Stories for July 2004

Thursday, July 29

HPD has been nationally accredited for 18 years.

Herndon Police Face Re-accreditation

Orphans Pursue Summer Miracles

During six-week vacation, orphans hope for a home.

Orphans Pursue Summer Miracles

'Sunrise 5k Run' to Benefit Police

Worldgate health club gives back to community.

'Sunrise 5k Run' to Benefit Police

Teen Responds to Emergency

Rising HHS freshman administers CPR.

Teen Responds to Emergency

'Fan Care' Helps Low-Income Elderly

Program keeps seniors cool in summer.

'Fan Care' Helps Low-Income Elderly

Wednesday, July 28

Faith

Health and Fitness Notes

Riding Into The Sunset Via Lawn Mower

Calendar

Arc Celebrates Year of Advocacy and Victory

More Density off Blake Lane?

Police Report

$500,000 for Old Mill?

Closed road keeps tensions high.

$500,000 for Old Mill?

Teacher Publishes Students' Essays

Students' book on immigration published.

Teacher Publishes Students' Essays

Kinder Wins- Sort Of

Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors approve exception for Kinder properties.

Kinder Wins- Sort Of

Week in Reston

Presenting a Revolutionary Show

Local talent appears in Opera International production.

Presenting a Revolutionary Show

Calendar

"Cabaret:" A Smashing Musical at Little Theatre

Faith Notes

Health Notes

It's Kones 4 Kids in Del Ray

Real Estate

Health Notes

News Briefs

Mapping Loudoun's Economic Future

Updated Economic Development Strategic Plan will serve as aguideline for county's improvement.

Mapping Loudoun's Economic Future

Faith Notes

College Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

College Notes

Painting Takes on New Dimension with Ultimate Paint Chip

Alexandria company selected as paint sponsor for decorator’s show house.

Painting Takes on New Dimension with Ultimate Paint Chip

Camps & Schools Notes

College Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

School Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith

Health Notes

Ongoing Events

School Starts for Tucker

Samuel Tucker Elementary is the first Alexandria school to try a year-round school calendar.

School Starts for Tucker

Sparking Interest

County plans aim to bring new development to Nauck neighborhood.

Sparking Interest

Ongoing Events

Presenting a Revolutionary Opera

Local talent appears in Opera International production.

Presenting a Revolutionary Opera

Ongoing Events

Symphony Holds Garden Party

Calendar

Celebrating 70 Years of Entertaining

Little Theatre opens anniversary season with “Cabaret.”

Celebrating 70 Years of Entertaining

Nightlife

Clubs

Presenting a Revolutionary Opera

Local talent appears in Opera International production.

Presenting a Revolutionary Opera

HCTV-23

Ongoing Events

Calendar

'Such Stuff: A Dream Rummage'

Cappies Review

'Such Stuff: A Dream Rummage'

Cappies Review

'Such Stuff: A Dream Rummage'

Prosecutor Reorganizes Office

Commonwealth's Attorney James Plowman has made a number of changes since taking office in January.

Prosecutor Reorganizes Office

Repairs Stall Camp

Police Youth Camp to re-open for children next summer.

Repairs Stall Camp

All Aboard for Huge Model Train Layout

Model trail enthusiasts host convention at Dulles Expo Center.

All Aboard for Huge Model Train Layout

School Notes

Obituaries

News Briefs

Business Facilitator Praised

New position seeks to improve city's services for businesses.

Business Facilitator Praised

Art League Creates Different Perspective on Life

SOHO project raises self-esteem and wins awards.

Art League Creates Different Perspective on Life

Fresh, Fast Food for Lunch

La Bergerie's prix fixe menu is designed to attract lunch-time customers who are in a bit of a hurry.

Fresh, Fast Food for Lunch

Community Briefs

DuBois Discloses Breast Cancer Struggle

Dranesville District supervisor vows not to let cancer impact performance.

DuBois Discloses Breast Cancer Struggle

National Night Out Nears

City Dock Still Awaits Funding

Pee Wees Gain Fire Know How

More than 300 children attend fire academy.

Pee Wees Gain Fire Know How

Chatham Square Moves Forward

Housing authority approves application process.

Chatham Square Moves Forward

Business Briefs

Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Charge

Family Resource Center Open

Center is open but offering fewer services following cutbacks in funding.

Family Resource Center Open

New Briefs

No Entry Without a Physical

Physicals available for uninsured children for new school year.

No Entry Without a Physical

Voting Documentary Wins Prize

Home-schooled pair wins video contest.

Voting Documentary Wins Prize

Former Teacher Gets Suspended Sentence

Bianco Pleads 'No Contest'

Former Teacher Gets Suspended Sentence

Worth Noting

Business Notes

All Aboard, Train Enthusiasts

Largest, model-train layout ever assembled at Dulles Expo Center.

All Aboard, Train Enthusiasts

'Sweet Charity' Dances its Way into Herndon

Rhein Takes the Reins at Willow Springs Elem.

Voting Documentary Wins Prize

Home-schooled pair wins video contest.

Voting Documentary Wins Prize

A Sense of Place

Camp helps children with sensory integration issues.

A Sense of Place

Eaglets Have Been Named

Evan Morris wins the contest.

Eaglets Have Been Named

A Sense of Place

Camp helps children with sensory integration issues.

A Sense of Place

All Aboard for Huge Model Train Layout

Model trail enthusiasts host convention at Dulles Expo Center.

All Aboard for Huge Model Train Layout

Tech Adventure Camp

Has everything from forensics to aerospace engineering.

Tech Adventure Camp

Wounds Slow to Heal in Burke Centre

Disputes linger four months after heated race for trustee positions.

Wounds Slow to Heal in Burke Centre

Fairfax Board: Don't Cut Trees

Fairfax supervisors ask Dominion Power to stop cutting trees along W&OD Trail.

Fairfax Board: Don't Cut Trees

Former Teacher Gets Suspended Sentence

All Aboard for Huge Model Train Layout

Model trail enthusiasts host convention at Dulles Expo Center.

