Stories for March 2004

Wednesday, March 31

After 30 years in education, Centreville's leader wants to do all the things she never had time for before.

Principal Pam Latt Retiring

Biotech Magnet School?

Institute announces aid for schools; tax exemption controversy continues.

Biotech Magnet School?

Parents Learn About Teen-Age Sex

London Towne's Wax Museum: Living History

Some 125 students take on personas in culmination of two-month project.

London Towne's Wax Museum: Living History

2 Win ROTC Scholarships

Clifton Election Will Have 4 Write-Ins

Week in Herndon

Back from Iraq, but Memories Still Fresh

Vicinski Publishes 'Daddy's Girl'

Eastwood OK'd by Planning Commission

Joyce's: African Caribbean Cuisine

New restaurant offers taste of Ghana and the Caribbean.

Joyce's: African Caribbean Cuisine

Worth Noting

Volunteer Fairfax Gets New Director

Festival Named for Student

Arts Council oversees Travis Film Festival competition for high school students.

Festival Named for Student

Business Notes

Supervisor Questions Use of County Vehicles

Clubs

People Notes

19th Century Fun

Supervisors Retract Some Cuts

Delgaudio opposes votes to restore several budget items.

Supervisors Retract Some Cuts

Political Notes

Two Die in Truck Crash

Teen driver charged.

Two Die in Truck Crash

People Notes

Police Notes

Clubs

People Notes

Business Notes

Volunteer Notes

Giving Voice to Needs

More than 230 speakers try to influence Board of Supervisors.

Giving Voice to Needs

Tuesday, March 30

School Notes

Health Notes

Great Things Happening at MetroStage

Griffin visits Canada and Olympia Dukakis comes to town.

Great Things Happening at MetroStage

Disabled Community Unites

Networking and empowerment emerge from accessibility summit

Disabled Community Unites

The Remix: Offering Styles of a Bygone Era

Vintage clothing shop brings in customers of all ages.

The Remix: Offering Styles of a Bygone Era

Oakton Coach Charged with Indecent Liberties

Tree Loss Signals Another Battle of Burke

News Briefs

Mysterious Park Spawns Rumors

Closed access at Upper Potomac Properties has kept park on Seneca Road a virtual secret.

Mysterious Park Spawns Rumors

College Notes

Town Looks To Strengthen Definition of Family

Controlling Over Crowding Through Math

Town Looks To Strengthen Definition of Family

A Partnership Grows

West Potomac Academy program takes root.

A Partnership Grows

Military Notes

Health Notes

Budget Hearing Draws Spending Requests

At annual hearing, 64 speakers ask county to firm up support for spending measures.

Budget Hearing Draws Spending Requests

Garden Centers Abloom

Local nurseries offer flowers, tips and knowledge

Garden Centers Abloom

MOM Clinic Provides Dental Care to Working Poor

Professionals Volunteer to Help

MOM Clinic Provides Dental Care to Working Poor

Crossing the Line

Students challenge themselves to create community at Marshall High School.

Crossing the Line

Where the Jobs Are

Special Report on South County SkillSource Center.

Where the Jobs Are

Woodlawn Little League — Safe At Home

Ceremony marks opening of season, new home to Little Leaguers.

Woodlawn Little League — Safe At Home

RA's Consensus Builder Steps Down

Suzi Jones completes her term as RA president.

RA's Consensus Builder Steps Down

See How They Run ... Why They Run

RA candidates near end of race with Friday deadline.

See How They Run ... Why They Run

Citizens Speak Out on Budget

Crossing the Line

Students challenge themselves to create community at Marshall High School.

Crossing the Line

Westward Ho

Proposed development at Vienna Metro station may define smart growth for Fairfax County.

Westward Ho

Caught in the Middle

Hudgins and citizens grapple with budgets on the county and state level.

Caught in the Middle

Faith Notes

Health Notes

MVO Joins with NOVA Community Chorus for Concert

Partridge Named Teacher of Year

Swanson math teacher picked as top teacher in Arlington for 2004.

Partridge Named Teacher of Year

Budget Session Sparks Spending Fight

Board members complain that policies were ignored in hiring assistants.

Budget Session Sparks Spending Fight

Calendar

Classes

Royal Welcome Home

Calendar

Classes

A Greek Revival

Taverna Cretekou celebrates Summer Olympics with authentic cuisine.

A Greek Revival

History Restored at Gunston

American Century revives little-seen Hecht play, ‘A Flag Is Born.’

History Restored at Gunston

CAPPIES REVIEW: Yorktown Cultivates 'The Secret Garden'

News Briefs

Westward Ho

Proposed development at Vienna Metro station may define smart growth for Fairfax County.

Westward Ho

Alexandria's Commercial Heart Pumping Strong

King Street corridor changes but is still thriving.

Alexandria's Commercial Heart Pumping Strong

Community Center Trumps Arts Center

Proposed CIP Goes To Council April 5

Community Center Trumps Arts Center

The Army Says 'Thank You'

Ceremony held at Fire Station 204.

The Army Says 'Thank You'

Budget Impasse Continues

By Carla Branch

Budget Impasse Continues

Mystery Fire Destroys Jungle Gym

Friends Bid Happy Retirement to Beverly Steele

30-year career with city.

Friends Bid Happy Retirement to Beverly Steele

Tree Loss Signals Another Battle of Burke

Last of Three Defendants Sentenced

Juvenile ordered into detention until 21st birthday.

Last of Three Defendants Sentenced

Citizens Speak Out on Budget

Call Comes to Lower Taxes

At annual hearing, County Board hears same message from 25 speakers: lower tax rate more than a little.

Call Comes to Lower Taxes

6-Acre Lot May Be Developed in Burke Centre

Lake Braddock Shutterbug Wins DECA Award

School Bus in Crosshairs of Paintball Gun

Last of Three Defendants Sentenced

Juvenile ordered into detention until 21st birthday.

