Stories for May 2004

Wednesday, May 26

Obituary

Ralph Stephens Ellis

News Briefs

New Charge for Ambulance Ride

Board approves charge even though supervisors express concern.

New Charge for Ambulance Ride

Crime Report

2004 Cappies Nominees

Christian BandFest at Bull Run

News Briefs

Camps and Schools Notes

June 5 is Clifton Caboose Run

Centreville Choral Students Present 'Broadway Pops'

For Dancers, World's a Stage

Involuntary Manslaughter Goes to Grand Jury

News Briefs

Calendar Events

Precision Steppers

For Encore Dancers, 'All the World's a Stage'

Precision Steppers

Faith Notes

At Bat

Loudoun is in the running for a Major League ballpark.

At Bat

Garden Tour Planned for June 5

State Proposes Road Widening

Governor Pledges Help in Fighting Gangs

Students Transform School into Gallery

College Notes

MV Community Coalition Puts on Another Successful Community Day

Junior Girl Scouts Collect Items for Armed Forces

Bob Heittman Remembered

In Tribute

Bob Heittman Remembered

Weekly Police Beat

Chantilly Hotel Clerk Helps Foil Crime

Roundups

Real Estate Notes

Crime report

Crime Report

County Honors Marshall Hero

Fairfax County recognizes teen who saved four-year-old neighbor from an exploding shed.

County Honors Marshall Hero

Final Farewell for Gil Harvel, 70

Junior Girl Souts Collect Items for Armed Forces

School Notes

College Notes

Tallapragada Wins State Bee

Star Search Comes to Providence

Fourth graders present star-studded production.

Star Search Comes to Providence

Camps and Schools Notes

Tallapragada Wins State Bee

School Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Vienna School Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Home Show Offers Advice on Living

Health Notes

Six Gardens Featured on June 5 Tour

The National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs has planned an unusual tour.

Six Gardens Featured on June 5 Tour

Real Estate Notes

Board Out-votes Andrews on Budget

Chairman opposed school budget because he wanted smaller classroom sizes.

Board Out-votes Andrews on Budget

A Long Time Coming — Dishes of India Celebrates Reopening

Dining

A Long Time Coming — Dishes of India Celebrates Reopening

Calendar events

For Dancers, World's a Stage

Calendar events

For Dancers, World's a Stage

Calendar Events

Calendar listings

For Dancers, World's a Stage

Calendar Events

Chamber, Park Authority Present Annual Celebration

Springfield Days

Chamber, Park Authority Present Annual Celebration

Torpedo Factory Celebrates 30 Years

A Circus Comes to Town

McLean native Tink Lloyd returns to area to share 'Flapjacks from the Sky.'

A Circus Comes to Town

To Health

ViVa! Vienna!

To Health

A Long Time Coming — Dishes of India Celebrates Reopening

Dining

A Long Time Coming — Dishes of India Celebrates Reopening

Calendar Events

Cab Issue Still Needs Study

Options reviewed by Council

Cab Issue Still Needs Study

Police Investigate Similar-Style Burglaries

Each incident involved the suspect in women's bedrooms.

Police Investigate Similar-Style Burglaries

Gang Activity On Council Radar

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Three Men Carjack City Man

Worth Noting

Well-Wishers Honor Retiring Principal Pam Latt

News Briefs

Honored Teacher to Return

Ann Hunter, Phi Delta Kappa Teacher of the Year is coming home to Forestville.

Honored Teacher to Return

Faye Armon Wins Obie

Centreville High Grad Honored for Designing Props in Off-Broadway Play, "Bug"

Faye Armon Wins Obie

Callahan Speaks Out on Budget

Callahan describes state budget process as the most trying time of his political career

Callahan Speaks Out on Budget

Festival Transforms Downtown

Four-Day Party Hits Herndon

Festival Transforms Downtown

Final Farewell for Gil Harvel, 70

Good Shepherd Housing Losing Leader

Shirley Marshall headed non-profit for nine years.

Good Shepherd Housing Losing Leader

Police Seek Identities of Thieves

House of Ill Repute?

Police Arrest 11 in Prostitution Raid

House of Ill Repute?

Campbell Named New Principal at Westfield

By Bonnie Hobbs

Campbell Named New Principal at Westfield

Roundups

News Briefs

Callahan Speaks Out on Budget

Callahan describes state budget process as the most trying time of his political career.

Callahan Speaks Out on Budget

New Community Center Board Elected

By Meredith Billman-Mani

New Community Center Board Elected

Local Eateries Bow to Low-Carb Craze

South Beach and Atkins diets are influencing area restaurant menus.

Local Eateries Bow to Low-Carb Craze

De Noyer Retiring after 16 Years of Service

Teen Hero Honored by County

Fairfax County recognizes teen who saved 4-year-old neighbor from an exploding shed

Teen Hero Honored by County

Around Alexandria

Well-Wishers Honor Retiring Principal Pam Latt

Centreville Choral Students Present 'Broadway Pops'

Hand-Ground Music at Great Falls

Organ grinders pay annual visit to Great Falls Tavern.

