Stories for October 2005

Stories for October 2005

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Thursday, October 27

Connection Endorsements

Like our picks? Get out and vote. Don’t like our picks? Get out and vote.

Connection Endorsements

Caputo in 67th

Caputo in 67th

Vote Yes on All School Bond Questions

Vote Yes on All School Bond Questions

Vote Yes to School Bond

Vote Yes to School Bond

Elementary Schools Turn 30

Due For Renovation

Elementary Schools Turn 30

Englin in the 45th

Englin in the 45th

Board of Supervisors Divide Bond Referendum

School Board Advises Residents to Vote For All Projects

Board of Supervisors Divide Bond Referendum

Werkheiser in 42nd

Werkheiser in 42nd

Roemmelt in 13th

Roemmelt in 13th

Steve Shannon in the 35th

Steve Shannon in the 35th

David Poisson in 32nd

David Poisson in 32nd

David Marsden for the 41st District

David Marsden for the 41st District

Amundson for 44th

Amundson for 44th

Mason for the 37th

Mason for the 37th

Ken Plum in the 36th

Ken Plum in the 36th

Watts in the 39th

Watts in the 39th

Brian Moran in 46th

Brian Moran in 46th

Mark Sickles in 43rd

Mark Sickles in 43rd

Wednesday, October 26

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Week in Burke

News Briefs

Week in Burke

Week in Fairfax

News Briefs

Week in Fairfax

Making a Difference in Fairfax

Volunteerfest activities help clean and refurbish day center for Alzheimer’s patients.

Making a Difference in Fairfax

New Hospital Proposed on Route 50

Inova Healthcare System signed a purchase agreement with longtime Dulles South resident Haseltine Shockey for 94-acres of land on which it plans to build a new hospital.

New Hospital Proposed on Route 50

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

NextLevel Holds Fund-raiser

NextLevel Holds Fund-raiser

Breaking Fast as Family

Sterling residents fast during Ramadan

Breaking Fast as Family

Potomac Man Charged With Tax Evasion

Potomac Man Charged With Tax Evasion

George and Ginny Barnes Win Lifetime of Service Award

Activists are thrid recipients of Chamber of Commerce award.

George and Ginny Barnes Win Lifetime of Service Award

Celebrating Agricultural Reserve

Area helps protect 93,000 acres upcounty from development.

Celebrating Agricultural Reserve

Leading at St. Francis Episcopal Day School

Patricia Talbert Smith is new head of school.

Leading at St. Francis Episcopal Day School

Teaching Awareness

Teaching Awareness

Week in Laurel Hill

News Briefs

Week in Laurel Hill

Letter on Albo Misinformed

Letter to the Editor

Letter on Albo Misinformed

ESL Class Links Home and School

Parents of students from River Bend Middle School and Potomac Falls High School participate in an ESL class designed for them.

ESL Class Links Home and School

Breakfast Surprise

Garrison commander reveals scope of changes at Fort Belvoir.

Breakfast Surprise

Moderate Candidate

Letter to the Editor

Moderate Candidate

Can't See Problem

Letter to the Editor

Can't See Problem

College Notes

College Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Mt. Olive Baptist To Build New Church

Plans for a new, $8 million building unveiled on 120th anniversary.

Mt. Olive Baptist To Build New Church

County Previews VRE Garage Plan

Public hearing on VRE garage highlights community concerns.

County Previews VRE Garage Plan

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Death Visits the Carlyle House

Museum house mourns 1780 passing of Scottish merchant John Carlyle.

Death Visits the Carlyle House

A Very Busy Day

Young pianist to play two concerts in one day this weekend.

A Very Busy Day

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

A Very Busy Day

Young pianist to play two concerts in one day this weekend.

A Very Busy Day

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

A Very Busy Day

Young pianist to play two concerts in one day this weekend.

A Very Busy Day

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

A Very Busy Day

Young pianist to play two concerts in one day this weekend.

A Very Busy Day

Calendar

Calendar

A Very Busy Day

Young pianist to play two concerts in one day this weekend.

A Very Busy Day

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Remembering the Coach

Alleghany camp song fills chapel for Cooper Dawson's memorial service.

Remembering the Coach

Herndon Dulles Chamber Golf Classic

Herndon Dulles Chamber Golf Classic

Craddock Comments Elicit Both Outrage, Denials

Craddock Comments Elicit Both Outrage, Denials

Livability Depends on Who's in Control

Expert credits citizen involvement in Alexandria.

Livability Depends on Who's in Control

Dirty Campaign

Letter to the Editor

Dirty Campaign

Contributions to Sheriff Candidates

Contributions to Sheriff Candidates

Sheriff's Race Heats Up

Accusations and counter-accusations fly at a Del Ray campaign event.

Sheriff's Race Heats Up

Suing for History's Sake

Council sued over planned demolition.

Suing for History's Sake

Bruins Take a Bite

Lake Braddock homecoming parade and Bite of Braddock Oct. 21.

Bruins Take a Bite

Who Was She?

Female Stranger's grave continues to spook Old Town.

Who Was She?

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Burgundy Fair Benefits Scholarship Fund

Hundreds of guests enjoy games, food and entertainment.

Burgundy Fair Benefits Scholarship Fund

A Look Back

Town Meeting dives into Braddock District's history.

A Look Back

Educators Endorse Marsden

Letter to the Editor

Educators Endorse Marsden

Voting for All Projects Is Key

Three soon-to-be schools in the Dulles District await funding.

Voting for All Projects Is Key

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Barn Fire Kills 10 Horses

Six fire companies responded to fire.

Barn Fire Kills 10 Horses

Mount Olive Baptist Celebrates 120 Years

Mount Olive Baptist Celebrates 120 Years

CERTifiable

Burke neighborhood trains for emergency response.

CERTifiable

Mount Olive Rejoices at Groundbreaking

Mount Olive Rejoices at Groundbreaking

Roundups

Roundups

Garden Club Hosts Fashion Show

Fashions from Jones N.Y. and Lord & Taylor take center stage.

Garden Club Hosts Fashion Show

Living Through Construction

Business owners deal with short-term losses, look for long-term gains.

Living Through Construction

'Hound' Plays at Aldersgate

Tim Pullen stars in Sherlock Holmes murder mystery.

'Hound' Plays at Aldersgate

This Week in Potomac 10-26-05

This Week in Potomac 10-26-05

Week in Springfield

News Briefs

Week in Springfield

Bubble Deflates Slightly, But Far from Bursting

Realtors say pace of sales has slowed, but market is strong.

Bubble Deflates Slightly, But Far from Bursting

Teacher Participates in Japan Program

Social Science Department Chair Will Go to Japan To Gain Perspective

Teacher Participates in Japan Program

Watchdog Group Adds County to Lawsuit

Watchdog Group Adds County to Lawsuit

Isani's Bond Revoked

Isani's Bond Revoked

Group To Monitor Day-Laborers

Creation of Herndon Minutemen tests legality, effectiveness of citizen-run watch groups.

Group To Monitor Day-Laborers

At the Courthouse

At the Courthouse

Kiwanis Club 'Adopts' Salvation Army House

Kiwanis Club 'Adopts' Salvation Army House

City Revitalizes Resource Center

Family Resource Learning Center emphasizes full-time education.

City Revitalizes Resource Center

Literacy Project Kick-Off

Literacy Project Kick-Off

Suvivor Lessons

Five city firefighters join relief team in Mississippi.

Suvivor Lessons

City Doubts Mirant's Readiness

Has Mirant found a way to cleanse air for full operations?

City Doubts Mirant's Readiness

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Ready for the Worst

Council hears emergency plan at Tuesday meeting.

Ready for the Worst

GMU Wants Charges Dropped

University will not press charges against student protester.

GMU Wants Charges Dropped

Ashburn Man Charged with Murder

Ashburn Man Charged with Murder

Comparing Proposals

Clark Ventures, Herndon Station present vastly different redevelopment packages.

