Stories for September 2004

Thursday, September 30

afe Neighborhood program brings in federal prosecutor.

Williams Found Guilty for Firearms

Funds To Cover Shortfalls

Seniors Stay Active

Volunteer Opportunities

Stopping Piracy in Cyber Space

Waples Mill Elementary students get a lesson in cyber ethics.

Stopping Piracy in Cyber Space

Faith Notes

An Extraordinary 'Superstar' Opens

National Airport Tests Response to Airline Crash

NAACP Banquet Celebrates End of Segregation in Schools

African-American leaders gather for 58th annual freedom banquet

NAACP Banquet Celebrates End of Segregation in Schools

Business Briefs

Police Investigate Dual Crimes of Violence

Assaults with weapons include gunshot injury.

Police Investigate Dual Crimes of Violence

Commission Backs Plans

Proposals create debate over open space and affordable housing.

Commission Backs Plans

Teacher Arrested at Oak Marr

Richard Crane charged with videotaping children in rec center locker room.

Teacher Arrested at Oak Marr

North Arlington School Boundaries to Change

School Board says measure designed to fight overcrowding; parents up in arms

North Arlington School Boundaries to Change

Pedestrian Path Opens in Warwick

Arlington officials react to NAPA report.

Doing Too Much with Too Little

Arlington officials react to NAPA report.

Community Notes

'It's About Business'

West End Business Association plans to be a player.

'It's About Business'

Making Use of Quantum Opportunities

After-school program keeps students off street.

Making Use of Quantum Opportunities

Obituary

Trust, But Verify

City to monitor Mirant's pollution compliance.

Trust, But Verify

Proud To Be Citizens

Council honors newest citizens.

Proud To Be Citizens

Who Pays For T.C.?

Concerns about funding options affecting other school projects aired.

Who Pays For T.C.?

CALENDAR

Senior Services of Alexandria Names New Director

Longstreet offers an entrepreneurial approach to non-profit management.

Senior Services of Alexandria Names New Director

More for Metro

City to contribute millions more starting in 2006.

More for Metro

Freedman's Village: a lost chapter of Arlington's Black History.

Anniversary

"Brownie" and Joyce Brown Mark 50 Years

Anniversary

Success Brings Warner Home

More uninsured children admitted into state-run program.

Success Brings Warner Home

'Smitty' Retires

Captain Darryl Smith made history in Herndon.

'Smitty' Retires

Homecoming Parade

Loss of ‘Captain’ Doesn’t Sink Crab House

William D. Pell started Crab House in Fairfax.

Loss of ‘Captain’ Doesn’t Sink Crab House

Neighborhoods Clean Up

Inspections done to improve quality of life.

Neighborhoods Clean Up

Chipotle Fills 'Empty Bowls'

Crime Notes

Wednesday, September 29

Freedom Memorial Progressing

Monument to freedom takes shape for November dedication

Freedom Memorial Progressing

Route 50 Plan Draws Concerns

'Raising Hope with Rising Hope' Meets Goal

They came, they listened, they gave.

'Raising Hope with Rising Hope' Meets Goal

REX Comes Alive at Inaugural

Kick-Off features new bus routes and shelters.

REX Comes Alive at Inaugural

Hunting Moves into Little Hunting Creek

Neighbors take action to remove duck blinds from waterway.

Hunting Moves into Little Hunting Creek

Mac Goes Medical

On site health facility aims to save time and health

Mac Goes Medical

Working for Working Mothers

Three McLean companies are named on list of best places for working moms.

Working for Working Mothers

West Nile Virus Blamed in Death

Students Learn to Use Their Voices

A Toast to Grier

Lee's Class of 1994 will gather to remember deceased classmate Grier Hansen with a nonprofit, martini-themed banquet.

A Toast to Grier

Congress Honors Pennino

RA Seeks $4.8 Million Headquarters

Reston Association's current lease on its Isaac Newton Square office building will expire in August 2006.

RA Seeks $4.8 Million Headquarters

'Miracle' Survivor Inspires Charity Walk

Brain injury survivor will speak at walk in his honor.

'Miracle' Survivor Inspires Charity Walk

Area Runners Tackle 197-Mile Relay

Speaking Up for Pohick Land

Board of Supervisors schedules Oct. 18 public hearing to discuss Pohick property.

Speaking Up for Pohick Land

Preserving Hunter Mill Road History

Local group wants to place over 50 sites on county's historic register.

Preserving Hunter Mill Road History

Week in Reston

Grass-Roots Politics in Action

College Republicans and Democrats are getting involved in political campaigns.

Grass-Roots Politics in Action

News Briefs

A Walk for Memory

Alzheimer's Association hosts annual Memory Walk this weekend at George Mason University.

A Walk for Memory

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

Tom Garber returns to Lake Braddock.

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

Partnership's the Thing

Springfield Community Theater teams with the Greenspring Players for a production of 'The Sunshine Boys.'

Partnership's the Thing

Offering Yoga to Uninsured

A new non-profit organization in Reston is teaching yoga and healthy living tips to everyone, despite their income level.

Offering Yoga to Uninsured

Mini-walks To Help the Homeless

Crime Reports

Police Beat

A Walk for Memory

Alzheimer's Association hosts annual Memory Walk this weekend at George Mason University.

A Walk for Memory

Preserving Hunter Mill Road History

Local group wants to place over 50 sites on county's historic register.

Preserving Hunter Mill Road History

Crime Report

Crime

Crime Report

Crime

Crime Report

Powers Pursues Lorton Missile Site

Chamber presidents hopes to build Cold War Museum on old prison grounds.

Powers Pursues Lorton Missile Site

Crime

More Development Approved at Vienna Metro

Board signs off on 259-unit development on Nutley Street.

More Development Approved at Vienna Metro

School Notes

Ongoing Calendar

Health Notes

Schools

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Events

Calendar of Events

Volunteer

Grass-Roots Politics in Action

College Republicans and Democrats are getting involved in political campaigns.

Grass-Roots Politics in Action

Camps & Schools Notes

New Park Part of Jamestown 2007 Plan

Park could include performance area near Maple Avenue.

New Park Part of Jamestown 2007 Plan

Roundups

Seniors In Action

Camps & Schools Notes

The House of Shattered Dreams

Burke Man Arrested in Child Porn Case

Richard Crane charged with videotaping children in rec center locker room.

Burke Man Arrested in Child Porn Case

Jury: 36 Years for Man's Death

News Briefs

Mac Goes Medical

On-site health facility aims to save time and health

Mac Goes Medical

Students Learn to Use Their Voices

'Miracle' Survivor Inspires Charity Walk

Brain injury survivor will speak at walk in his honor.

'Miracle' Survivor Inspires Charity Walk

Seldom Seen Wine Cellar Open for Festival

Finding Magic in Morocco

Moroccan festival hopes to dispel myths

Finding Magic in Morocco

Mount Vernon Library Events

Neighborhood Friends Praised

By Gale Curcio

Neighborhood Friends Praised

Health Notes

Candidates Line Up for RCC Board

Reston residents will select three candidates in the preference poll, which runs Oct. 4-16.

Candidates Line Up for RCC Board

McLean Artist Honored

Mame N'Diaye uses art to overcome prejudice

McLean Artist Honored

Founder Teaches Jazzercise Class

Senior Center is packed for free class with Jazzercise CEO.