Hand-Ground Music at Great Falls

Faye Armon Wins Obie

Centreville High Grad Honored for Designing Props in Off-Broadway Play, "Bug"

Faye Armon Wins Obie

Precision Steppers

For Encore Dancers, 'All the World's a Stage'

Precision Steppers

Seniors Have Their Prom

Drewry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Commission on Aging hands out annual awards.

Drewry Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Not On My Shift

Bridge workers rescue jumper.

Not On My Shift

Local Men Arrested in Police Raid

Police arrest 11 in Centreville prostitution raid.

Local Men Arrested in Police Raid

Judge Denies Motion

Juvenile's attorney asks court to reconsider sentencing.

Judge Denies Motion

IAH Upgrades Its Survival Capabilities

Ribbon cut dedicating new diagnostic center.

IAH Upgrades Its Survival Capabilities

HUD Delivers Financial Body Blow to ARHA

Worth Noting

Involuntary Manslaughter Goes to Grand Jury

Christian BandFest at Bull Run

June 5 is Clifton Caboose Run

Police Seek Identities of Thieves

House of Ill Repute?

Police Arrest 11 in Prostitution Raid

House of Ill Repute?

Campbell Named New Principal at Westfield

By Bonnie Hobbs

Campbell Named New Principal at Westfield

Callahan Speaks Out on Budget

Callahan describes state budget process as the most trying time of his political career

Callahan Speaks Out on Budget

Chantilly Hotel Clerk Helps Foil Crime

Week in Herndon

Wolf Dedicates $500,000 to Fight Gangs

Money will be used for education prevention, prosecution

Wolf Dedicates $500,000 to Fight Gangs

Community Asked To Get Involved

Police Respond to Community Concerns

Community Asked To Get Involved

As Memorial Day Nears, Veterans Reflect

Sterling veterans compare World War II to Iraq.

As Memorial Day Nears, Veterans Reflect

Police Interview Victim

Local Eateries Bow to Low-Carb Craze

South Beach and Atkins diets are influencing area restaurant menus.

Local Eateries Bow to Low-Carb Craze

Crack Down on Overcrowding

The county is taking steps to crack down on multiple adults living in single family homes.

Crack Down on Overcrowding

Group Seeks Host Families

Council Approves Tax Rate

Carjacker Convicted

Deployed, But Not Forgotten

Many local military personnel still serving in war.

Deployed, But Not Forgotten

High School Seniors Receive Chamber Scholarships

Stratford Landing Teacher Wins West Potomac Raffle

WP all-night graduation party gets funded.

Stratford Landing Teacher Wins West Potomac Raffle

Memorial Day Weekend Events

Hero on Custis Street

John Murphy saves woman in house fire.

Hero on Custis Street

Principal Selection at West Potomac Moves Forward

Parents and teachers look for answers.

Principal Selection at West Potomac Moves Forward

Tuesday, May 25

Burke Conservancy Seeks New Executive Director

Walter Johnson Student Dies on Democracy

Exercise in Poverty

Whitman Displays Student Art

New Ballfields Slated For Wakefield Park

Ongoing Calendar

Gardening Notes

Calendar

A Month in the Life of Brood X

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Burke Conservancy Seeks New Executive Director

Burning Topic: Traffic

Traffic items dominate agenda of the Vienna Town Council.

Burning Topic: Traffic

New Ballfields Slated For Wakefield Park

Roundup

Braddock Nominates It's Best

Public Defender Approved for County

Extended Assembly session revives proposals for Arlington office; many decisions remain in next six months.

Public Defender Approved for County

Let Your Mouse Do the Woking

Rockville-based Web site allows Chinese food orders.

Let Your Mouse Do the Woking

Police Station Gets New Commander

Exercise in Poverty

Nader Visits Northern Virginia

Exercise in Poverty

Officially Open

Postal Service opens new facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Officially Open

Preparing for the Worst

Annual drill tests emergency preparedness for police, fire, Pentagon and medical personnel.

Preparing for the Worst

Pike Neighbors Gather For Glimpse of Future

Open house lets planners hear what kind of transit residents want along Columbia Pike.

Pike Neighbors Gather For Glimpse of Future

Give a Little, Get a Little

Council passes $3.3 billion budget.

Give a Little, Get a Little

Kidz Create 'Chaos'

WW II Veterans Reflect on Service, New Memorial

Veterans from Reston and Herndon share their stories on eve of Memorial Day and the opening of World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

WW II Veterans Reflect on Service, New Memorial

New Ballfields Slated for Wakefield Park

A Night On the Town

Madison hosts prom.

A Night On the Town

Still Strong after 62 Years

A couple, married during World War II, celebrate their long marriage.

Still Strong after 62 Years

Changing Lee Highway to Fairfax Boulevard

Fairfax City Council approves name change for Lee Highway and the concept of a Business Improvement District for the strip.

Changing Lee Highway to Fairfax Boulevard

Braddock Nominates It's Best

Police Station Gets New Commander

This Week in Potomac

Trying To Bridge Divide over RA Documents

orum sponsored by Republican Club of Greater Reston focuses on objections to proposed changes.

Trying To Bridge Divide over RA Documents

Week in Reston

Ex-Teachers Ensure Poor Have School Supplies

Kids R First is sponsoring golf tournament to help purchase school supplies for economically-disadvantaged students.

Ex-Teachers Ensure Poor Have School Supplies

Home Sweet Quarry

Developer will buy out of affordable housing.

