Stories for January 2005

Stories for January 2005

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Thursday, January 27

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Wednesday, January 26

People Notes

People Notes

Richmond Highway Claims Two Victims

Third traffic fatality kills Roberto Perez.

Richmond Highway Claims Two Victims

Whitney and Wolford Plan to Wed

Whitney and Wolford Plan to Wed

Tsunami Relief, Bite by Bite

Chesterbrook student held pancake breakfast fund-raiser in her home.

Tsunami Relief, Bite by Bite

History: Braddock Advance Man Arrives

History: Braddock Advance Man Arrives

Seminary Valley

Seminary Valley

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Police Nab Two Men: Drug, Weapons Charges

Police Nab Two Men: Drug, Weapons Charges

6 Restaurants, Spa Planned

Three buildings, Applebee's planned for Westfields.

6 Restaurants, Spa Planned

Military Notes

Military Notes

Criminal Case Against Teo-Florian Dropped

Criminal Case Against Teo-Florian Dropped

Cub Scouts Race Off

Cub Scouts Race Off

News Briefs

News Briefs

Military Notes

Military Notes

Area Woman Heads Police Station

Fairfax County Police veteran Maggie DeBoard takes command of the Franconia District Station.

Area Woman Heads Police Station

Woman in Charge

Susan Culin leads Westfield District police force.

Woman in Charge

Fairview's Parents Are Involved

Fairview Elementary is the 10th Fairfax County school to be certified as a Parent Involvement School of Excellence.

Fairview's Parents Are Involved

O'Brien Targets Teen Crashes

State senator also has introduced legislation related to emergency response systems.

O'Brien Targets Teen Crashes

Strickland Heads Park Authority Bd.

Strickland Heads Park Authority Bd.

Criminal Case Against Teo-Florian Dropped

Criminal Case Against Teo-Florian Dropped

Not So Snowy — Really Cold

Less snow hits the ground than expected, but cold temperatures and gusty winds keep things wintry.

Not So Snowy — Really Cold

Chamber Names Chairman

Chamber Names Chairman

North Street Goes to County

Divided School Board agrees to lease old administrative building to county for 20 years.

North Street Goes to County

People Notes

People Notes

Business

Business

Assault Update: Four Juveniles Charged

Assault Update: Four Juveniles Charged

Catholic School Meets Opposition

Neighbors and commissioners like idea, worry about density and setbacks for proposed complex near South Riding.

Catholic School Meets Opposition

Children Enjoy Snowstorm's Aftermath

Snowfall falls short of the prediction.

Children Enjoy Snowstorm's Aftermath

Community Notes

Community Notes

Legislating with Help of Friends

Legislating with Help of Friends

Chamber Hears Role of Business in Politics

Elections, Richmond visit and annual meeting held.

Chamber Hears Role of Business in Politics

Tsunami Relief, Bite by Bite

Chesterbrook student held pancake breakfast fund-raiser in her home.

Tsunami Relief, Bite by Bite

Business Notes

Business Notes

Homeowners Lose Woodland

Open space greenery to become storage facility.

Homeowners Lose Woodland

Longtime MCA member John Fredricks Dies

Longtime MCA member John Fredricks Dies

Challenging the BZA

McLean man questions neighbor’s garage height, size, in light of proposed amendments.

Challenging the BZA

Show Goes On

Full crowd enjoys Capitol Steps at annual benefit for UCM.

Show Goes On

Legislators Describe 2005 Session

3,000 bills have been introduced.

Legislators Describe 2005 Session

Cub Scouts Race Off

Cub Scouts Race Off

News Briefs

News Briefs

O'Brien Targets Teen Crashes

State senator also has introduced legislation related to emergency response systems.

O'Brien Targets Teen Crashes

Assembly Ganging Up on Gangs

Del. David Albo (R-42nd) has taken an interest in legislation directed at prosecuting gang members.

Assembly Ganging Up on Gangs

Franconia Station Welcomes New Commander

Fairfax County Police veteran Maggie DeBoard takes command of the Franconia District Station.

Franconia Station Welcomes New Commander

Brain Buffs Show Their Muscle

Four students from West Springfield High compete in the first Brain Bee, a competition that tests knowledge of the brain and nervous system.

Brain Buffs Show Their Muscle

Cabin John Site Will Go To the Dogs

Former ‘Noah’s Ark’ site approved as dog park, along with Leisure World location.

Cabin John Site Will Go To the Dogs

Kids R First Serving Students

Organization providing school supplies honored as Best of Reston.

Kids R First Serving Students

Church Helps Orphans in Rwanda

United Christian Parish of Reston receives the 2005 Global Perspectives Award.

Church Helps Orphans in Rwanda

Botched Hearing Not Considered

Botched Hearing Not Considered

Madison in the Pink

Students seek to raise awareness of breast cancer.

Madison in the Pink

Squeeze in One More House

Town Council divides lot.

Squeeze in One More House

News Briefs

News Briefs

School Notes

School Notes

Autobiography Celebration at Sandburg

Students share their life experiences with each other.

Autobiography Celebration at Sandburg

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health

Health

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Fairview's Parents Are Involved

Fairview Elementary is the 10th Fairfax County school to be certified as a Parent Involvement School of Excellence.

Fairview's Parents Are Involved

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Health Notes

Health Notes

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

Show Goes On

Full crowd enjoys Capitol Steps at annual benefit for UCM.

Show Goes On

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Senior Living

Senior Living

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

MVC Defends its Honor

Meanwhile, county investigates its regulation options

MVC Defends its Honor

Wegmans Store Opens Feb. 13

Second Virginia location is at intersection of Monument and Route 29.

Wegmans Store Opens Feb. 13

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

MVC Defends its Honor

Meanwhile, county investigates its regulation options

MVC Defends its Honor

Stenciling a Better Life

Artists group Capital Area Stencilers uses space at The Apple Tree in Springfield to decorate tote bags for a shelter in Reston.

Stenciling a Better Life

Cub Scouts Race Off

Cub Scouts Race Off

Area Woman Heads Police Station

Fairfax County Police veteran Maggie DeBoard takes command of the Franconia District Station.

Area Woman Heads Police Station

Roundups

Roundups

School Notes

School Notes

High School Senior Dies

Jessica McClenahan, 17, died unexpectedly Sunday.

High School Senior Dies

Health

Health

From Penniless to Provider

Iranian immigrant who spent first months in America sleeping in car is now head of profitable tax company.

From Penniless to Provider

West Springfield On the Brink

The amendment that would add 160 students to West Springfield High's attendance goes before the School Board Thursday.

West Springfield On the Brink

Stenciling a Better Life

Artists group Capital Area Stencilers uses space at The Apple Tree in Springfield to decorate tote bags for a shelter in Reston.

Stenciling a Better Life

Moran Decries Deficit

Social security and Iraq dominate Reston meeting.

Moran Decries Deficit

Oakton Rocketeers Take Flight

Oakton students prepare to design rocket for NASA competition.

Oakton Rocketeers Take Flight

Snowbound

Arlington is blanketed by two snowfalls last week with more to come.

Snowbound

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

College Notes

College Notes

School Notes

School Notes

College Notes

College Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Winners Named in Children’s Art Contest

Winners Named in Children’s Art Contest

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith

Health

Health

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Losing the Fat!

Key body fat facts and tips for real weight loss.

Losing the Fat!

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Remodeling Show Features Area Companies

First show of its kind in the country debuts at Dulles Expo Center this weekend.