All Aboard for Huge Model Train Layout

Neighborhoods Split on Fairlee Proposal

Planning Commission hears over 70 speakers in late-night public hearing.

Neighborhoods Split on Fairlee Proposal

Planning Commission hears over 70 speakers in late-night public hearing.

Neighborhoods Split on Fairlee Proposal

The Decision That Wasn't

Dozens of Loudoun residents show up to supervisors' meeting expecting a major decision on growth.

The Decision That Wasn't

Route 50: Potential Parkway?

Gateway to Loudoun from Fairfax County could get makeover.

Route 50: Potential Parkway?

Crime Report

Week in Loudoun

Crime

Gunfire In Sterling

New Prosecutor To Focus on Gangs

State funds new position in Commonwealth's Attorney's office.

New Prosecutor To Focus on Gangs

Charity Concert Rocks On

Loudoun Summer Music Fest '04 kicks off a season of tunes.

Charity Concert Rocks On

Former Teacher Gets Suspended Sentence

Coach had relationship with member of Oakton softball team.

Former Teacher Gets Suspended Sentence

Crime Report

Friends Praise Weikhardt

County's last justice of peace retires.

Friends Praise Weikhardt

Hyland Seeks Moped Standards

Step by Step to Tysons West

MCA work ensures shorter walk to proposed Metro station.

Step by Step to Tysons West

Businesses Receive Beautification Awards

News Briefs

Tiny Heirlooms Downsizing

McLean dollhouse and miniatures store closes.

Tiny Heirlooms Downsizing

Businesses Receive Beautification Awards

Prescription Drug Law: Big Mistake

Moran hosts senior forum at Edison High School.

Prescription Drug Law: Big Mistake

TAGS Gets New President

News Briefs

Crime Report

Crime

Crime Report

More Density off Blake Lane?

Tuesday, July 27

Ongoing Calendar

McLean Home Goes 20s

Sears home is given second chance by going back to its roots.

McLean Home Goes 20s

This Week in Potomac

Board Fires RA Director

Apartment owners' representative was removed Thursday.

Board Fires RA Director

Corporate Sponsors for RA Facilities?

A consulting firm hired to help shape the future of parks and recreation in Reston is expected to propose selling corporate sponsorships.

Corporate Sponsors for RA Facilities?

This Week in Potomac

Crime

School Notes

Schools

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Is French Country Living Dead?

Locked doors and unanswered questions puzzle shoppers.

Is French Country Living Dead?

Newsletter Exploring Gang Issues Goes to Press

Suspect Sought

Funds Raised for Memorial

Freedom Memorial construction will begin next month.

Funds Raised for Memorial

DuBois Discloses Breast Cancer Struggle

Dranesville District supervisor vows not to let cancer impact performance.

DuBois Discloses Breast Cancer Struggle

Week in Reston

Town of Reston?

Reston Citizens Association begins to investigate possibility of incorporating Reston as a town or city.

Town of Reston?

Citizens on Patrol along W&OD Trail

Reston volunteer Dick Hays is among a team of bicyclists, in-line skaters, runners and walkers who keep the W&OD Trail safe and secure.

Citizens on Patrol along W&OD Trail

We Don’t Like It, But …

Potential amendments to County Charter will appear on November ballot and could force many changes if they pass.

We Don’t Like It, But …

A Change in Directions

Main and North streets in Old Town Fairfax may become two-way.

A Change in Directions

Clearing The Way

Burke Centre Goes Swimming

Suspect Sought

Clearing The Way

Newsletter Exploring Gang Issues Goes To Press

Is French Country Living Dead?

Locked doors and unanswered questions puzzle shoppers.

Is French Country Living Dead?

Lessons on Friendship, Self-Esteem

Local teachers form a book group to discuss 'Queen Bees & Wannabes.'

Lessons on Friendship, Self-Esteem

Young Scholars Hard at Work

Vienna youths participate in summer school program that encourages their intellectual curiosity.

Young Scholars Hard at Work

Widen River Road?

Reston Man Robbed at Gunpoint

A 41-year-old Reston resident was robbed at gunpoint and beaten by a group of five assailants near North Point Village Center.

Reston Man Robbed at Gunpoint

Welcome to the Hotel Potomac

The Bolger Center is owned by the Postal Service, but it’s open for anyone’s business.

Welcome to the Hotel Potomac

New Reston High Rise Arising

Abduction Thwarted by Neighbors

No Charge in Statue Theft Case

A $38,000 sculpture of a bikini-clad woman stolen from Reston Town Center was found in Michael John Star's Herndon apartment.

No Charge in Statue Theft Case

Cable Modem Regulations Approved

In Pursuit of a Presidential Signature

Getting Around

In Pursuit of a Presidential Signature

Widen River Road?

Seventeen Years of Fresh Vegetables

Victim Didn't Try to Enroll

Houses at the Other Quarry

Thirty units approved to sell for more than $1.2 million; construction will start this year.

Houses at the Other Quarry

Springfield Scouts Present Colors at Fenway

Work Ahead for Clark's Crossing

County will improve park near Town of Vienna.

Work Ahead for Clark's Crossing

Sunday, July 25

Calendar of Events

Herndon Fortnightly Summer Calendar

Clubs and Organizations

Calendar of Events

Committed to Serving the Community

Still Growing After 25 Years

Committed to Serving the Community

Community Balances New With Old

Town offers many options to residents.

Community Balances New With Old

A Look at Great Falls

Herndon Fortnightly Summer Calendar

Clubs and Organizations

Committed to Serving the Community

Still Growing After 25 Years

Committed to Serving the Community

By the Numbers

Community Balances New With Old

Town offers many options to residents.

Community Balances New With Old

Thursday, July 22

Teaching Methods for ESL

Research has found new and effective ways to teach English.

Teaching Methods for ESL

Rate of ESL Students Doubles

Enrollment in the English as a Second Language program is growing.