Founder Teaches Jazzercise Class

New Leader at RA

Milton Matthews, former city manager of Webster Groves, Mo., was hired last week as Reston Association's chief executive.

New Leader at RA

Get Ready For Clifton Day

Development, Safety Concerns Focus of Meeting

Traffic in neighborhoods affecting safety, residents say.

Development, Safety Concerns Focus of Meeting

New Park Part of Jamestown 2007 Plan

Park could include performance area near Maple Avenue.

New Park Part of Jamestown 2007 Plan

Crime

Camps & Schools Notes

School Notes

Faith

Faith Notes

What's a Diffendoofer?

Annual event marks students' academic success.

What's a Diffendoofer?

School Notes

Faith

Faith Notes

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Faith

Health

Health Notes

Health

Health Notes

Health

Calendar

Strong Markets Persist

Expect interest rates to increase slightly, market to remain active

Strong Markets Persist

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

Live Music

Calendar of Events

Glengarry Bhoys Play Ned Devines

Irish music band comes to Fairfax

Glengarry Bhoys Play Ned Devines

Calendar of Events

Calendar

At the Movies

Calendar of Events

Calendar

HCTV-23

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Hilton Dulles Expands

Hotel gets $31 million face lift.

Hilton Dulles Expands

Worth Noting

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Burke artist Deanna Lewis has made pet portraits her full-time career since 2001.

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Thumbs-Up for New Townhouse Community

Hilton Dulles Expands

Hotel gets $31 million face lift.

Hilton Dulles Expands

News Briefs

Fines for False Alarms?

A Walk for Memory

Alzheimer's Association hosts annual Memory Walk this weekend at George Mason University.

A Walk for Memory

Working for Working Mothers

Three McLean companies are named on list of best places for working moms.

Working for Working Mothers

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

Tom Garber Returns to Lake Braddock.

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

Ongoing Calendar

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Burke artist Deanna Lewis has made pet portraits her full-time career since 2001.

Portrait of a Pet Artist

Business

Virginia Commerce Throws Party

Event offered fun, food and giveaways.

Virginia Commerce Throws Party

Grass-Roots Politics in Action

College Republicans and Democrats are getting involved in political campaigns.

Grass-Roots Politics in Action

People

A Lesson on Safety

Helicopter lands at Centre Ridge assembly for safety patrols.

A Lesson on Safety

Pet of the Week

American Horticultural Society Holds Successful Gala

White House Gates featured at annual event

American Horticultural Society Holds Successful Gala

Speaking Up for Pohick Land

Board of Supervisors schedules Oct. 18 public hearing to discuss Pohick property.

Speaking Up for Pohick Land

Area Runners Tackle 197-mile Relay

Friends of Library Get the Word Out

The Friends of Burke Centre Library hosted a Sunday site-warming on Freds Oak Road.

Friends of Library Get the Word Out

Burke Man Arrested in Child Porn Case

Richard Crane charged with videotaping children in rec center locker room.

Burke Man Arrested in Child Porn Case

'Miracle' Survivor Inspires Charity Walk

Brain injury survivor will speak at walk in his honor.

'Miracle' Survivor Inspires Charity Walk

News Briefs

Church Special Use Permit Approval Denied

City Council revokes special use permit it approved two weeks earlier.

Church Special Use Permit Approval Denied

Roundups

A Lesson on Safety

Helicopter lands at Centre Ridge assembly for safety patrols.

A Lesson on Safety

McLean Artist Honored

Mame N'Diaye uses art to overcome prejudice

McLean Artist Honored

Video Game Makes Students Sweat

Nearly 75 South Lakes High School students have joined a club for players of Dance Dance Revolution.

Video Game Makes Students Sweat

Attempted Abduction in Ashburn

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

Tom Garber Returns to Lake Braddock

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

UCM Mini Golf Raises Funds

Hundreds of people turn out for second annual golf classic.

UCM Mini Golf Raises Funds

Jury: 36 Years for Man's Death

College Students Design Room for Show House

Wine room is dedicated to late design professor.

College Students Design Room for Show House

Neighbors Oppose Mission; WFCCA Recommends Denial

Worth Noting

Speaking Up for Pohick Land

Board of Supervisors schedules Oct. 18 public hearing to discuss Pohick property.

Speaking Up for Pohick Land

A Walk for Memory

Alzheimer's Association hosts annual Memory Walk this weekend at George Mason University.

A Walk for Memory

Porn Shop Angers Residents

MVC Late Night Video opens in heart of Centreville.

Porn Shop Angers Residents

More Development Approved at Vienna Metro

Board signs off on 259-unit development on Nutley Street.

More Development Approved at Vienna Metro

Making Pooches Pretty

Area Runners Tackle 197-mile Relay

Neighbors Oppose Mission; WFCCA Recommends Denial

News Briefs

A Walk for Memory

Alzheimer's Association hosts annual Memory Walk this weekend at George Mason University.

A Walk for Memory

Wheelchair-Bound Man Lives Life with Zest

Celtic Conclave

Irish dancers and musicians gather at Van Dyck Park.

Celtic Conclave

Character Counts

National Character Education Foundation visits Brookfield Elementary School.

Character Counts

Get Ready For Clifton Day

Week in Loudoun

Friends of Library Get the Word Out

The Friends of Burke Centre Library hosted a Sunday site-warming on Freds Oak Road.

Friends of Library Get the Word Out

Art and Tradition of Shoemaking

Kegam Balian has made shoes by hand since he was 11 years old.

Art and Tradition of Shoemaking

Choral Group Finds Venues in Churches

Holiday Coalition Loses Space

Tuesday, September 28

Cigarette, Drug Use Down

Youth survey provides clues on how best to keep students from substance abuse.

Cigarette, Drug Use Down

Grants Awarded to Schools

America Online, the Loudoun Education Foundation and the Claude Moore Foundation help students.

Grants Awarded to Schools

Fighting Cancer, Again and Again and ...

Annette Myer, an art teacher, has been struggling with breast cancer for 13 years.

Fighting Cancer, Again and Again and ...

Journals Record Cancer Battle

"How would I know what’s going on in my daughter’s head unless she wrote it down?"

Journals Record Cancer Battle

Students React to Survey's Findings

Loudoun Still in Running?

Washington, D.C. may appear to be the new venue for the Montreal Expos, but it’s not over until it’s over.

Loudoun Still in Running?

Potomac Teen Recovering from Bodysurfing Accident

Movement in one arm is cause for celebration.

Potomac Teen Recovering from Bodysurfing Accident

Elevated Lead Levels in Potomac Schools

Every school tested has elevated lead levels; many schools do not yet have test results back.

Elevated Lead Levels in Potomac Schools

This Week In Potomac 9-29-04

‘It Creates a Whole Different Look’

Garden Club and Good Earth team up to beautify entrance to Potomac Community Center.

‘It Creates a Whole Different Look’

Residents, Groups Speak Out on Affordable Housing

County Council will consider proposed changes to the program starting with committee sessions next month.

Residents, Groups Speak Out on Affordable Housing

Portillo-Miranda's Case Dropped

Commonwealth's Attorney's Office decides not to proceed with case.

Portillo-Miranda's Case Dropped

Monday, September 27

Bicyclist Killed in Front of Seven Locks Elememtary

Recent traffic and pedestrian deaths raise questions about safety.

Bicyclist Killed in Front of Seven Locks Elememtary

Wednesday, September 22

Final Game at T.C.'s Historic Stadium

The stadium will reopen when the new high school is completed.