Remodeling Show Features Area Companies

Schools

Schools

School Notes

School Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Nightlife

Nightlife

Preparing 50th Anniversary

Children help parents with details.

Preparing 50th Anniversary

What’s New at the Old Town Theatre

Embassy Players presents ‘Cole & Noel.’

What’s New at the Old Town Theatre

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

What’s New at the Old Town Theatre

Embassy Players presents ‘Cole & Noel.’

What’s New at the Old Town Theatre

Wedding Sites

Wedding Sites

Calendar

Calendar

Wegmans Store Opens Feb. 13

Second Virginia location is at intersection of Monument and Route 29.

Wegmans Store Opens Feb. 13

Man Charged with Burglary at School

Man Charged with Burglary at School

Wedding Sites

Wedding Sites

ARHA Warns Council on Section 8 Changes

ARHA Warns Council on Section 8 Changes

Del Ray

Del Ray

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Stenciling a Better Life

Artists group Capital Area Stencilers uses space at The Apple Tree in Springfield to decorate tote bags for a shelter in Reston.

Stenciling a Better Life

E. Monroe Carjacking Reported

E. Monroe Carjacking Reported

Broadlands to Get Ball Field

Instead of fire and rescue service site, proffers include baseball field.

Broadlands to Get Ball Field

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Assembly Ganging Up on Gangs

Del. David Albo (R-42nd) has taken an interest in legislation directed at prosecuting gang members.

Assembly Ganging Up on Gangs

Four Democrats Begin Run in 45th

Democratic campaigns for Van Landingham’s delegate seat begin.

Four Democrats Begin Run in 45th

Community

Community

Burke Centre Garage Takes Shape

The new VRE garage at Roberts Road would have 1,750 parking spaces.

Burke Centre Garage Takes Shape

Four Dems Announce Run in 45th

Democratic campaigns for Van Landingham’s delegate seat begin.

Four Dems Announce Run in 45th

Mirant Fights Back

Battle to close power plant goes to court.

Mirant Fights Back

Park View Raises Money for Tsunami Survivors

Students play games, watch basketball, make purchases and participate in other fund-raisers.

Park View Raises Money for Tsunami Survivors

Benefit Helps Lorton Arts

A Burke chiropractor is hosting more than local 20 artists for a benefit for the Lorton Arts Foundation and the new Arts Center in Lorton.

Benefit Helps Lorton Arts

Arlington Property Values Up 18 %

Real Estate Assessments rose 24 percent for single family homes, 32 percent for condos

Arlington Property Values Up 18 %

Burke Centre Garage Takes Shape

The new VRE garage at Roberts Road would have 1,750 parking spaces.

Burke Centre Garage Takes Shape

Council Told City 'Relatively Healthy'

Study identifies priority health concerns

Council Told City 'Relatively Healthy'

Sterling Woman Slain

Authorities say this was not a random killing.

Sterling Woman Slain

Assembly Ganging Up on Gangs

Del. David Albo (R-42nd) has taken an interest in legislation directed at prosecuting gang members.

Assembly Ganging Up on Gangs

Board Approves School Boundary Changes

Some parents satisfied with final draft, others concerned over transportation

Board Approves School Boundary Changes

Inaugural Eyewiness

Inaugural Eyewiness

Riverside Manor Board Speaks Out

Board wants to support residents, end conflicts.

Riverside Manor Board Speaks Out

I-66: Roads or Rails?

Local officials and residents object to a new proposal to widen Interstate 66 through Arlington.

I-66: Roads or Rails?

Addressing Taxi Rules

Krupicka sees 'framework for change.'

Addressing Taxi Rules

Benefit Helps Lorton Arts

A Burke chiropractor is hosting more than local 20 artists for a benefit for the Lorton Arts Foundation and the new Arts Center in Lorton.

Benefit Helps Lorton Arts

West Springfield On the Brink

The amendment that would add 160 students to West Springfield High's attendance goes before the School Board Thursday.

West Springfield On the Brink

Lawsuit Proceeds To Fund Foundation

Original mission of defunct hospital falls to new foundation.

Lawsuit Proceeds To Fund Foundation

Police Investigate Bank Robbery

Police Investigate Bank Robbery

Funding Shortage for Town Hall, Police Station

Bids for renovation came in too high.

Funding Shortage for Town Hall, Police Station

Gregory Gets 20 Months in Prison

Gregory Gets 20 Months in Prison

News Briefs

News Briefs

Officiant Enjoys His Role

J. Walter Roth has performed over 600 weddings.

Officiant Enjoys His Role

News Briefs

News Briefs

What's the Price of History?

City residents comment on proposed Blenheim Interpretive Center.

What's the Price of History?

O'Brien Targets Teen Crashes

State senator also has introduced legislation related to emergency response systems.

O'Brien Targets Teen Crashes

Woman in Charge

Susan Culin leads Westfield District police force.

Woman in Charge

Strickland Heads Park Authority Bd.

Strickland Heads Park Authority Bd.

West Springfield On the Brink

The amendment that would add 160 students to West Springfield High's attendance goes before the School Board Thursday.

West Springfield On the Brink

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Miss Nancy’s Very Special Bus

This bus driver created a society on wheels, complete with currency, jobs, shops.

Miss Nancy’s Very Special Bus

Lansdowne Town Center Moves Along

Developer agrees to reduce the number of residential units by nearly 50 percent.

Lansdowne Town Center Moves Along

Community Notes

Community Notes

Citizens See Revised Kings Crossing Plot Plan

Retail/commercial is increased with residential lowered.

Citizens See Revised Kings Crossing Plot Plan

On the Job: Staying Warm in the Winter

Outside workers find the secret is in layering.

On the Job: Staying Warm in the Winter

Arrest Follows Hit-and-Run

Third traffic fatality kills Roberto Perez.

Arrest Follows Hit-and-Run

Four Democrats Begin Run in 45th

Democratic campaigns for Van Landingham’s delegate seat begin.

Four Democrats Begin Run in 45th

Business Notes

Business Notes

Roundups

Roundups

6 Restaurants, Spa Planned

Three buildings, Applebee's planned for Westfields.

6 Restaurants, Spa Planned

Police Nab Two Men: Drug, Weapons Charges

Police Nab Two Men: Drug, Weapons Charges

Gregory Gets 20 Months in Prison

Gregory Gets 20 Months in Prison

Man Charged with Burglary at School

Man Charged with Burglary at School

Tuesday, January 25

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

This Week in Potomac 1-26-05

This Week in Potomac 1-26-05

Who Monitors Construction Sites?

A recent resident complaint has the Department of Public Works revisiting site enforcement.

Who Monitors Construction Sites?

Anonymous Donation to Cultural Arts Center

Foundation for the Cultural Arts will ask the town to match donation 2-to-1.

Anonymous Donation to Cultural Arts Center

Capital Improvement Project Status

Council and commission receive update on projects.

Capital Improvement Project Status

Judith Scioli, 59, Dies of Breast Cancer

Former Almanac editor and press secretary to Neal Potter and Parris Glendening ‘treated everyone with respect and dignity.’

Judith Scioli, 59, Dies of Breast Cancer

Canal Boat on Course

Friends group spearheads fund drive.