Rate of ESL Students Doubles

County's Baseball Fever Rising

'Optimistic' over Stadium

County's Baseball Fever Rising

Zoning Decision Overturned

Supervisors, in a 5 to 4 vote, grant an appe

Zoning Decision Overturned

Pilot Parking Project Considered

Supervisors respond to neighborhoods' concerns.

Pilot Parking Project Considered

Wednesday, July 21

Right Decor Can Sway Buyer

Discount Program Awareness Rally Held

Inova Health System working with under and uninsured people.

Discount Program Awareness Rally Held

News Briefs

How Prescription Drug Law Works

Moran explains legislation at Senior Forum.

How Prescription Drug Law Works

Gutted

Lake Braddock Secondary School is undergoing renovations.

Gutted

Kerry Visit Rallies Dems

Democratic faithful say Virginia could go their way this year.

Kerry Visit Rallies Dems

Strike Up The Band for 'The Music Man'

Alliance Theatre's Summer Stars stages play July 30-Aug. 1 at Chantilly High.

Strike Up The Band for 'The Music Man'

More Density off Blake Lane?

A USO Weekend

Music, exhibits and play evoke memories of WWII.

A USO Weekend

Bond Referendum Set for November

Voters will determine if $108 million in financing for schools and parks gets the green light.

Bond Referendum Set for November

Week in Herndon

Wilens-Chu Memorial Scholarship

Moving Ahead on Road Plan

Despite a reduction in state funds, the plan goes on almost as planned.

Moving Ahead on Road Plan

More Density off Blake Lane?

Tysons Rezoning: Round 2?

West*Group wants to replace 58 townhouses with 138 lofts.

Tysons Rezoning: Round 2?

Everyman's History

Claude Moore Colonial Farm showcases the life of the workign 18th-century family is shown, as opposed to the gentry.

Everyman's History

Week in Reston

Terraset Seeks Global Perspective

School's officials are working to join an international and interdisciplinary program.

Terraset Seeks Global Perspective

Camps and Schools

Camps & Schools

Summertime Blood Bank Shortages

Blood shortage extends across region.

Summertime Blood Bank Shortages

Assault Suspect Sought

Calendar

The Time of Their Lives

Debutantes of the Old Dominion Cotillion make debut.

The Time of Their Lives

Week in Alexandria

Fairlee Returns to Planning Commission

In split vote, working group approves new plan.

Fairlee Returns to Planning Commission

Fairfax Screams for Ice Cream

Ice cream stand serves the community through soft-serve.

Fairfax Screams for Ice Cream

Two Hospitalized After Crash

Vehicle strikes parked car, lamppost

Two Hospitalized After Crash

Parking Enforcement Officer Arrested

Second Arrest In Egging

City Councilwoman's son has been arrested and charged with destruction of property.

Second Arrest In Egging

Response To Assault Questioned

Attempted sexual assault case raises concerns about safety on bike trail.

Response To Assault Questioned

Driving In The Dark

State downplays safety concerns at interchange's blackout.

Driving In The Dark

Tunnel Underscores Safety

Duke Street project for pedestrians officially opens.

Tunnel Underscores Safety

Local Artists Urged To Apply Now

Application deadline for arts festival nears.

Local Artists Urged To Apply Now

Ministers Demand Accountability

A petition drive to remove School Board member Melissa Luby from office is getting some help from Alexandria's church community.

Ministers Demand Accountability

City Road Projects Underway

Summer road construction projects will affect city motorists for the next several weeks.

City Road Projects Underway

Marvelous Matsu Sushi

Warm welcome, tasty food tucked off of Stone Road.

Marvelous Matsu Sushi

Cub Run Rec Center Coming Soon

$19.2 million facility is slated to open in Chantilly in January 2005.

Cub Run Rec Center Coming Soon

Town Awards Yards of the Month

Putting the Brakes on Tow Trucks

Moran’s legislation proposes new powers for local governments.

Putting the Brakes on Tow Trucks

Sushi for Supper?

Vienna-Oakton-Tysons area abounds with sushi options.

Sushi for Supper?

Teens Spend Summer Helping Others

Teenagers perform community service projects through Reston YMCA program.

Teens Spend Summer Helping Others

Adventure of a Lifetime

Boy Scout Troop 1548 makes trek to Alaska.

Adventure of a Lifetime

MainStreet Bank Grand Opening

Reese Talks Transportation, Long-Term Care

Celebrating 30 Years on the Trail

Cyclists, walkers and riders will get a chance to celebrate W&OD Trail's anniversary this weekend.

Celebrating 30 Years on the Trail

Tysons Rezoning: Round 2?

West*Group wants to replace 58 townhouses with 138 lofts.

Tysons Rezoning: Round 2?

The Closet Says Good-bye to Harris

Treasurer's work requires two replacements.

The Closet Says Good-bye to Harris

Town Council Notebook

Goose Creek Rising

Three potential subdivisions backing Goose Creek coincide with a strategy that encourages high-density, high-proffers development.

Goose Creek Rising

Fitness Fun through African-Latin Dance

Vienna woman starts her own dance workout company and dance troupe, based on her own choreography.

Fitness Fun through African-Latin Dance

A Homey Atmosphere at Bob and Kay's

Couple runs old-fashioned dining counter at Rexall Drug in Vienna.

A Homey Atmosphere at Bob and Kay's

Steene and Zeman Take Their Director Posts

United Community Ministries and Good Shepherd Housing promote from within.

Steene and Zeman Take Their Director Posts

Project Imposes Interchange Blackout

State officials downplay safety concerns at interchange's blackout.

Project Imposes Interchange Blackout

How Prescription Drug Law Works

Moran explains legislation at Senior Forum.

How Prescription Drug Law Works

Egg-ravating

Oakton woman gets egged while out for evening walk.

Egg-ravating

Area Country Clubs Upgrade Facilities

Drowning in the Rising Tide

Residents and staff of the Embry Rucker Community Shelter are united in their belief that better days lie ahead.

Drowning in the Rising Tide

Potomac Teens Arrested

What's Next for Parks?