Final Game at T.C.'s Historic Stadium

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

To Longmyer and Oddo, they contribute to the deficit. To Davis, they spell economic improvement.

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

'Nowhere Road' Project Moves Forward

City Council working to fulfill decade-old promise to finish George Mason Boulevard.

'Nowhere Road' Project Moves Forward

Celebrating Constitution Day

Lynne Cheney speaks to elementary school students.

Celebrating Constitution Day

Skies Clear for Children’s Festival

Performers and children enjoy weekend event at Wolf Trap.

Skies Clear for Children’s Festival

Newcomers Get Busy

Newcomers of Great Falls Offer friendship and fun

Newcomers Get Busy

Chantilly Woman in Fund-Raising Walk

Week in Loudoun

Special Review Team To Help Businesses

Targeted industries receive preferential treatment from the county.

Special Review Team To Help Businesses

Police Chief Addresses Citizens

Citizens Advisory Committee begins its fall term.

Police Chief Addresses Citizens

Property Owner Seeks Rezoning

Development would add two houses on lot off Sideburn Road.

Property Owner Seeks Rezoning

Chantilly Woman in Fund-Raising Walk

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

To Longmyer and Oddo, they contribute to the deficit. To Davis, they spell economic improvement.

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

Rapist Receives 90 Years Prison

Planning Notebook

Week in Arlington

Town Hires Two Community Inspectors

New inspectors will focus on overcrowding violations.

Town Hires Two Community Inspectors

Heart of Glass

After 30 years of molding glass, Elizabeth Mears embarks on a new direction.

Heart of Glass

Big Buses,Small Streets

Finding a win-win solution for motorcoaches.

Big Buses,Small Streets

Preparedness Campaign Under Way

Government encourages disaster preparedness.

Preparedness Campaign Under Way

Police Investigate Murder of Delivery Man

Two Arrested For Robbery

Police Investigate Murder of Delivery Man

County Board Gives Headstart New Home

$3.875 million turns George Mason Center into school

County Board Gives Headstart New Home

Hello, Texas

Fairfax's economic development director leaves after serving the city for 19 years.

Hello, Texas

News Briefs

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Socas, they contribute to the deficit. To Wolf, they spell economic improvement.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

It's Almost Time For Clifton Day, Oct. 10

Ashburn Assaulted by Tornadoes

Funnel clouds tore through two sections of Ashburn, tearing up trees and breaking limbs.

Ashburn Assaulted by Tornadoes

NSO Showhouse Ready to Open in October

Decorators Show House in Potomac highlights the latest in decorating trends.

NSO Showhouse Ready to Open in October

It's Null, Not Council

Council reaffirms town's non-discrimination policy.

It's Null, Not Council

Walking Scared

Efforts are under way to make safer crossings for pedestrians.

Walking Scared

Construction Causes Delays

Lansdowne Development: Still Brewing

The addition of housing units to Lansdowne Village Greens adjacent to a mixed-use town center sparks concern among residents.

Lansdowne Development: Still Brewing

Skies Clear for Children’s Festival

Performers and children enjoy weekend event at Wolf Trap.

Skies Clear for Children’s Festival

New Face Leading Fort Hunt Road Safeway

Lynn Moore assumes position of store manager.

New Face Leading Fort Hunt Road Safeway

NSO Showhouse Ready to Open

Decorators Show House in Potomac highlights the latest in decorating trends

NSO Showhouse Ready to Open

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Socas, they contribute to the deficit. To Wolf, they spell economic improvement.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Moran and Hurysz, the cuts contribute to the deficit. To Cheney, they make system fairer.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

9th Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest

Protecting Children

Child Safety Night warns parents about sex offenders.

Protecting Children

Construction Causes Delays

Run Funds Legs

Local run funds sport prostetics for athlete

Run Funds Legs

Fields Task Force Gains Steam

McLean athletic fields needs are assessed by group representing community cross section

Fields Task Force Gains Steam

Olympians Stump at Great Falls

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

Annual autumn festival opens in Centreville.

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

BB-Gun Shooter Targets Springfield

One person has been injured, and over $20,000 in property damage has occurred due to shooter.

BB-Gun Shooter Targets Springfield

Pennino, 'Mother Fairfax,' Dies

Martha Virginia Pennino, 86, helped shape Reston and Fairfax County into modern developed communities.

Pennino, 'Mother Fairfax,' Dies

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

New Life in Central Springfield

New businesses emerge from under Interchange Project.

New Life in Central Springfield

Defense, Homeland Security Boost Reston Economy

Firms with headquarters or major offices in Reston have received billions of dollars in contracts for the Iraq War and the War on Terror.

Defense, Homeland Security Boost Reston Economy

Reston Business Backs Baseball Push

Proponents of bringing baseball to Loudoun County met with members of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce last week.

Reston Business Backs Baseball Push

Crash Kills Vienna Teen

Passenger is seriously injured; other driver is charged with reckless driving.

Crash Kills Vienna Teen

Songs for the Homeless

Falls Church-based group helps turn homeless families into homeowners.

Songs for the Homeless

News Briefs

Crime

Super Harry

Local run funds sport prosthetics for athlete.

Super Harry

Crime

Crime Report

Recycling the Natural Way

Vienna Jaycees and county sell compost bins in Saturday fund-raiser.

Recycling the Natural Way

Skies Clear for Children’s Festival

Performers and children enjoy weekend event at Wolf Trap.

Skies Clear for Children’s Festival

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

To Longmyer and Oddo, they contribute to the deficit. To Davis, they spell economic improvement.

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

Crime Report

Mulching Permit Approved

Permit allows use for one year with several conditions.

Mulching Permit Approved

School Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Faith

Health Notes

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Schools

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Socas, they contribute to the deficit. To Wolf, they spell economic improvement.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

News Briefs

Calendar

Week in Herndon

Faith Notes

Killed Cat's Owner Seeks Database

Urban Riders Meet Suburban Trails

A Springfield-based group takes children from D.C. on mountain-biking trips.

Urban Riders Meet Suburban Trails

Harold Hodges Polk -- Car Dealer, Horse Breeder

Obituary

Harold Hodges Polk -- Car Dealer, Horse Breeder

City Parents Start 4-H Club

Fairfax City 4-H Club has startup meeting on Sept. 28.

City Parents Start 4-H Club

Loss of ‘Captain’ Doesn’t Sink Crab House

William D. Pell started Crab House in Fairfax.

Loss of ‘Captain’ Doesn’t Sink Crab House

CPAMs: Onward and Upward

Despite concerns about staff resources, supervisors pass discussion of developer-initiated comprehensive plan amendments to the Planning Commission.

CPAMs: Onward and Upward

Faith Notes

Council Calls for Rewrite

Memorandum on arts center deferred for 30 days.

Council Calls for Rewrite

Capital Projects Need Funding

Council reviews shortfalls for Sugarland Run Trail and new police facility.

Capital Projects Need Funding

Olympians Stump at Great Falls

Canoe and kayak Olypians are raising awareness of their sports

Olympians Stump at Great Falls

Week in Herndon

Health Notes

Seniors in Action

Chamber Helps Businesses Connect

BusinessAdvantage Tradeshow highlights local businesses.

Chamber Helps Businesses Connect

News Briefs

Urban Riders Meet Suburban Trails

A Springfield-based group takes children from D.C. on mountain-biking trips.