Canal Boat on Course

Pre-K 'Inaugural Ball'

Pre-K 'Inaugural Ball'

Woah, Snow

Woah, Snow

Monday, January 24

They Did the 'M*A*S*H'

Churchill Theater

They Did the 'M*A*S*H'

Thursday, January 20

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Alexandria: Past, Present and Future

History's settlement on the Potomac

Alexandria: Past, Present and Future

The Future is Bright in Sully

The Future is Bright in Sully

Services for Seniors

Services for Seniors

Churches in Development

Churches in Development

Clubs and Organizations

Clubs and Organizations

Public Safety

Public Safety

"Tourism" For Visitors and Residents Alike

Something for everyone everyday

"Tourism" For Visitors and Residents Alike

Places of Worship

Places of Worship

Get Out and Get Involved

Get Out and Get Involved

Listing of Community Theaters

Location and Schedule Information

Listing of Community Theaters

Local Schools

Local Schools

Park Plans and Recreation

Park Plans and Recreation

Worship

Worship

You Really Can Get There From Here

You Really Can Get There From Here

A Church Built from the Ground Up

Springfield United Methodist Church celebrates 50 years in the community.

A Church Built from the Ground Up

Local Schools

Local Schools

A Place to Call Home

Neighborhoods maintain their own personalities.

A Place to Call Home

Worship

Worship

Strengthening City's Small-Town Identity

Fairfax City's top issues address preserving the city's small-town feel while accommodating the area's changing demographics.

Strengthening City's Small-Town Identity

Living Today and Tomorrow With "The Bridge"

Alexandria's universal topic until 2011.

Living Today and Tomorrow With "The Bridge"

The Patchwork Quilt that is Sterling

Each Neighborhood Has Character

The Patchwork Quilt that is Sterling

You Really Can Get There From Here

You Really Can Get There From Here

Libraries

Libraries

Faith

Faith

Worship

Worship

Senior Moments

Fairfax Senior Center at Green Acres attracts seniors from all over the Fairfax area.

Senior Moments

Faith

Faith

Medical Education Campus Comes Into Own

Springfield campus offers opportunities for medical training.

Medical Education Campus Comes Into Own

Residential Projects Coming

Residential Projects Coming

Parks

Parks

Living Today and Tomorrow With "The Bridge"

Alexandria's universal topic until 2011.

Living Today and Tomorrow With "The Bridge"

Community Centers

Community Centers

Local Schools

Local Schools

"Tourism" For Visitors and Residents Alike

Something for everyone everyday

"Tourism" For Visitors and Residents Alike

Who's Who in the City of Fairfax

Who's Who in the City of Fairfax

Post Office

Post Office

Welcome ...

Welcome ...

Local Schools

Local Schools

Mount Vernon/Lee Districts Today And Tomorrow

Area is an evolving kaleidoscope of people and projects.

Mount Vernon/Lee Districts Today And Tomorrow

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

Frequently Called Numbers

Frequently Called Numbers

You Really Can Get There From Here

You Really Can Get There From Here

Public Schools

Public Schools

Health Care

Health Care

Local County Projects

Local County Projects

Volunteers

Volunteers

Local Schools

Local Schools

The City By the Numbers

The City By the Numbers

Listing of Community Theaters

Location and Schedule Information

Listing of Community Theaters

Frequently Called Numbers

Frequently Called Numbers

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

City Schools

City Schools

Welcome from Mayor William D. "Bill" Euille

Welcome from Mayor William D. "Bill" Euille

Life in Loudoun

Eastern Loudoun draws families because of its convenience and friendly atmosphere.

Life in Loudoun

Outdoor Concerts Spread Sense of Community

Every summer, Fairfax County offers outdoor concerts on the weekends.

Outdoor Concerts Spread Sense of Community

Outdoor Concerts Spread Sense of Community

Every summer, Fairfax County offers outdoor concerts on the weekends.

Outdoor Concerts Spread Sense of Community

Public Schools

Public Schools

City Council

City Council

By the Numbers

By the Numbers

Living Today and Tomorrow With "The Bridge"

Alexandria's universal topic until 2011.

Living Today and Tomorrow With "The Bridge"

New Elementary School, Additions and Renovations

New Elementary School, Additions and Renovations

Springfield Undergoes Changes, Improvements

Newcomers to Springfield should be aware of these features in Springfield.

Springfield Undergoes Changes, Improvements

Living, Working and Playing in Burke

New construction, transportation solutions and recreation facilities are on tap for area residents.

Living, Working and Playing in Burke

Sully Senior Center Offers a Place for Seniors to Socialize

Sully Senior Center Offers a Place for Seniors to Socialize

A Place to Call Home

Neighborhoods maintain their own personalities.

A Place to Call Home

Listing of Community Theaters

Location and Schedule Information

Listing of Community Theaters

Childcare Centers

Childcare Centers

Greenbriar Groups

Greenbriar Groups

Worship

Worship

Mount Vernon/Lee Districts Today And Tomorrow

Area is an evolving kaleidoscope of people and projects.

Mount Vernon/Lee Districts Today And Tomorrow

Cub Run Rec Center Coming

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

Cub Run Rec Center Coming

Medical Services

Medical Services

From Your Springfield District Supervisor

From Your Springfield District Supervisor

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Music

Music

Rec Center Gateway to Nature, Culture

Rec Center Gateway to Nature, Culture

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

Commercial Development Projects in the Works

Commercial Development Projects in the Works

Get Active in Your Community

Get Active in Your Community

Living, Working and Playing in Fairfax Station

New construction, transportation solutions and recreation facilities are on tap for area residents.

Living, Working and Playing in Fairfax Station

Stepping Back Into History

Stepping Back Into History

Welcome to Mount Vernon

Welcome to Mount Vernon

Public Libraries

Public Libraries

Health Care

Health Care

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Old Sterling: Glimpsing the Past

Old Sterling: Glimpsing the Past

New Businesses/Buildings

New Businesses/Buildings

Outdoor Concerts Spread Sense of Community

Every summer, Fairfax County offers outdoor concerts on the weekends.

Outdoor Concerts Spread Sense of Community

Bull Run Regional Park Offers Fun for Everyone

Bull Run Regional Park Offers Fun for Everyone

Schools

Schools

Fun Facts About Historic Clifton

Fun Facts About Historic Clifton

Welcome to Lee District

Welcome to Lee District

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Cars

Cars

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Senior Moments

Fairfax Senior Center at Green Acres attracts seniors from all over the Fairfax area.

Senior Moments

From Your Sully District Supervisor

From Your Sully District Supervisor

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Childcare Centers

Childcare Centers

From Your Springfield District Supervisor

From Your Springfield District Supervisor

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Music

Music

Living, Working and Playing in Fairfax Station

New construction, transportation solutions and recreation facilities are on tap for area residents.

Living, Working and Playing in Fairfax Station

Welcome to Mount Vernon

Welcome to Mount Vernon

Welcome ...

Welcome ...

Galleries

Galleries

Galleries

Galleries

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Clifton Groups

Clifton Groups

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Worship

Worship

Welcome to Lee District

Welcome to Lee District

Strengthening City's Small-Town Identity

Fairfax City's top issues address preserving the city's small-town feel while accommodating the area's changing demographics.

Strengthening City's Small-Town Identity

Parks & Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Why Is Springfield a Nice Place to Live?

Why Is Springfield a Nice Place to Live?

Public Safety

Public Safety

Improving Education While Coping with Growth

Loudoun County Public Schools continue to expand its educational programs and its number of facilities.

Improving Education While Coping with Growth

Clifton Groups

Clifton Groups

County Government

County Government

Schools

Schools

Fire & Rescue

Fire & Rescue

Loudoun: A Desirable Place to Live

A population boom has spurred several of Loudoun's most controversial issues.