Last of Three Defendants Sentenced

Military Notes

HOT Lanes Proposed for I-95, Again

Fluor Daniel's plan is the second for the congested corridor.

HOT Lanes Proposed for I-95, Again

Mueller Dubbed Citizen of the Year

Judith Mueller's work to empower women is honored

Mueller Dubbed Citizen of the Year

Volunteer Fairfax Gets a New Director

News Briefs

Crime Log

Citizens Opine over City Budget

Fairfax City Council conducts subdued budget outreach meeting.

Citizens Opine over City Budget

Lake Braddock Shutterbug Wins DECA Award

'Uncharted Waters' Affects Local Budgets

Plum, Howell describe implications of state budget impasse.

'Uncharted Waters' Affects Local Budgets

Columbine Victim Travels on Spiritual Mission

Nicole Nowlen works to prevent another Columbine.

Columbine Victim Travels on Spiritual Mission

Lake Braddock Shutterbug Wins DECA Award

Preventing Risky Behaviors in Students

Middle School forum aims to educate students and parents

Preventing Risky Behaviors in Students

Add Senior Extraordinaire to Ticer's Credentials

State senator honored by Senior Services at recognition gala.

Add Senior Extraordinaire to Ticer's Credentials

Local Red Cross Chapter Names 2004 Burke Award Winner

Theodore A. Jones, Sr. honored in ceremony.

Local Red Cross Chapter Names 2004 Burke Award Winner

Bored with the Board

Vienna woman creates imaginative board game employing strategy.

Bored with the Board

T.C. Career Day Draws Interest

Gunshot Wound Sends City Man to Hospital

Another resident attacked, knifed.

Gunshot Wound Sends City Man to Hospital

Marcia Baldanza Selected to Head Jefferson-Houston School

Warner Speaks Out On Iraq and Afghanistan

Rotarians hear from senior senator.

Warner Speaks Out On Iraq and Afghanistan

Roundup

Citizens Speak Out on Budget

6-Acre Lot May Be Developed in Burke Centre

School Bus in Crosshairs of Paintball Gun

A Community Center for Fairfax?

A draft plan for a community center on Old Lee Highway is under way.

A Community Center for Fairfax?

Little Street Rezoning Passes

Helping By The Book

Eagle Scout project delivers books to after-school reading center

Helping By The Book

Preventing Risky Behavior in Students

Middle School forum aims to educate students and parents

Preventing Risky Behavior in Students

Garden Centers Abloom

Local nurseries offer flowers, tips and knowledge

Garden Centers Abloom

'Uncharted Waters' Affects Local Budgets

Plum, Howell describe implications of state budget impasse.

'Uncharted Waters' Affects Local Budgets

Disabled Community Unites

Networking and empowerment emerge from accessibility summit

Disabled Community Unites

Mueller Dubbed Citizen of the Year

Judith Mueller's work to empower women is honored

Mueller Dubbed Citizen of the Year

Night Fire Drives Two From Home

Helping By the Book

Eagle Scout project delivers books to after-school reading center

Helping By the Book

Budget Very Much On the Minds of Council Members

Habitat For Humanity Dedicates Three Homes

Artwork Helps Heal the Heart

McLean Man Wins Air Miles

McLean adds a new million air to its ranks

McLean Man Wins Air Miles

Workers Rescued After Construction Site Accident

Reston's Needy Have Own Accountants

Medical Program Aims at Real Life Training

Columbine Victim Travels on Spiritual Mission

Nicole Nowlen works to prevent another Columbine.

Columbine Victim Travels on Spiritual Mission

Military Notes

News Briefs

First Miss Greater Springfield Crowned at Greenspring Village

Springfield Little League Leads Off

The Alarm Turns Back The Clock in Rock

School Bus in Crosshairs of Paintball Gun

Crime Log

News Briefs

Oakton Woman New Volunteer Fairfax Director

Crime Log

What's Best for Metro West?

Vienna raises concerns about proposed development.

What's Best for Metro West?

Oakton Coach Charged with Indecent Liberties

Crime Log

Monday, March 29

Bridging the Divide

Tobytown’s computer lab opens.

Bridging the Divide

Anthony Mario Natelli, Developer of Avenel, 67

Obituary

Anthony Mario Natelli, Developer of Avenel, 67

This Week in Potomac

Plan Reflects Some Concerns, But Not All

Greenbriar local park draws compliments, complaints.

Plan Reflects Some Concerns, But Not All

Changes Coming to Power Service

Pepco execs appear before County Council.

Changes Coming to Power Service

No Longer in The Wilderness

Church finds temporary home.

No Longer in The Wilderness

Quarry Plan Delayed

Thursday, March 25

Cleveland: Building Bridges

Become Town, Gain Clout

Rail project re-ignites interest in incorporating Reston as a town.

Become Town, Gain Clout

RA Candidates Face Off at Forum

RA election will fill three seats on Board of Directors.

RA Candidates Face Off at Forum

Waiting for Fiscal Shoe To Drop

Reston agencies prepare for county budget cuts.

Waiting for Fiscal Shoe To Drop

Wednesday, March 24

Health Notes

School Notes

Classes

Calendar

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Volunteer

Chess Champs Head for Nationals

Cold Spring Elementary Chess

Chess Champs Head for Nationals

Lowe's Opens in Chantilly

New store at Sully Place Shopping Center.

Lowe's Opens in Chantilly

Police Seek Information About Home Burglaries

Condos Offer Affordability, Conveniences

Real Estate Notes

Week in Herndon

School Notes

People Notes

Teen Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

Broad Run student dies of gunshot wound.