Comparing Proposals

Cascades Technologies on Growth List

Cascades Technologies on Growth List

Show Must Go On

Show Must Go On

Supervisor Displeased with Anonymous Flyer

Board of Supervisors agree that citizens should put more energy into focusing on the issues than name calling and stirring up controversy.

Supervisor Displeased with Anonymous Flyer

Volunteering, Rain or Shine

Volunteering, Rain or Shine

26 Runners, 26 Miles Honor Local Marine

Kirk Bosselmann of Dickerson was killed in Iraq Nov. 27, 2004.

26 Runners, 26 Miles Honor Local Marine

Is Kings Crossing Star-Crossed?

Site of planned redevelopment could remain a commercial strip.

Is Kings Crossing Star-Crossed?

New Entrance Proposed for Woodlawn Plantation

Environmental Assessment report expected early in '06.

New Entrance Proposed for Woodlawn Plantation

Smith Enters Alford Plea

Smith Enters Alford Plea

DAR Awards Medal to Stephen Homoki

Americanism medal is one of the most prestigious awards.

DAR Awards Medal to Stephen Homoki

Churchill Sounds the Alarm

MCPS disputes e-mail claim that students could be re-assigned.

Churchill Sounds the Alarm

Burgundy Fair Benefits Scholarship Fund

Hundreds of guests enjoy games, food and entertainment.

Burgundy Fair Benefits Scholarship Fund

Absentee Polls Open for Voters

Absentee Polls Open for Voters

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Springfield man investigates the strange and ghostly.

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Smoke and Mirrors

Letter to the Editor

Smoke and Mirrors

Setting the Letter Straight

Letter to the Editor

Setting the Letter Straight

Mason 'Dean of Density'

Letter to the Editor

Mason 'Dean of Density'

News Briefs

News Briefs

Credit to Albo

Letter to the Editor

Credit to Albo

Republican Backing Werkheiser

Letter to the Editor

Republican Backing Werkheiser

Kilgore Will Fight Crime

Letter to the Editor

Kilgore Will Fight Crime

Liberal Leanings

Letter to the Editor

Liberal Leanings

Candidate's Blueprint

Letter to the Editor

Candidate's Blueprint

Missing Ballots?

Letter to the Editor

Missing Ballots?

Comment on Governor's Race

Letter to the Editor

Comment on Governor's Race

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

When Candidates Attack

What happens when political candidates start getting nasty?

When Candidates Attack

Flexibility Needed

Letter to the Editor

Flexibility Needed

Vote 'Yes' for School Bond

Letter to the Editor

Vote 'Yes' for School Bond

Backing Golden

Letter to the Editor

Backing Golden

Tuesday, October 25

Career Day at Louise Archer

Fifth- and sixth-graders learned about careers in their areas of interest.

Career Day at Louise Archer

Volunteering

Volunteering

Ongoing

Ongoing

Business Notes

Business Notes

Eisenberg Committed to the Underdog

Unopposed delegate promotes livable wage and ending oil dependency.

Eisenberg Committed to the Underdog

From Mesopotamia to Master Champion

Arlington man wins track and field gold medal at World Masters Games.

From Mesopotamia to Master Champion

Week in Arlington

Week in Arlington

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Former teacher sentenced for videotaping boys at Spring Hill recreation center.

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Have a Safe Halloween

Have a Safe Halloween

Volunteering

Volunteering

People

People

Birth

Birth

Trucks Hazardous on the Pike

Supervisor DuBois seeks cut-through traffic restrictions on a section of Georgetown Pike.

Trucks Hazardous on the Pike

Bank Robbed at Reston Town Center

Bank Robbed at Reston Town Center

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Former teacher sentenced for videotaping boys at South Run recreation center.

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Skating Home

Two Springfield men end a cross-country trek on skateboard.

Skating Home

Faith

Faith

Celebrating Ramadan

Politicians and an inter-faith group learn about Islam and break the Ramadan fast at area mosque.

Celebrating Ramadan

Real Estate

Real Estate

Will Flooded Market Slow Home Prices?

For first time since May, average home price fell below $550,000.

Will Flooded Market Slow Home Prices?

Faith

Faith

Schools

Schools

Faith

Faith

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Real Estate

Faith

Faith

Health

Health

Career Day at Louise Archer

Fifth- and sixth-graders learned about careers in their areas of interest.

Career Day at Louise Archer

Real Estate

Real Estate

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Senior Living

Senior Living

Calendar

Calendar

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Volunteering

Volunteering

Ongoing

Ongoing

Nightlife

Nightlife

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Volunteers

Volunteers

Ongoing

Ongoing

Students Study Native American Culture

Students Study Native American Culture

One Step Closer

Architectural Review Board approves concept for Spring Hill Senior Campus.

One Step Closer

No New Foreign Languages For Arlington

School Board members wanted school staff to recommend offering Arabic and Chinese.

No New Foreign Languages For Arlington

Community

Community

Easing the Transition

New Washington-Lee program groups freshmen in small “communities” to enable teachers to better monitor performance

Easing the Transition

This Week in Great Falls

This Week in Great Falls

Arlington Inmate Dies

Arlington Inmate Dies

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Former Burke resident sentenced for videotaping boys in county recreation centers.

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

This Week in McLean

This Week in McLean

Saying Good-bye to Guthrie

Long-time Reston resident Michael Guthrie is moving out of the area.

Saying Good-bye to Guthrie

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Former teacher sentenced for videotaping boys at Spring Hill recreation center.

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Vienna This Week

Vienna This Week

Major Sewer Line Project Planned

Citizens invited to learn more at upcoming GFCA meeting.

Major Sewer Line Project Planned

Getting to Know Lisa-Maria Padilla

Getting to Know Lisa-Maria Padilla

Family, Friends Mourn Michael

Michael Greenway's funeral at St. Catherine of Siena draws more than 100 people.

Family, Friends Mourn Michael

Trucks Hazardous on Georgetown Pike

Supervisor DuBois seeks cut-through truck restrictions on dangerous section of Pike.

Trucks Hazardous on Georgetown Pike

Business Notes

Business Notes

Taste of McRain

Taste of McLean and MHS 50th Anniversary events go on despite inclement weather.

Taste of McRain

EPA Looks for TCE Source in Broad Run Farms

EPA Looks for TCE Source in Broad Run Farms

Business

Business

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Family, Friends Mourn Michael

Michael Greenway's funeral at St. Catherine of Siena draws more than 100 people.

Family, Friends Mourn Michael

Business Notes

Business Notes

'Polluted Promises'

Potomac's Melissa Checker publishes book on minority neighborhoods.

'Polluted Promises'

Taste of McRain

Taste of McLean and MHS 50th Anniversary events go on despite inclement weather.

Taste of McRain

Major Sewer Line Project Planned

Citizens invited to learn more at the upcoming GFCA meeting.

Major Sewer Line Project Planned

Lyndham Hill Denied

Planning Commission says no to development on Telegraph Road.

Lyndham Hill Denied

Students Study Native American Culture

Mattaponi Indians guide students through hands-on activities.

Students Study Native American Culture

House Party: Community Tragedy

Durrell Pretty sentenced to 13 years for involuntary manslaughter in March shooting death of Brendan Tash.

House Party: Community Tragedy

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Former teacher sentenced for videotaping boys at Oak Marr recreation center.

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Former Langston Hughes Middle School band teacher sentenced for videotaping boys in county recreation centers.

Band Teacher Sentenced to 15 Years

Crescent and Fairway apartments near Lake Anne may soon be sold.

Concerns over Apartments' Future

Crescent and Fairway apartments near Lake Anne may soon be sold.