Loudoun: A Desirable Place to Live

Parks

Parks

"Tourism" For Visitors and Residents Alike

Something for everyone everyday

"Tourism" For Visitors and Residents Alike

Post Office

Post Office

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Community Calendar

Who's Who in the City of Fairfax

Who's Who in the City of Fairfax

Loudoun County Courts

Loudoun County Courts

From Your Sully District Supervisor

From Your Sully District Supervisor

Wednesday, January 19

Business Notes

Business Notes

People

People

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

County Residents Remember King

They gather for a parade and refreshments, despite 21 degree temperatures.

County Residents Remember King

It's That Time Again, Mount Vernon

Hyland prepares for annual meeting and "virtual bus ride."

It's That Time Again, Mount Vernon

Next Round on Kings Crossing Scheduled for Monday

A new element has been added to the Kings Crossing debate.

Next Round on Kings Crossing Scheduled for Monday

Friends of Canal Work for New Boat

Friends of Canal Work for New Boat

Providing Bushes for the Bushes

Hundreds of boxwoods grace the inaugural reviewing stands.

Providing Bushes for the Bushes

Jewelers Mark Anniversary

Creative Jewelers celebrates one year anniversary in Landsdowne Centre.

Jewelers Mark Anniversary

VIC Choir Festival Celebrates MLK Day

VIC Choir Festival Celebrates MLK Day

Playing For Tsunami Relief

Two mothers help organize a fund-raiser for American Red Cross at Gymboree in Springfield.

Playing For Tsunami Relief

Business Notes

Business Notes

Houses of Faith Offer Tsunami Aid

Three area congregations are participating in services related to the December tsunami and earthquake in Asia and Africa.

Houses of Faith Offer Tsunami Aid

Obituary

Tony Mitchell

Obituary

News Briefs

News Briefs

Forgery Charge to Grand Jury

Forgery Charge to Grand Jury

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health

Health

Schools

Schools

Ireland's Own Celebrates 25 Years

Reminiscing midst living history.

Ireland's Own Celebrates 25 Years

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Chantilly Stages Children's Play

"Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants)" is Jan. 28-30

Chantilly Stages Children's Play

Houses of Faith Offer Tsunami Aid

Three area congregations are participating in services related to the December tsunami and earthquake in Asia and Africa.

Houses of Faith Offer Tsunami Aid

Jewelers Mark Anniversary

Creative Jewelers celebrates one year anniversary in Landsdowne Centre.

Jewelers Mark Anniversary

Obituaries

Obituaries

School Notes

School Notes

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

GBW Second-Graders Enjoy Mexican Fiesta

GBW Second-Graders Enjoy Mexican Fiesta

How Much For Schools?

Perry proposes $165.2 million budget.

How Much For Schools?

Car and Fire Truck Crash

Three people injured; driver is charged with DWI

Car and Fire Truck Crash

Changes Made to Gesher Plan

Changes Made to Gesher Plan

Judy Heisinger Receives McDonnell Award

Centreville resident receives award for outstanding community service.

Judy Heisinger Receives McDonnell Award

Community Notes

Community Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

One Closes; Another Expands

World’s Gym has closed its Sterling location temporarily while Belfort Furniture expands.

One Closes; Another Expands

Students Sew Scarves

Kindergarten class created scarves out of fleece and felt for the Center for Creative Nonviolence

Students Sew Scarves

The Bard, Unplugged

Lake Braddock senior has written the music for two songs in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

The Bard, Unplugged

Fire Loss Climbing

Major fires increase from 10 in '03 to 26 in '04.

Fire Loss Climbing

Community Notes

Community Notes

Hiking theTowpath From Cumberland to Georgetown

Hiker, mountain climber Paul Blank finds adventure close to his Potomac home.

Hiking theTowpath From Cumberland to Georgetown

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Springfield Company on the Front Lines

CSCI developed a secure means of communication that allows troops stationed in Japan to communicate with family back home.

Springfield Company on the Front Lines

College Notes

College Notes

Roundups

Roundups

Schools Help Tsunami Efforts

Students are collecting change and school supplies.

Schools Help Tsunami Efforts

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

Camps & Schools Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Working To Make a Healthier Virginia

Local branch of Va. Tech works on Governor’s On the Move initiative.

Working To Make a Healthier Virginia

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health

Health

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Budget to Supervisors

Teacher salary improvements remain intact.

School Budget to Supervisors

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Live Music

Live Music

Sterling Playmakers Sing Broadway Hits

Songs strike funny bone.

Sterling Playmakers Sing Broadway Hits

Grits Grow Up

A gritty inaugural; or bringing the grits to dinner, Texas style.

Grits Grow Up

Local Theater Offers Plenty of Options this Winter

Enjoy a show at one of the community theaters.

Local Theater Offers Plenty of Options this Winter

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Grits Grow Up

A gritty inaugural; or bringing the grits to dinner, Texas style.

Grits Grow Up

Local Theater Offers Plenty of Options this Winter

Enjoy a show at one of the community theaters.

Local Theater Offers Plenty of Options this Winter

Camps & Classes

Camps & Classes

Community

Community

Neighborhoods

Taylor Run

Neighborhoods

People Notes

People Notes

Once a Dream — Now a Reality

Chatham Square is open for business.

Once a Dream — Now a Reality

Schools Help Tsunami Efforts

Students are collecting change and school supplies.

Schools Help Tsunami Efforts

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Cuccinelli Welcomes Assembly Session

Transportation will be the focus of the 2005 General Assembly.

Cuccinelli Welcomes Assembly Session

Military Notes

Military Notes

Playing For Tsunami Relief

Two mothers help organize a fund-raiser for American Red Cross at Gymboree in Springfield.

Playing For Tsunami Relief

Obituary

Obituary

Soup Kitchen Honors MLK

Local church rekindles ties to civil rights movement.

Soup Kitchen Honors MLK

Pentagon Police Officer Injured

Car-jacker injures 10-year veteran of Pentagon Police.

Pentagon Police Officer Injured

Aging Adults Caring for Adults with Disabilities

Fighting against time, weariness.

Aging Adults Caring for Adults with Disabilities

Rail or Bus?

Highway plan raises controversy

Rail or Bus?

Wedding

Titus, Dalu Wed

Wedding

People Profile

People Profile

Porter Moves Up

Principal to join central administration staff.

Porter Moves Up

Young Thespian Plays a Pawn

Fairfax Station’s Sean Brennan is acting in The Shakespeare Theater’s production of 'Lorenzaccio,' through March.

Young Thespian Plays a Pawn

Rescuers Return

One half of Fairfax County Search and Rescue Team returns.

Rescuers Return

Garvey Aims for Richmond

Education Reform on her agenda

Garvey Aims for Richmond

Kauffman To Hold Annual Open House

Kauffman To Hold Annual Open House

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Cuccinelli Welcomes Assembly Session

Transportation will be the focus of the 2005 General Assembly.

Cuccinelli Welcomes Assembly Session

Secret, But in Plain View

Missile launcher raises concerns.

Secret, But in Plain View

Roundups

Roundups

Community Notes

Community Notes

Two Sought for Murder

Two Sought for Murder

Potomac Couple Heads Up Relief Efforts

IRD mobilizes to help the immediate needs and long-term recovery of the people hit by the tsunami.

Potomac Couple Heads Up Relief Efforts

New Trash, Recycling Collection

New Trash, Recycling Collection

Obituaries

Obituaries

Judy Heisinger Receives McDonnell Award

Centreville resident receives award for outstanding community service.

