Stories for August 2005

Stories for August 2005

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Wednesday, August 31

Schools Notes

Schools Notes

Going Back to School

Elementary, middle schools prepare for start of new year.

Going Back to School

Community

Community

Escape from New Orleans

Escape from New Orleans

Business Notes

Business Notes

People

People

Crossing the Pike

The Cross County Trail crosses the Leesburg Pike, but there are no pedestrian facilities to help users across the road.

Crossing the Pike

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Volunteering

Volunteering

Cyclists Killed on Trail

Cyclists Killed on Trail

Business

Business

Schools Prepare for Opening Day

New staff, new initiatives and new partnerships take priority at elementary schools.

Schools Prepare for Opening Day

Hilton Management Company Fined

Virginia Labor Department levies fine in elevator fatality.

Hilton Management Company Fined

Artist Features Work at Show

Artist Features Work at Show

Meth on the Rise in Loudoun

Meth on the Rise in Loudoun

Faith

Faith

School Notes

School Notes

Back-to-School Nights

Back-to-School Nights

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Burke Centre Throws a Party

Annual Burke Centre is Sept. 10-11.

Burke Centre Throws a Party

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health

Health

Schools

Schools

College Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Real Estate

Real Estate

Burke Centre Throws a Party

Annual Burke Centre Festival is Sept. 10-11.

Burke Centre Throws a Party

Burke Centre Throws a Party

Annual Burke Centre Festival is Sept. 10-11.

Burke Centre Throws a Party

In the Middle

Middle Schools gear up for new school year.

In the Middle

T.C. Williams Prepares for New Year

High school opens its doors for the second to last time.

T.C. Williams Prepares for New Year

Jones Trial Ends in Hung Jury

Commonwealth builds case on 'good, old-fashioned eyewitness testimony.'

Jones Trial Ends in Hung Jury

Roundups

Roundups

Gaby's Condition Improves

Gaby's Condition Improves

Going Back to School

Elementary, middle schools prepare for start of new year.

Going Back to School

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Women and the Civil War

For women living in Virginia during the Civil War, the home front was very near the front lines.

Women and the Civil War

8-Year Sentence

Wright was sentenced for sexual assault last Friday, Aug. 29.

8-Year Sentence

Going Back to School

Elementary schools prepare for start of new year.

Going Back to School

Week in Springfield

News Briefs

Week in Springfield

Celebrating Classroom Heroes

School convocation service praises teachers.

Celebrating Classroom Heroes

Ready for Opening

Ready for Opening

Computers On Every Lap

Laptop computers bring controversy and technology into classroom.

Computers On Every Lap

Labor Ready

Workers gather daily at unofficial day-labor site.

Labor Ready

Guilty Plea in Party Shooting

Victim’s father reacts to shooter’s guilty plea.

Guilty Plea in Party Shooting

No Cat Left Behind

Abandoned cats get temporary address on King Street.

No Cat Left Behind

Mother Pleads to Lesser Charges

Mother Pleads to Lesser Charges

Academy of Science Debuts

A new upper-level science and math program gives students an opportunity for higher learning.

Academy of Science Debuts

Missing Sterling Girl

Missing Sterling Girl

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Wanted

Wanted

Learning Value of Service

Partnership gives boys a chance to give back to community.

Learning Value of Service

Enough to Find Guilty

Former teacher accused of sexual battery might avoid jail, record.

Enough to Find Guilty

Snakehead Caught in Creek

Fish weighed and reported to Department of Natural Resources.

Snakehead Caught in Creek

Lifeguard Training Pays Off

Mid-afternoon rescue at Waynewood Recreation Center.

Lifeguard Training Pays Off

Going Back to School

Going Back to School

High, Middle Schools Get Ready

Vienna schools prepare for new year.

High, Middle Schools Get Ready

Going Back to School

Elementary, middle schools prepare for new year.

Going Back to School

‘A Real Life American Hero’

Herndon man returns from a year in Iraq.

‘A Real Life American Hero’

Enough To Find Guilty

Teacher accused of sexual battery might avoid jail, record.

Enough To Find Guilty

Tuesday, August 30

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Classes

Classes

Health

Health

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing

Ongoing

Courthouse Neighborhood Goes Wireless

Arlington County is now offering free high-speed wireless Internet in the Courthouse area.

Courthouse Neighborhood Goes Wireless

Faith

Faith

Calendar

Calendar

Community

Community

Schools Prepare for First Day

Intermediate level schools prepare for new students, teachers, staff and programs.

Schools Prepare for First Day

Week In Herndon

Week In Herndon

Classes

Classes

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Task force hears arguments for low and high density development along Hunter Mill Road.

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Cabin John Provides Track for All

Cabin John Middle School

Cabin John Provides Track for All

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

More Governing Documents Questions Addressed

The Alliance of Reston Clusters and Homeowners helped its members wade through changes in the proposed governing documents.

More Governing Documents Questions Addressed

Middle and High Schools Gear Up for New Year

South Lakes High School and Langston Hughes Middle School make changes to get ready for students this year.

Middle and High Schools Gear Up for New Year

Business

Business

Health Notes

Health Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Politics

Politics

Health Notes

Health Notes

Future Olympians Prepare

Area seniors still have opportunity to register for Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.

Future Olympians Prepare

Health Notes

Health Notes

People

People

Making Homes Feel Bigger with Organization

People throughout the area are relying on professional organizers.

Making Homes Feel Bigger with Organization

Volunteer

Volunteer

Calendar

Calendar

School

School

Politics

Politics

Real Estate

Real Estate

Health

Health

Business

Business

Getting Ready for the New Year

Students heading back to school will find new programs, new principals and new teachers.

Getting Ready for the New Year

Clubs

Clubs

Faith

Faith

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Community

Community

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Real Estate

Real Estate

Volunteer

Volunteer

People

People

Clubs

Clubs

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Senior Living

Senior Living

Calendar

Calendar

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

Ongoing

Ongoing

Calendar

Calendar

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

Langley, McLean Celebrate Anniversaries

Schools plan celebrations for milestone years.

Langley, McLean Celebrate Anniversaries

Whitman-Walker to Remain Open

Whitman-Walker to Remain Open

Healthy Snacks in Store for Arlington Schools?

Arlington's school system may jettison its vending machines filled with unhealthy snacks and drinks.

Healthy Snacks in Store for Arlington Schools?

Military Notes

Military Notes

Parkulator Replaced

Parkulator Replaced

Wootton Opens Two New Academies

School tries to catch lagging students.

Wootton Opens Two New Academies

'Suspicious Substance' in McLean

No one was harmed when an unidentified substance was found on an envelope.