RA hears input from Reston residents about updating its Recreation Master Plan.

What's Next for Parks?

Fairlee Returns to Planning Commission

In split vote, working group approves new plan.

Fairlee Returns to Planning Commission

Tysons Rezoning: Round 2?

West*Group wants to replace 58 townhouses with 138 lofts.

Tysons Rezoning: Round 2?

Tuesday, July 20

College Notes

School Notes

College Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Beyond Enforcement

McLean Police Department activities run the gamut from childhood education to predictive analysis.

Beyond Enforcement

McLean Police Department activities run the gamut from childhood education to predictive analysis.

Beyond Enforcement

ECHO Golfs Towards Addition

Egg Lady: Fresher by the Dozen

Egg-stravagent local eggs add to country atmosphere.

Egg Lady: Fresher by the Dozen

ECHO Golfs Toward Building Expansion

Summer Reading

West Springfield grad interns at Richard Byrd Library.

Summer Reading

Real Estate Notes

Yemane Pleads Guilty

Pender woman convicted of shoplifting at Tysons Corner Mall.

Yemane Pleads Guilty

Teaching Tennis Just Having Fun

Casey McClure likes working with children and loves tennis.

Teaching Tennis Just Having Fun

Grass Has Residents Seeing Red

VDOT mowing reduction rankles residents living with high grass.

Grass Has Residents Seeing Red

Yemane Pleads Guilty to Trio of Offenses

Woman pleads guilty to credit-card theft, credit-card fraud and grand larceny.

Yemane Pleads Guilty to Trio of Offenses

Council Plans Changes for Affordable Housing

Package of changes to be debated this fall.

Council Plans Changes for Affordable Housing

Smoking Ban, Six Months Later …

Overall, revenues are up, but impact of smoking ban on restaurants is unclear.

Smoking Ban, Six Months Later …

Summer Reading

West Springfield grad interns at Richard Byrd Library.

Summer Reading

Health Notes

College Notes

Crime Report

ECHO Golfs Toward Expansion

College Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Calendar of Events

A Creek Runs Through It...

Calendar of Events

Calamo Creek, Area Trees Lose A Friend

A Century of Iced Tea Celebrated

West*Group Wants Changes to its Tysons Rezoning

58 townhouses may be replaced by 138 lofts.

West*Group Wants Changes to its Tysons Rezoning

Glen Echo Stands Ready to Entertain Residents

Completed restoration sparks park growth, community interest.

Glen Echo Stands Ready to Entertain Residents

Fairfax Briefs

Summer Reading

West Springfield grad interns at Richard Byrd Library.

Summer Reading

It’s All Over But the Restorin’

Cabin John Study complete, restoration efforts to begin.

It’s All Over But the Restorin’

West*Group Wants Changes to its Tysons Rezoning

58 townhouses may be replaced by 138 lofts.

West*Group Wants Changes to its Tysons Rezoning

News Briefs

Everyman's History

Claude Moore Colonial Farm showcases the life of the workign 18th-century family is shown, as opposed to the gentry.

Everyman's History

25 Years of Dance

The School of Theatrical Dance raises the bar on dance instruction.

25 Years of Dance

A Creek Runs Through It...

Crime Report

Yemane Pleads Guilty to Trio of Offenses

Woman pleads guilty to credit-card theft, credit-card fraud and grand larceny.

Yemane Pleads Guilty to Trio of Offenses

Woman Pleads Guilty to Murder

Montgomery Mall to Expand

Plan calls for adding 350,000 square feet.

Montgomery Mall to Expand

Crime

A Creek Runs Through It...

New Traffic Light Not Functional In Time

Strathmore Hall: A Campus for the Arts

Crime Report

Phase I Nearing Completion

Crime

Crime Report

Sunday, July 18

Great Falls First Explored by John Smith

Music

School Calendar 2004-2005

Nightclubs

Downtown revitalization taking shape

Improvements and beautification of central McLean keep coming.

Downtown revitalization taking shape

Town Built By Railroad and Proximity to DC

MCA Welcomes Newcomers

Observatory Park Being Developed in Great Falls

Landmark Observatory facility at Turner Farm will be state-of-the-art.

Observatory Park Being Developed in Great Falls

Issues to Watch in Potomac

Town Built By Railroad and Proximity to DC

Community Guide Calendar 2004-2005

Downtown revitalization taking shape

Improvements and beautification of central McLean keep coming.

Downtown revitalization taking shape

Get Involved

Great Falls First Explored by John Smith

Police

Fire Rescue

Observatory Park Being Developed in Great Falls

Landmark Observatory facility at Turner Farm will be state-of-the-art.

Observatory Park Being Developed in Great Falls

Welcome from the Connection Newspapers

New Traffic Patterns Coming

Development along Georgetown Pike will give commuter relief.

New Traffic Patterns Coming

Public Library

Pet Care, Licensing and Vaccines

Community Guide 2003-2004

Pet Care, Licensing and Vaccines

Arts and Entertainment

Community Calendar

Fairfax County Health Department Clinics

Theatre

Civic Organizations

McLean Newcomers Welcome You

Fairfax County Health Department Clinics

Fairfax County Teen Centers

A Welcome From Dranesville District Supervisor DuBois

Schools

Potomac Chamber Of Commerce

Public Library

Imagination Stage: Be Part of the Arts

Public Library

By the Numbers

Public Safety

Community Centers

By the Numbers

Palladium near completion

Mixed use building has art and community in mind

Palladium near completion

Great Falls Newest Elementary School a Success

1-year-old Colvin Run Elementary is seen as community bridge.

Great Falls Newest Elementary School a Success

Wardinski new McLean High principal

Marshall administrator moves to McLean to lead the Highlanders

Wardinski new McLean High principal

A Welcome From Dranesville District Supervisor DuBois

Schools

By the Numbers

Public Safety

McLean Newcomers Welcome You

Old Firehouse Teen Center Welcomes Middle Schoolers

Community Centers

By the Numbers

Public Library

Palladium near completion

Mixed use building has art and community in mind

Palladium near completion

Great Falls Newest Elementary School a Success

1-year-old Colvin Run Elementary is seen as community bridge.