Teen Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter

Real Estate Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Clubs

Crime Log

Police Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Classes

Calendar

HCTV Schedule

At the Movies

McGraw Chosen 2004 Psychologist of Year

Worth Noting

Author Gauld Discusses 'Parenting with Honesty'

Ambulance Fees Worry Volunteers

News Briefs

Volunteer Notes

Roundups

Author Gauld Discusses 'Parenting with Honesty'

Jayson Blair in His Own Words

Former Centreville resident and his mother speak out.

Jayson Blair in His Own Words

Business Notes

Jayson Blair in His Own Words

Former Centreville resident and his mother speak out.

Jayson Blair in His Own Words

Ambulance Fees Worry Volunteers

Clubs

Worth Noting

Wittmann Leaving Chantilly Academy

Teachers Praise and Wish Wittmann Well

'The Teen Species — Up Close and Personal'

McGraw Chosen 2004 Psychologist of Year

Wittmann Leaving Chantilly Academy

Teachers Praise and Wish Wittmann Well

News Briefs

Roundups

Police Seek Information About Home Burglaries

Lowe's Opens in Chantilly

New store at Sully Place Shopping Center.

Lowe's Opens in Chantilly

'The Teen Species — Up Close and Personal'

Week in Loudoun

Business Notes

Community Notes

$16 Million Here, $44 Million There

Supervisors slice into proposed school and county budgets.

$16 Million Here, $44 Million There

News Briefs

Police Notes

Crime Log

Crime Report

Police Notes

Tuesday, March 23

‘Glory’ Goes Beyond the Battles

Lang brings one-man show, based on lives of Medal of Honor recipients, to Women’s Memorial.

‘Glory’ Goes Beyond the Battles

Picking Up The Pieces

Back to School

Providence Elementary teacher returns to normal life after spending a year in Iraq as a soldier.

Back to School

Filtering the Potomac

Looking ahead to 16th annual Watershed Cleanup, river advocates hope to raise awareness year-round.

Filtering the Potomac

Steakhouse Celebrates 30 Years

JR's Stockyards In marks milestoes with benefit dinner

Steakhouse Celebrates 30 Years

Minister Makes a Joyful Noise

VFW Recognizes Honor Service

The two are named police officer and firefighter of the year.

VFW Recognizes Honor Service

Stylists Sidestep Snacks

Watershed Clean Up Day at Hidden Pond

Lady Fairfax Looking Out For Disabled

Calming Traffic on Church Street

Town's Transportation Safety Commission plans to conduct a public hearing on pedestrian safety on Church Street.

Calming Traffic on Church Street

'The Music Man, Jr.' Stops in Vienna

Kilmer Middle School Presents Broadway Classic.

'The Music Man, Jr.' Stops in Vienna

Pioneering Women

MetroStage — A Happening Venue

Griffin visits Canada; Olympia Dukakis comes to town.

MetroStage — A Happening Venue

Great Falls Dancer Passes on Tradition

From student dancer to teacher and performer Kris Beery carries on a tradition.

Great Falls Dancer Passes on Tradition

20 Years of Consistency

Le Refuge a mainstay in Old Town.

20 Years of Consistency

What’s Next at Whitey’s?

New owners work on the successor to an Arlington landmark.

What’s Next at Whitey’s?

Great Falls Dancer Passes on Tradition

From student dancer to teacher and performer Kris Beery carries on tradition

Great Falls Dancer Passes on Tradition

WMD Response Garners 2004 Tech Award

Week in Herndon

Goodbye Upholstery, Hello Land Design

City business landmark moves out to make way for new venture.

Goodbye Upholstery, Hello Land Design

Volunteer Bureau Expanding Services

AVB's annual silent auction is this Friday.

Volunteer Bureau Expanding Services

Breathing Easy is Getting Harder

Pollution and solutions aired at league forum.

Breathing Easy is Getting Harder

VDOT Felt the Pain

Hunting Terrace tenants get concessions, but will still vacate for repairs.

VDOT Felt the Pain

Governor Urges Passage of Budget

Warner stops off in Alexandria to rally support.

Governor Urges Passage of Budget

Herndon Company Develops Imaging Technology

V3 Makes Debut

Herndon Company Develops Imaging Technology

A Way with People

Longtime Vienna resident receives honors for his contributions to Little League and county parkland.

A Way with People

Protecting Providence

Fifth annual county-sponsored workshop aims to educate citizens about protecting the environment.

Protecting Providence

Parental Involvement Goes A Long Way

Roundup

Historic House Felled

Old Great Falls school for colored demolished to build new home.

Historic House Felled

Warner Pushes Compromise

During local stop, governor urges Assembly members to pass a state budget.

Warner Pushes Compromise

Chamber Celebrates Route 1 Successes

Extent of economic revitalization shown at Chamber dinner.

Chamber Celebrates Route 1 Successes

Metro Hearing Draws Crowd

Speakers split on higher fares, but many support more advertising on Metro trains, buses.

Metro Hearing Draws Crowd

Always in Demand

School Board members share thoughts on budget, search for superintendent.

Always in Demand

PTA President Look to Past, Future

Pushing for the Community Center

Order of Road Projects Questioned

Pushing for the Community Center

Lady Fairfax Looking Out For Disabled

Police Report

Residents Furious With Landlord

Tenants of Hunting Terrace told to vacate; VDOT fears for their safety.

Residents Furious With Landlord

Today's Rally for Tomorrow's Alexandria

Second Presbyterian site lauded by citizens as perfect open space opportunity.

Today's Rally for Tomorrow's Alexandria

Watershed Clean Up Day At Hidden Pond

A Boat is Christened

Shell bears Schuyler Jones' name.

A Boat is Christened

Local Youth Discover Ancient Landmarks

Caring for Witness Trees.

Local Youth Discover Ancient Landmarks

Tenants, Cabbies Dominate Council Attention

Protecting Providence

Fifth annual county-sponsored workshop aims to educate citizens about protecting the environment.