'Suspicious Substance' in McLean

Teaching Students To Learn Consequences

Herbert Hoover Middle School

Teaching Students To Learn Consequences

This Week in Potomac 8-31-05

This Week in Potomac 8-31-05

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Task force hears arguments for low and high density development along Hunter Mill Road.

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Arlington this Week

Arlington this Week

Design Underway for Center

New community center should be open by mid 2007.

Design Underway for Center

McLean Man Wins Discrimination Case

The Alexandria Human Rights Commission has ruled that Long and Foster was in violation of the city's human rights code.

McLean Man Wins Discrimination Case

Great Falls this Week

Great Falls this Week

Riverbend on Display

Artist's exhibit of 50 paintings inspired by the park to be on display at Visitor's Center.

Riverbend on Display

Volunteering

Volunteering

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Task force hears arguments for low and high density development along Hunter Mill Road.

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Franklin Farm Celebrates

Franklin Farm Celebrates

Commission Reviews Applications

Modified Amphora retail site plan comes before commission, Edwardstone subdivision application discussed.

Commission Reviews Applications

McLean this Week

McLean this Week

McLean Man Wins Discrimination Case

The Alexandria Human Rights Commission has ruled that Long and Foster was in violation of the city's human rights code.

McLean Man Wins Discrimination Case

Riverbend on Display

Artist's exhibit of 50 paintings inspired by the park to be on display at Visitor's Center.

Riverbend on Display

Split Over Historic Ash

Developer Kevin Smart to be cited for digging in violation of easement.

Split Over Historic Ash

'Suspicious Substance' in McLean

No one was harmed when an unidentified substance was found on an envelope.

'Suspicious Substance' in McLean

Langley, McLean Celebrate Anniversaries

Schools plan celebrations for milestone years.

Langley, McLean Celebrate Anniversaries

Rape Defendant Enters Insanity Plea

Motion says Lee’s mother used crack cocaine during pregnancy.

Rape Defendant Enters Insanity Plea

Republican Party Chair Looks Ahead

John Kane, of Potomac, criticizes Democratic obstructionism.

Republican Party Chair Looks Ahead

Bells are Ringing...

Potomac students head back to school.

Bells are Ringing...

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Task force hears arguments for low and high density development along Hunter Mill Road.

Opposite Ends on Borderlands

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

RELAC Battle Begins

Residents for and against RELAC clashed at a Reston Association meeting Monday night.

RELAC Battle Begins

Saving Tall Oaks Pool from ‘Disneyland on the Potomac’

Angered about the possibility that Tall Oaks pool may one day be considered for closing, fans of the pool protested last week to save it.

Saving Tall Oaks Pool from ‘Disneyland on the Potomac’

South Lakes Band Prepares for Debut

South Lakes Band Prepares for Debut

Sunday, August 28

Mount Vernon Plaza Moves Ahead

Two anchor stores open; other stores sign contracts for pad sites.

Mount Vernon Plaza Moves Ahead

Iraq Experience Gets Personal

Play by Marine gets east coast premiere at MetroStage.

Iraq Experience Gets Personal

Iraq Experience Gets Personal

Play by Marine gets east coast premiere at MetroStage.

Iraq Experience Gets Personal

Iraq Experience Gets Personal

Play by Marine gets east coast premiere at MetroStage.

Iraq Experience Gets Personal

Chocoholics Rejoice

HazelSnooks opens for business, while Kingsbury continues to delight.

Chocoholics Rejoice

Coalition Plans Sept. 1 Meeting

All interested residents encouraged to attend planning session.

Coalition Plans Sept. 1 Meeting

Chocoholics Rejoice

HazelSnooks opens for business, while Kingsbury continues to delight.

Chocoholics Rejoice

School Staff Prepare for New Year

Middle Schools deal with after-school programs, AYP and PBS.

School Staff Prepare for New Year

Hundreds Attend Candlelight Vigil

People gather to show solidarity with Cindy Sheehan.

Hundreds Attend Candlelight Vigil

Thursday, August 25

Calendar

Calendar

Shirts and Skins

Pickup basketball flourishes at Nottoway Park.

Shirts and Skins

Counting Down the Days

Cooper and Longfellow middle schools prepare for the upcoming school year.

Counting Down the Days

Counting Down the Days

Cooper and Longfellow middle schools prepare for the upcoming school year.

Counting Down the Days

Schools Notes

Schools Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Fair Lakes 8K slated for Sunday, Sept. 11

This year's proceeds will go to the Inova Kellar Center.

Fair Lakes 8K slated for Sunday, Sept. 11

Clifton Cruise-In Grows

Cruse-in adds motorcycles and chili to the mix.

Clifton Cruise-In Grows

Gaby Still Gravely Ill

Edwin Saavedera, her father, said she needs everyone's prayers.

Gaby Still Gravely Ill

Centreville Day Sept. 17

Festival will be held in the historic district near Route 28, 29 and I-66

Centreville Day Sept. 17

Judge Upholds BZA Decision

Residents lose fight in Circuit Court challenge.

Judge Upholds BZA Decision

Child Porn Charges: Three Years in Prison

Child Porn Charges: Three Years in Prison

The Rebirth of Amadeus

Concert series begins on Sept. 25 at St. Luke's Church in McLean.

The Rebirth of Amadeus

Developing a Flood Plain

Proposed site plan near Scotts Run Road would have quarter mile-long properties lying in flood plain.

Developing a Flood Plain

Musical Stories

McLean Orchestra adopts a literary theme for '05-06 concert series.

Musical Stories

Juvenile Sentenced to 10 Years

Judge suspends eight years and six months, but issues strong warning.

Juvenile Sentenced to 10 Years

The Rebirth of Amadeus

Concert series begins on Sept. 25 at St. Luke's Church in McLean.

The Rebirth of Amadeus

Musical Stories

McLean Orchestra adopts a literary theme for '05-06 concert series.

Musical Stories

Developing a Flood Plain

Proposed site plan near Scotts Run Road would have quarter mile-long properties lying in flood plain.

Developing a Flood Plain

Watching McLean Grow

Dr. Enrico Davoli retires after caring for McLean children for 44 years.

Watching McLean Grow

Week in McLean

Week in McLean

Wednesday, August 24

Feeling the Drain

Construction causes problems for Town of Vienna resident.

Feeling the Drain

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Narcotics for Child Porn

Narcotics for Child Porn

Overcoming Odds, New Secondary School Set to Open

New secondary school opens its doors on Sept. 6.

Overcoming Odds, New Secondary School Set to Open

Hot over HOT Lanes

Timing of decision could be crucial.