Great Falls Newest Elementary School a Success

MCA Welcomes Newcomers

About the Potomac Almanac

Recycling

Welcome to Potomac

Welcome from the Connection Newspapers

New Traffic Patterns Coming

Development along Georgetown Pike will give commuter relief.

New Traffic Patterns Coming

Enjoying Potomac’s Namesake

Old Firehouse Teen Center Welcomes Middle Schoolers

Faith and Worship

Historical Facts about Potomac

Wardinski new McLean High principal

Marshall administrator moves to McLean to lead the Highlanders

Wardinski new McLean High principal

Community Calendar

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Who Can Afford to Live Here?

Affordable Housing in Montgomery County: Special Report

Who Can Afford to Live Here?

Residents of Avenel’s Affordable Homes Voice Views on Proposed Changes

Affordable Housing in Montgomery County: Special Report

Residents of Avenel’s Affordable Homes Voice Views on Proposed Changes

Workforce Housing: Coming to Potomac?

Affordable Housing in Montgomery County: Special Report

Workforce Housing: Coming to Potomac?

Build It or Buy It?

Affordable Housing in Montgomery County: Special Report

Build It or Buy It?

Thursday, July 15

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith Notes

Wednesday, July 14

Health Notes

A Lot More Than Popcorn and Sodas

Old Town Theater now offering real food and drinks with the movie.

A Lot More Than Popcorn and Sodas

Antique Lovers' Dream Collection

Brockett's Row exhibits Casey Mansion pieces through July.

Antique Lovers' Dream Collection

Loudoun Leads in Job Growth

Local Man Charged With Embezzlement

Woman Pleads Guilty To a Dozen Crimes

Cohen is New GBE Principal

Replaces former principal Rebecca Pearson.

Cohen is New GBE Principal

'Woman of the Year' Campaigns For Her Friends and Family

'Woman of the Year' raises $82,000 for blood cancer research

'Woman of the Year' Campaigns For Her Friends and Family

News Briefs

Camps and Schools

Speeding Up On Route 7

New traffic monitors will shave seconds and aggravation off local commute

Speeding Up On Route 7

Lights Go Out at 8804 Pear Tree Village Court

ReCreations Owner Moves Back to New England

Lights Go Out at 8804 Pear Tree Village Court

Helping People From the Beginning

Russ Middleton is new deputy chief of city's fire department.

Helping People From the Beginning

Starrs Leave Town As Clinton Returns

Alice Starr prepares to build a new life in Caliornia

Starrs Leave Town As Clinton Returns

Discount Program Awareness Rally Held

Inova Health System working with under and uninsured people.

Discount Program Awareness Rally Held

Crime

Lukas Named Gavel In the Future Essay Finalist

Faith

Chamber Briefed On Overtime Pay Changes

It's Not Flooding — It's Runoff

Group evaluates environmental policy, strategy.

It's Not Flooding — It's Runoff

Health Notes

Week in Loudoun

'Gentle Giant' Oversees School

Ed Santiago, a defensive tackle for the Virginia Rage, oversees a preschool.

'Gentle Giant' Oversees School

Camps and Schools

Schools

McLean's New Principal is Optimisitic

The magic of Walt Disney has influenced Paul Wardinski and his administrative style.

McLean's New Principal is Optimisitic

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

House Numbers Sometimes Found Elusive

Real Estate Notes

Class Size Matters

Real Estate

Real Estate Notes

Superintendent of Schools Gets $10,000 Raise

Board approves 5.5 percent increase for Hatrick.

Superintendent of Schools Gets $10,000 Raise

Broad Run Grad: Career Bound for Law and Politics

Bernal's dream is to be an ambassador.

Broad Run Grad: Career Bound for Law and Politics

After SOLs: A+ for Loudoun Schools

All except seven of the Class of 2004 passes Standard of Learning tests required for graduation.

After SOLs: A+ for Loudoun Schools

School Notes

Ongoing Events

Summer Music Fest

Calendar

Ongoing Events

HCTV-23

Calendar

There's Profit and Enjoyment in Fishing

Book a tour and get hooked on fishing.

There's Profit and Enjoyment in Fishing

Escape From the Heat This Summer

Join the Mount Vernon Orchestra for their Chamber series.

Escape From the Heat This Summer

GFCA Not Opposing ABC Store

Citizens association has mixed feelings on the need for a liquor store

GFCA Not Opposing ABC Store

Aersol Art or Vandalism

Incidents of graffiti are on the rise in public spaces.

Aersol Art or Vandalism

Mayor Meets the Prince

City delegation journeys to France for part of D-Day anniversary celebration.

Mayor Meets the Prince

Man Nabbed for Attempted Carjacking

'Man of the Year' Is Also a Survivor

Winner raises more than $52,000

'Man of the Year' Is Also a Survivor

After One Year in Office ... "I Love Being Mayor"

Euille critical of School Board, superintendent.

After One Year in Office ... "I Love Being Mayor"

Residents Beg for Help with Neighbors

Supervisors to study effects of strengthened code against overcrowding.

Residents Beg for Help with Neighbors

One in Custody for Rape

Police still searching for second suspect.

One in Custody for Rape

The Legion Years

Gadsby's Tavern exhibit relives the early years.

The Legion Years

City Celebrates Its Birthday

Awards handed out before symphony, fireworks entertainment.

City Celebrates Its Birthday

Hunting Point Plan: What and When?

"Hunting Terrace is running a 20 to 22 percent vacancy at the present time" and Porto Vecchio "has quite a few vacancies."

Hunting Point Plan: What and When?

Egging Suspect Charged

School Board member's son turns himself into police.

Egging Suspect Charged

Worth Noting

Police Turn to Heavy-Duty Crime-Fighting Equipment

Sanitation Authority Gets a Boost From Fund

Roundups

Monitors to Ease Route 7 Congestion

New traffic monitors to shave seconds and aggravation off local commute.