Home Sweet Quarry

A Year As A Queen

Think Survival

Transportation Guru Leaves Legacy in Lee

SOL Review Resembles Game Show

Springfield Days Hits The Home Stretch

Police Station Gets New Commander

Dramatic Improvement

Madison teacher is recognized for expanding the school's theater program.

Dramatic Improvement

Finding Friends

The new Friends school in Oakton looks back at its inaugural year.

Finding Friends

Crime Notes

Still Strong after 62 Years

A couple, married during World War II, celebrate their long marriage.

Still Strong after 62 Years

Wednesday, May 19

Camps and School notes

School Notes

School notes

School Notes

CVHS Orchestra Competes In Hawaii; Takes First Place

Camps

School notes

Health notes

Clubs and Organization listings

Craig Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies

Gays Unwelcome at School?

Homosexual students attending Fairfax County Public Schools say they face hurtful comments but little overt harassment.

Gays Unwelcome at School?

People

Real Estate Notes

College notes

News Briefs

Intruder Enters Area Homes

News Briefs

Worth Noting

Danger on the Way to School?

Learning from the Best

Fairfax Academy listen to internationally-renown musicians talk about their craft.

Learning from the Best

Bypass Pits East against West

Leesburg mayor supports extension of Route 28 to Maryland if new bridge crossing could be constructed.

Bypass Pits East against West

Real Dog Training With Bark Busters

Homeowners Fight Trail Plans

Creating a walking trail along Georgetown Pike is opposed by several homeowners.

Homeowners Fight Trail Plans

Paul VI Campus Ministry Holds Prom for Seniors

People Notes

County Agrees to Design Franconia Interchange

Supervisors were tired of waiting for VDOT to take action.

County Agrees to Design Franconia Interchange

Business Notes

Community

Crime report

Police report

Crime report

Crime

Crime report

Customers Rave about Texas Roadhouse

School Notes

Classes & Workshops

College notes

School notes

College notes

Westfield Honors Local Heroes Essay Winners

Faith Notes

Real estate notes

ESL Courses for Real Life

Students who speak English as a Second Language are approaching high school driver's education differently.

ESL Courses for Real Life

Faith notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Health notes

Saltwater: Wave of the Future

Health notes

Schools

Griffith Paved Block System

Loudoun students might want to thank Wayne Griffith for cutting their homework load.

Griffith Paved Block System

Schools Win Funding

Real Estate notes

Volunteer

ASO's Finale: An Inspiration from Bob Dylan

Musings from the Maestro

ASO's Finale: An Inspiration from Bob Dylan

Calendar listings

Clubs and Organization listings

Calendar listings

WWII Memorial Dedication to be Simulcast in Three Locations

Clubs & Organizations

The Lyceum Receives Extensive Collection of Alexandria Silver

HCTV-23

Clubs and Organization listings

WWII Memorial Dedication to be Simulcast in Three Locations

Calendar listings

Hayfield's 'Dandelion Wine'

Cappie's Review

Hayfield's 'Dandelion Wine'

By Deniz Soyer

Hayfield's 'Dandelion Wine'

Danger on the Way to School?

Travel Still Down — But Improving

Travel industry observes National Tourism Week.

Travel Still Down — But Improving

Focus on Future of Sully Historic Site

Council Approves New Restaurant

Cameron Station site named Food Matters.

Council Approves New Restaurant

Cheney Captures GOP Nomination

Alexandria resident will face either Moran or Rosenberg in November.

Cheney Captures GOP Nomination

Can Church Street be Pedestrian-Friendly?

Congestion, commuters and parking challenge pedestrian safety on Church Street.

Can Church Street be Pedestrian-Friendly?

Open Spaces Up for Review

Steering committee's priorities going to Council.

Open Spaces Up for Review

Local Restaurants Serve Up a Benefit

Carpenter's Shelter and Birchmere team up for the homeless.

Local Restaurants Serve Up a Benefit

Police Officers Ride To Support Fallen Heroes

About 500 officers take part in 250-mile Police Unity Tour.

Police Officers Ride To Support Fallen Heroes

APR Nominations Include Preservation

Arlington Names James Schwartz New Fire Chief

Del Ray resident takes over department June 28.

Arlington Names James Schwartz New Fire Chief

City Police Veteran Becomes Chief in Kansas

Time to Redevelop Lee Highway?

The city is to examine a proposal to revitalize Lee Highway through the creation of a business improvement district and a supplemental tax.

Time to Redevelop Lee Highway?

New Hope Housing Volunteers Acknowledged

Business

Not Farewell — Just 'May it Be Soon.'

County honors Rose Lambert.

Not Farewell — Just 'May it Be Soon.'

Craig Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies

Maryland man confesses to Fairfax Corner bank robbery.

Craig Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies

Serial Arsonist Defies Capture

Hybla Valley home latest in string of area fires.

Serial Arsonist Defies Capture

Real Dog Training With Bark Busters

Grand Jury Indicts 3 for Crimes

Customers Rave about Texas Roadhouse

Head of RNC Calls Mount Vernon Home

Mount Vernon Neighbors

Head of RNC Calls Mount Vernon Home

Students Gather to Celebrate and Bid Farewell

Hannelore Stuart leaves Aquinas Montessori School after almost 40 years of teaching.