Hot over HOT Lanes

School Notes

School Notes

Centreville High Awards

Centreville High Awards

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

People Notes

People Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Community

Community

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Burke High Schools Prep for New Year

Fairfax County Public Schools open Sept. 6.

Burke High Schools Prep for New Year

'Historic' Laurel Hill

Letter to the Editor

'Historic' Laurel Hill

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Overcoming Odds, New Secondary School Set to Open

New secondary school opens its doors on Sept. 6.

Overcoming Odds, New Secondary School Set to Open

Watching McLean Grow

Dr. Enrico Davoli retires after caring for McLean children for 44 years.

Watching McLean Grow

Cold War Lessons

South County teacher attends Cold War seminar in England.

Cold War Lessons

Murder Defendant Claims Insanity

Murder Defendant Claims Insanity

Volunteering

Volunteering

Hot Lanes Prove Hot Topic

Timing of decision could be crucial

Hot Lanes Prove Hot Topic

Classes and Workshops

Classes and Workshops

Business

Business

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Faith

Faith

Health

Health

School Notes

School Notes

44 Years in McLean

Dr. Enrico Davoli retires after caring for McLean children for 44 years.

44 Years in McLean

Big Vs. Small Town

Town Council mulls over vision for Maple Avenue.

Big Vs. Small Town

Development Uncovers Urban Plantation

Colross emerges from under a layer of concrete.

Development Uncovers Urban Plantation

Arlington This Week

Arlington This Week

'Historic' Laurel Hill

News Brief

'Historic' Laurel Hill

Block Party

Lego enthusiasts flock to Brick Fest 2005 in Arlington

Block Party

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Burke High Schools Prep for New Year

Fairfax County Public Schools open Sept. 6.

Burke High Schools Prep for New Year

School Notes

School Notes

College Notes

College Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Springfield High Schools Prep for New Year

Fairfax County Public Schools open Sept. 6

Springfield High Schools Prep for New Year

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith

Health

Health

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Briefs

School Briefs

People Notes

People Notes

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

People Notes

People Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Back-to-School Nights

Back-to-School Nights

Community Notes

Community Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Calendar

Calendar

The Ghost of Music Past

Pepper's Ghost takes its musical cues from classic rockers.

The Ghost of Music Past

Building Green

New fire station includes environmentally friendly design.

Building Green

Long Live the King

Local Elvis impersonator to play this weekend in Springfield

Long Live the King

Calendar

Calendar

Long Live the King

Local Elvis impersonator to play this weekend in Springfield

Long Live the King

Calendar

Calendar

Long Live the King

Local Elvis impersonator to play this weekend in Springfield

Long Live the King

Long Live the King

Local Elvis impersonator to play this weekend in Springfield

Long Live the King

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Signature: Better Than Broadway

Joe Calarco directs smashing spoof with awful title.

Signature: Better Than Broadway

Nightlife

Nightlife

Mirant To Start Shut Down

Mirant To Start Shut Down

Houston Rec Center Upgrade Unveiled

Houston Rec Center Upgrade Unveiled

Overcoming Odds, New Secondary School Set to Open

New secondary school opens its doors on Sept. 6.

Overcoming Odds, New Secondary School Set to Open

News Briefs

News Briefs

Rebel Leader

New principal oversees Fairfax High School renovations.

Rebel Leader

Study Clouds Mirant's Future

Plant reduces operation after "downwash" study brings demands from state.

Study Clouds Mirant's Future

Arlington Schools Fall Short of Goals

For the third year in a row, Arlington's school system did not meet its targets under No Child Left Behind.

Arlington Schools Fall Short of Goals

Next Level of Success

Next Level of Success

Senior Living

Senior Living

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

'Historic' Laurel Hill

News Brief

'Historic' Laurel Hill

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Military Notes

Military Notes

Reaching for Gold

Bishop O'Connell High School student wins two gold medals at World Swimming Championships

Reaching for Gold

Cold War Lessons

South County teacher attends Cold War seminar in England.

Cold War Lessons

Roundups

Roundups

The Old College Try

Fairfax counselor helps students with ADD.

The Old College Try

Victim's Parents React to Bishop's Sentencing

Victim's Parents React to Bishop's Sentencing

Arlington Schools Fall Short of Goals

For the third year in a row Arlington's school system did not meet its targets under No Child Left Behind.

Arlington Schools Fall Short of Goals

Business Notes

Business Notes

Building Green

New fire station includes environmentally friendly design.

Building Green

Site Moves Forward

Site Moves Forward

Building Green

New fire station includes environmentally friendly design.

Building Green

Great Falls this Week

Great Falls this Week

Making the Pieces Fit

Fairfax City is about to embark on a major redevelopment project.

Making the Pieces Fit

It Wasn't Hollywood to Them

For two Northern Virginians "The Great Raid" is reality.

It Wasn't Hollywood to Them

Sterling Park Plans Revitalization

Sterling Park Plans Revitalization

People

People

'Historic' Laurel Hill

Letter to the Editor

'Historic' Laurel Hill

Building Green

New fire station includes environmentally friendly design.

Building Green

Finishing Touches

High and middle schools prepare for Sept. 6 opening.

Finishing Touches

Groups Pursue Legal Action

Groups Pursue Legal Action

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Suspect Wanted

Suspect Wanted

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Development Raises Runoff Concerns

Decision deferred until late September.

Development Raises Runoff Concerns

Welcome Back, Mrs. Black

Vienna Elementary gets a new principal.

Welcome Back, Mrs. Black

Matrix Murder Case: The Sequel

Legal dispute lingers over estate of murdered Oakton couple.

Matrix Murder Case: The Sequel

Tuesday, August 23

Elementary Schools Prepare

With the school year fast approaching, schools prepare for new students.

Elementary Schools Prepare

Next Steps in Site Process

Next Steps in Site Process

Condo Prices Soaring … Out of Reach?

The rapid rise in condominium prices is making it harder for first-time buyers to afford them.

Condo Prices Soaring … Out of Reach?

Reston Elementary Schools Preparing for Students

By adding new programs and making other changes, Reston’s elementary school’s prepare for students this fall.

Reston Elementary Schools Preparing for Students

Week In Herndon

Week In Herndon

Police Move In

Police Move In

RA, Cluster Officials Bang Heads

In a meeting Monday night, Reston Association representatives tried to address concerns from cluster residents about the governing documents.

RA, Cluster Officials Bang Heads

Helping Students In Need

Kids R First and Reston Interfaith are set to help 13,000 students this year.

Helping Students In Need

Candlelight Vigil Supporting War Protester

Showing support for Cindy Sheehan, hundreds of people participated in a candlelight vigil last week.