Judy Heisinger Receives McDonnell Award

People

People

Chantilly Stages Children's Play

"Little Red Riding Hood (and the Power Mutants)" is Jan. 28-30

Chantilly Stages Children's Play

Second Rape Suspect Arrested

Second Rape Suspect Arrested

Young Thespian Plays a Pawn

Fairfax Station’s Sean Brennan is acting in The Shakespeare Theater’s production of 'Lorenzaccio,' through March.

Young Thespian Plays a Pawn

Krizek Declines Run

Democratic race or Van Landingham’s seat opens up with several candidates declaring.

Krizek Declines Run

Obituary

Obituary

MLK Festival at Centreville High

MLK Festival at Centreville High

Playing For Tsunami Relief

Two mothers help organize a fund-raiser for American Red Cross at Gymboree in Springfield.

Playing For Tsunami Relief

Car and Fire Truck Crash

Three people injured; driver is charged with DWI

Car and Fire Truck Crash

Art and Open House in Lee District

Art and Open House in Lee District

Gardens Sprout at Greenspring

Greenspring opens a new wing of its assisted living and nursing care facility, Renaissance Gardens.

Gardens Sprout at Greenspring

Neighborhoods

Rosemont

Neighborhoods

Assembly Reps Talk About Budget

Assembly Reps Talk About Budget

Chamber Presents Awards

Chamber Presents Awards

Business Notes

Business Notes

Arlington's Dogs Under Attack?

Arlington's Dogs Under Attack?

MLK Festival at Centreville High

MLK Festival at Centreville High

Car, Fire Truck Crash Injures Three

Car, Fire Truck Crash Injures Three

Cucinelli Welcomes Assembly Session

Transportation will be the focus of the 2005 General Assembly.

Cucinelli Welcomes Assembly Session

Military Notes

Military Notes

Houses of Faith Offer Tsunami Aid

Three area congregations are participating in services related to the December tsunami and earthquake in Asia and Africa.

Houses of Faith Offer Tsunami Aid

People Notes

People Notes

Tuesday, January 18

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Taking Time To Help Out

One-on-one tutoring and mentoring helps students.

Taking Time To Help Out

Community Action Agency Picked

Social services department to allocate state funds.

Community Action Agency Picked

Judge: 'Extremely Disturbed'

Court rules that reversible error was made in Broadlands Regional Medical Center certificate of public need award.

Judge: 'Extremely Disturbed'

Rust, Howell Meet Constituents

Area residents express concerns over transportation, gay/lesbian rights.

Rust, Howell Meet Constituents

Conservation Awards Recognize Developers

Winners take extra precautions to protect resources, improve land conditions.

Conservation Awards Recognize Developers

How to Keep Weight Loss Resolutions

Ways to maintain New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy and lose weight.

How to Keep Weight Loss Resolutions

Calendar

Calendar

King’s Legacy of Service Continues

Local organizations honored for upholding the ideals of Martin Luther King.

King’s Legacy of Service Continues

Elden Street 7-Eleven Enforces Cut-Off Time

Day laborers asked to leave property by 11 a.m.

Elden Street 7-Eleven Enforces Cut-Off Time

HHS Names Principal

As former assistant principal, Frances Ivey is not new to Herndon.

HHS Names Principal

Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Moral principles revisited.

Celebrating Martin Luther King Day

Teens Beaten on Elden Street

Teens Beaten on Elden Street

Delegates, Senator Meet in McLean

Town Meeting is held for residents to ask questions and make comments about the Assembly session.

Delegates, Senator Meet in McLean

Langley Students Set Fund-Raising Goal

Students hope to raise $30,000 by Friday to benefit tsunami relief efforts

Langley Students Set Fund-Raising Goal

Project Hope and Harmony Moves Forward

Day laborers attend meeting to help in search for formal day labor site.

Project Hope and Harmony Moves Forward

200 Years in the Making

200 Years in the Making

The House That Ratcliffe Built

City marks bicentennial with historical marker.

The House That Ratcliffe Built

Elden Street Players Open with 'Henry V'

HHS graduate, in main role, chooses Elden Street Players to launch professional acting career.

Elden Street Players Open with 'Henry V'

Time to Shift Focus on Waterline

GFCA met without a quorum and continued to discuss the controversial waterline.

Time to Shift Focus on Waterline

Dying Too Young

The rate of teen suicide is declining nationally, but many still attempt or succeed in killing themselves.

Dying Too Young

Langley Students Set Fund-Raising Goal

Students hope to raise $30,000 by Friday to benefit tsunami relief efforts

Langley Students Set Fund-Raising Goal

Free Clinic Faces Doctor Shortage

One daytime clinic has already been canceled.

Free Clinic Faces Doctor Shortage

How the Dream Still Matters

Students participate in career workshops.

How the Dream Still Matters

Delegates, Senator Meet in McLean

Town Meeting is held for residents to ask questions and make comments about the Assembly session.

Delegates, Senator Meet in McLean

King’s Legacy of Service Continues

Local organizations honored for upholding the ideals of Martin Luther King

King’s Legacy of Service Continues

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

From Broadway to London to Reston

Reston Players to present 'Proof.'

From Broadway to London to Reston

Raising Money to Aid Tsunami Victims

Throughout community, multiple efforts to help.

Raising Money to Aid Tsunami Victims

'Race Still Matters’

NAACP hosts commemoration of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

'Race Still Matters’

Tree Removal Raises Larger Questions

Proffer violation calls rezoning into question.

Tree Removal Raises Larger Questions

Town Police Arrest Juvenile

15-year-old is charged with December car thefts.

Town Police Arrest Juvenile

Thursday, January 13

News Roundup

News Roundup

Electronic Soliciting Charge

Chantilly man charged with soliciting sex from a minor on the Internet.

Electronic Soliciting Charge

Weaving a Pattern for Success

Weaving a Pattern for Success

Tsunami Relief Efforts

Local residents raise $12,000 for orphans

Tsunami Relief Efforts

25 Years Prison for Local Man's Death

25 Years Prison for Local Man's Death

Chantilly's Theatre Sports Team Captures First

Chantilly's Theatre Sports Team Captures First

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

'Mousetrap' Takes To the Stage

2nd Flight Productions performs Agatha Christie's play Jan. 21-29.

'Mousetrap' Takes To the Stage

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Public Defender's Office Under-Funded

County might pay.

Public Defender's Office Under-Funded

Relief for Tsunami Victims

Arlingtonians raise money to aid South-east Asia.

Relief for Tsunami Victims

A Touch of Donegal in Clarendon

Molly Malone’s is the newest Irish pub in Arlington

A Touch of Donegal in Clarendon

Va. General Assembly Begins

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli outlines his legislative agenda.

Va. General Assembly Begins

Short Session Begins in Richmond

Lawmakers face 3,000 bills in 45 days.

Short Session Begins in Richmond

Guilty to Electronic Solicitation

Guilty to Electronic Solicitation

Five Years for Bank Robberies

Five Years for Bank Robberies

Guilty to Electronic Solicitation

Guilty to Electronic Solicitation

Tsunami Relief Efforts

Local residents raise $12,000 for orphans

Tsunami Relief Efforts

'Mousetrap' Takes To the Stage

2nd Flight Productions performs Agatha Christie's play Jan. 21-29.

'Mousetrap' Takes To the Stage

Va. General Assembly Begins

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli outlines his legislative agenda.