Urban Riders Meet Suburban Trails

Woman Killed by Truck

Nichole Kral, 33, of Indiana was hit by a garbage truck as it backed up on Silentwood Lane.

Woman Killed by Truck

Week in Reston

Hurysz Aims for Congressional Seat

20-year Arlington resident wants to replace incumbent Jim Moran.

Hurysz Aims for Congressional Seat

It's Almost Time For Clifton Day, Oct. 10

Week in Reston

Pennino, 'Mother Fairfax,' Dies

For 24 years, Martha Pennino helped shape Reston into what it is today. She died Friday after a battle with Parkinson's disease.

Pennino, 'Mother Fairfax,' Dies

Business Notes

Crime

Crime Report

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith Notes

College Notes

School Notes

Are Students Properly Dressed for School?

Public schools' dress code at work.

Are Students Properly Dressed for School?

New Assistant Principals at Elementary Schools

School Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Vending Machines in Fairfax Schools Healthy

Food Services practices what they preach.

Vending Machines in Fairfax Schools Healthy

Heath Notes

Capital Home Show Highlights Design, Gadgets

Celebrities, local exhibitors display ideas.

Capital Home Show Highlights Design, Gadgets

Calendar of Events

Real Estate Notes

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

Annual autumn festival opens in Centreville.

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

School Notes

Live Music

Nightlife

CALENDAR

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

Annual autumn festival opens in Centreville.

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

Calendar of Events

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

Annual autumn festival opens in Centreville.

Cox Farms Pumpkin Patch Opens

Calendar of Events

Ongoing Events

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Announces 2004-05 Season

"Listen to the Art, Envision the Music"

Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Announces 2004-05 Season

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar

CALENDAR

'Stupid Frailty' Looks at Quirks Of Life

Three one-person performances look at obsessions, love and life.

'Stupid Frailty' Looks at Quirks Of Life

Fair Oaks Skin Care Center

Former Alexandria Fire Chief Dies

Out & About

6th Annual NatureFest

Out & About

Cox Farms Opens Saturday

Police Beat

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Moran and Hurysz, the cuts contribute to the deficit. To Cheney, they make system fairer.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

After 26 years, School Rivalry Persists

Since South Lakes High School opened in 1978, it has competed with Herndon High School in athletics and academics.

After 26 years, School Rivalry Persists

People

News Briefs

2005 Class of Leadership Alexandria Begins

Crime

Ongoing Calendar

News Briefs

Skydome Celebrates 100,000 Revolutions

Doubletree Hotel honors its revolving restaurant

Skydome Celebrates 100,000 Revolutions

Business Briefs

Adventure in the Amazon

Wuilbar Espinal spent his summer vacation on a trip down the Amazon.

Adventure in the Amazon

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Moran and Hurysz, the cuts contribute to the deficit. To Cheney, they make system fairer.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

Property Owner Seeks Rezoning

Development would add two houses on lot off Sideburn Road.

Property Owner Seeks Rezoning

‘Dine-Around’ Alexandria

Six restaurants hosted 150 participants in a Taste of Old Town.

‘Dine-Around’ Alexandria

Board Adjusting Committees

New language in policy causes concern about elimination of committees

Board Adjusting Committees

Tenants Protest Costs, Conditions

Complaints include maintenance, insect and rodent control.

Tenants Protest Costs, Conditions

Business Briefs

Confronting Rapid Change

Poverty and wealth: Bookends of Region One.

Confronting Rapid Change

Vecinos Unidos Receives $2,000

Urban Riders Meet Suburban Trails

A Springfield-based group takes children from D.C. on mountain-biking trips.

Urban Riders Meet Suburban Trails

Volunteer Opportunities

Church Members Save Pilot From Drowning

Alexandria Resident Turns 100

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

To Longmyer and Oddo, they contribute to the deficit. To Davis, they spell economic improvement.

Differences in Candidates' Approaches to Tax Cuts

People

APD Officer Injured in Crash

Cruiser collides with stolen car

APD Officer Injured in Crash

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

To Moran and Hurysz, the cuts contribute to the deficit. To Cheney, they make system fairer.

Candidates Differ over Tax Cuts

Helen Thomas Faults Media

Women's conference gets dire election warning.

Helen Thomas Faults Media

Heart of Glass

After 30 years of molding glass, Elizabeth Mears embarks on a new direction.

Heart of Glass

A Diamond in the Rough

Songfellows Receive Service Award

Schools & Camps

Heart of Glass

After 30 years of molding glass, EMears embarks on a new direction.

Heart of Glass

Voters to Chose School Board Reps

Four candidates contend for two seats in Nov. election

Voters to Chose School Board Reps

Ground Breaking for Air Force Memorial

Memorial to Air Force personnel is started in Arlington

Ground Breaking for Air Force Memorial

Tuesday, September 21

Ongoing

Citizens Oppose Extending Waterline

Extending water main line in Great Falls to serve Riverside Manor is criticized by many.

Citizens Oppose Extending Waterline

Potomac Elementary Lends a Hand

Students participate in community service project, collecting toiletries, snack food and other supplies for U.S. soldiers in Iraq.

Potomac Elementary Lends a Hand

Portillo-Miranda's Case Dropped

Commonwealth's Attorney's Office decides not to proceed with case.

Portillo-Miranda's Case Dropped

School Boundaries Stir Emotions

LEAP takes a look at Fairfax County's boundary process.

School Boundaries Stir Emotions

Diners To Play Detectives

Sterling Playmakers' are presenting a murder mystery dinner theater.

Diners To Play Detectives

Sterling Playmakers' are presenting a murder mystery dinner theater.

Diners To Play Detectives

Grand Old Party in the Big Apple

Seeing the GOP Convention through the eyes of two Potomac residents.

Grand Old Party in the Big Apple

Spokesman Conveys County's Values

Activists Think Potomac Interceptor Stinks

Groups withdraw legal appeals, but some say WASA is dragging its feet on odor abatement.

Activists Think Potomac Interceptor Stinks

Rector Enjoys Viola, Singing

This Week In Potomac 9-22-04

Rector Enjoys Viola, Singing

Montgomery Mall Expansion Moves Ahead

Renovation including new dining and theater under Planning Board review.

Montgomery Mall Expansion Moves Ahead

Donald Comish Dies of Heart Failure

‘World's Fittest Man’ Opens Gym in Potomac

The former Potomac Outdoors site is area residents' newest option.

‘World's Fittest Man’ Opens Gym in Potomac

Show House Set To Open in Potomac

Decorators show house in Potomac highlights the latest in decorating trends.

Show House Set To Open in Potomac

Civic Calendar 9-22-04

Thursday, September 16

Stopping Obesity and Bullying Top Goals List

Increasing High School Activities Participation

Stopping Obesity and Bullying Top Goals List

Classroom Size Ranges 8 to 28

The School Board has set 22 students in a classroom as the elementary school average.

Classroom Size Ranges 8 to 28

School Board Debates Earlier Start Date

Mom's Apple Pie Business Heats Up

The business has four retail bakeries in Virginia now.

Mom's Apple Pie Business Heats Up

Firefighters Rescue Child from Crash

Rescue workers save three-year-old girl and her mother from a car that caught fire after a collision.

Firefighters Rescue Child from Crash

Wednesday, September 15

News Briefs

Providence District Begins Plan Review Process

Area Plan Review will start on Sept. 21.

Providence District Begins Plan Review Process

Planning Notebook

Clifton Residents Tackle Hood to Coast Relay

Pohick Land Up for Sale?