Candlelight Vigil Supporting War Protester

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Monday, August 22

Dog Days Mean Cicadas Are Back — Every Year

17-year broods overshadow annual August emergence.

Dog Days Mean Cicadas Are Back — Every Year

Back to Business Year for Potomac Elementary

School looks to extend testing gains.

Back to Business Year for Potomac Elementary

Singing Is a Family Affair

Mother, daughter, son, of Potomac to perform at St. Luke’s Concert Sept. 17.

Singing Is a Family Affair

Whitest of Whitetails

Whitest of Whitetails

Churchill Clamps Down

Following last year’s tragedies, Churchill adopts tougher drug and alcohol policy.

Churchill Clamps Down

Literacy a Priority at Frost

Principal Joey Jones leads effort.

Literacy a Priority at Frost

This Week in Potomac 8-17-05

This Week in Potomac 8-17-05

Mission at Seven Locks Overshadows Site's Future

Principal Robin Gordon focuses on present.

Mission at Seven Locks Overshadows Site's Future

For Potomac's Holsey, The Play's the Thing

24-year-old's play is staged in Baltimore.

For Potomac's Holsey, The Play's the Thing

Forging Global Friendships

Forging Global Friendships

Madison Blues

Park Service offers living history exhibit on War of 1812.

Madison Blues

Ritz Camera to Fill Potomac Video Space

Stores contend with shift from film to digital photography.

Ritz Camera to Fill Potomac Video Space

Snyder Cutting Triggers Federal Investigation

Park Service may have violated National Environmental Policy Act.

Snyder Cutting Triggers Federal Investigation

This Week in Potomac 8-24-05

This Week in Potomac 8-24-05

Barrens Landscape

Barrens Landscape

Kim Excited To Lead at Wayside

Math program a high point for school.

Kim Excited To Lead at Wayside

Thursday, August 18

Saving Shoreline, Boosting Habitat

Reston Association promotes the use of bio-logs along the shores of Reston lakes.

Saving Shoreline, Boosting Habitat

Wednesday, August 17

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Schools Notes

Schools Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

A Road Well Taken

Cappies Review

A Road Well Taken

Real Estate

Real Estate

Should Speed Humps Stay or Go in Clifton?

Should Speed Humps Stay or Go in Clifton?

Calendar

Calendar

Let the Dredging Begin

FCPA Board approves dredging contract.

Let the Dredging Begin

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Larger Population; New Programs

Larger Population; New Programs

Schools: New Programs; New Hours

Back to School

Schools: New Programs; New Hours

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Volunteering

Volunteering

Team Rallies Around Injured Football Player

Parents and students pitch in to help injured player.

Team Rallies Around Injured Football Player

Elected Official Involvement

Outside officials offer views on day-labor debate.

Elected Official Involvement

Westfields Interchange Is Almost Completed

Westfields Interchange Is Almost Completed

Conflicting Roles for Null?

Council members question Ann Null's affiliation with national group threatening to sue town.

Conflicting Roles for Null?

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith

Health Notes

Health Notes

Diocese Reaches Out to Hispanics

Hoyos is introduced as director of Spanish Apostolate.

Diocese Reaches Out to Hispanics

Gastrointestinal Illness on Rise

Health Department Notes Rise in Gastrointestinal Illness

Gastrointestinal Illness on Rise

Health Notes

Health Notes

Back-to-School Nights

Back-to-School Nights

Real Estate

Real Estate

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Silent Witness

Prosecutors increasingly rely on evidence, not testimony, in domestic violence cases.

Silent Witness

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Speaking of Swing ...

Local jazz guitarist guests with Swing Speak.

Speaking of Swing ...

Calendar

Calendar

Speaking of Swing ...

Local jazz guitarist guests with Swing Speak.

Speaking of Swing ...

Speaking of Swing ...

Local jazz guitarist guests with Swing Speak.

Speaking of Swing ...

Speaking of Swing

Local jazz guitarist guests with Swing Speak.

Speaking of Swing

Speaking of Swing ...

Local jazz guitarist guests with Swing Speak.

Speaking of Swing ...

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

To Build Tomorrow -- It Takes a Community

Students receive college financial aid from host of sources.

To Build Tomorrow -- It Takes a Community

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Hoist That Sail

Free instructions to whet the appetite.

Hoist That Sail

Running With the Big Dogs

Rescue league's picnic supports Great Dane adoption.

Running With the Big Dogs

A Helping Hand with Technical Expertise

Viable transportation a must for ARHA residents.

A Helping Hand with Technical Expertise

Weighing Both Sides

Reasons for or against a proposed day-labor site are compared.

Weighing Both Sides

Council Defers Decision

Town Council begins public hearing process for regulated day-labor site application.

Council Defers Decision

Concern about Roundabout

Residents, WFCCA fear it will favor Loudoun drivers.

Concern about Roundabout

School Notes

School Notes

Years Gone By

Remembering Fairfax City in its bicentennial.

Years Gone By

A Safe Place

Domestic abuse victims find help at city's women's shelter.

A Safe Place

Calls Not Completed As Dialed

System shut down after hate calls flood town clerk's office.

Calls Not Completed As Dialed

Electronic Soliciting: 6 Months in Jail

Chantilly man chats online with "teen" for over a year.

Electronic Soliciting: 6 Months in Jail

Tech Adventure Camp

Students learn technology and careers at The Chantilly Academy.

Tech Adventure Camp

Health Inspectors Close Outback Steakhouse

Fairfax restaurant reopened after it corrected its health code violations.

Health Inspectors Close Outback Steakhouse

Roundups

Roundups

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Gaby Shows Improvement

Opens eyes; still has long way to go

Gaby Shows Improvement

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Grand Jury Indicts Logan for Murder

Grand Jury Indicts Logan for Murder

'Angel Over My Garage' Group Is Forming

'Angel Over My Garage' Group Is Forming

Preparing for September

With their first year behind them, principals at both Mount Vernon High School (MVHS) and West Potomac High School (WPHS) are gearing up for a new school year.

Preparing for September

Korean Church Presents Revised Plan

WFCCA not pleased with numbers that 'don't add up.'

Korean Church Presents Revised Plan

Accused Rapist Is Nabbed by Police

Accused Rapist Is Nabbed by Police

$180.4 Million in School Construction?

$180.4 Million in School Construction?

Let the Dredging Begin

FCPA Board approves dredging contract.

Let the Dredging Begin

New School Year; New Schools

New School Year; New Schools

Broadband Expansion Underway

Projects and progress on the horizon.