Coming Home South Lakes-Style

Students Celebrate Homecoming Week

Coming Home South Lakes-Style

Week In Reston

Week In Reston

VolunteerFest 2005

VolunteerFest 2005

Lake Anne Revitalization Project Changes

RCRC and county staff re-define parking garage after hearing opposition.

Lake Anne Revitalization Project Changes

VolunteerFest

People volunteer their time at two projects in Reston.

VolunteerFest

Rapist Attacks Fourth Victim

Prior to Sunday's attack in Dunn Loring, police and community members met to discuss ways to defend against a serial rapist.

Rapist Attacks Fourth Victim

Lake Anne to Take Early Lead

Lake Anne Elementary is one of four schools to take part in School Readiness Collaboration.

Lake Anne to Take Early Lead

Business Notes

Business Notes

A Modest Proposal

New transportation office needed before Lorton School can be sold.

A Modest Proposal

School Board Speaks Up

School Board Speaks Up

School Board Speaks Up

School Board Speaks Up

A Modest Proposal

New transportation office needed before Lorton School can be sold.

A Modest Proposal

One Step Closer

Architectural Review Board approves concept for Spring Hill Senior Campus.

One Step Closer

Monday, October 24

Chris Craddock (R-67th)

Chris Craddock (R-67th)

Chuck J. Eby, Jr. (L-67th)

Chuck J. Eby, Jr. (L-67th)

County OKs Laurel Hill Park

Neighbors, Federation disagree over one field.

County OKs Laurel Hill Park

Congress Mandates MetroWest Hearing

Public hearing about disposition of three acres on proposed development site.

Congress Mandates MetroWest Hearing

Congress Mandates MetroWest Hearing

Public hearing about disposition of three acres on proposed development site.

Congress Mandates MetroWest Hearing

Chuck Caputo (D-67th)

Chuck Caputo (D-67th)

County OKs Laurel Hill Park

Neighbors, Federation disagree over one field.

County OKs Laurel Hill Park

Thursday, October 20

Elementary Schools Turn 30

Due for Renovation

Elementary Schools Turn 30

New Look For Sterling Boulevard

Trees Planned to Line Sterling Boulevard

New Look For Sterling Boulevard

At the Courthouse

At the Courthouse

Byrne Campaigns at Lyceum

Candidate for lieutenant governor speaks to the Urban League.

Byrne Campaigns at Lyceum

Council Notebook

Council Notebook

On the Campaign Trail

On the Campaign Trail

Fixing Jefferson-Houston

New principal is working to turn around challenged elementary school.

Fixing Jefferson-Houston

Board of Supervisors Divides Bond Referendum

School Board Advises Residents to Vote For All Projects

Board of Supervisors Divides Bond Referendum

ECHO Thanks Businesses

ECHO Thanks Businesses for Providing Work for Participants

ECHO Thanks Businesses

Candidates Debate Major Issues

Reporters and Residents Ask Tough Questions

Candidates Debate Major Issues

Estate Offers Harvest Fun

Estate Offers Harvest Fun

Teaching Fire Prevention

Firefighters target lessons to children.

Teaching Fire Prevention

Neighbors Ask For Help

Overcrowding raises safety concerns.

Neighbors Ask For Help

Breakfast Surprise

Garrison commander reveals scope of changes at Fort Belvoir.

Breakfast Surprise

Wednesday, October 19

School Notes

School Notes

Reston Clubs and Organizations

Reston Clubs and Organizations

Songs of the Sirens

Local all-female band plays at Firehouse Grill this weekend.

Songs of the Sirens

Calendar

Calendar

Songs of the Sirens

Local all-female band plays at Firehouse Grill this weekend.

Songs of the Sirens

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Herndon Halloween Happenings

Herndon Halloween Happenings

A Quarter-Century of Service

Rabbi Bruce Aft and Congregation Adat Reyim are celebrating 25 years of dedication to the Jewish community.

A Quarter-Century of Service

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Voting for All Projects Is Key

Three soon-to-be schools in the Dulles District await funding.

Voting for All Projects Is Key

Murder Suspect Released on Bond

Murder Suspect Released on Bond

FERC's Authority to Restart Mirant Challenged

Who has what authority enters Mirant dispute.

FERC's Authority to Restart Mirant Challenged

Firehouse Fun

Firehouse Fun

Library Hosts New Series

Judge Gallahue talks about courts, juries, trials and cases.

Library Hosts New Series

Closer Look at Forest Conservation Law

County Council, conservation groups float proposals to increase fines.

Closer Look at Forest Conservation Law

Washington Mill Elementary School Celebrates

Principal signs agreements with local business partners.

Washington Mill Elementary School Celebrates

They're Dancing the Night Away

Friday Nighters Dance Club celebrates 60th anniversary.

They're Dancing the Night Away

"He believed no one notice his accomplishments..."

West Springfield Post Office dedicated to area man killed in Iraq.

"He believed no one notice his accomplishments..."

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

A Haunting We Will Go

Sixth Annual Clifton Haunted Trail is Saturday, Oct. 29.

A Haunting We Will Go

Chamber Hosts Candidates' Night

Opponents in 42nd, 43rd, 44th and 45th Districts seek votes.

Chamber Hosts Candidates' Night

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Reston Clubs and Organizations

Reston Clubs and Organizations

Herndon Clubs and Organizations

Herndon Clubs and Organizations

Herndon Faith

Herndon Faith

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

The Songs of The Sirens

Local all-female band plays at Firehouse Grill this weekend.

The Songs of The Sirens

Reston Faith

Reston Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Herndon School Notes

Herndon School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Herndon Calendar

Herndon Calendar

Herndon People Notes

Herndon People Notes

Reston Calendar

Reston Calendar

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Calendar

Calendar

Herndon Ongoing Events

Herndon Ongoing Events

Herndon Community Notes

Herndon Community Notes

Reston Ongoing Events

Reston Ongoing Events

Reston Halloween Happenings

Reston Halloween Happenings

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

The Songs of The Sirens

Local all-female band plays at Firehouse Grill this weekend.

The Songs of The Sirens

Filial Pleasure at MetroStage

Catherine Flye returns in lovely memory play.

Filial Pleasure at MetroStage

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

Filial Pleasure at MetroStage

Catherine Flye returns in lovely memory play.

Filial Pleasure at MetroStage

Calendar

Calendar

Songs of the Sirens

Local all-female band plays at Firehouse Grill this weekend.

Songs of the Sirens

Halloween Calendar

Halloween Calendar

'Adopt' Turtles throughout Old Town

'Adopt' Turtles throughout Old Town

Witness Testifies in Miller Murder Case

Court proceedings begin against defendant Dana Moro.

Witness Testifies in Miller Murder Case

Teeing Off at Laurel Hill

Golfers enjoy sunny skies for the opening of the Laurel Hill Golf Club.

Teeing Off at Laurel Hill

WFCCA OKs New ODay Townhouses

WFCCA OKs New ODay Townhouses

For Some Blacks, Judaism is Home

Converts assume leadership roles in Arlington synagogue

For Some Blacks, Judaism is Home

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Memorial Service Recalls City Tragedy

Annual wreath-laying ceremony honors fallen and deceased firefighters.

Memorial Service Recalls City Tragedy

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Teeing Off at Laurel Hill

Golfers enjoy sunny skies for the opening of the Laurel Hill Golf Club

Teeing Off at Laurel Hill

Third Public Input Meeting on Dulles South Center

Community members and architects hash out how the big pieces in the design for the Dulles South Multipurpose Center will fit together.

Third Public Input Meeting on Dulles South Center

Longtime Delegate

Del. Joe May runs unopposed in the 2005 election for the 33rd District House seat.

Longtime Delegate

Katrina’s Rescued Pets Arrive in Potomac

Katrina’s Rescued Pets Arrive in Potomac

Emergency Preparedness Fair Is Slated for Oct. 29

Emergency Preparedness Fair Is Slated for Oct. 29

Arlington Man Stokes Gubernatorial Debate Over Executions

Kaine denounces “misleading” death penalty ad as Republicans fear backlash.

