driving It Home

Will the Road to Nowhere Go Somewhere?

City Council hammers through a draft design of George Mason Boulevard.

Will the Road to Nowhere Go Somewhere?

Church Concert Series Fills Musical Void

Unsolved Bank Robberies Keep Police Busy

Happy New Year

Area residents celebrate the Year of the Monkey in New York.

Happy New Year

Combined Voices Celebrate Life of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Art Skills Pay Off for Bryant Student

Artist Donates Creativity to Children

Mural will brighten room for children undergoing care at IMVH.

Artist Donates Creativity to Children

Local Lawmakers Bring Issues Home

Wedding Cakes Baked to Perfection

Dining

Wedding Cakes Baked to Perfection

New England Comes To Mount Vernon — Again

Supervisor hosts 17th event next weekend.

New England Comes To Mount Vernon — Again

Skate Park in RCC’s Backyard?

Too early to tell, but the answer to community center’s stalled attempt to build a Reston skate park may be right under its nose.

Skate Park in RCC’s Backyard?

Seeking Site for Covered Tennis

RA’s tennis advisory committee looks for answers to the covered tennis riddle.

Seeking Site for Covered Tennis

Secret Service: Counterfeiting Witness Threatened

Four former South Lakes High School graduates are arrested on witness tampering charges.

Secret Service: Counterfeiting Witness Threatened

Chairman Updates Chamber on County Issues

Connolly makes first trip to Reston since installation as new board chairman.

Chairman Updates Chamber on County Issues

Barriers Boosted on Interchange Overpass

54,000 and Counting

Students at Forest Edge Elementary School collect tabs for Ronald McDonald House.

54,000 and Counting

Two Tax Districts Planned for Two Phases

Saving a plan to pay for local portion of Dulles rail costs, after western landowners balk at paying for rail to Tysons.

Two Tax Districts Planned for Two Phases

Military Notes

Monday, January 19

High-End Condos in the Quarry?

Developer wants to buy out of requirements to build 13 affordable units.

High-End Condos in the Quarry?

Memorial to Martin

Asking Themselves for a Raise

School Board to consider raising own salaries; proposal would make Arlington members highest-paid in region.

Asking Themselves for a Raise

Wedding Plans Up in the Air

Airport provides a fitting locale for the wedding of pilot and flight attendant.

Wedding Plans Up in the Air

Cold Weather Heats Up Tyrol Dispute

Tenants say radiators don’t heat apartments. County officials say that’s not the real problem.

Cold Weather Heats Up Tyrol Dispute

‘We Will Fight Them in The Courtrooms’

Residents sue Planning Board over Greenbriar.

‘We Will Fight Them in The Courtrooms’

Residents sue Planning Board over Greenbriar.

‘We Will Fight Them in The Courtrooms’

James E. Allen Sr., 88

Obituary

James E. Allen Sr., 88

Obituary

James E. Allen Sr., 88

Roundup

Mildred Elizabeth Beall Burk, 77

Obituary

Mildred Elizabeth Beall Burk, 77

Say Goodbye to Another One

Potomac Promenade’s May Jewelers to close, following Gap, Potomac Village Pharmacy, Imaginarium.

Say Goodbye to Another One

Mildred Elizabeth Beall Burk, 77

Obituary

Mildred Elizabeth Beall Burk, 77

Will The Power Stay on Now?

Independent audit of Pepco calls for changes.

Will The Power Stay on Now?

One More House

Planning Board approves subdivision on Gainsborough.

One More House

50th Anniversary for Peter and Grace Kimm

Thursday, January 15

Digging Up Dirt

Excavations at Arlington House, once home to Robert E. Lee, may show how to tell the story of Arlington slaves.

Digging Up Dirt

Wednesday, January 14

School Notes

Dance by Association

Young Hero, 6, Honored

Has parents call 911 after neighbor falls from ladder.

Young Hero, 6, Honored

Suspect Charged With 3 Bank Robberies

South of the Border Fun

Greenbriar West students enjoy Mexican fiesta.

South of the Border Fun

Teacher's Literary Legacy Leaves a Void

Old Problems in a New Year

General Assembly convenes on Jan. 14.

Old Problems in a New Year

Q & A with ...

Del. Ken Plum looks ahead to the General Assembly session that begins on Jan. 14.

Q & A with ...

Status Quo for RCC?

Three board members switch sides on proposal to divide the nine-member RCC board into geographic divisions.

Status Quo for RCC?

Youth Lauded for Aiding Injured Man

6-year-old alerted parents of injured neighbor.

Youth Lauded for Aiding Injured Man

6-year-old alerted parents about injured neighbor.