Broadband Expansion Underway

True Horror

Rivera, 19, found guilty of machete attack outside Merrifield movie theater.

True Horror

Let the Dredging Begin

FCPA Board approves contract to dredge Lake Accotink.

Let the Dredging Begin

Flood Control Mechanism on Public View

New Alexandria remains a flood-prone area.

Flood Control Mechanism on Public View

Faith notes

Faith notes

Three Viewings of John Carlyle

Documentary will air as the Carlyle House plans for the end.

Three Viewings of John Carlyle

People

People Notes

People

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Gettin To Know ...

Profile

Gettin To Know ...

Police Resolve 12-Hour Stand-Off

Incident closes some roads to traffic during rush hour.

Police Resolve 12-Hour Stand-Off

Unpuzzling the Past

Homeowner digs into history of city home.

Unpuzzling the Past

Church Reaches Out to Hispanics

Fr. Eugenio Hoyos is introduced as director of Spanish Apostolate for Arlington Diocese.

Church Reaches Out to Hispanics

True Horror

Rivera, 19, found guilty of machete attack outside Merrifield movie theater.

True Horror

Health Inspectors Close Outback Steakhouse

Fairfax restaurant reopened after it corrected its health code violations.

Health Inspectors Close Outback Steakhouse

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Years Gone By

Remembering Fairfax City in its bicentennial.

Years Gone By

Black Water

Cleanup underway for Accotink oil dump.

Black Water

Mixed-Use Project OK'd for Fair Lakes

Supervisors approve high-rise project.

Mixed-Use Project OK'd for Fair Lakes

Business

Business

Current Credit Card Scam

Current Credit Card Scam

Sterling’s Own Basilica?

Sterling’s Own Basilica?

Loudoun Fails to Meet Targets

Loudoun Fails to Meet Targets

Community

Community

People

People

Festival Promotes Awareness

Festival Promotes Awareness

Education Notebook

Education Notebook

Parents Question End of Honors

Two-hour West Potomac meeting yields much frustration, little promise of change.

Parents Question End of Honors

Illicit Solicitors on Prowl

Young people pose as fund-raisers for non-profit group.

Illicit Solicitors on Prowl

True Horror

Rivera, 19, found guilty of machete attack outside Merrifield movie theater.

True Horror

George Washington Parkway: Safe to Drive?

Victims blame speed, police cite human error as cause of parkway accidents.

George Washington Parkway: Safe to Drive?

Hoist That Sail

Free instructions to whet the appetite.

Hoist That Sail

War on the Roses

Weed Warriors' tame sprawl of non-native vines, berries and flowers.

War on the Roses

True Horror

Rivera, 19, found guilty of machete attack outside Merrifield movie theater.

True Horror

Art for Empty Walls

Local gallery collects art for the needy.

Art for Empty Walls

Getting To Know ...

Profile

Getting To Know ...

Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty

Substitute teacher faces 20 years for sex with 14-year-old student.

Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty

Beyond the Stereotypes

Members of Herndon's day worker population want to be known for more than standing on a street corner.

Beyond the Stereotypes

Neighborhood Meetings

Residents get the facts before public hearing, still oppose formalized day-labor site.

Neighborhood Meetings

What Makes a Site Successful?

Day Labor Research Institute professionals offer advice to running a successful day-labor site.

What Makes a Site Successful?

Decision Rendered

After public hearings, Planning Commissioners send day-labor site application to Town Council without recommendation.

Decision Rendered

Tuesday, August 16

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

July’s Home Prices Keep Climbing

Average home price in July was up 23 percent from last year despite large jump in inventory and slower sales.

July’s Home Prices Keep Climbing

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

Breaking Bread at the Firehouse

McLean family wins gourmet dinner at McLean Fire and Rescue station.

Breaking Bread at the Firehouse

Meet South Lakes’ New Principal

In July, Bruce Butler promoted to succeed Rodriguez.

Meet South Lakes’ New Principal

Creating a Community

Fairfax County teachers learn Responsive Classroom techniques.

Creating a Community

Reaching for Gold

Great Falls girl wins two gold medals at World Swimming Championships.

Reaching for Gold

Town Council Back from Break

Topics of discussion are white goods disposal and supporting Herndon.

Town Council Back from Break

School Days Start Again

Fairfax County Schools to open on Sept. 6.

School Days Start Again

Welcome Back!

Schools eagerly await beginning of 2005-06 School Year

Welcome Back!

Health Briefs

Health Briefs

Arlington this Week

Arlington this Week

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

4-H Fair Hits Herndon

4-H Fair Hits Herndon

Schools Fail to Meet Goals of 'No Child' Law

City's school system falls short on math and English objectives for students with disabilities.

Schools Fail to Meet Goals of 'No Child' Law

Military Notes

Military Notes

Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime

A pregnant Muslim woman said she was shoved and called a terrorist by three white men.

Police Investigate Possible Hate Crime

Breaking Bread at the Firehouse

McLean family wins gourmet dinner at McLean Fire and Rescue station.

Breaking Bread at the Firehouse

Business Notes

Business Notes

Campaign Coffers Overflow

Shannon among top fund raisers in state.

Campaign Coffers Overflow

RCRC Looks to Bolster Lake Anne Revitalization

Group pursues funds for improved signage directing people to Lake Anne.

RCRC Looks to Bolster Lake Anne Revitalization

GFCA Hopes to Protect Historic Structure

GFCA planning committee wants to preserve abandoned house.

GFCA Hopes to Protect Historic Structure

Reaching for Gold

Great Falls girl wins two gold medals at World Swimming Championships.

Reaching for Gold

Keeping It Old School

Oakton school site may qualify as historic.

Keeping It Old School

Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty

Substitute teacher faces 20 years for sex with 14-year-old student.

Substitute Teacher Pleads Guilty

Creating a Community

Fairfax County teachers learn Responsive Classroom techniques.

Creating a Community

Great Falls this Week

Great Falls this Week

Loudoun Fails to Meet Targets

English exam scores for Loudoun's low-income and immigrant students lag behind Virginia's average.

Loudoun Fails to Meet Targets

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Herndon Resident Releases New Book

Mother and teacher writes about survival and never giving up.

Herndon Resident Releases New Book

McLean this Week

McLean this Week

Hit and Run Yields One Year in Prison

Victim doesn't testify; more than 15 family members and friends show support.

Hit and Run Yields One Year in Prison

Police Say Volunteer Admitted Touching

Abuse allegations revealed in testimony.

Police Say Volunteer Admitted Touching

Ready, Pack, Go

Faith communities prepare for emergencies.