Arlington Man Stokes Gubernatorial Debate Over Executions

Local Runner Makes Bigger Strides

Chris Graff is a professional runner who has found success in doing what he loves.

Local Runner Makes Bigger Strides

Candidates Face Off in Debate

Del. Gary Reese (R-67) endorses Chuck Caputo, the Democrat in the 67th District race.

Candidates Face Off in Debate

Roundups

Roundups

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Get Ready To Be Scared

Clifton's 8-Acre Haunted Trail is Oct. 29

Get Ready To Be Scared

Craddock: 10 Traffic Tickets Since 2001

Craddock: 10 Traffic Tickets Since 2001

Three Candidates Vie for School Board Seat

he three are running to replace retiring school board member Elaine Furlow.

Three Candidates Vie for School Board Seat

Police Seek Attackers of Teen

Police Seek Attackers of Teen

Board to Take Second Look at Permits

Resident protests tripling of the cost of permits for block parties.

Board to Take Second Look at Permits

Witness Testifies in Miller Murder Case

Court proceedings begin against defendant Dana Moro.

Witness Testifies in Miller Murder Case

Arlington Raises Taxi Fares

Board increases mileage charge to aid drivers hurt by gas prices.

Arlington Raises Taxi Fares

Prison for Child Porn

Teen in bondage gear was videotaped at man's home.

Prison for Child Porn

Goblin Gallop 5K is Oct. 30

Proceeds to benefit children with cancer.

Goblin Gallop 5K is Oct. 30

"He believed no one would notice his accomplishments..."

West Springfield Post Office dedicated to area man killed in Iraq.

"He believed no one would notice his accomplishments..."

Longtime Delegate

Del. Joe May runs unopposed in the 2005 election for the 33rd District House seat.

Longtime Delegate

Moorman Recognized for Decades in Community

Realtor and former Chamber of Commerce president is Businessperson of the Year.

Moorman Recognized for Decades in Community

Call for Teacher's Suspension

Animal Cruelty

Call for Teacher's Suspension

Families Play at Fall Festival

Browne Academy offers Fun Run, games, rides and crafts.

Families Play at Fall Festival

Preparing Future of Jones Point Park

Open House is part of National Park Service's recommendation process.

Preparing Future of Jones Point Park

Running with the Devil?

Annual Goblin Gallop 5K Race is Oct. 30.

Running with the Devil?

Patience is Key

A new support group in Loudoun County gives parents of children with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder a place to go once a month for a break, advice, resources and support.

Patience is Key

Rosenthal Is Citizen of the Year

Bells Mill Elementary leader is beloved by parents and children, colleagues say.

Rosenthal Is Citizen of the Year

Teens Learn Leadership Skills

Six Ashburn students participate in the National Young Leaders State Conference to focus on honing their leadership skills.

Teens Learn Leadership Skills

Wootton Students: Not in Their Right Minds?

Author Daniel Pink argues education is too focused on analytical skills.

Wootton Students: Not in Their Right Minds?

Families Play at Fun Festival

Browne Academy offers Fun Run, games, rides and crafts.

Families Play at Fun Festival

Chamber Hosts Candidates' Night

Opponents in 42nd, 43rd, 44th and 45th Districts seek votes.

Chamber Hosts Candidates' Night

This Week in Potomac 10-19-05

This Week in Potomac 10-19-05

Republican Pioneer, Matron Louise Gore Dies at 80

Gore was her party’s first female nominee for governor in Maryland.

Republican Pioneer, Matron Louise Gore Dies at 80

A Haunting Return

Combining a moral lesson with spooky fun, Halloween Parables and Haunted Path provide family entertainment.

A Haunting Return

A Quarter-Century of Service

Rabbi Bruce Aft and Congregation Adat Reyim are celebrating 25 years of dedication to the Jewish community.

A Quarter-Century of Service

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Wake Up, Work Out

Early morning exercise class meets at Lee District Park.

Wake Up, Work Out

New Charge of Racism

Republican Michael Meunier calls opponent's new mailing racist.

New Charge of Racism

A Haunting Return

Combining a moral lesson with spooky fun, Halloween Parables and Haunted Path provide family entertainment.

A Haunting Return

A Quarter-Century of Service

Rabbi Bruce Aft and Congregation Adat Reyim are celebrating 25 years of dedication to the Jewish community.

A Quarter-Century of Service

A Haunting Return

Combining a moral lesson with spooky fun, Halloween Parables and Haunted Path provide family entertainment.

A Haunting Return

Voting for All Projects Is Key

Three soon-to-be schools in the Dulles District await funding.

Voting for All Projects Is Key

A Haunting We Will Go

Sixth Annual Clifton Haunted Trail is Saturday, Oct. 29.

A Haunting We Will Go

The Deal Is Done

Supervisors vote 8-1 in favor of sending Lorton Prison site nomination to National Registry of Historic Places.

The Deal Is Done

New Charge of Racism

Republican Michael Meunier calls opponent's new mailing racist.

New Charge of Racism

The Deal Is Done

Supervisors vote 8-1 in favor of sending Lorton Prison site nomination to National Registry of Historic Places.

The Deal Is Done

Tuesday, October 18

Faith

Faith

Wildlife Way Stations

Caring for wildlife, animal rehabilitators transform their homes into sanctuaries.

Wildlife Way Stations

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Health

Health

Planning for an Emergency

GMU chosen to write state emergency plan.

Planning for an Emergency

A Whole New Woodson

Renovations to high school include science wing, new auditorium.

A Whole New Woodson

Business Notes

Business Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Living the American Dream

Great Falls resident finds success in catering.

Living the American Dream

Military Notes

Military Notes

Running Into History

A history of Herndon through the Washington & Old Dominion Trail.

Running Into History

Briefs

Briefs

Herndon High School Achievers

Herndon High School Achievers

Briefs

Briefs

Goat Farm Plan Approved

Developer will plant more trees, make stronger commitments.

Goat Farm Plan Approved

Open Mic Night at Madison

Residents speak, and shout, about their desire to maintain the current plan.

Open Mic Night at Madison

Protecting the Pohick Watershed

Volunteers and staff clean up Pohick Creek.

Protecting the Pohick Watershed

Real Estate

Real Estate

Health

Health

Real Estate

Real Estate

Schools

Schools

Schools

Schools

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Faith

Faith

Faith

Faith

Real Estate

Real Estate

Faith

Faith

Faith

Faith

Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Health

Health

Health

Health

Health

Health

Real Estate

Real Estate

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Nightlife

Nightlife

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Senior Living

Senior Living

Volunteering

Volunteering

Gardening

Gardening

Volunteering

Volunteering

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Gardening

Gardening

Gardening

Gardening

Ongoing

Ongoing

People Notes

People Notes

Volunteering

Volunteering

Week in Arlington

Week in Arlington

Business

Business

Military Notes

Military Notes

Community Members Perform

Del. Vince Callahan (R-34) to perform on Oct. 21 in 'Love Letters.'

Community Members Perform

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

On-going Arts Celebration

On-going Arts Celebration

Candidates Face Off in Three-Way Debate

Del. Gary Reese (R-67) endorses Chuck Caputo, the Democrat in the 67th District race.

Candidates Face Off in Three-Way Debate

Pumpkin Picking

Burke Nursery offers month-long Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch.

Pumpkin Picking

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

All Creatures Great and Small

Church of the Good Shepherd conducts service for pets on Saturday, Oct. 15.

All Creatures Great and Small

Keeping an Eye Out

Burke Centre encourages neighborhood watch programs.

Keeping an Eye Out

People Notes

People Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Community Members Perform

Del. Vince Callahan (R-34th) to perform on Oct. 21 in 'Love Letters.'