Va. General Assembly Begins

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Cookie-Selling Brownie Prevents House Fire

Cookie-Selling Brownie Prevents House Fire

25 Years Prison for Local Man's Death

25 Years Prison for Local Man's Death

Five Years for Bank Robberies

Five Years for Bank Robberies

Cookie-Selling Brownie Prevents House Fire

Cookie-Selling Brownie Prevents House Fire

News Roundup

News Roundup

Electronic Soliciting Charge

Chantilly man charged with soliciting sex from a minor on the Internet.

Electronic Soliciting Charge

Wednesday, January 12

Faith

Faith

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health

Health

Fish Consumption Guidelines

Department of Health adds 27 advisories to protect against PCBs.

Fish Consumption Guidelines

Health Notes

Health Notes

Calendar

Calendar

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Business Briefs

Business Briefs

Mobile Doctors Work to Prevent Disease

Survivors of the tsunami begin life anew in camps.

Mobile Doctors Work to Prevent Disease

They Came, They Shopped, They Bought — Sort Of

Mixed sales during holidays.

They Came, They Shopped, They Bought — Sort Of

Dorothy Callahan Dies After Long Illness

She was the wife of state Del. Vincent Callahan and active in the community

Dorothy Callahan Dies After Long Illness

Crime Trends '04

Outgoing station commander presents 'State of the Highway.'

Crime Trends '04

Pimmit Students Reaching Out

The Leadership Club, which adopted a family at Christmas, is now planning a fund-raiser for tsunami victims.

Pimmit Students Reaching Out

Health Notes

Health Notes

Neighborhoods: Seminary Valley

Neighborhoods: Seminary Valley

Health Notes

Health Notes

Caboose Café Continues to Serve Neighborhood

Owner introduces new menu items, music and poetry readings.

Caboose Café Continues to Serve Neighborhood

To Grant a Variance or Not To Grant?

McLean Citizens Association supports the Chesapeake Ordinance but worries about a proposed zoning amendment.

To Grant a Variance or Not To Grant?

News Briefs

News Briefs

Two Teens Assaulted

Two Teens Assaulted

Residents Reach Out to Help Tsunami victims

WaveAid to help tsunami survivors.

Residents Reach Out to Help Tsunami victims

Schools

Schools

Open Houses, Tours Help in Assessing Private Schools

Different needs can be met by local private schools.

Open Houses, Tours Help in Assessing Private Schools

College Notes

College Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Schools

Schools

Faith

Faith

Schools

Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Schools

Schools

Faith

Faith

Rabies Vaccination Encouraged for Pets

Rabies Vaccination Encouraged for Pets

Health

Health

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health

Health

Healthier Virginia

Local branch of Va. Tech works on Governor’s On the Move initiative.

Healthier Virginia

Homestretch, Inc. Receives Grant

Gift will be used to fund domestic violence prevention, education programs.

Homestretch, Inc. Receives Grant

Health

Health

Health Notes

Health Notes

Healthier Virginia

Local branch of Va. Tech works on Governor’s On the Move initiative.

Healthier Virginia

Health

Health

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Real Estate

Real Estate

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

HCTV-23

HCTV-23

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Neighborhoods: Taylor Run

Neighborhoods: Taylor Run

CALENDAR

CALENDAR

Neighborhoods: Rosemont

Neighborhoods: Rosemont

Calendar

Calendar

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be Celebrated in the Community

Schools, churches and agencies announce programs.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to be Celebrated in the Community

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Community

Community

Police Officer Mike Keegan Retires

Police Officer Mike Keegan Retires

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Corvette Club Serves Up Funds for Youths

Corvette Club Serves Up Funds for Youths

Business Notes

Business Notes

Top Dogs Head to Tampa

Local competitors hoping for quick, clean runs

Top Dogs Head to Tampa

Looking Ahead to Very Little

Moran sees no new programs while the Republican agenda marches ahead.

Looking Ahead to Very Little

Hollin Meadows Student Wins National Contest

Jordyn Elliott receives honorable mention for RIF poster.

Hollin Meadows Student Wins National Contest

Firefighters Rescue Medevac Survivor

Fireboat's maiden voyage is a life saver.

Firefighters Rescue Medevac Survivor

Cooper Mock Congress Impresses Congressman

Students hold four days of presentations, debates.

Cooper Mock Congress Impresses Congressman

New Manager Looks Ahead to Budget

Hartmann plans to listen and learn.

New Manager Looks Ahead to Budget

Carjacking Comes To Violent End

Officer remains in critical condition after trying to stop stolen vehicle.

Carjacking Comes To Violent End

Rewards for Reading

Rewards for Reading

People Notes

People Notes

Water Still a Concern in Great Falls

Fairfax Water should conduct its own survey, board members suggest.

Water Still a Concern in Great Falls

Mobile Doctors Work to Prevent Disease

Survivors of the tsunami begin life anew in camps.

Mobile Doctors Work to Prevent Disease

Cooper Mock Congress Impresses Congressman

Students hold four days of presentations, debates.

Cooper Mock Congress Impresses Congressman

New Alternative to Dulles Rail?

Express toll lanes proposed to replace current tolls.

New Alternative to Dulles Rail?

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

All Aboard for Old Town

Shuttle will make Old Town more accessible.

All Aboard for Old Town

Mixed Sales During Holidays

They Came, They Shopped, They Bought — Sort Of

Mixed Sales During Holidays

Man Charged in Stabbings at Goodwin House

Council looks at solutions for helping employers in their background investigations.

Man Charged in Stabbings at Goodwin House

Planning Commission Overrides Legal Opinion

Late information from staff leads to elongated debate.

Planning Commission Overrides Legal Opinion

Toy and Food Drive a Success:Seniors Sharing the Spirit of the Holidays

Toy and Food Drive a Success:Seniors Sharing the Spirit of the Holidays

Salvation Army Seeks Funds

A disaster from a hands-on perspective.

Salvation Army Seeks Funds

Winner Named in 'Find Alex' Contest

Winner Named in 'Find Alex' Contest

Pimmit Students Reaching Out

The Leadership Club, which adopted a family at Christmas, is now planning a fund-raiser for tsunami victims.

Pimmit Students Reaching Out

Leonsis To Address Chamber

AOL vice chairman to speak before Herndon Dulles Chamber of Commerce.

Leonsis To Address Chamber

Students Participate in King Day Activities

Selected students will learn to apply Martin Luther King's philosophies to the working world.

Students Participate in King Day Activities

Dorothy Callahan Dies After Long Illness

She was the wife of state Del. Vincent Callahan and active in the community

Dorothy Callahan Dies After Long Illness

Carjacking Comes To Violent End

Officer remains in critical condition after trying to stop stolen vehicle.

Carjacking Comes To Violent End

Top Dogs Head to Tampa

Local competitors hoping for quick, clean runs

Top Dogs Head to Tampa

Heading for Richmond

County's representatives to introduce bills dealing with transportation, abortion, underage drinking and more.

Heading for Richmond

Water Still a Concern in Great Falls

Fairfax Water should conduct its own survey, board members suggest.

Water Still a Concern in Great Falls

Manor Care Residents Treated to Party

Local groups sing, dance and perform for seniors at Manor Care.

Manor Care Residents Treated to Party

Van Landingham To Retire After 24 Years

Cancer treatment forces delegate to miss General Assembly session.

Van Landingham To Retire After 24 Years

Business

Business

Tuesday, January 11

Teacher Retains Job

School district changes stance on teacher undergoing cancer treatment.

Teacher Retains Job

Petersen to Push Education Agenda

Health and transportation will also be on delegate's agenda.

Petersen to Push Education Agenda

Albo Wants Gang Justice

Transportation is another issue that Del. David Albo hopes to tackle during the 2005 Virginia General Assembly.