Ready, Pack, Go

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

RA Offers RELAC Users Relief

Last week, the Reston Association announced it will allow RELAC users to vote for choice on air conditioning.

RA Offers RELAC Users Relief

Community Softball a Big Hit

Community Softball a Big Hit

Military Notes: Aug. 16, 2005

Military Notes

Military Notes: Aug. 16, 2005-2

Military Notes

Monday, August 15

A Life Dedicated to Cancer Research

Keith Bellizzi of Montgomery Village is one of 24 cyclists selected for 3,300-mile Tour of Hope.

A Life Dedicated to Cancer Research

Preventing Teen Suicides

Maryland legislature requires state education officials to seek funding for depression screening and suicide prevention programs.

Preventing Teen Suicides

Sunday, August 14

Can This House Be Saved?

Experts weigh in on restoration of cat-hoarding site.

Can This House Be Saved?

Hotel Boom

Marriott and Hilton look to future tourism expansion.

Hotel Boom

Wednesday, August 10

Calendar

Calendar

Yachts Take Sail at Lake Anne Regatta

Skippers, by remote control, race model sailing yachts at Lake Anne.

Yachts Take Sail at Lake Anne Regatta

Getting To Know ...

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Getting To Know ...

Asbestos Present on Bachman Property

Asbestos Present on Bachman Property

Reston in 2015?

Reston in 2015?

A Summer of Songs

Young opera singers blossom at Wolf Trap.

A Summer of Songs

Make Them Stop Driving

Traffic Reduction Study finds MetroWest reductions are difficult, but not impossible.

Make Them Stop Driving

Asbestos Present on Bachman Property

Asbestos Present on Bachman Property

A $50K Shot-in-the-Arm

Vienna Fire Station receives $50,000 state grant.

A $50K Shot-in-the-Arm

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Business

Business

Schools

Schools

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Calendar

Calendar

Mercy, Mercy

Local rocker Mercy Creek slams stereotyping on stage.

Mercy, Mercy

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Business Briefs

Business Briefs

School Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Make Them Stop Driving

Traffic Reduction Study finds MetroWest reductions are difficult, but not impossible.

Make Them Stop Driving

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Arlington Schools Brace for 'No Child'

Six elementary schools may be required to offer private tutoring services for low-income students.

Arlington Schools Brace for 'No Child'

Banding Together

Banding Together

Cancer Research Grand Slam

Cancer Research Grand Slam

Good Work Rewarded

Interservice Club Council honors Fairfax volunteers.

Good Work Rewarded

School Notes

School Notes

Senior Living

Senior Living

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

More Drama Than Spectacle

More Drama Than Spectacle

Show Me the Money

Candidates in the 42nd District race rack up over $500,000 in contributions.

Show Me the Money

TAGS Looks to the Future

At its annual meeting, advocacy group considers Bus Rapid Transit and a new Web site.

TAGS Looks to the Future

Remembering Annie MacRae Stapp

Vienna resident and GI bride dies.

Remembering Annie MacRae Stapp

Decision Rendered; Commission Objects

Decision Rendered; Commission Objects

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

College Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Hot Market Pressures Agent Commissions

As real estate agents and discount brokers compete for business, commissions have become more flexible.

Hot Market Pressures Agent Commissions

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Back-to-School Nights

Back-to-School Nights

Community Guide 2005-2006

Public Library

Community Guide 2005-2006

Community Guide 2005-2006

Public Library

Community Guide 2005-2006

People Notes

People Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Classes and Workshops

Classes and Workshops

Community Notes

Community Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Mercy, Mercy

Local rocker Mercy Creek slams stereotyping on stage.

Mercy, Mercy

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Mercy, Mercy

Local rocker Mercy Creek slams stereotyping on stage.

Mercy, Mercy

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Centreville Church Communities Share with Appalachian Families

Centreville Church Communities Share with Appalachian Families

Calendar

Calendar

Nightlife

Nightlife

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

A 'Peachy' Day

Church Hosts Peach Festival

A 'Peachy' Day

Cable Franchise Yields Security Dividend

Fiber-optic wires connect neighboring jurisdictions.

Cable Franchise Yields Security Dividend

Green Day

Irish Festival puts spotlight on Republican candidates.

Green Day

Mercy, Mercy

Local rocker Mercy Creek slams stereotyping on stage.

Mercy, Mercy

Ten Thousand Villages Moves

Non-profit shop changes location.

Ten Thousand Villages Moves

Selection Process

Recruiting a Principal

Selection Process

Fund-Raiser Is Held for Gaby

Girl, 8 1/2, is still hospitalized in a coma.

Fund-Raiser Is Held for Gaby

People Notes

People Notes

Governor Appoints Cancer Physician to Board of Trustees

Governor Appoints Cancer Physician to Board of Trustees

City Reacts to Oil Spill

Cleanup underway for Accotink Creek oil dump.

City Reacts to Oil Spill

Tournaments Offer Learning Experience

Tournaments Offer Learning Experience

Dorothy Hughes Retires

After 37 years in education, Clifton principal earns a break.

Dorothy Hughes Retires

Mount Vernon Extension Proposed

Trail would run through Arlington County streets.

Mount Vernon Extension Proposed

Park Authorities Stand United

Issue joint resolution against Tri-County Comp. Plan alignment

Park Authorities Stand United

Lighting Destroys Fairfax Station Home

Two adults were home when the fire started Friday, but escaped unharmed.

Lighting Destroys Fairfax Station Home

Clifton Murder Case Will Go Forward

Clifton Murder Case Will Go Forward

Calendar

Calendar

Baby Torres Doing Well

After giving birth, a brain-dead Arlington woman was taken off life support.

Baby Torres Doing Well

Back to School for Barcroft

Barcroft Elementary, the only school in Arlington to offer classes year-round, opened its doors Thursday.

Back to School for Barcroft

Fire Department Faces Staff Shortages

City competes with county for firefighters.

Fire Department Faces Staff Shortages

Show Me the Money

Candidates in the 42nd District race rack up over $500,000 in contributions.

Show Me the Money

It's Shot Season

It's Shot Season

Not in it For Money

Not in it For Money

Property Rights Protesters Angry At Moran

A small group of protesters ‘auctioned off’ U.S. Rep. James Moran’s Reston office, demonstrating their anger over a recent Supreme Court decision involving eminent domain.

Property Rights Protesters Angry At Moran

Blast-proof Trash Cans Sold to Metro

Local business man serves as consultant for blast mitigating products.

Blast-proof Trash Cans Sold to Metro

People

People

The Nature House 5K Fund Run

The Nature House 5K Fund Run

Living 'Uptown'

Shootings and assaults are commonplace near public housing projects.