Protecting Providence

Picking Up The Pieces

Community Center Moves Forward

Fairfax to Get New Fire Station

Station 40 on Legato Road and Route 29 is estimated to open in spring 2005.

Fairfax to Get New Fire Station

Parental Involvement Goes A Long Way

Watershed Clean Up Day At Hidden Pond

Volunteers Kick off Watershed Cleanup

Lewinsville Park cleanup volunteers have a ball and find some

Volunteers Kick off Watershed Cleanup

Lining Up for Sewer, Water

Boards to Decide Fate of Utilities in Transition Area

Lining Up for Sewer, Water

Herndon Robot Survives Semifinals

Promoting Reading

Minister Makes a Joyful Noise

Woodlawn Road is History

It's Brinitzer Way

Large Crowd Celebrates Dedication

It's Brinitzer Way

McLean Woman Named Agent of the Year

Volunteers Kick Off Watershed Cleanup

Lewinsville Park cleanup volunteers have a ball ad find some.

Volunteers Kick Off Watershed Cleanup

Former School Board Chair Still Tied to Education

Isis Castro appointed to State Board, teaching classes.

Former School Board Chair Still Tied to Education

Groveton Holds NCLB Forum

School Board members speak out on the issues.

Groveton Holds NCLB Forum

Sound Barriers Coming to Beltway

Steakhouse Celebrates 30 Years

JR's Stockyards Inn marks milestones with benefit dinner.

Steakhouse Celebrates 30 Years

New Alexandria Pioneer Turns 100

Friends, family embrace M.D. Cooper on his birthday.

New Alexandria Pioneer Turns 100

West Springfield House Engulfed in Flames

Picking Up The Pieces

Garfield Grant Highlights County Program, Process

Monday, March 22

It’s The Water

WSSC explains why it needs a new pipe.

It’s The Water

Board Puts Off Land Decision

New school approved on Kendale, other sites to be studied.

Board Puts Off Land Decision

It’s That Time of Year

Annual Potomac River cleanup set for April 3.

It’s That Time of Year

Hoover’s World

Children Helping Children

Changes to Fire Service

Phase II: Condos and Commercial

Second phase of Fortune Parc gets site plan approval.

Phase II: Condos and Commercial

Thursday, March 18

HHS, SLHS Rank High in Violent Incidents

Students say they feel safe despite statistics.

HHS, SLHS Rank High in Violent Incidents

Wednesday, March 17

School Notes

Faith Notes

Junk Piles Up, Filling Valuable Real Estate Space

Classes

Volunteers

Around Town

Clubs & Organizations

College Notes

Thumbs Up for Residential Project

Around Town

News Briefs

Around Town

Worth Noting

Volunteer Opportunities

Community Notes

Deputy Charges He's Forced Out

Deputy claims harassment for his support of Simpson's opponent.

Deputy Charges He's Forced Out

Faith Notes

Health Notes

A Fix for Route 29/Gallows Intersection?

Fairfax County puts money toward an unpopular road plan.

A Fix for Route 29/Gallows Intersection?

Police Notes

Business Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Calendar

Real Estate Notes

Celebrating St. Pat’s

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

Volunteers

Clubs & Organizations

Volunteers

Calendar

Volunteers

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

HCTV Schedule

Calendar

At the Movies

Classes & Workshops

Volunteers

Calendar

Tarnished Reporting?

Letter to the Editor

Tarnished Reporting?

Classes & Workshops

From Scalpel to Machete

Supervisors trade line item departmental reviews for $40 million cut in proposed budget; Bowers told to make recommendations.

From Scalpel to Machete

Supervisors Approve Lincoln Rezoning

Gallows Road to Gain 570 New Homes

Supervisors Approve Lincoln Rezoning

Hugo's Drag-Racing Bill Passes General Assembly

Studying the Might of the Minuscule

Oakton 17-year-old and TJ student advances to the finals of a national science talent search.

Studying the Might of the Minuscule

News Briefs

Around Town

Gym Helping Women Lose 2,004 lbs. in '04

The Women's Club is a ladies-only facility stressing individualized weight-loss programs.

Gym Helping Women Lose 2,004 lbs. in '04

News Briefs

Last Look at Alternatives

Residents view Battlefield Bypass proposals; new alternative to G is added.

Last Look at Alternatives

Gym Helping Women Lose 2,004 lbs. in '04

The Women's Club is a ladies-only facility stressing individualized weight-loss programs.

Gym Helping Women Lose 2,004 lbs. in '04

Top of Her Police Class

Caroline Morgan is top Criminal Justice Academy graduate.

Top of Her Police Class

Classes

Around Town

Clubs

Top of Her Police Class

Caroline Morgan is top Criminal Justice Academy graduate.

Top of Her Police Class

Volunteer Notes

Going for the Goal

Sports marketing students partner with DC United.

Going for the Goal

Hugo's Drag-Racing Bill Passes General Assembly

Week in Reston

Working at Beautifying Centreville

Virginia Run Home and Garden Club is planting trees.

Working at Beautifying Centreville

Eight Years Prison for Centreville Man

Check for $729,250 To Buy Hunter-Hacor Site

Hugo's Drag-Racing Bill Passes General Assembly

Worth Noting

A Fix for Route 29/Gallows Intersection?

Fairfax County puts money toward an unpopular road plan.

A Fix for Route 29/Gallows Intersection?

Working at Beautifying Centreville

Virginia Run Home and Garden Club is planting trees.

Working at Beautifying Centreville

Check for $729,250 To Buy Hunter-Hacor Site

Eight Years Prison for Centreville Man

Thumbs Up for Residential Project

Honoring Pat

Local community remembers friend and longtime athletic director at Fairfax High School.

Honoring Pat

Last Look at Alternatives

Residents view Battlefield Bypass proposals; new alternative to G is added.

Last Look at Alternatives

Mel Gibson's Passion Play

Area theologians, academics and citizens discuss Mel Gibson's movie 'The Passion of the Christ' after Fairfax City screening.