Albo Wants Gang Justice

South Riding Grieves

Many turn out to show support for families of Kaela Wegner and Tony Holt.

South Riding Grieves

Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly

Citizens suggest priorities.

Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly

Lansdowne Village Greens Draws Crowd

Two nights of debate focuses on town center proposition.

Lansdowne Village Greens Draws Crowd

Change in Government?

League of Women Voters to investigate staggering elections, adding police department.

Change in Government?

Amendments Alter Boundary Plan

Eleventh-hour changes would add students to Lake Braddock and West Springfield high schools.

Amendments Alter Boundary Plan

Sickles Pushes Libraries, Transportation

Delegate proposes 15 pieces of legislation, including some aimed at sex offenders and the state budget.

Sickles Pushes Libraries, Transportation

Devolites To Introduce Sweeping Change

Senator plans major restructuring of assisted living facilities.

Devolites To Introduce Sweeping Change

Supervisors Allocate County Budget Surplus

Less than half of the $15 million will go to reducing the real estate tax rate.

Supervisors Allocate County Budget Surplus

Braddock Communities Join Forces

A workshop organized by the Braddock District Council focuses on informing and linking community associations in the Braddock District.

Braddock Communities Join Forces

Board Adjusts Hatrick's Budget

Superintendent proposes $78.2 million increase.

Board Adjusts Hatrick's Budget

Lowes Island Students Help Sri Lanka Orphans

Elementary school dishes up desserts to raise money for orphanage destroyed by tsunami.

Lowes Island Students Help Sri Lanka Orphans

Academy Gains Coordinator

Board hires magnet school teacher.

Academy Gains Coordinator

‘It’s a Nice School, But Don’t Build It’

Seven Locks area residents voiced opposition to plans to build a school on Kendale Road at a meeting Jan. 6 to discuss architectural designs for the school.

‘It’s a Nice School, But Don’t Build It’

In It for the Cure

Fairfax Station’s Cathy Onufrychuk is honored for her involvement with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In It for the Cure

Testy about Tree-Trimming

Removal of trees in several North Springfield yards has left some neighbors peeved.

Testy about Tree-Trimming

Vienna's Tempest in a Refrigerator

Town is set to resume 'white goods' pickup, via outsourcing.

Vienna's Tempest in a Refrigerator

Amendments Alter Boundary Plan

Eleventh-hour changes would add students to Lake Braddock and West Springfield high schools.

Amendments Alter Boundary Plan

50 and Counting

Habitat for Humanity constructs houses near Vienna Metro.

50 and Counting

Devolites To Introduce Sweeping Change

Senator plans major restructuring of assisted living facilities.

Devolites To Introduce Sweeping Change

Braddock Communities Join Forces

A workshop organized by the Braddock District Council focuses on informing and linking community associations in the Braddock District.

Braddock Communities Join Forces

Whitman Hosts Jazz Concert for Tsunami Relief

The jazz fusion guitarist Prasanna performed for more than 300, raising $6000.

Whitman Hosts Jazz Concert for Tsunami Relief

Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly

Citizens suggest priorities

Howell and Plum Head for General Assembly

Counterpunching Tsunami

County-wide, people gather to help.

Counterpunching Tsunami

Insurance, Slots, Budget Loom for Legislature

General Assembly will consider veto overrides Jan. 11 before officially convening Jan. 12.

Insurance, Slots, Budget Loom for Legislature

Potomac Property Assessments Rise Sharply

Property values went up 65 percent in Montgomery County according to the recent assessment.

Potomac Property Assessments Rise Sharply

Gym Closes; Furniture Store Expands

World’s Gym has closed its Sterling location temporarily while Belfort Furniture expands.

Gym Closes; Furniture Store Expands

In It for the Cure

Fairfax Station’s Cathy Onufrychuk is honored for her involvement with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

In It for the Cure

Albo Wants Gang Justice

Transportation is another issue that Del. David Albo hopes to tackle during the 2005 Virginia General Assembly.

Albo Wants Gang Justice

Amendments Alter Boundary Plan

Eleventh-hour changes would add students to Lake Braddock and West Springfield high schools.

Amendments Alter Boundary Plan

Whither the Interpretive Center

Council hears about plans for Blenheim Mansion.

Whither the Interpretive Center

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Howell and Plum Head for Richmond

Citizens suggest priorities.

Howell and Plum Head for Richmond

Pyling on Support

Pyle students raise $18,000 for CARE International to benefit tsunami victims; area students of all ages lend support to related causes.

Pyling on Support

On 3rd Anniversary of No Child Left Behind

On 3rd Anniversary of No Child Left Behind

Delegate Still Working in Criminal Justice

Del. Steve Shannon (D-35th), a former prosecutor, plans to introduce several measures to stiffen penalties.

Delegate Still Working in Criminal Justice

50 and Counting

Habitat for Humanity constructs houses near Vienna Metro.

50 and Counting

Water, Water Everywhere

Vienna residents learn about the impact of stream buffers on their property.

Water, Water Everywhere

Thursday, January 6

Swift Silent Devastation

An American reporter visiting India witnessed the Indian Ocean tsunami and its aftermath.

Swift Silent Devastation

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Facing Reston's Challenges

Facing Reston's Challenges

Wednesday, January 5

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith

Faith

Health

Health

Calendar

Calendar

2004: The Year in Review

2004: The Year in Review

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

2004: The Year in Review

2004: The Year in Review

County Notebook

County Notebook

Taylor Run

Taylor Run

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Roundups

Roundups

Business Notes

Business Notes

People

People

Cerritos Sentenced

He was sentenced to 40 years on a felony murder charge and 10 years on a robbery charge.

Cerritos Sentenced

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Looking Back at 2004

Looking Back at 2004

Business Notes

Business Notes

Plans Review Ahead in New Year

The expansion of the Burke Centre VRE Garage and the Area Plans Review are coming up in 2005.

Plans Review Ahead in New Year

Plans Review Ahead in New Year

The expansion of the Burke Centre VRE Garage and the Area Plans Review are coming up in 2005.

Plans Review Ahead in New Year

Crime

Crime

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Centreville Man Guilty of Negligent Homicide

Centreville Man Guilty of Negligent Homicide

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Faith

Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health

Health

Easing Health Care Costs

Grant to aid uninsured and underinsured.

Easing Health Care Costs

Health Notes

Health Notes

Schools

Schools

Live Music

Live Music

Calendar

Calendar

Seniors in Action

Seniors in Action

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

City Resident Helps Tsunami's Victims

Teaching English in Thailand brings much more than a cultural exchange experience

City Resident Helps Tsunami's Victims

Calendar

Calendar

Business Notes

Business Notes

Retiring After 24 Years

Cancer treatment forces Van Landingham to miss General Assembly session.

Retiring After 24 Years

Chiyoko Koizumi

Obituaries

Chiyoko Koizumi

Nathaniel Nyren, South Lakes Grad, Dies in Iraq

Soldier killed in car accident

Nathaniel Nyren, South Lakes Grad, Dies in Iraq

Solving '04 Problems in '05.

New Year, Old Stories

Solving '04 Problems in '05.

All from a Day's Work

Restaurant donates day's receipts.

All from a Day's Work

Jazzercise Class Moves to New Location

Dance instructor gears up for new year of fitness.

Jazzercise Class Moves to New Location

Coupe Researches, Writes 'Gotta Shop'

Guide to shopping released by local publishing firm.