Monitors to Ease Route 7 Congestion

Trial Set for Accused Rapist

Virginia Bid for Baseball Depends on RFK Stadium

Would Virginia be able temporarily to use RFK Stadium for the Montreal Expos?

Virginia Bid for Baseball Depends on RFK Stadium

Socas Fills Campaign Chest against Wolf

Wolf opponent cites transportation and education as key issues.

Socas Fills Campaign Chest against Wolf

Change in Cellular Phone Tax Benefits Town

Tax shift will be effective Dec. 1

Change in Cellular Phone Tax Benefits Town

News Briefs

Working with Whitey the Ferret

Baker's Cases Go To Grand Jury

Zip, Zing, and 31 Spices

Redrock Canyon Grill restaurant opens in Centreville.

Zip, Zing, and 31 Spices

Thieves Swipe $10,000 in Clothing

Best Deal in Town

WFCM's Clothes Closet is not just for the poor.

Best Deal in Town

Pearson Leaves GBE; Moves to Cluster VII

Lowery to Lead Cluster VII

Analemma Society Seeks Support from GFCA

Observatory Park educational building will cost $1.7 billion

Analemma Society Seeks Support from GFCA

Week in Herndon

Safety Remains Key to Ruritan Circle

Affected business owners cite need for traffic light.

Safety Remains Key to Ruritan Circle

New Rules for Old Ashburn Signs?

Supervisor Lori Waters pushes for a new sign ordinance for villages.

New Rules for Old Ashburn Signs?

Crime Report

Smith Navigates Possible Conflict of Interest

Snakes, Rats, Mosquitoes and More

Parents worry that a "rain garden" in front of Belmont Station Elementary School could be hazardous.

Snakes, Rats, Mosquitoes and More

Augusta Drive Improvements Proceed

Man Pleads No Contest in Murder Charge

Supervisors Vote Against Their Philosophy

Board of Supervisors exercises eminent domain for first time this term.

Supervisors Vote Against Their Philosophy

News Briefs

Fort Hunt Park Rocks on Sunday Evenings

Concert Series 2004 in full swing.

Fort Hunt Park Rocks on Sunday Evenings

Students in Cooking Class Go Straight to the Source

Session of class held on site at GreenSpace Unlimited.

Students in Cooking Class Go Straight to the Source

The Lab With Sticky Paws

Canine identified as the thief of several garden statues

The Lab With Sticky Paws

Sunrise Hosts Another Successful Party

Hawaiian luau entertains residents and guests.

Sunrise Hosts Another Successful Party

Arrest Made in July 4 Route 1 Attack

Man loses eye after altercation in restaurant parking lot.

Arrest Made in July 4 Route 1 Attack

Stories from Students: Pregnant at 14, Successful at 21

Pregnant at 14, Successful at 21

Stories from Students: Pregnant at 14, Successful at 21

Crime

County Dismisses Charges

Indecent exposure case not pressed.

County Dismisses Charges

Suspect Charged in Stealing 92 Million Names

AOL employee faces criminal charges.

Suspect Charged in Stealing 92 Million Names

Three Perish in Condominium Fire

Fatal fire ruled accidental; one is injured from jumping out a third floor window in Manchester Lakes blaze.

Three Perish in Condominium Fire

Speeding Teenager Runs Loose in River Farms

Stories from Students: Graduating at 25 for a Goal

Alex Sanchez wanted a better life for his wife and three children.

Stories from Students: Graduating at 25 for a Goal

Stories from Students: 'My Prayer Was Answered'

Alini Goncalves finds that life in America is no movie script, but she makes it work.

Stories from Students: 'My Prayer Was Answered'

Lanthram Indicted in Shooting of Shomaker

Natalie Held Onto Her Dream

Stories from Students: 'Mock My Accent'

Miguel Roca, 21, moved from Peru four years ago.

Stories from Students: 'Mock My Accent'

Alternative Education: About This Project

Stories from Students: Brothers Stick Together

Roman Rivera, 20, never attended school in Mexico because his family was too poor.

Stories from Students: Brothers Stick Together

Stories from Students: Inner Voice Found

Meredith Shonebarger had teachers at alternative school who told her she amounted to everything.

Stories from Students: Inner Voice Found

Alternative Education: 'Opportunity for Everybody'

Students from all over the world find their niche at three Fairfax alternative high schools.

Alternative Education: 'Opportunity for Everybody'

Week in Reston

Stories from Students: Taking the Opportunity

June graduate says expulsion was the best thing to happen.

Stories from Students: Taking the Opportunity

Stories from Students: Four for One

Four more students share their stories

Stories from Students: Four for One

Crime

News Briefs

Tuesday, July 13

School Notes

July 14, 2004

Health & Fitness Notes

Possible Fund Misuse Yields Suspension

Arlington retirement fund administrator has been suspended with pay.

Possible Fund Misuse Yields Suspension

VDOT Official Retires After 26 Years

Silt Fills In Area Lakes

School Notes

VDOT Official Retires After 26 Years

RCC Readies Survey

Some are worried the $41,000 survey will neglect to adequately poll young people and the non-English speaking community.

RCC Readies Survey

Service Standards Possible for Cable Modems

County steps closer to regulating cable modem service.

Service Standards Possible for Cable Modems

College Notes

This Week in Potomac

Changes Coming to Springfield Hilton

One Way...For Now

One-Way ... for Now

One Way...For Now

Fairfax Library's Book Cart Drill Team Wows Crowds

The award-winning Fairfax City Regional Library Precision Book Cart Drill Team impresses Independence Day Parade crowds every year.

Fairfax Library's Book Cart Drill Team Wows Crowds

Health Notes

Health & Fitness Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

July 14, 2004

Health Notes

Ongoing

School Notes: July 14

Calendar of Events

Ongoing

Calendar of Events

Silt Fills In Area Lakes

Navigating A Classic Ride

Documentary Discussion

Cinema Arts Theatre hosts discussion after screening of political documentary.