Mel Gibson's Passion Play

Clubs

Volunteer Notes

People Notes

Week in Loudoun

Shaving Heads Raises Money for Children

Business Notes

Shaving Heads Raises Money for Children

Church Street's Bookend Buildings

Town Council designates Berry House an historic property and addresses traffic congestion at the post office.

Church Street's Bookend Buildings

Mel Gibson's Passion Play

Area theologians, academics and citizens discuss Mel Gibson's movie 'The Passion of the Christ' after Fairfax City screening.

Mel Gibson's Passion Play

News Briefs

McLaughlin-Williams, Blake Plead Guilty

McLaughlin-Williams pleads guilty of counterfeiting in federal court while John Adam Blake pleads guilty in Fairfax Circuit Court.

McLaughlin-Williams, Blake Plead Guilty

Crime Log

Retired Officer Combats Intolerance

orld War II veteran and Jew talks with Madison students about his experiences.

Retired Officer Combats Intolerance

Crime Log

Business Notes

Police Notes

News Briefs

Police Notes

Eyes for the Blind

Area family and beneficiary talk about life with a guide dog.

Eyes for the Blind

Tuesday, March 16

Gangs Growing in Schools

School Board considers how to intervene.

Gangs Growing in Schools

A New Day for Landmark Mall?

A mix of residential and commercial use envisioned.

A New Day for Landmark Mall?

Springhouse Gets Second Chance

RCI Officially Underway

Ceremony marks start of new housing at Ft. Belvoir.

RCI Officially Underway

Plaugher Announces Retirement

Fire chief will leave department at end of June, after his successor is chosen.

Plaugher Announces Retirement

A Question of Answers

Veteran Volunteer Now Teaches About Non-Profits

School Notes

Resurrection of Bypass

Supervisors To Reconsider WTC

Resurrection of Bypass

Health Calendar

New Park at Glen and Travilah?

In Search of Clean Water

Langley Seniors Explore Ethics

Hearings Set on VRE Rate Adjustments

'Best of Reston' Recognizes Linda Miller

From Reston Town Center to community service projects, Miller's focused on what's best for Reston.

'Best of Reston' Recognizes Linda Miller

A Clearing Crops Up in Springfield

Health Calendar

Diamond in Health

Arlington hospital celebrates Diamond Jubilee on 60th anniversary.

Diamond in Health

Health Calendar

Bringing Worlds Together

Aldersgate Mounts A Charmer

Theater Review

Aldersgate Mounts A Charmer

Southern Italian Cuisine Drawing Rave Reviews

A la lucia is newest city restaurant.

Southern Italian Cuisine Drawing Rave Reviews

A Decade of Music

Iota marks 10 years of expansion, poetry and music.

A Decade of Music

TB Case Still Has Parents Concerned

Hearings Set on Proposed VRE Rate Adjustments

Tornadoes — They Still Occur Here

City takes part in statewide tornado drill.

Tornadoes — They Still Occur Here

Burke Centre Residents Writing Bigger Checks

Assembly Nixes Defenders

Bills to establish public defender’s office in Arlington are delayed until 2005.

Assembly Nixes Defenders

Water Worries Bubble to Surface

While county says tests show no concern, confusion and worry spark demand for filters, test kits in stores.

Water Worries Bubble to Surface

Roundup

History Comes Alive for Hollin Meadows Students

By Gale Curcio

History Comes Alive for Hollin Meadows Students

Exploravision Students Venture Out On a Limb

Hearings Set on VRE Rate Adjustments

Exploravision Students Venture Out On a Limb

Veteran Volunteer Now Teaches About Non-Profits

A Woman's Place Is In the Military

March is Women In History Month

A Woman's Place Is In the Military

Lead No Cause for Concern, Says County

Langley Seniors Explore Ethics

Anyone Care about RA Cap?

Fee break for those on fixed incomes recommended.

Anyone Care about RA Cap?

Hands On History

State Underfunds County, Hudgins Says

At Reston hearing, focus is on services, not taxes.

State Underfunds County, Hudgins Says

Lynbrook 'Leans' On Inova Healthplex

Veteran Volunteer Now Teaches About Non-Profits

First Night Expands to Mt. Vernon Avenue

New restaurant permit approved near waterfront.

First Night Expands to Mt. Vernon Avenue

What's In a Name? — Honor and Emotion

Local Projects Moving Forward

Traffic, education, environment issues at the forefront for Democratic veteran.

Local Projects Moving Forward

Warner Calls Special Session

City budget may be affected.

Warner Calls Special Session

King Street Metro Enhancements to Proceed

Some citizens want city to deny the building of the new platform.

King Street Metro Enhancements to Proceed

A Question of Answers

Veteran Volunteer Now Teaches About Non-Profits

Gems Spurt Easter Egg Treasure Hunt

Principal Focuses on What's Right

Student Art on Display

Bringing Worlds Together

Septic Tank Tax

Potomac Pharmacy Robbed

Sharon Kelso Honored for her 24 Years of Service

Supervisors pay tribute to UCM director.

Sharon Kelso Honored for her 24 Years of Service

They’re Not Playing Around

Wayside students raise money for playground equipment.

They’re Not Playing Around

Almanac Named ‘Newspaper of the Year’

Third year in a row as ‘Newspaper of the Year,’ plus three ‘Best of Show’ awards.

Almanac Named ‘Newspaper of the Year’

New Bus Service — Benefit or Detriment?

Pedestrian Issues in Annapolis

A Day of Giving Back

Residents help around the community.

A Day of Giving Back

Veteran Volunteer Now Teaches About Non-Profits

Wootton Carrie on 'Fiddler' Tradition

Wootton Theater

Wootton Carrie on 'Fiddler' Tradition

Citizen Groups in Mount Vernon

Part Two: Mount Vernon Community Coalition, Inc.