Community Members Perform

Protecting the Pohick Watershed

Volunteers and staff clean up Pohick Creek.

Protecting the Pohick Watershed

Weighing Downtown Redevelopment

Weighing Downtown Redevelopment

Candidates Face Off in Three-Way Debate

Del. Gary Reese (R-67) endorses Chuck Caputo, the Democrat in the 67th District race.

Candidates Face Off in Three-Way Debate

Citizens Happy With Salona Plan

Nearby residents hope for installation of traffic light.

Citizens Happy With Salona Plan

Getting to Know James Allred

Getting to Know James Allred

Autumn Adventure Arrives

Autumn Adventure Arrives

This Week in Vienna

This Week in Vienna

People Notes

People Notes

Traffic Calming on Hunter Mill

An upcoming study of traffic calming on the historic road was announced Friday.

Traffic Calming on Hunter Mill

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Returning Rebels

Fairfax High School celebrates homecoming game with parade Oct. 14.

Returning Rebels

Parade Pride of Vienna

Parade features the Redskins Marching Band and a hometown theme.

Parade Pride of Vienna

Michael Greenway Dies in Car Accident

Michael Greenway Dies in Car Accident

MHz Goes Nationwide

Merrifield television station links with New York satellite service provider.

MHz Goes Nationwide

Vinson Hall Visits Evacuees

Brother retirement communities meet over prayer, music and refreshments.

Vinson Hall Visits Evacuees

People Notes

People Notes

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Celtic music, dance on display at Irish Folk Festival Oct. 16.

Irish Eyes Are Smiling

Water Pipeline Case Still Undecided

Judge leaves record open for a week for closing comments.

Water Pipeline Case Still Undecided

Great Falls This Week

Great Falls This Week

People

People

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Launching Literacy

Herndon Rotary Club brings books to children through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Project.

Launching Literacy

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Volunteering

Volunteering

Community

Community

Citizens Happy With Salona Plan

Nearby residents hope for installation of traffic light.

Citizens Happy With Salona Plan

Michael Greenway Dies in Car Accident

Michael Greenway Dies in Car Accident

This Week In McLean

This Week In McLean

Business Notes

Business Notes

Living the American Dream

Great Falls resident finds success in catering.

Living the American Dream

Vinson Hall Residents Visit Evacuees

Brother retirement communities meet over prayer, music and refreshments.

Vinson Hall Residents Visit Evacuees

Military Notes

Military Notes

Windover Heights Residents Confront Town Council

A few residents expressed anger with the historic district's zoning ordinance.

Windover Heights Residents Confront Town Council

Goat Farm Plan Approved

Developer will plant more trees, make stronger commitments.

Goat Farm Plan Approved

New Face of RCC

ABC slate loses.

New Face of RCC

Faithful Gather for Iftar

Area Muslims participate in a community Iftar at the Reston Community Center.

Faithful Gather for Iftar

Re-Design for Lake Anne?

Some property owners on Reston Community Reinvestment Corporation want to have a design competition.

Re-Design for Lake Anne?

STOP Pans PROS Report

Representatives of Save Tall Oaks Pool criticizes report on Reston’s recreation needs.

STOP Pans PROS Report

Miniwalk for Homeless

Miniwalk for Homeless

Craddock Has 10 Traffic Tickets Since 2001

The Republican candidate has been cited for excessive speeding, failure to renew his registration and failure to get his car inspected.

Craddock Has 10 Traffic Tickets Since 2001

Monday, October 17

Biking Through 184 Miles of Mud

Biking Through 184 Miles of Mud

Don’t Mess with Marston

Potomac Youth of the Year

Don’t Mess with Marston

Sunday, October 16

Alexandria, through the years

Alexandria, through the years

Welcome

Welcome

Alexandria's Tomorrow Founded on Yesterday

Alexandria's Tomorrow Founded on Yesterday

Richard Lee Herron (Ind. Green-39)

Richard Lee Herron (Ind. Green-39)

The Streets of Old Town

Street names give a glimpse into the early days of Alexandria.

The Streets of Old Town

A Variety of Ethnic Foods Found on the Corridor

Try sushi, pupusas, taquitos, lo mein, noodle soup and more.

A Variety of Ethnic Foods Found on the Corridor

Sen. Bill Bolling (R)

Sen. Bill Bolling (R)

Del. Kenneth R. Plum (D-36)

Del. Kenneth R. Plum (D-36)

Del. David Albo (R-42)

Del. David Albo (R-42)

Jerry Kilgore (R)

Jerry Kilgore (R)

Glenda Gail Parker (Ind. Green-44)

Glenda Gail Parker (Ind. Green-44)

David Bulova (D-37)

David Bulova (D-37)

Del. Tom Rust (R-86th)

Del. Tom Rust (R-86th)

Del. Vivian Watts (D-39)

Del. Vivian Watts (D-39)

Del. Dick Black (R-32)

Del. Dick Black (R-32)

Del. Jim Scott (D-53)

Del. Jim Scott (D-53)

Bruce Roemmelt (D-13)

Bruce Roemmelt (D-13)

Del. Kristin Amundson (D-44)

Del. Kristin Amundson (D-44)

Greg Scoma (R-44)

Greg Scoma (R-44)

Brian Moran (D-46)

Brian Moran (D-46)

Area Tourism Has Something for Everyone

For residents and visitors, history can be fun while educating.

Area Tourism Has Something for Everyone

Welcome

Alexandria — Great Place to Visit, Even Better Place to Live

Welcome

Mount Vernon District — A Work in Progress

Mount Vernon District — A Work in Progress

Area Residents Live With "The Bridge"

Project becomes a daily topic for commuters through the construction zone.

Area Residents Live With "The Bridge"

Alexandria, through the years

Alexandria, through the years

Keeping the Past Alive

A Brief History of the Mount Vernon District

Keeping the Past Alive

Area Tourism Has Something for Everyone

For residents and visitors, history can be fun while educating.

Area Tourism Has Something for Everyone

Natural Retreats

Natural Retreats

Cold Type

Samuel Snowden and the early days of publishing in Alexandria.

Cold Type

Area Residents Live With "The Bridge"

Project becomes a daily topic for commuters through the construction zone.

Area Residents Live With "The Bridge"

Kauffman Welcomes Newcomers

Kauffman Welcomes Newcomers

Welcome

Welcome

Chamber Welcomes All to Mount Vernon

A greeting from Dan Rinzel, Chairman, Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce

Chamber Welcomes All to Mount Vernon

Supervisors Welcome Newcomers, Residents

Gerald Hyland, Mount Vernon

Supervisors Welcome Newcomers, Residents

Welcome

Welcome

Chuck Caputo (D-67th)

Chuck Caputo (D-67th)

Del. Bob McDonnell (R)

Del. Bob McDonnell (R)

Del. Steve Shannon (D-35)

Del. Steve Shannon (D-35)

Leslie L. Byrne (D)

Leslie L. Byrne (D)

B. Scott McPherson (L-37)

B. Scott McPherson (L-37)

Del. Tim Hugo (R-40)

Del. Tim Hugo (R-40)

Russ Potts (I)

Russ Potts (I)

Chris Craddock (R-67th)

Chris Craddock (R-67th)

Chuck J. Eby, Jr. (L-67th)

Chuck J. Eby, Jr. (L-67th)

Vincent F. Callahan, Jr (R-34)

Vincent F. Callahan, Jr (R-34)

Sen. Creigh Deeds (D)

Sen. Creigh Deeds (D)

Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine (D)

Lt. Gov. Tim Kaine (D)

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43)

Del. Mark Sickles (D-43)

Del. Bob Brink (D-48)

Del. Bob Brink (D-48)

Dave Marsden (D-41)

Dave Marsden (D-41)

Ron Grignol (R-43)

Ron Grignol (R-43)

Donny Ferguson (L-36)

Donny Ferguson (L-36)

Chris Gregerson (R-45)

Chris Gregerson (R-45)

Michael Meunier (R-39)

Michael Meunier (R-39)

Jim Hyland (R-35)

Jim Hyland (R-35)

John Mason (R-37)

John Mason (R-37)

Daniel Haugh (Ind. Green-37)

Daniel Haugh (Ind. Green-37)

David Poisson (D-32)

David Poisson (D-32)

Michael Golden (R-41)

Michael Golden (R-41)

Del. Al Eisenberg (D-47)

Del. Al Eisenberg (D-47)

David Englin (D-45)

David Englin (D-45)

Matthew A. Mueda (R-46)

Matthew A. Mueda (R-46)

Greg Werkheiser (D-42)

Greg Werkheiser (D-42)

Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49)

Del. Adam Ebbin (D-49)

Del. Robert Marshall (R-13)

Del. Robert Marshall (R-13)

Thursday, October 13

Calendar

Calendar

Redevelopment Plan Near Huntington Metro

Plan would bring 85 townhouses to Huntington Avenue.