Documentary Discussion

HHS Choreographer Guilty in Sex Abuse Case

erry found guilty of soliciting sex from Herndon High School students while working with the school's color guard.

HHS Choreographer Guilty in Sex Abuse Case

Navigating A Classic Ride

Fairfax Teen Excels in Biology

Rising MIT freshman was part of four-member team representing U.S. in the International Biology Olympiad in Australia last week.

Fairfax Teen Excels in Biology

Kings Park Homeowner Encounters Intruder

News Roundup

95 affordable units approved; Nauck community revitalized; Arlington and Alexandria connect.

News Roundup

Bond Referendum by Numbers

Crime Report

Letter to Editor: Dog Park Decision Fair

VDOT Official Retires After 26 Years

Deciding to Defer

Council gives green light for some projects and stalls others.

Deciding to Defer

Public Hearing Set for Fairlee

Fairlee Property is on Planning Commission Agenda.

Public Hearing Set for Fairlee

Kings Park Homeowner Encounters Intruder

Silt Fills In Area Lakes

Kings Park Homeowner Encounters Intruder

A House without a Home?

Local group wants to place the historic Moorefield House at Nottoway Park.

A House without a Home?

Lukas Named Essay Finalist

Public Hearing Set for Fairlee

Fairlee Property is on Planning Commission Agenda.

Public Hearing Set for Fairlee

Green Things on Big Screens

Potomac native brings animated characters to life.

Green Things on Big Screens

New Market Benefits Lake Anne

A new market selling antiques and unusual items is drawing crowds on Saturday mornings.

New Market Benefits Lake Anne

Disenfranchised or Moot?

Community members not contacted in some Kendale school decisions.

Disenfranchised or Moot?

Probably Not

Planning Board gives Stoney Creek Road idea an unfavorable review.

Probably Not

It’s All Lyne the Name

The Surrey’s new owner isn’t really new.

It’s All Lyne the Name

What Is That?

River Road exit area is a rendezvous point for "wide-load" trucks and police.

What Is That?

Potomac Teen Hit in Bethesda

Tokens of Thanks

Vienna-Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce honors local individuals and businesses.

Tokens of Thanks

Crime Report: July 14

Birthday Bliss

Vienna woman enjoys a surprise party for her 90th birthday.

Birthday Bliss

Crime Report

Crime

Three Perish in Condo Fire

Wednesday, July 7

Faith Notes

Raising More Than Awareness

School Notes

Calendar of Events

Crime Report

Area Students Experience the Political Process

New Bank in Great Falls

'Beauty and the Beast' Arrives

Training for the Worst

Health care workers prepare for disaster in region's first American Medical Association-certified course.

Training for the Worst

'Senator' Makes a Difference

YMCA's Wendall Fisher connects people with services.

'Senator' Makes a Difference

Herndon Physician Takes AMA Leadership Role

Dr. William Hazel elected to association's Board of Trustees.

Herndon Physician Takes AMA Leadership Role

Cadet Program, MV Rotary Team Up to Create Winning Partnership

Crime Report

Crime

Real Estate Notes

Calendar

New Hospitals in Loudoun: If Built, Will Patients Come?

While two vie for hospital building rights in the county, residents worry about accessibility to health care.

New Hospitals in Loudoun: If Built, Will Patients Come?

Health Notes

New Hospitals in Loudoun: If Built, Will Patients Come?

While two vie for hospital building rights in the county, residents worry about accessibility to health care.

New Hospitals in Loudoun: If Built, Will Patients Come?

Battle of Courtland Woods

Loudoun County Sanitation Authority requires reduction in size of Courtland Woods.

Battle of Courtland Woods

Faith Notes

School Notes

Camps & School Notes

Faith

'Grease' Is the Word at Westfield

School Notes

Camps & School Notes

Schools

College Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Raising More Than Awareness

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

County to Purchase 101 Acres for School

School Board will wait to review proposed boundaries for four elementary schools until the information is released to the public.

County to Purchase 101 Acres for School

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Calendar of Events

The Partlow Legacy: Country Stores

Two country stores in eastern Loudoun offer a slice of the past.

The Partlow Legacy: Country Stores

South County Bus Service To Change

New bus plan intends to better serve riders.

South County Bus Service To Change

Political Seeding

Campaign 101 teaches students how to run grass-roots political campaigns.

Political Seeding

Campaign 101 teaches students how to run grass-roots political campaigns.

Political Seeding

Ongoing Calendar

Sale of Thelma's Falls Through

Thelma's gets reprieve, as attempts are made to preserve the general store.

Sale of Thelma's Falls Through

Ashley's Hit-and-Run Leaves Family Scarred

Bottoms Up?

ABC store is primed to move into Great Falls Center

Bottoms Up?

Park Authority Scores in Soccer Verdict

Circuit Court decision supports McLean Youth Soccer agreement for Lewinsville Park field.

Park Authority Scores in Soccer Verdict

Thelma's Receives Reprieve

Thelma's sale falls through, as attempts are made to preserve the general store

Thelma's Receives Reprieve

Mountain View's New Leader

Jim Oliver is named principal of Centreville alternative school.

Mountain View's New Leader

Worth Noting

Business Notes

COPT Breaks Ground on Building In Westfields Corporate Center

1,000 Teddy Bear Donation to Inova Children's Hospital

Fairfax resident Bill Rice donates his time, bears to children in need.

1,000 Teddy Bear Donation to Inova Children's Hospital

Rapist Convicted; Jury Says 90 Years

Centreville man is found guilty of five crimes; judge will pronounce sentence in September.

Rapist Convicted; Jury Says 90 Years

Roundups

Wheelchair-Bound at 18

Mother seeks help for paralyzed son.

Wheelchair-Bound at 18

Entering Office

City of Fairfax mayor, the City Council and the School Board were recently sworn in.

Entering Office

6 Months Jail for Machete Attack

Howard is sentenced for burglary and abduction.