Students Gather to Celebrate and Bid Farewell

An APT Success

Use of restrooms at Metro stops.

An APT Success

Community

At Your Service

Hospitality management class at Chantilly Academy prepares students for the real world.

At Your Service

Gays Unwelcome at School?

Homosexual students attending Fairfax County Public Schools say they face hurtful comments but little overt harassment.

Gays Unwelcome at School?

Week in Loudoun

How Secure is the Homeland?

Forum on security delivers ominous news.

How Secure is the Homeland?

First Business CERT Team Graduates

PBS employees currently undergoing training.

First Business CERT Team Graduates

Escapee Back Behind City Jail Bars

Stephen Rideout Named 2004 Judge of the Year

National CASA Association honors Chief Judge of the Alexandria Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.

Stephen Rideout Named 2004 Judge of the Year

Brown v. Board — 50 Years Later

Students and graduates of T.C. Williams say court decision has made a difference.

Brown v. Board — 50 Years Later

New Political Sign Regs Approved

Volunteers and Donors Get the Spotlight

Salvation Army pays tribute during special week.

Volunteers and Donors Get the Spotlight

At Your Service

Hospitality management class at Chantilly Academy prepares students for the real world.

At Your Service

Police Officers Ride To Support Fallen Heroes

About 500 officers take part in 250-mile Police Unity Tour.

Police Officers Ride To Support Fallen Heroes

APR Nominations Include Preservation

Craig Pleads Guilty to Bank Robberies

City Capital Projects Proceed

City Council discusses referendum to create funds to renovate Lanier Middle and Fairfax High schools.

City Capital Projects Proceed

Worth Noting

Focus on Future of Sully Historic Site

Grand Jury Indicts 3 for Crimes

Business

People

Who Gets the Credit?

New and veteran supervisors take credit for county's new AAA rating.

Who Gets the Credit?

Brent Returns to Mount Vernon High School

West Potomac begins search for a new principal.

Brent Returns to Mount Vernon High School

Hollin Meadows Thanks Their Volunteers

Cheney Captures GOP Nomination

Alexandria resident will face either Moran or Rosenberg in November.

Cheney Captures GOP Nomination

Rock On

Flint Hill Elementary stages its first musical.

Rock On

Crime

Looking for the Next Great Novel

A Vienna man creates a publishing house to help unknown writers.

Looking for the Next Great Novel

Dynamic Duo

The Brindley Brothers will play at their venue, Jammin' Java, this Friday and Saturday.

Dynamic Duo

Police Log

Tuesday, May 18

Health Notes

Local Author Takes On Racism

Saigon City Acts as Gateway to Springfield

Plan for Housing at Dulles Delayed, Not Dead

Rezoning Seeks More Apartments

Plan for Housing at Dulles Delayed, Not Dead

Back To the '80s

Church Fair Draws Crowd

Churchill's Five-Year Plan

Churchill Drama: "The Last Five Years"

Churchill's Five-Year Plan

The 3 Vs: Vocals, Violins and Volunteerism

County Ups Money to Move

With guidelines on tenant relocations, Board hopes to help renters displaced by redevelopment.

County Ups Money to Move

Learning Together

On 50th anniversary of decision ending segregation, Arlington celebrates 45 years since local schools began integration.

Learning Together

THEATER REVIEW: Arlington Players Premiere Sondheim Musical

Calendar

Parents, Police Join Forces to Fight Internet Crime

Local Author Takes On Racism

The 3 Vs: Vocals, Violins and Volunteerism

Next Stop: the Future

Public forums in Arlington and Fairfax this week will determine the future of mass transit on Columbia Pike.

Next Stop: the Future

Memorial in Blue

Arlington police come together to honor officers local and national killed in the line of duty.

Memorial in Blue

Roundup

Thelma Draws Multimillion-Dollar Bid

McLean developer purchases nostalgic property for $2, 150,000

Thelma Draws Multimillion-Dollar Bid

Sunny McLean Day

Local Author Takes On Racism

Marines Infiltrate Former Prison

Thelma's Draws Mulltimillion-Dollar Bid

McLean developer purchases nostalgic property for $2,150,000

Thelma's Draws Mulltimillion-Dollar Bid

Annual Horse Show

Parents, Police Join Forces To Fight Internet Crime

Veterans Prepare For Memorial Day

Thelma's Draws Mulltimillion-Dollar Bid

McLean developer purchases nostalgic property for $2,150,000

Thelma's Draws Mulltimillion-Dollar Bid

Mmmmm, Strawberries

Tastes Like Chicken

Langley School students eat cicadas as part of science project

Tastes Like Chicken

The 3 Vs: Vocals, Violin and Volunteerism

Local Author Takes On Racism

Saigon City Acts As Gateway to Springfield

Marines Infiltrate Former Prison

Parents, Police Join Forces to Fight Internet Crime

Study Tracks Runnymede Park's Health

Massage Therapist Works to Heal Hurting Animals

Week in Herndon

Gang Violence Proves Fatal

Teen Killed by Gunfire

Gang Violence Proves Fatal

Langley DECA Students Mean Business

Langley marketing students beat out thousands at national DECA awards.