Redevelopment Plan Near Huntington Metro

Hunting Creek History

Hunting Creek History

Council Notebook

Council Notebook

Candidates for Sheriff Face Off

Bill Cleveland and Dana Lawhorne appear at back-to-back debates.

Candidates for Sheriff Face Off

Redevelopment Plan Near Huntington Metro

Plan would bring 85 townhouses to Huntington Avenue.

Redevelopment Plan Near Huntington Metro

Local Firefighters Assist Gulf Residents

County's first responders face down Katrina's and Rita's rage.

Local Firefighters Assist Gulf Residents

'I Just Want To Die Here'

Hunting Creek residents are caught in a development crossfire.

'I Just Want To Die Here'

Teen To Be Tried as Adult

Rosemont teen charged in stabbing of police officers.

Teen To Be Tried as Adult

Hunting for Right of Second Refusal

Federal, state and local officials clash in exchange of letters.

Hunting for Right of Second Refusal

Wednesday, October 12

Chantilly Man Charged by Child-Porn Task Force

Chantilly Man Charged by Child-Porn Task Force

Fund-Raiser is No Blarney

Magnetic treatment enables child to walk.

Fund-Raiser is No Blarney

Kicking Off Arts Week

Kicking Off Arts Week

Creativity at Work

Robinson teacher featured in Virginia artists collection.

Creativity at Work

The Amazing Race

37th District race is a four-way battle with a couple of famous players.

The Amazing Race

High Holiday Party

An Oct. 9 fair at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia honors Jewish high holidays.

High Holiday Party

Money Matters

Money Matters

Business Notes

Business Notes

Sharing Their Faith at ADAMS Center

ADAMS Center mosque members and members of churches from other faiths share their beliefs and learn about Ramadan.

Sharing Their Faith at ADAMS Center

Brothers Assist Hurricane Relief

Two Ashburn firefighters deploy to Hancock and Harrison counties, Miss.

Brothers Assist Hurricane Relief

Helping Herndon's Hungry

Muslim community reaches out during holy month of Ramadan.

Helping Herndon's Hungry

Walkin’ in the Street

International Walk to School Day

Walkin’ in the Street

Julie Nagel, 19, Dies in Car Accident

Julie Nagel, 19, Dies in Car Accident

Enduring Hope

Bellizzi, Tour of Hope Riders Reach Rainy Finish

Enduring Hope

Parkway Named 'America Byway'

Parkway Named 'America Byway'

Bus Tour Shows Developers Around

Thirteen properties ripe for development are viewed.

Bus Tour Shows Developers Around

Credit Union Treats Soldiers, Students

Combined lunch at Chart House special event for both groups.

Credit Union Treats Soldiers, Students

In Remembrance of Julie Katherine Nagel

In Remembrance of Julie Katherine Nagel

Three Compete in 44th District

Del. Kris Amundson

Three Compete in 44th District

Danger: Don't Cross There

Mount Vernon District uses education, enforcement and engineering to help reduce accidents.

Danger: Don't Cross There

Council Holds Brief Meeting

Council Holds Brief Meeting

Rapist Stalks Dunn Loring Metro Area

Since Sept. 21, three women have reported being accosted.

Rapist Stalks Dunn Loring Metro Area

Going Green

Richard Lee Herron is the Independent Green Party's candidate for delegate in the 39th District.

Going Green

Business Notes

Business Notes

Goat Farm Going to Board

New plan approved by Planning Commission.

Goat Farm Going to Board

Taylor Behl's Body Found

Cause of death is yet to be determined.

Taylor Behl's Body Found

A Chance To Give Back

Michael Meunier wants to serve community that helped him realize a dream.

A Chance To Give Back

Dominion Plants Trees

Dominion Plants Trees

Stepping Down After 32

Former delegate joins William & Mary board.

Stepping Down After 32

Working Together

Education, transportation key points in Mark Sickles' re-election bid.

Working Together

Bikers for Babies

Motorcyclists Gathered at Tysons Corner Oct. 2 for the March of Dimes Ride and Poker Run.

Bikers for Babies

Money Matters

Money Matters

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Doctors seize initiative from Inova Health System.

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Albo, Werkheiser Clash in Debate

More than 200 West Springfield residents attend Oct. 5 debate.

Albo, Werkheiser Clash in Debate

A History Worth Preserving?

Historic distinction may help to secure grants.

A History Worth Preserving?

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

The race to fill Del. Jim Dillard's (R-41) seat in the House of Delegates heats up.

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

The Amazing Race

37th District race is a four-way battle with a couple of famous players.

The Amazing Race

Hoping To Return

Vivian Watts is defending her seat as delegate for Virginia's 39th District.

Hoping To Return

Business Lunch

With only four weeks until Election Day, candidates from the Springfield area present plans to help small business owners.

Business Lunch

Candidate Seeks To 'Scooter' to Victory

Riding on bright red scooter, Michael Meunier is traveling door-to-door in the 39th District.

Candidate Seeks To 'Scooter' to Victory

Business Lunch

With only four weeks until Election Day, candidates from the Springfield area present plans to help small business owners.

Business Lunch

School Board Candidates Square Off

Three contenders propose initiatives to induce community participation during cordial debate

School Board Candidates Square Off

A History Worth Preserving?

Historic distinction may help to secure grants.

A History Worth Preserving?

Faith

Faith

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering

Volunteering

Concert Begins Series

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic launches season.

Concert Begins Series

Watch Your Mouth

Free speech at GMU examined after student arrest.

Watch Your Mouth

Ongoing

Ongoing

Roundups

Roundups

Bus-ted

Parents, staff meet at Lanier to discuss bus incident.

Bus-ted

Business Lunch

With only four weeks until Election Day, candidates from the Springfield area present plans to help small business owners.

Business Lunch

Showdown in South County

The race for the 42nd District House of Delegates seat is garnering statewide attention.

Showdown in South County

Concert Begins Season

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic launches season.

Concert Begins Season

In the Streets

City of Fairfax Fall Festival, postponed to Oct. 9 due to rain, still attracts a crowd.

In the Streets

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Watch Your Mouth

Free speech at GMU examined after student arrest.

Watch Your Mouth

Task Force Focuses on IMVH's Future

Health Planning Task Force keeps pressure on Inova.

Task Force Focuses on IMVH's Future

Westfields Cloverleaf Interchange is Open

$26.7 million project is part of a public/private partnership agreement.

Westfields Cloverleaf Interchange is Open

This Week in McLean

This Week in McLean

ARHA Launches Ten on Construction Careers

Football legend joins city leaders to change lives.

ARHA Launches Ten on Construction Careers

Zen and the Art of Door Knocking

Candidates in the 35th burn shoe leather for votes.