Youth Lauded for Aiding Injured Man

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Calendar

Considering Great Falls Park

New management plan, environmental study, examine how a prized natural resource is being used.

Considering Great Falls Park

'Moon Over Buffalo' Rises

Now in its 38th season, Reston acting troupe prepares for latest CenterStage performance.

'Moon Over Buffalo' Rises

Calendar

Elizabeth Campbell, 1902-2004

Youth Lauded for Aiding Injured Man

6-year-old alerted parents about injured neighbor.

Youth Lauded for Aiding Injured Man

After 37 Years, ‘Uncle J’ Semi-Retires to the South

Music Minister retires from Lewinsville Presbyterian Church

After 37 Years, ‘Uncle J’ Semi-Retires to the South

Budget Focuses on Teacher Pay

Just two months before he leaves office, the outgoing superintendent proposes a $1.8 billion budget.

Budget Focuses on Teacher Pay

Roundups

'Princess and the Porcupine'

Chantilly High Drama Director Ed Monk writes children's play.

'Princess and the Porcupine'

Shannon Faces Freshman Year in Richmond

Newly elected delegate enters Richmond in midst of tax reform debate.

Shannon Faces Freshman Year in Richmond

Brian Czahor, 26, Dies; 1995 Centreville Grad

Murder Suspect Returned to Mental Hospital

O'Brien Eager for Legislative Session

Worth Noting

General Assembly Begins in Richmond

Cuccinelli ready for sophomore Senate term.

General Assembly Begins in Richmond

Teacher's Literary Legacy Leaves a Void

Funny Farm for Fairfax

Locals want to establish comedy club in Fairfax.

Funny Farm for Fairfax

Petersen Starts Sophomore Session

Petersen begins second term as 37th District delegate.

Petersen Starts Sophomore Session

Trucker Is Indicted for Death

Centreville High grad Emily Cella was killed when truck hit her on I-95.

Trucker Is Indicted for Death

Devolites to Push Technology Legislation

Teaching Economics to Russian Audiences

Chantilly teacher Joseph Clement takes 10-day tour of the USSR.

Teaching Economics to Russian Audiences

Three Alternatives Offered Common to all plans:

Devolites to Push Technology Legislation

Teachers Literary Legacy Leaves a Void

Should There Be One Sign or Two?

Church Street Vision District undergoes test.

Should There Be One Sign or Two?

Shannon Faces Freshman Year in Richmond

Newly elected delegate enters Richmond in midst of tax reform debate.

Shannon Faces Freshman Year in Richmond

McLean's First MLK Jr. Celebration Sells Out

Q & A with ...

State Sen. Janet Howell prepares to head to Richmond as the General Assembly gears up for another session, partisan battles over tax reform and the budget loom .

Q & A with ...

‘We Won’t Give Up’

School and police partnership struggle to generate interest in work against gangs.

‘We Won’t Give Up’

Running Man

Vienna pastor raises money for missions project by running.

Running Man

Tuesday, January 13

Camps & Schools

Clubs

Bill Jones, 63

One day after Christmas, Ballston’s ‘Real Santa’ dies.

Bill Jones, 63

Ranks Top, Gets Less

School Board members, legislators discuss funding issues over breakfast on Thursday.

Ranks Top, Gets Less

Residents Split Over GOP Actions

Residents, leaders react to actions taken by the Republican majority at supervisors' first meeting.

Residents Split Over GOP Actions

With Issues in Hand, Delegates Head To General Assembly

Teens Await Sentencing

Two plead guilty in Schuyler Jones murder case.

Teens Await Sentencing

When You Need the Rescue Squad

Potomac’s heavy rescue equipment slated for reserve service.

When You Need the Rescue Squad

Ashes, Chimney Leaks Could Spark Fires

Clubs & Organizations

Camps & Schools

Services or No Tax Hike?

Senators and delegates representing Loudoun hold a town meeting to hear residents’ concerns.

Services or No Tax Hike?

Church Plans on New Gym

HCTV-23

Real Estate Notes

Honoring Monroe

New award, given to Woodlawn senior Weaver, commemorates Arlington’s former board chair.

Honoring Monroe

At Park View High

RCTV

Classes & Workshops

Clubs & Organizations

Classes

Clubs

Clubs & Organizations

Classes & Workshops

Clubs

Classes

Rodgers & Hammerstein Work Wonders at Signature

Theater Review

Rodgers & Hammerstein Work Wonders at Signature

Clubs & Organizations

At the Movies

Classes

Clubs

Classes & Workshops

Community Notes

Celebrating Herndon's History

In Memory of Elizabeth Campbell

Dozens come to reception honoring WETA founder who led Arlington schools into age of integration.