Citizen Groups in Mount Vernon

Exploravision Students Venture Out On a Limb

HHS, SLHS Rank High in Violent Incidents

Students say they feel safe despite statistics.

HHS, SLHS Rank High in Violent Incidents

A Question of Answers

Wednesday, March 10

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Classes

A Potluck Fund-Raiser

Barber shop farewell benefits American Cancer Society.

A Potluck Fund-Raiser

Faith Notes

Roundups

'Le Chateau de Murder'

Westfield High thespians present murder mystery.

'Le Chateau de Murder'

Faith Notes

Man Charged with Brandishing Firearm

Roundups

'Le Chateau de Murder'

Westfield High thespians present murder mystery.

'Le Chateau de Murder'

It's 'Coffee Time' in Centreville

New store opens in the Pickwick Shopping Center.

It's 'Coffee Time' in Centreville

Volunteer

From Middle to Elementary

Supervisors cite "pressing need."

From Middle to Elementary

Westfield's Improv Team Wins Event and Trophy

Honoring Director of Surgery Unit

Nancy Susco to receive Best of Reston award.

Honoring Director of Surgery Unit

Crime Log

Police Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Rumberger Named South County High Principal

Faith Notes

Rumberger Named South County High Principal

School Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Thomas Jefferson's 'The Crucible'

Cappies Review

Thomas Jefferson's 'The Crucible'

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Calendar

Classes

At the Movies

HCTV

Vocalizing with Verlette Simon

Cuccinelli: A Strong Advocate of Education?

Volunteer

News Briefs

Majority of Speakers: 'Raise My Taxes'

Supervisors hear majority attest to quality of schools.

Majority of Speakers: 'Raise My Taxes'

Staff Grateful for Principal's Support

Crime Log

Worth Noting

News Briefs

People Notes

Police Notes

A New Challenge

Westfield High Principal Dale Rumberger leaves to open South County high school.

A New Challenge

Staff Grateful for Principal's Support

Westfield's Improv Team Wins Event and Trophy

Week in Herndon

Week in Loudoun

Food Handllng Fails Inspections

All but two Reston school cafeterias cited for "critical" health code violations.

Food Handllng Fails Inspections

A New Challenge

Westfield High Principal Dale Rumberger leaves to open South County high school.

A New Challenge

Teaching About Elections

Virginia Run's Carol Ann Coryell takes trip to Russia to teach about election process.

Teaching About Elections

It's 'Coffee Time' in Centreville

New store opens in the Pickwick Shopping Center.

It's 'Coffee Time' in Centreville

Two Bank-Robbery Charges Go to Grand Jury

Highlights from Clifton Town Council Meeting

Teaching About Elections

Virginia Run's Carol Ann Coryell takes trip to Russia to teach about election process.

Teaching About Elections

A Potluck Fund-Raiser

Barber shop farewell benefits American Cancer Society.

A Potluck Fund-Raiser

Cuccinelli: A Strong Advocate of Education?

Worth Noting

Two Bank-Robbery Charges Go to Grand Jury

News Briefs

Highlights from Clifton Town Council Meeting

Man Charged with Brandishing Firearm

Speed, Alcohol Factors in Burke Accident

In Burke Centre, a road through the Woods community is often looked on as a cut-through.

Speed, Alcohol Factors in Burke Accident

Clubs

Tax Debate Divides County

While some decry any tax increase, others want to pay more.

Tax Debate Divides County

School Notes

Business Notes

People Notes

Volunteer

It's Public's Turn Next

RA board, after approving changes for governing documents, plans two hearings.

It's Public's Turn Next

Clubs

Parkway Accident Leaves Two Hospitalized

Reston Founder Reflects on 40 Years

Community to celebrate Founder's Day.

Reston Founder Reflects on 40 Years

Crime Log

Police Notes

Tuesday, March 9

Capturing Food As Art

Maremi Hooff likes the shapes and colors.

Capturing Food As Art

All in the Family

Father/daughter team pairs up to produce one-act.

All in the Family

Roundup

Ox Road Widening Project Comes To a Halt

Ongoing Events

Senior Center Incorporates Chapter of Red Hat Society

Odyssey of the Mind Continues to Energize Young Minds

Problem solving competition held at Mount Vernon High School.

Odyssey of the Mind Continues to Energize Young Minds

Auction Brings in Money for Crew Team

Budget too Tight for Salona

County budget constraints could hinder purchase of Salona for park use.

Budget too Tight for Salona

Mailbox Removed from Community Center

Post Office says box is not used enough.

Mailbox Removed from Community Center

Classes & Workshops

Truck Occupants Raise Alarm at West Springfield

Art Finds a New Home

The Vienna Arts Society opens new center.

Art Finds a New Home

Making Beautiful Music Together

Vienna Choral Society to host upcoming March concert.

Making Beautiful Music Together

Speed, Alcohol Factors in Burke Accident

Health Notes

Women Learn To Be Fit for Life

Y-Me Supports Local Breast Cancer Survivors

Women Learn To Be Fit for Life

As Budget Approval Nears, Teachers, Watchdogs Look at Details

Chronic Problems on Falls

New Look at Village Wharf

Dining

New Look at Village Wharf

Arlington Theaters Honored

Local companies nab 22 Hayes nominations, two WATCH awards.

Arlington Theaters Honored

New Look at Village Wharf

Dining

New Look at Village Wharf

Ongoing Events

Capturing Food As Art

Maremi Hooff likes the shapes and colors.

Capturing Food As Art

Doctor Dreams Reap Reward

Fairfax student's entry about wanting to be a doctor wins contest.

Doctor Dreams Reap Reward

Freedom Memorial Design Altered

Great Falls Freedom Memorial will include remembrance of 9/11 victims.

Freedom Memorial Design Altered

The Berg Morphs Into Chatham Square

Official groundbreaking held Wednesday.