Langley DECA Students Mean Business

Church Fair Draws Crowd

Tastes Like Chicken

Langley School students eat cicadas as part of science project

Tastes Like Chicken

MPA Reaches Out

Massage Therapist Works to Heal Hurting Animals

Foreign-Born Parents Take Lessons at SLHS

Non-English speaking parents are learning English and how to become better involved with their child's education.

Foreign-Born Parents Take Lessons at SLHS

Park Supporters Eye Bond Referendum

Saigon City Acts as Gateway To Springfield

When Social Goals Conflict with Traffic

Public Forum on toll lanes draws large crowd.

When Social Goals Conflict with Traffic

Budding Environmental Scientists

RA Executive Steps Down; Search To Begin

Gerald Volloy is leaving RA to work for government contractor focusing on defense and intelligence.

RA Executive Steps Down; Search To Begin

Potomac Hunt Races Attract Hundreds to Bittersweet Field

Getting Around

Potomac Hunt Races Attract Hundreds to Bittersweet Field

Court Challenge Dismissed

Immersion Program lottery permitted to go forward.

Court Challenge Dismissed

Greenskeepers in Training

Should Congressional Country Club be permitted to have a greenskeeping ‘program’?

Greenskeepers in Training

RA May Delay Referendum

Members may not vote on all or part of the governing documents until spring 2005.

RA May Delay Referendum

Sunday, May 16

Pyramid Meeting Held to Gather Input

Parents at Mt. Vernon High look for answers.

Pyramid Meeting Held to Gather Input

Wednesday, May 12

Faith notes

Health notes

Chasing the Perfect Meal

News Briefs

Faith Notes

New Centreville Theater Group Forming

Calling all actors, tech crew

New Centreville Theater Group Forming

Faith notes

News Briefs

Howard Pleads Guilty to Burglary, Abduction

Open Space Initiative

City Council votes to condemn building on University Drive and buy the property for future open space.

Open Space Initiative

Prisoner Abuse Alleged; Some Charges Dropped

Faith notes

Filling a Need

Fairfax couple creates social organization for families with autistic children.

Filling a Need

Faith Notes

It's Almost Time for the Clifton Homes Tour

Dollars Flow Again

Local lawmakers react to budget compromise.

Dollars Flow Again

Old Towns Preserve History and Style

Police Unity Tour Riders Greeted at Fort Hunt Park

Week in Reston

Camps and Schools notes

School notes

Camps and Schools notes

Faith Notes

School notes

School Notes

College notes

Faith notes

College notes

School notes

School Notes

Faith notes

Health notes

Almost Time for the Clifton Homes Tour

Health notes

Almost Time for the Clifton Homes Tour

Morrison House Dining — An Artistic Opportunity

Dining

Morrison House Dining — An Artistic Opportunity

Dylan is Inspiration for ASO Concert and Art Exhibition

ASO Finale

Dylan is Inspiration for ASO Concert and Art Exhibition

Calendar listings

Morrison House Dining — An Artistic Opportunity

Dining

Morrison House Dining — An Artistic Opportunity

Calendar events

Ongoing Calendar Events

Calendar listings

Nudity, Guns and Yoga

Singer/songwriter Steve Poltz plays at Jammin' Java in Vienna on May 19.

Nudity, Guns and Yoga

Classes listings

Ongoing Calendar Events

Classes listings

In the Line of Duty

Alexandria police remember their own in a special tribute.

In the Line of Duty

New Centreville Theater Group Forming

Calling all actors, tech crew

New Centreville Theater Group Forming

Dollars Flow Again

Local lawmakers react to budget compromise.

Dollars Flow Again

Old Town's 'Main Street'

Diverse groups plan the future for a vibrant, user-friendly retail corridor.

Old Town's 'Main Street'

Neighbors Oppose Sant Nirankari Mission

A Light Within the Tunnel

Local artists will display winning mural designs in new concourse.

A Light Within the Tunnel

BJs Hopes to Install Gas Pumps

Principal Candidates Interviewed

Lyles-Crouch parents don't think School Board will revisit unpopular decision.

Principal Candidates Interviewed

Police Hunt for Man

Officer on Leave Pending Investigation

Man shot to death after struggle with police.

Officer on Leave Pending Investigation

Planning Commission Votes for Development

Second Presbyterian site plan approved 6-0.

Planning Commission Votes for Development

Mount Vernon Unitarian Church Hosts Earth Day Fair

Roundups

Siblings Entertain Seniors

Matt and Jasmine Commerce perform “nostalgic songs for senior citizens.”

Siblings Entertain Seniors

Teachers Honored on Education Day

Six city educators recognized by AEP.

Teachers Honored on Education Day

Clifton Homes Tour May 20

From the modern to the traditional, something for everyone.

Clifton Homes Tour May 20

Neighbors Oppose Sant Nirankari Mission

Police Arrest Doctor on Molestation Charges

Slow Progress Being Made in Dunning Case

Sister of murdered Del Ray woman claims innocence.

Slow Progress Being Made in Dunning Case

Roundups

Chantilly Man Is Charged with Rape

Prisoner Abuse Alleged; Some Charges Dropped

Worth Noting

Longtime LANK Educators Retiring

Bench dedicated in honor of Anne Potts and Susan Erdman.