Fairfax County Public Schools is mulling the sale of 35 acres of land for construction projects.

Pohick Land Up for Sale?

SLHS, LHMS Target Struggling Students

Despite low standardized test scores, principals at South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School say their schools are improving.

SLHS, LHMS Target Struggling Students

Clubs & Organizations

Man Is Charged with Embezzlement

Week in Loudoun

Bull Run Does Its Part

Local Marine Killed in Iraq

Sliter Guilty: Felony Hit and Run

Bull Run Does Its Part

Stearns: World Opinion Crucial to Foreign Policy

George Mason University professor will discuss current affairs.

Stearns: World Opinion Crucial to Foreign Policy

Fairfax Symphony Readies for New Season

'Lord of the Rings Symphony' will close season in May.

Fairfax Symphony Readies for New Season

Big Screen Dreams

Two area men start up film production company.

Big Screen Dreams

Sliter Guilty: Felony Hit and Run

Planning Commission Defers Fairlee Vote

Vote is pushed back to Oct. 14.

Planning Commission Defers Fairlee Vote

Special-Use Permit Approved, For Now

City Council will reconsider special-use permit to build a church downtown.

Special-Use Permit Approved, For Now

Sliter Pleads Guilty, Felony Hit and Run

Focusing on Day Labor Issue

Religious groups discuss ways to help day laborers.

Focusing on Day Labor Issue

Loudoun Politicians Report from Boston, New York

With both conventions at an end, delegates from Loudoun relate their experiences.

Loudoun Politicians Report from Boston, New York

Support Team Provides Extra Eyes and Ears

Citizens help police behind the scenes.

Support Team Provides Extra Eyes and Ears

Week in Herndon

Week in Loudoun

Six Named Merit Semi-Finalists

Remembering 9-11

Local family's loss is remembered by soccer community

Remembering 9-11

First on Agenda?

Board eliminates second day of worksession after ordering staff to report on available resources to work on its priorities.

First on Agenda?

Nature Fest 'Not Just for Kids'

Environmentalist and residents to learn past, present an future of Runnymede.

Nature Fest 'Not Just for Kids'

Silent Tribute To 9/11

Mount Vernon firefighters gather in remembrance.

Silent Tribute To 9/11

Victims of 9/11 Honored and Remembered

Commemorative ceremonies held throughout the area.

Victims of 9/11 Honored and Remembered

Mount Vernon Library Events

Crafts of Yesteryear for Today

It's all happening at George's place.

Crafts of Yesteryear for Today

‘Best of Show’ Award Winners Named

Local Democrats Rally for Their Party

Several hundred come together for annual ice cream social.

Local Democrats Rally for Their Party

Workshop Energizes Fort Hunt Elementary

Sean Layne works magic with sixth-grade students and teachers.

Workshop Energizes Fort Hunt Elementary

Inova Sued Over Charging Practices

Uninsured demand equal charges for equal service.

Inova Sued Over Charging Practices

High Demand Keeps Home Prices Up

Despite steadily increasing real estate prices, experts say the Reston market is not experiencing a bubble.

High Demand Keeps Home Prices Up

Quartet Starts Kirkwood Concert Season

Concerts from Kirkwood kicks off its free season on Sept. 25, with The Shanghai Quartet.

Quartet Starts Kirkwood Concert Season

Burke Library Takes Shape

November bond would fund two new libraries.

Burke Library Takes Shape

Historic Property Plan Gets Stamp of Approval

The Prison Fellowship estate is considered one of Reston's most historically significant properties.

Historic Property Plan Gets Stamp of Approval

Warner, Students Discuss Reform

Gov. Mark Warner seeks input from local seniors on how to improve high schools around the country.

Warner, Students Discuss Reform

Crime

Raised Crosswalk Near School Approved

Lousie Archer principal expresses concern about safety of intersection.

Raised Crosswalk Near School Approved

APR Proposals

Crime Report

Crime

News Briefs

Camps & Schools Notes

Faith

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Book Signing To Be Held at Misha’s

Local author Barry Barnett Keith signs his latest book.

Book Signing To Be Held at Misha’s

Health and Fitness Notes

Crime Report

Business Briefs

Health Notes

Clifton Residents Tackle Hood to Coast Relay

Multicultural Festival To Transform Lake Anne

Reston's annual celebration of diversity will be held this Saturday at Lake Anne Plaza.

Multicultural Festival To Transform Lake Anne

Worth Noting

Roundups

1,346 in Fair Lakes 8K

Mammen, Smith Are Top Runners

1,346 in Fair Lakes 8K

Roundups

Food, Fun, and Patriotic Pride

The annual Burke Fall Festival offers a chance for residents to mingle and remember, on Sept. 11

Food, Fun, and Patriotic Pride

Pohick Land Up for Sale?

Fairfax County Public Schools is mulling the sale of 35 acres of land for construction projects.

Pohick Land Up for Sale?

Town Council Notebook

Gang Task Force Begins Phase Two

As schools start, gang education moves forward.

Gang Task Force Begins Phase Two

Jewish Community

Combining Forces To Fight Poverty

At the first of a series of Dialogues on Poverty, administrators of non-profits discuss the future of Loudoun's growing service community.

Combining Forces To Fight Poverty

Man Is Charged with Embezzlement

Faith Notes

Isabel's Effect Remains Year Later

Homeowners still struggling with repairs and renovations.

Isabel's Effect Remains Year Later

Week in Reston

News Briefs

Incubator Hatches Businesses

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce is helping local entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground.

Incubator Hatches Businesses

Finding a Place To Heal

Lions Club camp helps survivors of the 9/11 attacks.

Finding a Place To Heal

Stearns: World Opinion Crucial to Foreign Policy

George Mason University professor will discuss current affairs.

Stearns: World Opinion Crucial to Foreign Policy

Police Beat

Packing Up the Farm

Moutoux family is moving to Loudoun County and closing Tysons Corner orchard.

Packing Up the Farm

Crime Report

Faith

School Notes

Jewish Community

College Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

College Notes

Schools

College Notes

Jewish Community

Camps & Schools Notes

Jewish Community

Camps & Schools Notes

Faith Notes

Health

Jewish Holiday Calendar

Faith Notes

Faith

Jewish Holiday Calendar

Jewish Community

Jewish Holiday Calendar

Jewish Community

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith

Health

Health Notes

Health

Health Notes

County Hosts Computer- Recycling Event

Next event to be in November

County Hosts Computer- Recycling Event

School Notes

Calendar

Alexandria Library Events

Calendar

Live Music

'No to Snob Zoning'

Calendar

Ongoing Events

CALENDAR

Nightlife

Councilwoman Files Formal Complaint

Calendar

Arlington Symphony Announces 60th anniversary Season

'No to Snob Zoning'

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Inova Sued Over Charging Practices

Uninsured demand equal charges for equal service.

Inova Sued Over Charging Practices

Calendar of Events

1,346 in Fair Lakes 8K

Mammen, Smith Are Top Runners

1,346 in Fair Lakes 8K

Crime Report

Arlington, Fairfax Split Over Development Proposal

Residential proposal would place hundreds of new units on the county line.

Arlington, Fairfax Split Over Development Proposal

Worth Noting

Finding a Place To Heal

Lions Club camp helps survivors of the 9/11 attacks.

Finding a Place To Heal

Assault Weapons Return

Public apathy on display at Market Square.