Living 'Uptown'

Bike Across America

Madison graduate raises money for cancer awareness.

Bike Across America

Looking for New Skies

Looking for New Skies

Show Me the Money

Candidates in the 42nd District race rack up over $500,000 in contributions.

Show Me the Money

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Snakes Alive

Children have up close encounter with the serpents at Hidden Pond Nature Center.

Snakes Alive

Friendship Fire Association Celebrates 231 Years

Friendship Fire Association Celebrates 231 Years

Economics Institute Offers Real Life Insight

Students trade textbooks for business world reality.

Economics Institute Offers Real Life Insight

Staying at T.C.

Porter will remain as principal during the upcoming school year.

Staying at T.C.

Getting Into Character

GMU summer camp sharpens students’ speaking skills.

Getting Into Character

Lightening Strike Destroys Fairfax Station Home

Two adults were home when the fire started Friday, but escaped unharmed.

Lightening Strike Destroys Fairfax Station Home

Mercy, Mercy

Local rocker Mercy Creek slams stereotyping on stage.

Mercy, Mercy

People

People

People

People

Mother May Have Shot Son, Then Self

Mother May Have Shot Son, Then Self

Runway Study Out Soon

Runway Study Out Soon

Community

Community

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Governor Reappoints Businessman to State Board of Health

Governor Reappoints Businessman to State Board of Health

People Notes

People Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Working Against Next Flooding

Results of Belle View Flood Plain Study coming soon.

Working Against Next Flooding

Tuesday, August 9

Volunteer Notes

Volunteer Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Closet Stays Busy

New manager follows tradition, adds personal management style

Closet Stays Busy

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations

Coming Together for Safety

National Night Out brings communities out to discuss safety, crime

Coming Together for Safety

Reunited South Lakes Graduates Ready to Perform

Theater students begin their own company and perform in D.C. the first two weeks of August.

Reunited South Lakes Graduates Ready to Perform

Kilgore Against Day Laborer Sites

Visiting Reston and Herndon business representatives, Jerry W. Kilgore opposed aid to day laborers.

Kilgore Against Day Laborer Sites

Health Briefs

Health Briefs

Community Notes

Community Notes

Volunteer Notes

Volunteer Notes

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations

Coming Together for Safety

National Night Out brings communities out to discuss safety, crime

Coming Together for Safety

Potts Makes Pitch for Governor in Reston

Russell Potts Rides the "Straight Talk Express" though Reston.

Potts Makes Pitch for Governor in Reston

Learning History through Opera

Great Falls girl participating in opera camp

Learning History through Opera

Congregation Starting Again

Capital Church is moving to a renovated building on Leesburg Pike

Congregation Starting Again

Sniffing for Safety

Great Falls veterinarians provide care for dog used to find land mines

Sniffing for Safety

New System Planned for Mobile Phones

Modular antenna system would improve Nextel cellular service along Georgetown Pike

New System Planned for Mobile Phones

Sniffing for Safety

Great Falls veterinarians provide care for dog used to find land mines

Sniffing for Safety

Congregation Starting Again

Capital Church is moving to a renovated building on Leesburg Pike

Congregation Starting Again

Learning History through Opera

Great Falls girl participating in opera camp

Learning History through Opera

New System Planned for Mobile Phones

Modular antenna system would improve Nextel cellular service along Georgetown Pike

New System Planned for Mobile Phones

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Monday, August 8

Planning Board OKs Falls Road Path

Public Works and Transportation sticks to plans for east side.

Planning Board OKs Falls Road Path

Great Scotland

Great Scotland

This Week in Potomac 8-10-05

This Week in Potomac 8-10-05

Opera Camp: Summer on Stage

Children’s opera was performed in World War II transit camp

Opera Camp: Summer on Stage

Tree Is Big Deal for Glen Residents

House plan would reverse easement, remove more than 200-year-old white ash.

Tree Is Big Deal for Glen Residents

Billy Goat, Over Easy

Sections C and B of the Billy Goat Trail offer river scenery to adults, children and dogs.

Billy Goat, Over Easy

‘Trying to Explain Life’

In on-line column, women bridge 40-year age difference.

‘Trying to Explain Life’

Thursday, August 4

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

So Long to Metcalfe

Cub Run Elementary principal retires after 34 years.

So Long to Metcalfe

Under the Hammer

Children at Lord of Life Lutheran build a playhouse to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Under the Hammer

Camps and Schools

Camps and Schools

Opera's Rising Star

Barry Armbruster attends Washington National Opera’s Institute for Young Singers.

Opera's Rising Star

Hot Enough for Ya?

Construction crews on the Springfield Interchange Project face daily challenges during extreme temperatures.

Hot Enough for Ya?

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Clothing Fixes Done at Kathryn's Tailoring

Clothing Fixes Done at Kathryn's Tailoring

Fund-Raisers Planned for Gaby, 8

Fund-Raisers Planned for Gaby, 8

Roundabout Pondered for PV/Braddock Intersection

Roundabout Pondered for PV/Braddock Intersection

Residents Wary about Possible Traffic Fix

Residents Wary about Possible Traffic Fix

Community Celebrates National Night Out

Police and firefighters join neighbors in the night's festivities.

Community Celebrates National Night Out

Higher Price for Fire Station

Winning bid nearly 8 percent over initial estimates.

Higher Price for Fire Station

Roundups

Roundups

Hot Enough for Ya?

Construction crews on the Springfield Interchange Project face daily challenges during extreme temperatures.

Hot Enough for Ya?

Former Teacher Guilty: Weapons Charge

Former Teacher Guilty: Weapons Charge

Hot Enough for Ya?

Construction crews on the Springfield Interchange Project face daily challenges during extreme temperatures.

Hot Enough for Ya?

Teens Turn On, Tune In

Local high school students can use Internet radio station instead of drugs, violence.

Teens Turn On, Tune In

Under the Hammer

Children at Lord of Life Lutheran build a playhouse to benefit Habitat for Humanity.

Under the Hammer

Higher Price for Fire Station

Winning bid nearly 8 percent over initial estimates.

Higher Price for Fire Station

Garfield: The Final Frontier

Students in a summer program at Garfield Elementary prepare for a virtual space mission.

Garfield: The Final Frontier

Demolition Derby

The 41,000 square foot banquet facility will open in spring 2006.

Demolition Derby

Wednesday, August 3

Boat-Building, International-Style

97 teens learn to work together through Seaport Foundation.

Boat-Building, International-Style

Langley Grads Celebrate 10th Reunion

The class of '95 revisits their Saxon years

Langley Grads Celebrate 10th Reunion

Child Testifies Against Driver

Child Testifies Against Driver

Sandburg Students Soar with SOAR

Summer school offers variety of programs.