Coupe Researches, Writes 'Gotta Shop'

Colin Powell Students Learn About Careers

Colin Powell Students Learn About Careers

Calendar

Calendar

Restored to Light

County refurbishes antique Tiffany windows.

Restored to Light

Boundaries before the School Board

Fairfax County School Board hears the concerns of nearly 120 citizens at the first of two public hearings.

Boundaries before the School Board

Vandals Hit North Arlington Schools.

Vandals Hit North Arlington Schools.

Talk on Teens and Sex

Workshop for parents on Risky Sexual Behavior at Westfield High.

Talk on Teens and Sex

Construction, Gangs and Elections

A new VRE garage in Burke Centre, and concern over gang activity, top the list of big events from 2004 in Burke.

Construction, Gangs and Elections

Bigger & Bigger

Bigger & Bigger

Business Notes

Business Notes

Arlington Sailor Dies in Iraq

Arlington Sailor Dies in Iraq

Looking Back at 2004

Looking Back at 2004

Construction, Gangs and Elections

A new VRE garage in Burke Centre, and concern over gang activity, top the list of big events from 2004 in Burke.

Construction, Gangs and Elections

Salvation Army Seeks Funds

A disaster from a hands-on perspective

Salvation Army Seeks Funds

Grinches Snatch Nemo and Jesus

Vandals also cut wires on ‘Christmas Avenue’ in Sterling

Grinches Snatch Nemo and Jesus

Boundaries before the School Board

Fairfax County School Board hears the concerns of nearly 120 citizens at the first of two public hearings.

Boundaries before the School Board

Coupe Researches, Writes 'Gotta Shop'

Guide to shopping released by local publishing firm.

Coupe Researches, Writes 'Gotta Shop'

2005 Looks Familiar

2005 Looks Familiar

Transportation and Taxes for '05

Local senators and delegates brief audience on upcoming General Assembly session.

Transportation and Taxes for '05

School Spending To Take Center Stage

The School Board will decide how much money to put into educational initiatives.

School Spending To Take Center Stage

Hybla Valley Elementary Hosts Governor

Warner emphasizes technology.

Hybla Valley Elementary Hosts Governor

2004: A Relatively Normal Year — Finally

From the rebirth of old institutions to outdoor dining.

2004: A Relatively Normal Year — Finally

Colin Powell Students Learn About Careers

Colin Powell Students Learn About Careers

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Old Town Happenings

Old Town Happenings

2005 Looks Familiar

2005 Looks Familiar

A Look Back at 2004

A Look Back at 2004

Interactive Map Unveiled

Interactive Map Unveiled

Centreville Man Guilty of Negligent Homicide

Centreville Man Guilty of Negligent Homicide

Business Notes

Business Notes

Roundups

Roundups

Man Convicted of Doughnut Store Robbery

Man Convicted of Doughnut Store Robbery

Butler Guilty: Electronic Solicitation

Butler Guilty: Electronic Solicitation

Talk on Teens and Sex

Workshop for parents on Risky Sexual Behavior at Westfield High.

Talk on Teens and Sex

Man Convicted of Doughnut Store Robbery

Man Convicted of Doughnut Store Robbery

Plans Review Ahead in New Year

The expansion of the Burke Centre VRE Garage and the Area Plans Review are coming up in 2005.

Plans Review Ahead in New Year

Butler Guilty: Electronic Solicitation

Butler Guilty: Electronic Solicitation

Crime Trend Reads Like Novel

Shootings, dismemberment, cyberspace theft and strangulation crimes were committed during 2004.

Crime Trend Reads Like Novel

Business

Business

Supervisors' Tone Changes for '05

Minority receives more votes on committees, but vice chairman continues to control most of chairman's original duties.

Supervisors' Tone Changes for '05

Two Teens Die in Suicide Pact

Couple was found on back deck of girl's home with boyfriend's father's firearm.

Two Teens Die in Suicide Pact

Teachers’ Pay, Boundaries Dominate '04

School Board tackles a number of issues as Loudoun grows at unprecedented rate.

Teachers’ Pay, Boundaries Dominate '04

Local Families Lose Loved Ones in Accidents

Anna Ringer killed in car accident; James McNulla hit by car.

Local Families Lose Loved Ones in Accidents

More Issues Facing County in '05

More Issues Facing County in '05

2004: Year of Compromise

2004: Year of Compromise

All from a Day's Work

Restaurant donates day's receipts.

All from a Day's Work

Association Elects New Regent

Association Elects New Regent

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Rescue Team Leaves for Southeast Asia

This mission is more medical than rescue.

Rescue Team Leaves for Southeast Asia

Business News

Business News

Elections and Revitalization Focus of '04

Much activity with schools and non-profits.

Elections and Revitalization Focus of '04

Springfield Steps Up in 2004

More businesses and offices called Springfield home, and the Springfield Interchange project reached another milestone.

Springfield Steps Up in 2004

Mary Lou Wacker

Obituary

Mary Lou Wacker

Boundaries before the School Board

Fairfax County School Board hears the concerns of nearly 120 citizens at the first of two public hearings.

Boundaries before the School Board

2004: Reston Turns 40, Keeps Growing

2004: Reston Turns 40, Keeps Growing

Tuesday, January 4

Camps and Schools Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Ongoing

Ongoing

Fun at First Fairfax

Fun at First Fairfax

Looking Ahead to 2005

Bicentennial year promises to be active.

Looking Ahead to 2005

Looking Ahead to Zoning Threats

President's Letter

Looking Ahead to Zoning Threats

New Year, New Hope

Friends and Neighbors of Solomon King raises award money to $20,000.

New Year, New Hope

Camps and Schools Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Camps and Schools Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Additional Flu Vaccine Available

Additional Flu Vaccine Available

Vaccination for 'Whooping' Cough Urged

Vaccination for 'Whooping' Cough Urged

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Ongoing

Ongoing

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

News Briefs

News Briefs

A Look at Last Year

Traffic and development top list for 2004.

A Look at Last Year

Demolition Concludes

Demolition Concludes

News Briefs

News Briefs

News Briefs

News Briefs

Many Decisions Made in 2004

Downtown redevelopment firms up.

Many Decisions Made in 2004

Changes Good and Bad Mark 2004

Potomac Residents dealt with changes in schools, housing proposals, drownings in the Potomac and tragic traffic accidents in 2004.

Changes Good and Bad Mark 2004

Fairfax Man Wounded in Merrifield

News Brief

Fairfax Man Wounded in Merrifield

Yesterday's Issues Flow into 2005

2004 included public disputes over recurring issues as well as the finalizing of major projects.

Yesterday's Issues Flow into 2005

Christmas Eve Bank Robbery

Christmas Eve Bank Robbery

Looking Ahead into 2005

Town staff and council members anticipate new year's challenges, goals.

Looking Ahead into 2005

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Deciding on Whether To Seek Death Penalty

Two plead not guilty in Sandoval murder.

Deciding on Whether To Seek Death Penalty

Elden Street Players Prepare

Actors from ESP's next play, "Henry V," rehearse in the Public Works Building cafeteria.

Elden Street Players Prepare

Man Convicted of Armed Robbery

Willie Lee Jackson pleads guilty to robbery of local Dunkin' Donuts store.

Man Convicted of Armed Robbery

Burning Down the House

Burning Down the House

News Briefs

News Briefs

A Crystal Ball for 2005

What's ahead for Vienna this year?

A Crystal Ball for 2005

New House for Center Street

Resubdivision approved along with regulations for classroom trailers.

New House for Center Street