Assault Weapons Return

Providence District Begins Land-Use Review

Vienna Commemorates Victims of 9/11

Prayers and promises of strength are the themes of Vienna 9/11 memorial.

Vienna Commemorates Victims of 9/11

Crime Report

People

Crafts of Yesteryear for Today

It's all happening at George's place.

Crafts of Yesteryear for Today

Closed Psychiatric Unit Delays Care

Lack of beds affects mental health patients.

Closed Psychiatric Unit Delays Care

Campaign Finance

Understanding where campaign money originates is part of understanding the candidates.

Campaign Finance

Obituary

Carolyn "Jake" Edrington

Obituary

Candidates Debate Arlington's Political Future

Candidate's Square Off on Iraq, Taxes, Housing and Social Security

Candidates Debate Arlington's Political Future

On This Rock ...

New churches in Loudoun get their start in non-traditional places.

On This Rock ...

Finding a Place To Heal

Lions Club camp helps survivors of the 9/11 attacks.

Finding a Place To Heal

Pet of the Week

Pohick Land Up for Sale?

Fairfax County Public Schools is mulling the sale of 35 acres of land for construction projects.

Pohick Land Up for Sale?

Arlington Remembers Sept. 11

Ceremony at Courthouse Plaza draws Arlingtonians on third anniversary of Sept. 11.

Arlington Remembers Sept. 11

News Briefs

Clubs & Organizations

Remembering Terrorists' Victims

Wash.-Lee Teacher Works in Africa

Getting to Know...

Wash.-Lee Teacher Works in Africa

Who Pays for T.C. Williams?

Other projects may be deferred to provide funding.

Who Pays for T.C. Williams?

Arlington Students Return

Kings Crossing Attracts Crowd

Dialogue begins between developer and neighbors.

Kings Crossing Attracts Crowd

ECDC Wins Grant for AIDS Education

African immigrants to learn about AIDS prevention.

ECDC Wins Grant for AIDS Education

An Elite Group

Nine Woodson High students named semifinalists in National Merit programs.

An Elite Group

Food, Fun, and Patriotic Pride

The annual Burke Fall Festival celebrates and remembers on Sept. 11

Food, Fun, and Patriotic Pride

Engagements

Hurley-Yancey Plan Virginia Beach Wedding

Engagements

Burke Library Takes Shape

November bond would fund two new libraries.

Burke Library Takes Shape

November bond would fund two new libraries.

Burke Library Takes Shape

APR Proposals

Fashion Show Benefits 9-11 Charity

Marymount Grads Unveil New Line of Lingerie

Fashion Show Benefits 9-11 Charity

Council Signs Off on Strategic Plan

Grant sought for air quality improvement projects; council honors Talbert.

Council Signs Off on Strategic Plan

Closed Psychiatric Unit Delays Care

Lack of beds affects mental health patients.

Closed Psychiatric Unit Delays Care

Tuesday, September 14

Missing Boaters Rescued on Potomac

Remembering 1,000 Killed in Iraq

Candlelight vigil mourns soldiers who have died in Iraq War.

Remembering 1,000 Killed in Iraq

Dr. Herbert Raabe Dies at 95

Obituary

Dr. Herbert Raabe Dies at 95

Are County’s New Policies Making the Grade?

County high schools revisit grading policy, pilot changes and debate their merits

Are County’s New Policies Making the Grade?

Task Force Named

Great Falls and McLean Task Force will review changes to plan for county

Task Force Named

Local Marine Killed

Sewer Abatement Progresses

Odor Abatement program will bring larger structure to Great Falls

Sewer Abatement Progresses

This Week In Potomac 9-15-04

Jewels of India

The 2004 Wolf Trap Ball brought out hundreds of philanthropists and diplomats to celebrate

Jewels of India

Task Force Named

Great Falls and McLean Task Force will review changes to play for county.

Task Force Named

Registry Adds Landmarks

Churchill Carries On

Jewels of India

The 2004 Wolf Trap Ball brought out hundred of philanthropists and diplomats to celebrate.

Jewels of India

Students Give Governor Advice

Gov. Mark Warner seeks input from local seniors on how to improve high schools around the country.

Students Give Governor Advice

Quilt Celebrates Potomac Past, Present

Raffle to raise money for charity as part of Potomac Country House Tour.

Quilt Celebrates Potomac Past, Present

Three Arrested in Potomac Rape

Two Churchill students arrested in home invasion, rape at gunpoint.

Three Arrested in Potomac Rape

Is Affordable Housing Worth the Cost?

Planners tackle first set of proposals designed to stimulate building of more affordable housing.

Is Affordable Housing Worth the Cost?

Civic Calendar 9-15-04

Crime

Thursday, September 9

Sterling Man Charged in Murder

Preliminary hearing for Sterling resident set for Sept. 21.

Sterling Man Charged in Murder

Wednesday, September 8

Still Committed to Herndon

After leaving Planning Commission, Judy Downer still active in community.

Still Committed to Herndon

Upcoming Town Council Agenda

Cooper Center Sweetened by New Tenant

Family Bakery opens after long delay.

Cooper Center Sweetened by New Tenant

McLean Teen Wins Foreign Service Award

Edwards at South County

Elizabeth Edwards discusses healthcare programs.

Edwards at South County

River Farm Setting for Festive Evening

American Horticultural Society Holds Eleventh Annual Gala.

River Farm Setting for Festive Evening

People

First Day

The new school year gets underway at Springfield Estates Elementary

First Day

Week in Reston

Obituary

Audrey Davie

Obituary

Learning Moves Outdoors

Crime

Crime Report

Crime

Crime Report

Crime

Camps and Schools Notes

Health Notes

Hunting for Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners should determine risks, do homework before buying policy

Hunting for Homeowners Insurance

Parks and Recreation

Arlington Health Resources

Arlington Public Schools

Moran Faces Two Challengers in Nov. Elections

Storm Threat

City prepares for potential flooding.

Storm Threat

Novemeber Elections

Calendar of Events

Alleged Car Thief Captured By Police

Outpost for the Northern Army

Centreville never fully recovers from the effects of the Civil War.

Outpost for the Northern Army

School Notes

Obituary

Audrey Davie

Obituary

Roundups

College Notes

Sheriff's Investigators Honored

Faith

Great Falls Community Directory Revived

Changing Direction

A slew of comprehensive plan amendment applications startle the county.

Changing Direction

Museum Finds Home in Lorton?

Arnon Chapel Water Project Debated

Schools Open Tuesday

Learning About Founding Fathers

Teachers enjoy constitutional workshops at Montpelier.

Learning About Founding Fathers

Living with Insatiable Hunger

Children with Prader-Willi Syndrome live a different life.

Living with Insatiable Hunger

Health Care Expands

New medical center unveiled; officials list improvements at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital.

Health Care Expands

Museum Finds Home in Lorton?

Custom Canines Opens

People

Bond Referendum Has Little for Reston

Voters are being asked to approve a $325 million bond referendum this November, but few of those funds are earmarked for Reston.

Bond Referendum Has Little for Reston

Friend or Foe?

Crime Report

Places of Worship

Learning Moves Outdoors

Fairfax Schools Ready for Students

Staff and students prepare for new school year.