Longtime LANK Educators Retiring

Health Services Benefit From Cinco de Mayo Event

Annual festival brings in nearly $48,000.

Health Services Benefit From Cinco de Mayo Event

Alexandria Tourism On the Rise

"Alex Awards" Reactivated by Arts Commission

One Week Remains for APR Nominations

Howard Pleads Guilty to Burglary, Abduction

Chantilly Man Is Charged with Rape

Howard Pleads Guilty to Burglary, Abduction

News Briefs

BJs Hopes to Install Gas Pumps

One Week Remains for APR Nominations

Clifton Homes Tour May 20

From the modern to the traditional, something for everyone.

Clifton Homes Tour May 20

Worth Noting

Nursing Gets New, Fun Twist

Nurses with George Mason University's nursing program author children's book in hopes of shaking up preconceived images of their field.

Nursing Gets New, Fun Twist

Record Number of Racers Turn Out for Pantherlon

Unearthing Treasures at Gunston Hall

Monthly archeology tours gives visitors clues to history.

Unearthing Treasures at Gunston Hall

Weekly Police Beat

Support West Potomac Seniors —Win a New Car

Drawing to be held on May 22 at plaza.

Support West Potomac Seniors —Win a New Car

Capture of Snakehead Puzzles Local Fisherman

Weather Was Much Kinder for This Year's Sacramento Community Day

After 70 Years, Reston Icon Still Going Strong

Priscilla Ames was honored Sunday by friends, neighbors and community leaders at her 70th birthday party.

After 70 Years, Reston Icon Still Going Strong

First Steps To Revitalize Lake Anne

Property owners worry character of Lake Anne could be lost amidst redevelopment.

First Steps To Revitalize Lake Anne

News Briefs

Public Input

Town Council hears public testimony on the proposed Town budget.

Public Input

Turnout Greater Than Expected

Crime report

Tuesday, May 11

Health Briefs

Calendar

Gas Station Cashier Robbed

Teachers of the Year

Community Notes

Great Falls Freedom Memorial Gets OK

Board of Supervisors unanimously approves memorial to fallen heroes.

Great Falls Freedom Memorial Gets OK

School Construction to Cost $229 Million

Plans for next six years include funds for renovations at Yorktown, Washington-Lee and middle schools.

School Construction to Cost $229 Million

Week in Herndon

Health Briefs

No Traffic Jams for the Wealthy?

State examining adding toll lanes to the Beltway.

No Traffic Jams for the Wealthy?

Things Don’t Look Good

Pre-Preliminary plan for houses on Seven Locks Road gets a generally unfavorably review.

Things Don’t Look Good

Fashion Show Shows Prom Styles

McLean High School kicks off prom season with a runway fashion show.

Fashion Show Shows Prom Styles

Parents Object to Size, Procedures

Education Committee approves Kendale Road School; residents upset at size.

Parents Object to Size, Procedures

Basking in Boxwoods

Boxwoods and history are celebrated at Pleasant Grove Church and museum

Basking in Boxwoods

Former Spartan Behind GMU Podium

Crime Notes

Police Notes

Medieval Maelstrom Invades White Oak

Teams Respond to Tractor Injury

Crime Notes

Workshops & Classes

Real Estate Notes

Living With History

County awards honor work that keeps historic homes livable.

Living With History

Rent a Name?

School Board supports policy assigning names to school facilities on a temporary basis.

Rent a Name?

A Walk in the Neighborhood

Volunteer Opportunities

Mastering the Language

Synetic brings new adaptation of Bulgakov novel to the stage of Rosslyn Spectrum.

Mastering the Language

Calendar

HCTV-23

Weekly TV Schedule

HCTV-23

It's 'Friday Night Live!'

Clubs & Organizations

Open For Business

Huston, Cunningham Engaged

Digging for Artifacts

Archeologists dig for artifacts at a Loudoun County Sanitation Authority site.

Digging for Artifacts

Former Spartan Behind GMU Podium

May Openings Help Unsnarl Mixing Bowl

May Openings to Help Unsnarl Mixing Bowl

Roundup

Fire-Rescue Marks Emergency Services Week

Green Thumb Grant

‘It’s Not a Bridge Study’

Virginia Department of Transportation releases study of commuting patterns on the American Legion Bridge.

‘It’s Not a Bridge Study’

Keeping Watch

Opening The Garden Gate

Hilltop Cottage in McLean will open its gardens to the public this weekend.

Opening The Garden Gate

Community Notes

Basking in Boxwoods

Boxwoods and history are celebrated at Pleasant Grove Church and Museum.

Basking in Boxwoods

Preparing for a Real Crisis

Emergency personnel respond to mock airplane crash.

Preparing for a Real Crisis

What Stays, What Goes?

Guiding the Future Downtown

What Stays, What Goes?

Great Falls Freedom Memorial Gets OK

Board of Supervisors unanimously approves memorial to fallen heroes

Great Falls Freedom Memorial Gets OK

Hearing, But No Vote

CIP Deferred

Hearing, But No Vote

Stove Fire Reported in Sugarland Run

Former Spartan Behind GMU Podium

Green Thumb Grant

Business Notes

Clearview Prepares 25th Anniversary Party

Getting There

Virginia Department of Transportation releases study of commuting patterns on the American Legion Bridge.