The Berg Morphs Into Chatham Square

Citizens Have Their Say at Final Session

A Celebration to Success

Burke Library observes second anniversary.

A Celebration to Success

Lead Levels Ebb on Second Tests

Concern over preliminary tests prompts second round. But results show no widespread contamination.

Lead Levels Ebb on Second Tests

Game Company Imagines Another World

Fairfax-based company creates online games played worldwide.

Game Company Imagines Another World

Military Notes

New Principal Named for GW Middle School

Ox Road Widening Project Comes To a Halt

Korean Karate Teaches Life Lessons For Teens

Assembly Punts Nominees to Governor

Dawkins, Niebauer up for court appointments, appear in Richmond hearings.

Assembly Punts Nominees to Governor

CARE Sets a Deadline

Group wants to keep pressure on Inova Health System.

CARE Sets a Deadline

Two Teens Sentenced

Juvenile detention, probation handed out in Jones' murder case.

Two Teens Sentenced

Roundup

Burst Pipe Floods Marina Towers

No utilities for residents in high-rise.

Burst Pipe Floods Marina Towers

Accused Art Thief Pleads Guilty

By Carla Branch

Accused Art Thief Pleads Guilty

An Honor Guard is Revitalized

City's fire department has full contingent with new uniforms.

An Honor Guard is Revitalized

Two Teens Sentenced

Juvenile detention, probation handed out in Jones' murder case.

Two Teens Sentenced

Gas Station Fire

Quick actions by George Mason Shell employees prevent major calamity.

Gas Station Fire

Around Town

A Perfect Lift Off For Ballyshaners' 23rd Parade

Landscape Center Relocates to Great Falls

High-end garden design center blooms in Great Falls

Landscape Center Relocates to Great Falls

City Unveils Proposed Budget for '04-05

Proposed real estate tax rate is at 92 Cents.

City Unveils Proposed Budget for '04-05

Students Gain Living History Lesson

Wheelan Combines Black, Women History Months

Students Gain Living History Lesson

Springfield Interchange Adopts Fire and Rescue Response

Community Center Searching for Board Members

Re-thinking School Sites

Fish Are Biting At Accotink

This Week in Potomac

DAR Honors McLean's Tree Man

Dick Poole receives DAR conservation award

DAR Honors McLean's Tree Man

Korean Karate Provides Lessons For Teens

Citizens Count Down to Election Day

Citizens will vote in May for mayor, City Council, School Board.

Citizens Count Down to Election Day

City Budget Presented

Council hears city manager outline fully funded theme items.

City Budget Presented

Korean Karate Teaches Life Lessons For Teens

Speed, Alcohol Factors in Burke Accident

Local Remodeler Ranked as Largest in the Nation

Women's Center Hosts Annual Leadership Conference

Assembly Session Proves Good to Herndon

Making Beautiful Music Together

Vienna Choral Society to host upcoming March concert.

Making Beautiful Music Together

Budget too Tight for Salona

County budget constraints could hinder purchase of Salona for park use.

Budget too Tight for Salona

Town Campaign Season Begins

DAR Honors McLean's Tree Man

Dick Poole receives DAR conservation award

DAR Honors McLean's Tree Man

Moving from Tech World to Dollhouses

Tiny Heirlooms lets them eat cake and more

Moving from Tech World to Dollhouses

Maybe Not Today …

Public hearing draws more than 100 opposed to giving up land.

Maybe Not Today …

Super Tuesday Takes On Special Significance

For third and fourth graders.

Super Tuesday Takes On Special Significance

Another Pipe in the River

Taste of McLean Satisfies Variety of Appetites

Belle View Elementary Students Win Honors in 'Reflections' Arts Contest

Making Beautiful Music Together

Vienna Choral Society to host upcoming March concert.

Making Beautiful Music Together

Percussionist Describes Sound and Silence

Evelyn Glennie inspires creative soundscape at Kent Gardens Elementary School

Percussionist Describes Sound and Silence

Women's Center Hosts Annual Leadership Conference

Bob's Printing: Successful Family Business on Route 1

Business Profile

Bob's Printing: Successful Family Business on Route 1

Just One More Thing

Committee deals with bill to change county’s fire service.

Just One More Thing

Only Exception Gets Approval

Eleven houses to be built on Piney Meetinghouse.

Only Exception Gets Approval

Tapestry Raffled for Water Garden

Police Roll Out New Bus

Mobile Command system to allow greater communications at crime scenes, disasters.

Police Roll Out New Bus

Helping Fellow Burn Survivors

Vienna man creates foundation to help burn survivors.

Helping Fellow Burn Survivors

Familiar Faces on May Ballot

Races for the Vienna Town Council are unopposed this year.

Familiar Faces on May Ballot

Women's Center Hosts Annual Leadership Conference

Wednesday, March 3

Faith Notes

Clubs

Girl Dances in New York City Ballet

Teresa Reichlen of Clifton performs at The Kennedy Center this week.

Girl Dances in New York City Ballet

Roundups

Clubs

Faith Notes

Board Funds New Elementary School

Dulles area of county witnesses rapid residential growth.

Board Funds New Elementary School

Health Notes

Ellen Graves Serves Through Volunteerism

Helping needy runs through her family.

Ellen Graves Serves Through Volunteerism

Week in Reston

Volunteer

Democratic Adjustment

RCC board re-institutes one person, one vote.

Democratic Adjustment

Business Notes

Roving Robots

Vienna high schools prepare for robotics competition.

Roving Robots

Tailgaters Operating in Tysons Offices

School Notes

Garden Gala Explores Sanctuary Escapes

Health Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Calendar

Classes

HCTV Schedule

Classes

At the Movies

Classes

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Lake Werowance residents ask that a watershed improvement district be established.

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Girl Dances in New York City Ballet

Teresa Reichlen of Clifton performs at The Kennedy Center this week.