Zen and the Art of Door Knocking

Vienna This Week

Vienna This Week

Chantilly Holds Fall Cabaret

Touch of Class Show Choir to perform Oct. 19-20

Chantilly Holds Fall Cabaret

Craddock Staffer Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

While running Craddock's primary campaign, manager pleads to felony drug offense.

Craddock Staffer Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

'Covered in Comfort

Grassroots relief effort for Katrina victims proves a big success.

'Covered in Comfort

Challenging the TaxMan

Hoping to continue lobbying success, Ron Grignol runs for House of Delegates.

Challenging the TaxMan

Poisson Knocks On Doors

Poisson Focuses On Education and Transportation

Poisson Knocks On Doors

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Doctors seize initiative from Inova Health System.

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

On the Brink of Re-election

Unopposed delegate promotes health and transportation initiatives

On the Brink of Re-election

Paving the Way

A two-lane expansion on the northbound lanes of Route 123 between Palmer Drive and Lorton Road slated to be finished next May.

Paving the Way

Going Green

Richard Lee Herron is the Independent Green Party's candidate for delegate in the 39th District.

Going Green

Black Gets In Touch

Black Focuses on Education, Transportation and Values

Black Gets In Touch

The Ebbin Flow of Richmond Politics

Staunch Democrat aims to build bridges across party lines.

The Ebbin Flow of Richmond Politics

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Paving the Way

A two-lane expansion on the northbound lanes of Route 123 between Palmer Drive and Lorton Road slated to be finished next May.

Paving the Way

Running Alone

Residents and politicians are perplexed as to why Republicans are fielding few candidates for local races

Running Alone

Area to Gain Medical Center

Doctors seize initiative from Inova Health System.

Area to Gain Medical Center

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Thinking Constitutionally

Crestwood students use the Constitution to write classroom rules.

Thinking Constitutionally

Lindbergh Baby Trial Revisited

Playhouse Presents 'Hauptmann'

Lindbergh Baby Trial Revisited

Schools

Schools

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

College Notes

College Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Faith

Faith

Faith

Faith

Real Estate

Real Estate

Sharing Their Faith

ADAMS Center mosque members and members of churches from other faiths come together to share their beliefs and learn about Ramadan.

Sharing Their Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Out of the Darkness

Clifton family participates in Out of Darkness Walk.

Out of the Darkness

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

HHS's Ongoing Relief for Katrina Victims

HHS's Ongoing Relief for Katrina Victims

Faith

Faith

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Out of the Darkness

Clifton family participates in Out of Darkness Walk.

Out of the Darkness

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

Health Notes

Health Notes

Ongoing

Ongoing

Lindbergh Baby Trial Revisited

Playhouse presents 'Hauptmann'

Lindbergh Baby Trial Revisited

Nightlife

Nightlife

Gardening Notes

Gardening Notes

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

The non-profit group stages its new play.

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

The non-profit group stages its new play.

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

Ongoing

Ongoing

Gardening Notes

Gardening Notes

Volunteering

Volunteering

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

The non-profit group stages its new play.

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

The non-profit group stages its new play.

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Business

Business

'Green' Building Approved

Signature building to be visible from George Washington Parkway.

'Green' Building Approved

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Ongoing

Ongoing

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

The non-profit group stages its new play.

Springfield Community Theatre Tames the Lion

New Study for Park

Woodrow Wilson Bridge Neighborhood Task Force gets embroiled in Affordable Housing.

New Study for Park

Working Together

Education, transportation key points in Mark Sickles' re-election bid.

Working Together

City Promotes Urban Forest

City Promotes Urban Forest

Parkway Named 'America Byway'

Parkway Named 'America Byway'

Feds, City Ling Up Against Mirant

City lawsuit takes new track to end Mirant operations.

Feds, City Ling Up Against Mirant

Can't Get No Satisfaction — Maybe

Area resident honored for 'Service to America' in making IRS more popular.

Can't Get No Satisfaction — Maybe

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

On the Brink of Re-election

Unopposed delegate promotes health and transportation initiatives

On the Brink of Re-election

A Chance To Give Back

Michael Meunier wants to serve community that helped him realize a dream.

A Chance To Give Back

Planning Defers on Affordable Housing

More information requested.

Planning Defers on Affordable Housing

'Covered in Comfort'

Grassroots relief effort for Katrina victims proves a big success.

'Covered in Comfort'

Creativity at Work

Robinson teacher featured in Virginia artists collection.

Creativity at Work

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

School Boundary Meeting

Officials to decide margins of New West Fairfax Elementary.

School Boundary Meeting

Putting the Band Back Together

Local band reunites for impromptu show at coffeehouse.

Putting the Band Back Together

Creativity at Work

Robinson teacher featured in Virginia artists collection.

Creativity at Work

Fight On and Off the Field

Football game dedicated to Nick Franca who is battling cancer.

Fight On and Off the Field

Korean Church, Townhouses at WFCCA Meeting

Korean Church, Townhouses at WFCCA Meeting

Voters to Decide on $1M in School Bond for Clifton

Voters to Decide on $1M in School Bond for Clifton

Man Charged with Abduction, Assault

Man Charged with Abduction, Assault

High Holiday Party

An Oct. 9 fair at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia honors Jewish high holidays.

High Holiday Party

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Doctors seize initiative from Inova Health System.

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Libertarian in the Race

Chuck Eby to compete against Caputo, Craddock in 67th District.

Libertarian in the Race

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Doctors seize initiative from Inova Health System.

Lorton To Gain Second Medical Center

Challenging the TaxMan

Hoping to continue lobbying success, Ron Grignol runs for House of Delegates.

Challenging the TaxMan

The Amazing Race

37th District race is a four-way battle with a couple of famous players.

The Amazing Race

Local Authors Invisible No More

Three women write about their experiences becoming visible again after the age of 50.

Local Authors Invisible No More

Albo, Werkheiser Clash in Debate

More than 200 West Springfield residents attend Oct. 5 debate.

Albo, Werkheiser Clash in Debate

Arlington This Week

Arlington This Week

Business Notes

Business Notes

Travilah Oak Celebration

Travilah Oak Celebration

Can't Get No Satisfaction - Maybe

Area resident honored for 'Service to America' in making IRS more popular.

Can't Get No Satisfaction - Maybe

Rapist Stalks Dunn Loring Metro Area

Since Sept. 21, three women have reported being accosted.

Rapist Stalks Dunn Loring Metro Area

Rapist Stalks Dunn Loring Metro Area

Since Sept. 21, three women have reported being accosted.

Rapist Stalks Dunn Loring Metro Area

Community Divided

More than 160 residents turned out to express their concerns and views about the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to the Upper Broad Run and Upper Foley subareas.

Community Divided

Japanese Program Moving

Floris' Japanese Immersion Program will not accept students next year.

Japanese Program Moving

Up Against the Wall

Crestmont neighborhood still pushing for sound wall along GM Blvd.

Up Against the Wall

Business Lunch

With only four weeks until Election Day, candidates from the Springfield area present plans to help small business owners.

Business Lunch

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Highways and Ponds

Council considers Old Lee Highway and storm water plans.

Highways and Ponds

This Week in McLean

This Week in McLean

Hoping To Return

Vivian Watts is defending her seat as delegate for Virginia's 39th District.

Hoping To Return

Business Lunch

With only four weeks until Election Day, candidates from the Springfield area present plans to help small business owners.

Business Lunch

Tuesday, October 11

Calendar

Calendar

Getting Back in the Groove

This year's Clarendon Day will feature a displaced New Orleans band trying to rebuild.

Getting Back in the Groove

Candidate Sees Metaphor in Bobsled Background

Former coach of Jamaican bobsled team is running for governor on anti-tax platform.

Candidate Sees Metaphor in Bobsled Background

Kilgore Launches Campaign with Dueling Tax Cut Plan

Republican Jerry Kilgore wants to cap residential real estate assessment increases at 5 percent per year.