6 Months Jail for Machete Attack

July Fourth in Great Falls

Great Falls residents turn out in droves to show hometown spirit,

July Fourth in Great Falls

Crime Report

Stiffening Their Resolve

The Board of Supervisors passes a resolution opposing a power line on the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail.

Stiffening Their Resolve

Week in Loudoun

Crime

Herndon Celebrates 'Fourth' at Bready Park

Will Ruritan Circle Be Closed?

Customers Are Not Paying for Their Gas

Sterling gas station attendants see rise in the number of "drive offs."

Customers Are Not Paying for Their Gas

July Fourth in Great Falls

Great Falls residents turn out in droves to show hometown spirit.

July Fourth in Great Falls

Park Authority Shoots, Scores

Circuit Court decision supports McLean Youth Soccer agreement for Lewinsville Park field.

Park Authority Shoots, Scores

Flags Retired in McLean

Nearly 500 flags were retired by incineration over the weekend.

Flags Retired in McLean

Fatality at McLean Exit of I-495

ABC Store: 'Cheers' or Jeers?

ABC store is primed to move into Great Falls Center

ABC Store: 'Cheers' or Jeers?

Crime

1,000 Teddy Bears Donated

Crime

Week in Reston

South County Bus Service To Change

New bus plan intends to better serve riders.

South County Bus Service To Change

Political Seeding

Campaign 101 teaches students how to run grass-roots political campaigns.

Political Seeding

Crime Report

Tuesday, July 6

Bully for Change

Popular restaurant closes; new Irish fare on the horizon.

Bully for Change

Ready to Serve the People

Burke Brownfeld volunteers, but he's ready to become a police officer.

Ready to Serve the People

Time Travel to a USO Weekend

The city salutes the Greatest Generation.

Time Travel to a USO Weekend

Community Gathers For Fourth of July

Motorized Scooters Evade Regulations

To Filter Or Not To Filter?

Fairfax County Public Library discusses what is acceptable to view on the Internet.

To Filter Or Not To Filter?

Got Movies? Silly Question

Video Vault moves to new location

Got Movies? Silly Question

This Week in Potomac

Fighting Breast Cancer

Reception held to kick off Breast Cancer Walk.

Fighting Breast Cancer

Alexandria Choral Society Celebrates End of Another Season

New artistic director announced at garden party.

Alexandria Choral Society Celebrates End of Another Season

Local Soprano Cuts CD

Potomac singer received her first fame at St. Francis Episcopal Church.

Local Soprano Cuts CD

This Week in Potomac

Lee Highway Letdown

Area group opposes name change for Lee Highway.

Lee Highway Letdown

A Fairfax Fourth

Police Cite Gang Affiliation in Assault

Saul Martinez Benitez, 19, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding and gang participation.

Police Cite Gang Affiliation in Assault

Camps & Schools Notes

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Who Called the Committee?

Resident say they weren't contacted about choice of Kendale School architect.

Who Called the Committee?

Police Still Searching for Pair in Sexual Assault

Victim attacked along bike path.

Police Still Searching for Pair in Sexual Assault

Emergency Preparedness — Not Just for Terrorism

City Bids Adieu to Barbara Ross

Planning and zoning deputy director retires.

City Bids Adieu to Barbara Ross

Summertime Jobs Build People Skills

Wilkoff, Danforth Are Named

All sports facility issue aired at School Board meeting.

Wilkoff, Danforth Are Named

New Interim Judge Appointed

T.C. Contract is Awarded

School Board authorizes shifting of capital improvement project funds to cover costs.

T.C. Contract is Awarded

Funding Runs Out for Arlandria Attorney's Office

Work will continue in community; more resources added to gang-related issues.

Funding Runs Out for Arlandria Attorney's Office

RCA Election To Be Held This Weekend

A new crop of community activists hopes to breathe new life into the struggling organization.

RCA Election To Be Held This Weekend

Summertime Jobs Build People Skills

Boy with Leukemia Makes Web-Filled Wish

Matt Forkas, 12, played a small role in the film thanks to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Boy with Leukemia Makes Web-Filled Wish

Independence Day in Reston

Thousands celebrate Fourth of July at Lake Fairfax Park.

Independence Day in Reston

Motorized Scooters Evade Regulations

Vienna Through Old Photos

Historic Vienna Inc. uses new museum space at the Freeman House for its latest exhibit.

Vienna Through Old Photos

Community Gathers For Fourth of July

Wessynton's Independence Sparkled

Summertime Jobs Build People Skills

Community Gathers For Fourth of July

Vienna Hounds Celebrate Independence Day

Where the Wild Things Are

Afghan Kabob is Back After Blaze

Motorized Scooters Evade Regulations

Shannon Steene Appointed as Good Shepherd Housing's New Executive Director

Waynewood's 4th Celebrated

Crime

Weekly Police Beat

REX To Rove Route 1

County will initiate new commuter bus service along the corridor.

REX To Rove Route 1

Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club Awards Scholarships

Education Notebook

Week in Reston

Freedom of Expression Important to Artist

To Filter Or Not To Filter?

Fairfax County librarians discuss what is acceptable to view on the Internet.

To Filter Or Not To Filter?

Blake's Sentencing Concludes Case

It's Official

Virginia dedicates Potomac River intake pipe.

It's Official

Campaign 101: Experiencing the Political Process

Before Beatlemania, There Was Pete Best

Monday, July 5

Garvey Named School Chair

Coming year will focus on long-term goals, public support.

Garvey Named School Chair

Growing Montessori

Committee to plan for a Montessori middle school program faces questions of where, when and how.

Growing Montessori

Soundtrack to Late Nights

Aiding the Arts

Members of new advocacy group hope new voices will bring more support for the arts in Arlington.

Aiding the Arts

Rendezvous in Guatemala

Following local announcement, State Department nabs Arlington fugitive in Central America.

Rendezvous in Guatemala

Roundup

1,000 Rally for Gay Rights

Supporters protest new law they say is discriminatory.

1,000 Rally for Gay Rights