Fairfax Schools Ready for Students

Faith Notes

College Notes

School Notes

College Notes

Schools

Mount Vernon Woods Scores Big

Faith Notes

Faith

Health Notes

Aldredge at Woodley Hills

Faith Notes

Faith

Health

Health Notes

Health

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

The Scoop on Pets

Affordable Housing Is Top Priority

Yearly Calendar

Theatre

Ongoing Calendar

Affordable Housing

Arlington County Schools

Arlington Senior Centers

Education

Ongoing Events

Governing Arlington

Getting Around

Arlington Organizations

Emergency Services in Arlington County

Arlington's Top Issues

Developing stories every new Arlingtonian should know about.

Arlington's Top Issues

Education

Moving In: A Newcomers Checklist

Arlington Invites Community to 9-11 Commemorative Ceremony

Ongoing Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

HCTV-23

Ongoing Events

CALENDAR

Calendar

'It's Time'

Red Cross volunteer takes assignment in South Korea.

'It's Time'

Calendar

Ongoing Events

International Children’s Festival Returns

Groups from China and Korea will perform at annual Wolf Trap event.

International Children’s Festival Returns

After 60 Years

Alexandria Health Department gains new home.

After 60 Years

Running Blind

Reston resident Gene Skonicki is not letting his blindness stop him from becoming a long-distance runner.

Running Blind

Crime Report

Old Street, New Name

The houses are where they've always been, but residents now have different addresses.

Old Street, New Name

White Oak Celebrates First Day

Council To Emphasize POW/MIA Recognition Day

More attention and awareness urged to keep searching for MIA.

Council To Emphasize POW/MIA Recognition Day

Supervisors Vote to Counteract Crowding

Board lines up behind Delgaudio's motion to adopt the state code on housing occupancy limits.

Supervisors Vote to Counteract Crowding

Alleged Car Thief Captured By Police

Fall into the Arts

More than 200 artisans display their wares this weekend.

Fall into the Arts

St. Elmo's Brews Service Award

Festival Proves Festive

Annual Jazz and Wine Festival attracts crowds from throughout Northern Virginia.

Festival Proves Festive

Community Beacon Moves On

Sisler leaves fire department to join EDS.

Community Beacon Moves On

Painting a New Façade

Chad Brady's murals color Mt. Vernon Avenue.

Painting a New Façade

Youth Head Back to School

Despite rain and some late buses, the first day of school for Alexandria's 10,500 students begins smoothly.

Youth Head Back to School

Herndon Youth Head Back to School

Alarms ring early.

Herndon Youth Head Back to School

Full Steam Ahead For High Schools

Blood Giving Made Sweeter

Hollin Hall Pastry Shop provides treats for blood donors.

Blood Giving Made Sweeter

Worth Noting

Art in Bloom

Springfield Art Guild honors local artists at annual show.

Art in Bloom

Week in Loudoun

Messiah Methodist: 40 Years and Going Strong

Former pastors return to celebrate together at Springfield church.

Messiah Methodist: 40 Years and Going Strong

Week in Herndon

Obituary

Audrey Davie

Obituary

News Briefs

RCC Prepares New Season for the Arts

Tickets go on sale this Sunday for what is being called one of the strongest CenterStage schedules in 20 years.

RCC Prepares New Season for the Arts

All Schools Back in Session

Local schools do finishing touches and hold open houses.

All Schools Back in Session

Powers Pursues Lorton Missile Site

Cold War Memorial would be built on land designated a Heritage Area by the County Park Authority.

Powers Pursues Lorton Missile Site

Week in Loudoun

Week in Reston

W&OD Trail Saved

Dominion agrees not to locate power lines on nine miles of the Washington & Old Dominion Regional Trail.

W&OD Trail Saved

Outpost for the Northern Army

Centreville never fully recovers from the effects of the Civil War.

Outpost for the Northern Army

Roundups

Principals Pleased With High School SAT Scores

Abduction Charge To Grand Jury

27 Months Prison For 12 Crimes

Ravensworth Opens Outdoor Classroom

White Oak Celebrates First Day

Principals Pleased With High School SAT Scores

Abduction Charge To Grand Jury

Planning Commission May Defer Fairlee Decision

Citizens form new group opposing the controversial project.

Planning Commission May Defer Fairlee Decision

Sunrise Center Showcases Talent

Residents share their artistic talent with friends and family.

Sunrise Center Showcases Talent

Annual Car Show Nears

Get Lost

This year's MAiZE at Temple Hall Farm commemorates the return of Joe Gibbs to the Redskins.

Get Lost

Week in Herndon

Schools Open Tuesday

Tuesday, September 7

Travilah Welcomes New Principal, Expectations

Audrey Davie

Obituary

Audrey Davie

Bridging the Community

Springfield turns out for annual bridge walk.

Bridging the Community

Keeping It in the Family

Family chooses to continue running The Greek Grill after owner's death.

Keeping It in the Family

GMU to Open 6th Book Festival

Annual Fall for the Book Festival is set for Sept. 18-23 at GMU.

GMU to Open 6th Book Festival

News Briefs

Slowwwww Down ...

City police increase rush-hour enforcement in residential neighborhoods.

Slowwwww Down ...

Potomac Teens Robbed

Largest-Ever Freshman Class Enters Wooton

Churchill Alum Takes Helm at Pyle

Ensuring the Auto Safety System Works

Byron Bloch Profile

Ensuring the Auto Safety System Works

Potomac's Open House

Annual Potomac County House Tour set for Oct. 2-3.

Potomac's Open House

Crime Report

Mulching Decision in Limbo

Board of Zoning Appeals hears mulching case; decision will come at Sept. 15 meeting.

Mulching Decision in Limbo

Crime

The House the Barrys Built

Vienna family spends week in Nicaraguan countryside building a house for an impoverished family.

The House the Barrys Built

Fairfax Students Go Back to School

Thursday, September 2

Health

Neighborhood College Comes to West Springfield

First for West Springfield, class aims to encourage citizen participation in local government.

Neighborhood College Comes to West Springfield

Dream 'Thief'

Fairfax Station artist draws on dreams for his inspiration.

Dream 'Thief'

Real Estate Market Still Hot, Hot, Hot

Variety of benefits makes Fairfax County an attractive place to live.

Real Estate Market Still Hot, Hot, Hot

Crime

School Notes

Schools

Faith

Health

Faith

Health

Schools

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Calendar

HCTV-23

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Calendar

CALENDAR

Ongoing Events

WWB Crews Go for a Grilling

No hard hats required.

WWB Crews Go for a Grilling

Old Town News Closes

Another lost King Street landmark

Old Town News Closes

Democratic Women Rally for Kerry

Women Blast Bush on education, taxes, health care.

Democratic Women Rally for Kerry

Arlington Schools Fall Short on NCLB

Any student in six elementary students may transfer to new schools in light of evaluation results.

Arlington Schools Fall Short on NCLB

Failures Trigger Options

Test results at three schools empower parents to have children stay or transfer.

Failures Trigger Options

Arlington Students Saving Environment

New Curriculum Mixes Environmental Science and Community Activism.

Arlington Students Saving Environment

Federal Grant Aids City Police

Moran cites pressures of being in "target area."

Federal Grant Aids City Police

Firefighters Fill Boots for MDA

Land Purchase Sparks Controversy

City Council has purchased five acres of land for open space off Ivor Lane in Alexandria's West End.

Land Purchase Sparks Controversy

5K Race In Memory of Sept. 11

'Be Ready, Alexandria!'

Public Schools Ready for First Day

11,000 students to begin the year in Alexandria’s public schools Tuesday.