Sandburg Students Soar with SOAR

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Firefighter Turns Artist

Gallery holds show for local artist.

Firefighter Turns Artist

Supervisors Back Flyover

Supervisors Back Flyover

Children's Hour' Takes Stage

Area students and teacher perform in Lillian Hellman play.

Children's Hour' Takes Stage

Langley Grads Celebrate 10th Reunion

The class of '95 revisits their Saxon years

Langley Grads Celebrate 10th Reunion

Old Town vs. Motorcoaches

Task force passes issue back to City Council.

Old Town vs. Motorcoaches

Moran Secures $6 Million for City

Moran Secures $6 Million for City

Two-Way Test

Merchants express concern over proposed traffic pattern change.

Two-Way Test

Beating the Heat

City offers options for residents looking to stay cool.

Beating the Heat

Man Sought in Stabbing

Reward offered for suspect in Fairfax area homicide.

Man Sought in Stabbing

$10 Million To Benefit Route 1

$10 Million To Benefit Route 1

Police Reach Out to Hispanic Residents

10 officers graduate pilot, Spanish-immersion class

Police Reach Out to Hispanic Residents

Firefighter Turns Artist

Gallery holds show for local artist.

Firefighter Turns Artist

Citizens Take Back Streets

Neighborhoods gather together for National Night Out Celebrations.

Citizens Take Back Streets

Interchange Site: Progress or Politics

Residents rally to fight flyovers, stub street openings, graffiti and crime.

Interchange Site: Progress or Politics

Hot Dog, It's Hot

Town offers options for residents looking to stay cool.

Hot Dog, It's Hot

The Damage Done

Oakton homeowner battles Verizon over digging.

The Damage Done

People Notes

People Notes

Tuesday, August 2

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Schools

Schools

Camp Notes

Camp Notes

Volunteer Notes

Volunteer Notes

Volunteer Notes

Volunteer Notes

Briefs

Briefs

Chesterbrook Receives Funding

Construction could begin in September.

Chesterbrook Receives Funding

Troop 1346 Eagle Roll Reaches 70

Scouting

Troop 1346 Eagle Roll Reaches 70

Hospital Denied

Hospital Denied

Health Notes

Health Notes

Nightlife

Nightlife

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Riding 192 Miles for Cancer Research

Riding 192 Miles for Cancer Research

Once Around the Park

Task Force takes a bus tour around Bachman Farm and other areas.

Once Around the Park

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Getting To Know ...

24 Houses for Midgetville Project

24 Houses for Midgetville Project

Beyond the Tickets

Beyond the Tickets

Camps and Schools

Camps and Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Faith

Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health

Health

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health

Health

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Health Notes

Health Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camp Notes

Camp Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Business Notes

Business Notes

Class Notes

Class Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

People Notes

People Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

People Notes

People Notes

Class Notes

Class Notes

Camps

Camps

School Notes

School Notes

Calendar Notes

Calendar Notes

Senior Living

Senior Living

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

On the Auction Rock

Fairfax residents to auction dates with musicians for charity.

On the Auction Rock

To All at Fairfax Barber Shop

Poem

To All at Fairfax Barber Shop

On the Auction Rock

Fairfax residents to auction dates with musicians for charity.

On the Auction Rock

Ongoing

Ongoing

On the Auction Rock

Fairfax residents to auction dates with musicians for charity.

On the Auction Rock

On the Auction Rock

Fairfax residents to auction dates with musicians for charity.

On the Auction Rock

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing

Ongoing

Sweating with RELAC

Some Reston residents forced to use the RELAC air conditioning system are fed up.

Sweating with RELAC

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Getting To Know ...

New Look for The Pike

Development approved under new zoning code will bring shops and residents.

New Look for The Pike

Working to Restore Difficult Run

Work to improve the stream bed is being done in conjunction with Cross County Trail.

Working to Restore Difficult Run

Business

Business

Mount Vernon To Get ‘Gateway’

Redevelopment project brings more mixed use to Richmond Highway.

Mount Vernon To Get ‘Gateway’

Outages Blast Northwest Virginia

Outages Blast Northwest Virginia

Room to Browse

Contract approved for expansion of Dolley Madison Library.

Room to Browse

Volunteer

Volunteer

People

People

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Troop 1346 Eagle Roll Reaches 70

Scouting

Troop 1346 Eagle Roll Reaches 70

Getting To Know ...

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Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

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Getting To Know ...

Greener Pastures

Plans for former prison site include equestrian center.

Greener Pastures

Potomac Entrepreneur Considers Senate Bid

Rales could spend $5 million — mostly his own money — seeking Dem. nomination.

Potomac Entrepreneur Considers Senate Bid

Working to Restore Difficult Run

Work to improve the stream bed is being done in conjunction with Cross County Trail.

Working to Restore Difficult Run

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Summer Reading Bonanza

Summer Reading Bonanza

Carole Herrick, Historian for McLean

Carole Herrick, Historian for McLean

Community

Community

Volunteering

Volunteering

Farmers Market Wilting

Farmers Market Wilting

It's a Small Business World

It's a Small Business World

Committed to Volunteering

Committed to Volunteering

Chesterbrook Receives Funding

Construction could begin in September.

Chesterbrook Receives Funding

Teen Charged in Dulles Theft

Teen Charged in Dulles Theft

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Volunteer

Volunteer

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Splitting Up’s Not Hard To Do

Parts of Hollin Hall may see twice the density without a public hearing.

Splitting Up’s Not Hard To Do

Murder 31 Months Ago

Former Springfield man who was arrested in Canada faces initial court hearings.

Murder 31 Months Ago

Vienna's First First

Town post office issues first First Day Cover.

Vienna's First First

This Week in Potomac 8-3-05

This Week in Potomac 8-3-05

Potomac Center Offers Prisoners Free Qurans

Potomac Center Offers Prisoners Free Qurans

Group Takes on Commmunication After Tree-Cutting

Task force, designed to study Park Service failure on Snyder tree clearing, meets in secret.

Group Takes on Commmunication After Tree-Cutting

Once Around the Park

Task Force takes a bus tour around Bachman Farm and other areas.

Once Around the Park

Holocaust Remembrance Project Connects Survivors, Students

2005 Wootton graduate Julia Kolchinksy, a Ukranian immigrant, among essay contest winners.

Holocaust Remembrance Project Connects Survivors, Students

Members Criticize Governing Documents

At the Reston Association board of directors monthly meeting last week, members voiced complaints about changes in the draft governing documents.

Members Criticize Governing Documents