In Memory of Elizabeth Campbell

Another Encore For Old Town Theater

New ownership, new grand opening in April.

Another Encore For Old Town Theater

It's Majestic

Old Town restaurant wins architecture award.

It's Majestic

Council Learns of Concourse Delays

Unable to find utilities under Duke Street cited as major reason.

Council Learns of Concourse Delays

Teens Await Sentencing

Two plead guilty in Schuyler Jones murder case.

Teens Await Sentencing

Suspicious Note, Attempted Bank Robbery Probed

Police Report

Suspicious Note, Attempted Bank Robbery Probed

Local Well-known Businessman Dies

Louis Genuario, Sr — 1926-2004

Local Well-known Businessman Dies

Tax Reform Top Item

General Assembly convenes; city charter changes eyed by local delegation.

Tax Reform Top Item

With Issues In Hand, Delegates Head to General Assembly

Community Notes

Church Plans Include Gym

Howard Smith Was About More Than Books

Remembering A Life

Howard Smith Was About More Than Books

Business Notes

This Week in Potomac

Inova Alexandria Hospital — Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Big strides in 2003; more to come in '04.

Inova Alexandria Hospital — Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow

Homeless Find Warmth — Temporarily

With shelters full, Good Shepherd Alliance opens new center early when temperatures plummet.

Homeless Find Warmth — Temporarily

Road Plan Whittled Down For Parkway Completion

Roundup

Looking to 'Marathon Session'

Delegates to address allocation of funds, impact fees during 2004 legislative session.

Looking to 'Marathon Session'

Community Notes

Business Notes

With Issues In Hand, Delegates Head To General Assembly

It's Majestic

Old Town restaurant wins architecture award.

It's Majestic

Church Plans Spur Citizen Input

Unity Church Unites Feelings of Peace

Finding Affordable Homes

Board approves program to keep low prices on some Arlington condominiums.

Finding Affordable Homes

Unity Church Unites Feelings of Peace

Business Notes

People Notes

Military Notes

People Notes

No Second Term for Mayor

Unity Church Unites Feelings of Peace

Business Notes

Week in Herndon

Kubba Seeks Wolf's Seat

Second Tax District?

Getting Back on Track

Second Tax District?

Commission Supports Mixed Use Change

Amendment for Density?

Commission Supports Mixed Use Change

Crime Report

Author Tells 'Real Story' About Vietnam

Ashburn author Frank E. Owens sheds light on the common soldier’s experience in the Vietnam War.

Author Tells 'Real Story' About Vietnam

Legislation Sponsored to Protect Exercising Consumers

Local RECenters becoming attractive options.

Legislation Sponsored to Protect Exercising Consumers

General Assembly Opens

Amundson and Puller prepare for another session.

General Assembly Opens

ESOL Students Get to Meet Army Pen Pal

Crime Report

Mount Vernon Teachers Pass National Boards

IMVH: Looking Backwards ... Forward

Crime Report

Just Keep Taking the Test

New grading policy might pass in time to be promoted for 04-05 school year, after failing in September, 2003.

Just Keep Taking the Test

Patriot II: Misguided?

Arab community meets to discuss civil liberties.

Patriot II: Misguided?

Business Notes

Crime Report

Keeping New Future Society Thinking Alive

Monday, January 12

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Calendar

Faith Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Calendar

Sunday, January 11

A Year Under The Weather

2003 marked by hurricanes, blizzards and deaths of local heroes.

A Year Under The Weather

Board Kicks Off New Year

New chair Favola highlights conference center, civic life in New Year’s speech.

Board Kicks Off New Year

Roundup

Thursday, January 8

Year in Review, Year Ahead

Commission Splits on Support of Little Street Plan

Townhouse Plan Moves Forward

Commission Splits on Support of Little Street Plan

Voters Return Sen. Cuccinelli to Richmond

New Board Sworn In

Schools Experience Highs and Lows

Still Challenges Ahead

Schools Experience Highs and Lows

The Week in Herndon

NJROTC Grads Celebrate 20 Years

Wednesday, January 7

School Notes

Worth Noting

Soccer Coach Convicted; Producing Child Porn

Phony Document Scam; Woman Arrested

Roundups

What's Coming In Dranesville in 2004?

Details Revealed About Fatal Crash

Police say driver allegedly admitted to drinking before driving; Chantilly man killed.

Details Revealed About Fatal Crash

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Calendar

Club listing

Calendar

The Year In Review

A Party for 6,500

Westfields Marriott Hosts AOL Christmas Party

A Party for 6,500

Six-Month Sentence For Window Peeping

Taking a Look Back at 2003

Changes in the Local Landscape

Taking a Look Back at 2003

Man Dies in Triple Traffic Fatality

Hart Appointed As At-Large Planning Commissioner

Can Traffic Get Any Worse?