Public Schools Ready for First Day

Week in Loudoun

Of, By, For the Arts

Local meets national for seven blocks.

Of, By, For the Arts

Public and Private Schools Ready for New Year

Behavior management workshop gets high praise.

Public and Private Schools Ready for New Year

Dream 'Thief'

Fairfax Station artist draws on dreams

Dream 'Thief'

Week in Herndon

Program Fills Children's Needs

Rising Hope collects and distributes bags to needy families.

Program Fills Children's Needs

Volksmarchers Take Walk Through History

Pentagon Pacesetters host annual walk at Mount Vernon.

Volksmarchers Take Walk Through History

Obituary

Harry Lattimore

Obituary

Richmond Highway Still Unsafe To Cross

Pedestrian killed while crossing Route 1.

Richmond Highway Still Unsafe To Cross

Malicious Wounding Case Goes to Grand Jury

July 4 confrontation moves up judicial ladder.

Malicious Wounding Case Goes to Grand Jury

Police Investigate Possible Arson

Fire strikes Burgundy Village.

Police Investigate Possible Arson

Adams Celebrates 100th Birthday

Week in Reston

Crime

Wednesday, September 1

Schools Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

No More Study Hall

Sterling high schools are trying alternatives to study halls.

No More Study Hall

News Briefs

Camps and Schools Notes

Roundups

So Long to a Friend

Centreville High secretary Barbara Meyer retires.

So Long to a Friend

Bad Stretch of Road

Trail hazard increased due to missing warning markers.

Bad Stretch of Road

Loudoun Chef Leads Watergate's Aquarelle

Poteaux: From outside Paris to Hamilton.

Loudoun Chef Leads Watergate's Aquarelle

Wells Named Leesburg Town Manager

Camps and Schools Notes

Churches and Taverns Become Military Hospitals

Centreville Day Is Coming

Celebration is Sept. 11 in the Historic District.

Centreville Day Is Coming

Sterling Elementary Joins 21st Century

The school, built in 1964, has hot water in two sets of restrooms for the first time.

Sterling Elementary Joins 21st Century

Crime Report

College Notes

School Notes

More Students Head for High School

Health Notes

On Being Young and Fearless

Mark McDermott connects with middle school students at Seneca Ridge.

On Being Young and Fearless

Health Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Michigan Principal Returns to Loudoun

Laura Seck replaces the first and only principal at Meadowland Elementary School in Sterling.

Michigan Principal Returns to Loudoun

Calendar of Events

Burke Centre Prepares for Fall Festival

Organizers expect annual event to draw over 12,000 people for arts, crafts and 9/11 memorial.

Burke Centre Prepares for Fall Festival

Calendar of Events

Fairfax Man Charged with Auto Theft

Police allege that Evans is linked to several crimes.

Fairfax Man Charged with Auto Theft

Weekday Civilians, Weekend Police Officers

Auxiliary police officers gain a high profile in the department in a time of budget cuts.

Weekday Civilians, Weekend Police Officers

Retro Summer Raises Funds

Area events start a week of fund-raising for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Retro Summer Raises Funds

Hit-and-Run Moves Forward

Crime Report

Incest Case to Grand Jury

Fair Lakes 8K Race is Sept. 12

Worth Noting

Pioneers Raise Money for Bush

Rangers and Pioneers in McLean help make Virginia a top fund-raiser

Pioneers Raise Money for Bush

Cruisin’ Clifton Car Show

Moving a Piece of History

Cub Scout Pack 1859 relocates historic grinding wheel.

Moving a Piece of History

Police Charge Man with Identity Theft

Firefighter Combat Challenge

Capt. Jerome Williams leads firefighters on a path of physical fitness and achievement.

Firefighter Combat Challenge

Sully Field House Still Has Interest

Bad Stretch of Road

Trail hazard increased due to missing warning markers

Bad Stretch of Road

News Briefs

Cruisin’ Clifton Car Show

Battle Lines Drawn

Trail advocates use extra time given by Dominion's decision to rein in application process to prepare for battle ahead.

Battle Lines Drawn

Firefighter Combat Challenge

Capt. Jerome Williams leads firefighters on a path of physical fitness and achievement.

Firefighter Combat Challenge

Middle Eastern Food Fest

Melkite Greek Church brings traditional food and fun to annual festival.

Middle Eastern Food Fest

Rocking Old Town Hall

Rock 'n' roll show seeks to register youth voters.

Rocking Old Town Hall

4 Charged in Paintball Thefts

Editor Starts New Year at Hayfield

Hayfield senior Sadia Latifi participated in several journalism workshops over the summer.

Editor Starts New Year at Hayfield

After 21 Years, Restaurant Closes Its Doors

The South Lakes Village Center's property manager declines to renew Marie's Restaurant's lease.

After 21 Years, Restaurant Closes Its Doors

Student Connections

Local high school students work to ease transfer student anxiety

Student Connections

Coach Retires After World Series

Jamie Loving steps down from coaching after 14 years and a World Series bid.

Coach Retires After World Series

Seeking Inner Peace

Reston residents turn to Buddhist meditation to cope with stressful lives.

Seeking Inner Peace

Just Like the Good Old Days

"Woman's Story" director hopes the movie will help signal a return to mature, issue-related storytelling.

Just Like the Good Old Days

Police Charge Man with Identity Theft

Heading Back to School

Area middle and high schools preparing for the beginning of the school year.

Heading Back to School

School's In for Fall

Elementary schools sharpen pencils and tidy classrooms prepping for new year.

School's In for Fall

Cell Towers Are Challenged

Hit-and-Run Moves Forward

Nonprofit Receives $50K Check

Friends group contributes funds toward new Fairfax City Library.

Nonprofit Receives $50K Check

Rhein Takes Reins at Willow Springs

New principal focuses on technology and bullying prevention.

Rhein Takes Reins at Willow Springs

Fill the Boot Kicks Off

Coach Retires After World Series

Jamie Loving steps down from coaching after 14 years and a World Series bid.

Coach Retires After World Series

Preparing for Extra Students

Broad Run and Stone Bridge high schools expect 200 more students each this year.

Preparing for Extra Students

Student Connections

Local high school students work to ease transfer anxiety.

Student Connections

New Help for Addicts

Addicts who violate probation can now participate in program to help them overcome their dependencies.

New Help for Addicts

Pioneers Raise Money for Bush

Rangers and Pioneers in McLean help make Virginia a top fund-raiser.

Pioneers Raise Money for Bush

Middle Eastern Food Fest

Melkite Greek Chuyrch brings traditional food and fun to annual festival.

Middle Eastern Food Fest

Cell Towers Are Challenged

Elementary Schools Get Ready

Several local elementary schools have added new programs, new teachers and new activities for this fall.

Elementary Schools Get Ready

Weekday Civilians, Weekend Police Officers

Auxiliary police officers gain a high profile in the department in a time of budget cuts.

Weekday Civilians, Weekend Police Officers

Lake Anne Revitalization Moves Forward

An economic study of the Lake Anne Village Center has begun.

Lake Anne Revitalization Moves Forward

South Lakes Center Gets $1 Million Facelift

The renovation project will add parking, fix-up the roofs and slightly expand the grocery store.

South Lakes Center Gets $1 Million Facelift

Police Make Arrest in 23-Year-Old Rape Case

DNA testing led them to Maryland resident.

Police Make Arrest in 23-Year-Old Rape Case