Getting There

'Giving Kids a Smile'

Dentists Paul Ellington and Robert Hulbert provided free dental care for children on Friday.

'Giving Kids a Smile'

Business Notes

Maison et Jardin Hosts Grand Opening

Looking Good — Financially

State adds more funds for schools; county bond rating rises.

Looking Good — Financially

Celebrating Nature

York Supports Outsourcing

Supervisor Scott York (I-Sterling) recommends outsourcing operations to save money.

York Supports Outsourcing

Second Crossing Timeline

Ready to Fight

Opponents of the development near Oatlands Plantation are gearing up for another battle.

Ready to Fight

Width of Corridor Affects Residences

Compromise and cooperation are needed for the proposed Western Transportation Corridor.

Width of Corridor Affects Residences

Celebrating Great Falls Day

Great Falls celebrates its history particularly its churches.

Celebrating Great Falls Day

Ice Cream Sweetens Life

Moorenko's Ice Cream seeks to nourish bodies and souls in McLean

Ice Cream Sweetens Life

Opening The Garden Gate

Hilltop Cottage in McLean will open its gardens to the public this weekend.

Opening The Garden Gate

Bullis Gets Planning Board Approval

Language Beyond Words

Exclusive ensemble troupe instructs McLean youngsters in alternative storytelling

Language Beyond Words

People Notes

Celebrating Great Falls Day

Great Falls celebrate its history, particularly its churches

Celebrating Great Falls Day

May Openings to Unsnarl Mixing Bowl

Spray Paint, Flames Mar School

Business Notes

Decision Deferred on Popes Head Estates Park

Environmentalists, athletic leagues argue at public hearing.

Decision Deferred on Popes Head Estates Park

Band Bases Music on Local Life, Love

Goodwin Named Teacher of the Year

Churchill English teacher recognized at ceremony honoring educational leaders.

Goodwin Named Teacher of the Year

Route 28 Accident Injures Four

Joint Effort Ends Pursuit

Arrest Made in Attack on Family

Stakeout Nabs Rental Car Thieves

Monday, May 10

Literature Circles Help Students To Read

Thursday, May 6

Camp and School notes

Calendar listings

Learning to Read, in Adulthood

More than 129,000 adults in Northern Virginia read below a fifth-grade level.

Learning to Read, in Adulthood

Health notes

Crime report

College notes

Camp and Schools notes

College notes

Faith Notes

Camp and Schools notes

Camp and School notes

Faith notes

College notes

Faith notes

Health Notes

Real Estate notes

Calendar listings

Ongoing events calendar

Calendar listings

Crime report

Learning to Read, in Adulthood

More than 129,000 adults in Northern Virginia read below a fifth-grade level.

Learning to Read, in Adulthood

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Learning to Read, in Adulthood

More than 129,000 adults in Northern Virginia read below a fifth-grade level.

Learning to Read, in Adulthood

Crime report

Wednesday, May 5

Health notes/listings

Board Plans Review at Retreat

School Board explores specific ways to improve education.

Board Plans Review at Retreat

Woodson's 'Comedy Murders of 1940'

Cappies Review

Woodson's 'Comedy Murders of 1940'

News Briefs

Rocky Run Will Compete at Odyssey of Mind World Finals

Chesley Re-Elected Mayor; Close Race

Man Charged With Hit-and-Run

Education Notes

Eastwood's Residential Project OK'd

Celebrating Culture

Clubs/organizations listings

City School Board Gets New Member

Mayor and City Council composition remains the same after May 4 election.

City School Board Gets New Member

Petal Works Blooms

Christmas in April for Fairfax Woman

Police Chief Stresses Dialogue

Capt. McGowen went to the dogs before arriving at McLean

Police Chief Stresses Dialogue

Double Death at Great Falls

Fire and Rescue officials urge caution in the wake of two drownings at Great Falls Park

Double Death at Great Falls

Line Up for Hugs

Ronn Lonon is named Outstanding School Volunteer of the Year.

Line Up for Hugs

School Notes

TJ's Odyssey to Compete in World Games

School Notes

Vienna School Notes

School Notes

Assisting Iraqi Doctors, from Virginia

Local nurse practitioners gather medical supplies needed in Iraq.

Assisting Iraqi Doctors, from Virginia

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Sellers Leaves Her Mark

Lucille Sellers, who helped developed the sex education program for Loudoun, retires this year.

Sellers Leaves Her Mark

A Cornucopia of Dining Pleasures Available in Mount Vernon

Dining

A Cornucopia of Dining Pleasures Available in Mount Vernon

Mother, Family Share Musical Gifts

Calendar

Around town events

Classes listing

Ongoing calendar events

Robinson's 'Gold in the Hills'

Cappies Review

Robinson's 'Gold in the Hills'

Calendar of Events

Clubs/organizations listings

Fairfax's 'Blithe Spirit'

Cappies Review

Fairfax's 'Blithe Spirit'

Falls Church's 'Three Musketeers'

Cappies Review

Falls Church's 'Three Musketeers'

Edison's 'The Boyfriend'

Cappies Review

Edison's 'The Boyfriend'

Flint Hill's 'Dearly Departed'

Cappies Review

Flint Hill's 'Dearly Departed'

News Briefs

Town Race Suddenly Becomes Contested

Last-minute write-in candidates make Vienna Town Council race competitive.