Girl Dances in New York City Ballet

Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer

Tailgaters Operating in Tysons

County police urge office workers at Tysons to monitor belongings and pay attention to who is in the office.

Tailgaters Operating in Tysons

Caring for the Community

Two Woodson students recognized for commitment to volunteering.

Caring for the Community

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Lake Werowance residents ask tht a watershed improvement district be established.

Lake Flap Pits Neighbor Against Neighbor

Community Notes

Going Bald for Cancer Research

Centreville man shaving head for St. Baldrick's Day fund-raiser

Going Bald for Cancer Research

Roundups

People Notes

Volunteer

Chantilly High Senior Wins $40K Scholarship

Westfield Football Team Honored in Richmond

The End of an Era

Centreville Barber Shop closing after 49 years.

The End of an Era

Chantilly Academy Students Compete in Robotics Event

Rumberger Leaves Westfield, Goes South

Clifton Fuel-Oil Smell Creates a Mystery

Going Bald for Cancer Research

Centreville man shaving head for St. Baldrick's Day fund-raiser

Going Bald for Cancer Research

Chantilly High Senior Wins $40K Scholarship

Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer

Westfield Football Team Honored in Richmond

The End of an Era

Centreville Barber Shop closing after 49 years.

The End of an Era

Time for a Trail?

Area residents discuss Woodglen Lake Park's future.

Time for a Trail?

Chantilly Academy Students Compete in Robotics Event

Fairfax's Long Road to Integration

Fairfax Museum looks at desegregation within Fairfax County Public Schools while commemorating history of Brown v. Board of Education.

Fairfax's Long Road to Integration

Clifton Fuel-Oil Smell Creates a Mystery

Rumberger Leaves Westfield, Goes South

Clubs

Volunteer

Business Notes

Commuters Back Rail Project

Informal survey comes after polls conducted by both advocates and opponents.

Commuters Back Rail Project

Who May Marry Whom?

Potomac’s legislators weigh in on marriage bills.

Who May Marry Whom?

Fairfax's Long Road to Integration

Fairfax Museum looks at desegregation within Fairfax County Public Schools while commemorating history of Brown v. Board of Education.

Fairfax's Long Road to Integration

Cartersville Baptist Offers 'Caring Community'

An African-American church in Oakton recently commemorated its 140th anniversary.

Cartersville Baptist Offers 'Caring Community'

Tysons Expansion Changes Traffic

Police Notes

Tuesday, March 2

Classes & Workshops

ONGOING EVENTS

Ongoing Events

Roundup

Ongoing Events

Mills Announces Move

Mall ownership group plans move to Chevy Chase.

Mills Announces Move

Bringing the Fight Home

Support and opposition on amendment against gay marriage finds a center in Arlington.

Bringing the Fight Home

Foundation Lobbies for Arts Center

CIP Hearing Attracts Few Speakers

Foundation Lobbies for Arts Center

Judge Moves Murder Case to Grand Jury

Charged with murder, Mauricio Cerritos to appear before Loudoun grand jury on March 9.

Judge Moves Murder Case to Grand Jury

Task Force Tells IHS 'Keep It Here'

Report outlines blueprint for Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

Task Force Tells IHS 'Keep It Here'

Books Take Center Stage at Schools This Week

Mount Vernon schools celebrate Reading Across America.

Books Take Center Stage at Schools This Week

Health Notes

Residential, Retail To Cover Laurel Hill Costs

Clearing a Path to the Future

Work continues at army's proving grounds.

Clearing a Path to the Future

Around Town

Crime Report

Health Notes

Bye, Dan

Schools Seek Funds for Teachers

School Board wants $39 million more than the county wants to give.

Schools Seek Funds for Teachers

March 3: Education Notebook

Faith Notes

Congressman Brings Dr. Seuss' Words to Life

Brooksfield School in McLean celebrates Dr. Seuss's birthday with a week of activities.

Congressman Brings Dr. Seuss' Words to Life

Heart Disease Is Biggest Medical Threat to Women

Women At Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke

Heart Disease Is Biggest Medical Threat to Women

Protest Cries Out Against Rising Rents

As apartments are renovated, residents and organizers say the underlying motive is greed.

Protest Cries Out Against Rising Rents

Real Estate Notes

Calendar

Directors Join Forces on Chekhov

Classika’s ‘Vanya’ may suffer from directors’ opposing visions.

Directors Join Forces on Chekhov

Calendar

Fat Times in Clarendon

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Classes & Workshops

Murder, Deceit, Betrayal Come to McLean

Character development lies at heart of Great Falls Players' 'Hound of the Baskervilles'

Murder, Deceit, Betrayal Come to McLean

ONGOING EVENTS

Friends of Stratford Hall Hold a Tea

Dining

Friends of Stratford Hall Hold a Tea

Council Will Address Flag Flying At Future Meeting

Week in Herndon

Traffic Jam Marmalade Jams Coffee House

Turner Farm Reaches for Stars

Observatory Park could be national flagship.

Turner Farm Reaches for Stars

Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at Wachovia Bank

Police Report

Alexandria Police Investigate Robbery at Wachovia Bank

Council Will Adhere to Public Hearing Guidelines

Church Site Debate Continues

Open space and McMansions proposed.

Church Site Debate Continues

City Graduates Largest CERT Class

A DASHing 20th

Local bus service celebrates a milestone.

A DASHing 20th

Psych Unit Closure Set For Sept. 1

Residential, Retail To Cover Laurel Hill Costs?

Ballot Box Busy For Burke Centre Elections

Norovirus Ousted From Terra Centre

Traffic Jam Marmalade Jams Coffee House

Silverbrook Road Closure Gives VDOT Time

History and Nostalgia Captured in Needlework Exhibition

Historic Woodlawn hosts colorful and creative works.

History and Nostalgia Captured in Needlework Exhibition