Probably so, says consultant. Or it could get better.

Can Traffic Get Any Worse?

How We Voted

With 70K Registered, 25K Voters Make Dranesville Decisions

How We Voted

In 2003, Loudoun as Second-Fastest Growing County in Country

Despite economic slump, Loudoun continues to grow in residential, commercial areas; faces traffic congestion.

In 2003, Loudoun as Second-Fastest Growing County in Country

2003 Year in Review

Tuesday, January 6

Classes & Workshops

Health Notes

Bill and Isabel

Top Newsmakers

Bill and Isabel

Film Honors 'Iron Jawed' Women

Classes & Workshops

Film Honors 'Iron Jawed' Women

West Springfield Grad Sees Combat in Iraq

In 2003, Loudoun as Second-Fasted Growing County in Country

Despite economic slump, Loudoun continues to grow in residential, commercial areas; faces traffic congestion.

In 2003, Loudoun as Second-Fasted Growing County in Country

Community Notes

Daughter Gives Kidney as 'Gift of Love'

Natalie Butler donates kidney to help mom Roberta Butler of Countryside.

Daughter Gives Kidney as 'Gift of Love'

Looking Back At 2003

Business Notes

Students at Waynewood Enjoy Visit by Author Dan Gutman

What’s Coming in 2004?

Arrest Made in Garage Burglaries

Crime Log

Clubs & Organizations

Health Notes

Looking Ahead

Fairfax City could see significant changes in the downtown area in 2004.

Looking Ahead

Health Notes

Commercial vs. Residential — A Quaker View

This Week in Potomac

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Calendar

Health Notes

At the Movies

Health

Health Notes

At the Library

RCTV

Clubs & Organizations

Classes & Workshops

At the Library

Play By Play Lands Burke Man In Limelight

People Notes

City's Top Parks Exec Retiring

Sandra Whitmore to leave post in March.

City's Top Parks Exec Retiring

Looking Ahead In Burke

An Everyman Tax/Budget Model — One View

Chamber members hear Institute chair at First Tuesday luncheon.

An Everyman Tax/Budget Model — One View

The Year That Was — Snow, Bill and Isabel

2003—Looking Back

The Year That Was — Snow, Bill and Isabel

Looking Ahead In Burke

The City's Top 5 News Stories

City, State Officials Eye Important Issues

Looking Ahead Into 2004

City, State Officials Eye Important Issues

West Springfield Grad Sees Combat in Iraq

Visionary City Leader Memorialized

Remembering Mayor Beatley

Visionary City Leader Memorialized

Susan St. John Mook

Storms, War, Elections and New Construction

Fairfax residents faced a year of changes in 2003.

Storms, War, Elections and New Construction

The Year That Was

Business Notes

Week in Loudoun

Good-bye 2003, Hello 2004

From busted bubbles to bogus bills, a look back on the year that was in Reston.

Good-bye 2003, Hello 2004

Looking Back at Burke in 2003

Week in Burke

Community Notes

Play By Play Lands Burke Man In Limelight

2003: A Busy Year in Springfield

In Virginia We Trust?

Trust is a major issue for several area business leaders sizing up governor's tax plan.

In Virginia We Trust?

Looking Back at 2003

Play By Play Lands Burke Man In Limelight

Week in Fairfax Station

Business Notes

Commercial, Residential Growth in 2003

County adds several county facilities, new residential and commercial projects.

Commercial, Residential Growth in 2003

What Lies Ahead for '04

County has new Board of Supervisors and School Board to lead through 2004-07.

What Lies Ahead for '04

Business Notes

What's Ahead For Springfield in 2004

People Notes

New Board Reverses Old Board's Actions

Republican majority eliminates PDR program, makes changes to several planning documents.

New Board Reverses Old Board's Actions

The Year Ahead

More development, higher density, expansion, new projects will mark 2004

The Year Ahead

GOP Flexes Its New Muscle

Republican supervisors approve new rules of order, add 22 items to meeting agenda.

GOP Flexes Its New Muscle

Week in Springfield

Film Honors 'Iron Jawed' Women

Isabel Dominates News

2003 — Looking Back

Isabel Dominates News

History Channel Comes to Mount Vernon

Special program to air in February.

History Channel Comes to Mount Vernon

Bridge Being Repaired After Fiery Crash

Identification of driver still unknown.

Bridge Being Repaired After Fiery Crash

Fittingly, A New Place to Enjoy a Cup of Java

Dining

Fittingly, A New Place to Enjoy a Cup of Java