Town Race Suddenly Becomes Contested

Vienna Soldier Returns Home

Centreville Library Receives Alphabet Quilt

Man Charged With Hit-and-Run

Two-Car Crash In Virginia Run

Park Officials Hint at More Money

The park bond referendum could jump from $50 million to $75 million if citizens press.

Park Officials Hint at More Money

News Briefs

Park Officials Hint at More Money

The park bond referendum could jump from $50 million to $75 million if citizens press.

Park Officials Hint at More Money

Existing Office Building to Get Police Makeover

Clifton Homes on Tour

Clifton Community Woman's Club hosts event.

Clifton Homes on Tour

Worth Noting

Roundups

Two Charged With Malicious Wounding

Ready

County is using many approaches to prepare for natural disasters or terrorists attacks.

Ready

Clifton Homes on Tour

Clifton Community Woman's Club hosts event.

Clifton Homes on Tour

Mother and Daughters Reunited

McLean family making up for lost time this Mother's Day

Mother and Daughters Reunited

Civil War Days

Roundups

Dispute About Siding in Historic District

Police Chief Stresses Dialogue

Capt. McGown went to the dogs before arriving at McLean

Police Chief Stresses Dialogue

Double Death at Great Falls

Fire and Rescue officials urge caution in the wake of two drownings at Great Falls Park

Double Death at Great Falls

Dispute About Siding in Historic District

Village Green Proposed for Historic District

Mother and Daughters Reunited

McLean family making up for lost time this Mother's Day

Mother and Daughters Reunited

Eastwood's Residential Project OK'd

Christmas in April

CUMC team helps woman with multiple sclerosis.

Christmas in April

Centreville Library Receives Alphabet Quilt

Chesley Re-Elected Mayor; Close Race

Two-Car Crash In Virginia Run

Village Green Proposed for Historic District

Christmas in April

CUMC team helps woman with multiple sclerosis.

Christmas in April

Worth Noting

News Briefs

State Gives, State Takes Away

Legislative liaison explains effect of state's tax changes on county.

State Gives, State Takes Away

Optimists Receive $10,000 Donation

McLean Tulips Beautify Town

Fine-Tuning Governing Documents

Board responds to concerns about proposed new class of members.

Fine-Tuning Governing Documents

Week in Reston

Church Reaches Out

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church has started a new informal service to help draw in disenchanted young people.

Church Reaches Out

Reston Relay for Life

The annual fundraiser will be held at South Lakes High School, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 15.

Reston Relay for Life

Dogwood Principal Wins Major Award

Ricki Harvey is Virginia’s recipient of the National Distinguished Principal of the Year award.

Dogwood Principal Wins Major Award

After 25 Years, SLHS Gets Makeover

Drawbacks of original design have led to much-needed improvements.

After 25 Years, SLHS Gets Makeover

Beyond Basic Biology

Vienna organization sponsors high-school students to compete in an international Biology Olympiad

Beyond Basic Biology

News Briefs

Tuesday, May 4

Health Calendar

Wall of Time

Student-created Swatches on display at Education Center.

Wall of Time

Clubs

Fire Service Restructured

Uniformed Fire Chief will oversee county fire service.

Fire Service Restructured

Walking On The Wild Side — Or Not

Workshop helps community keep pedestrians safe.

Walking On The Wild Side — Or Not

Detour Ahead

Volunteer Notes

Award-Winning Work Ethic

Young Makes Impression at Herndon High

Award-Winning Work Ethic

O'Reilly Wins Mayor's Seat

Smith Top Vote Getter

O'Reilly Wins Mayor's Seat

Pandamania Unleashed in Herndon

Faith Notes

Floris Sweeps First GO Tournament

Schools Gather for Gomoku Narabe Tournament

Floris Sweeps First GO Tournament

Business Notes

Volunteer Notes

Springfield's Simonfalls Competes at Battle of the Bands

Police Notes

Faith Notes

Health Calendar

Classes

At the Movies

Classes

Tax Rate Cut Below a Buck

Council adopts budget; passes on open space funding for now.

Tax Rate Cut Below a Buck

Arts Commission to Celebrate 20th Anniversary

Mullen Resigns from Senior Services

Grace Lynch named interim director.

Mullen Resigns from Senior Services

New Business Fills Gap in 'Tween' Market

Local woman capitalizes on filling niche in clothing market.

New Business Fills Gap in 'Tween' Market

50 Years After Doors Opened

County marks 50th anniversary of Supreme Court decision ending segregation.

50 Years After Doors Opened

New Leadership At Healthly Families

Police Charge City Man with Assault

Old Town pursuit includes shooting of suspect.

Police Charge City Man with Assault

Community Notes

Community Foundation Completes Digital Divide Class

Perry Back At Work

School Board votes to retain superintendent.

Perry Back At Work

Shooting Leaves One in Critical Condition

Moran, Rosenberg Square Off

Young Democrats host District 8 debate.

Moran, Rosenberg Square Off

Roundup

The End of Domestic Violence?

Women die at hands of husbands, boyfriends in more than half of Arlington murders.

The End of Domestic Violence?