Kilgore Launches Campaign with Dueling Tax Cut Plan

Bulova Gets Dem Nod in 37th

Bulova Gets Dem Nod in 37th

McDonnell Wins GOP Nod for Attorney General

by Brian McNeill

McDonnell Wins GOP Nod for Attorney General

Potts, Kaine Debate on Education

Republican Jerry Kilgore declined to participate in second debate.

Potts, Kaine Debate on Education

Transportation, Taxes Focus of Debate

Republican Jerry Kilgore and Democrat Tim Kaine debated Tuesday before the Fairfax County business community.

Transportation, Taxes Focus of Debate

$246 Million for School Construction?

Nov. 8 bond referendum would pay for construction projects at 24 Fairfax County schools.

$246 Million for School Construction?

Maverick? Spoiler? Who Is Russ Potts?

As an ‘independent Republican,’ state senator plans to stir things up in bid to become governor.

Maverick? Spoiler? Who Is Russ Potts?

Preparing for Disaster

How to make homes safe in the case of emergency.

Preparing for Disaster

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Schools

Schools

Health

Health

Calendar

Calendar

Democrats Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Thanks to the 2001 redistricting, only five House of Delegates races in Northern Virginia are considered competitive.

Democrats Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Arlington Man Gets New Execution Date

Supreme Court declines to hear Robin Lovitt’s appeal.

Arlington Man Gets New Execution Date

One Door at a Time

Donny Ferguson is fighting an uphill battle in a race for the 36th.

One Door at a Time

Great Falls Studio Tour Set

Potters, jewelers and sculptors open their doors to the public.

Great Falls Studio Tour Set

Democrats Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Thanks to the 2001 redistricting, only five House of Delegates races in Northern Virginia are considered competitive.

Democrats Push for Nonpartisan Redistricting

Bolling Wins Lt. Gov. Nomination for GOP

Bolling Wins Lt. Gov. Nomination for GOP

Former Priest Pleads No Contest

Leesburg Pastor Will Go Before Loudoun Grand Jury

Former Priest Pleads No Contest

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Great Falls Studio Tour Set

Potters, jewelers and sculptors open their doors to the public.

Great Falls Studio Tour Set

Southern Accents Features McLean Home

Show home to open Oct. 20.

Southern Accents Features McLean Home

McLean High School Celebrates its 50th

Weekend of activities is planned including the 50th anniversary gala on Oct. 22.

McLean High School Celebrates its 50th

Running Alone

Residents and politicians are perplexed as to why Republicans are fielding few candidates for local races

Running Alone

McLean High School Celebrates 50th

Weekend of activities is planned including the 50th anniversary gala on Oct. 22.

McLean High School Celebrates 50th

Interchange Construction to Begin

Interchange Construction to Begin

People

People

Missing Teen

Missing Teen

Potomac Day Just Ahead

Annual celebration is Oct. 29.

Potomac Day Just Ahead

Home for Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

After 25-year struggle, 350 families now have a place to call home.

Home for Sts. Peter and Paul Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church

MCA Covers Stormwater Issues

MCA approves bond resolution.

MCA Covers Stormwater Issues

Lot Coverage Proposal Rejected

Civic Federation members ask County Board to leave law alone

Lot Coverage Proposal Rejected

Reston Man Charged with Malicious Wounding

Reston Man Charged with Malicious Wounding

The Ebbin Flow of Richmond Politics

Staunch Democrat aims to build bridges across party lines.

The Ebbin Flow of Richmond Politics

Bond To Fund Lake Anne Renovation Planning

Bond To Fund Lake Anne Renovation Planning

Kaine Kicks-Off Campaign with Tax Relief Pledge

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Tim Kaine held rallies last week in Fairfax County and Alexandria.

Kaine Kicks-Off Campaign with Tax Relief Pledge

Community

Community

Taste of Great Falls Misses Rainstorm

All 15 community restaurants participate in this year's festival.

Taste of Great Falls Misses Rainstorm

Identity Theft

Students Taught to Protect Identity

Identity Theft

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Shoulder to Lean On

The Parent Resource Center Provides Support

Shoulder to Lean On

Suspects Sought

Suspects Sought

Birth

Bowman-Linehan

Birth

Palisades Parkway Turns Into Parking Lot

Hazardous Driving

Palisades Parkway Turns Into Parking Lot

Man, 23, Charged in Murder of Mother

Police say mother and son argued over his relationship with his girlfriend.

Man, 23, Charged in Murder of Mother

Southern Accents Features McLean Home

Show home to open Oct. 20.

Southern Accents Features McLean Home

Victoria Censored?

Some shoppers offended by racy displays.

Victoria Censored?

This Week in Potomac 10-13-05

This Week in Potomac 10-13-05

Taste of Great Falls Misses Rainstorm

All 15 community restaurants participate in this year's festival.

Taste of Great Falls Misses Rainstorm

Supreme Court Hears Potomac Family's Case

Some parents dismayed at special education policies in Montgomery County.

Supreme Court Hears Potomac Family's Case

Plum Seeks Re-election

Del. Ken Plum wants to continue representing Reston in the House of Delegates.

Plum Seeks Re-election

RA Biennial Budget Released

Annual assessment would increase $12 for 2006, but not rise in 2007.

RA Biennial Budget Released

Pushing resTOWN forward

Reston Citizens Association holds third community outreach meeting to explain benefits of township.

Pushing resTOWN forward

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Bells Silenced

St. John Neumann Catholic Church has had to stop using its church bells because they exceed county noise levels.

Bells Silenced

Round Two

Cluster representatives still see problems with the governing documents.

Round Two

Mason Takes GOP Primary in 37th

Mason Takes GOP Primary in 37th

Byrne Wins Democratic Nod for Lt. Governor

Byrne defeated three other Democrats, including Del. Chap Petersen of Fairfax.

Byrne Wins Democratic Nod for Lt. Governor

Big Money in House of Delegates Races

Spending $300,000 for a $17,640 job ...

Big Money in House of Delegates Races

Hyland to Face Shannon

Hyland to Face Shannon

Kilgore Blows Past Challenger in Primary

Jerry Kilgore easily defeated George Fitch in the June 14 Republican Primary

Kilgore Blows Past Challenger in Primary

Potshots in Political Mailings

Mailboxes in Fairfax County are being clogged with political mailings from candidates running for the Nov. 8 election.

Potshots in Political Mailings

600,000 Voters with No Say?

One-third of House of Delegates races in Northern Virginia are uncontested.

600,000 Voters with No Say?

Fairfax Democrats Aim for Lt. Gov. Nomination

Former State Sen. Leslie Byrne and Del. Chap Petersen are campaigning for the June 14 primary.

Fairfax Democrats Aim for Lt. Gov. Nomination

Monday, October 10

Oleszek Seeks House Seat

School Board member will try for House of Delegates.

Oleszek Seeks House Seat

Zen and the Art of Door Knocking

Candidates in the 35th burn shoe leather for votes.

Zen and the Art of Door Knocking

Mr. Different Perspective

Arthur Purves runs for delegate in the 35th District.

Mr. Different Perspective

Kaplan Runs for House

Political newcomer seeks seat from 37th District.

Kaplan Runs for House

Robinson Running for 35th Delegate Seat

Political newcomer seeks Republican nomination.

Robinson Running for 35th Delegate Seat

Three Men and a Bridge

Each of the major candidates for governor express support for controversial Techway bridge.

Three Men and a Bridge

Bulova Runs for House

David Bulova vies for Democratic nod to fill Del. Chap Petersen’s seat.

Bulova Runs for House

Zen and the Art of Door Knocking

Candidates in the 35th burn shoe leather for votes.

Zen and the Art of Door Knocking

Goat Farm Going to Board

New plan approved by Planning Commission.

Goat Farm Going to Board

Add, But Don't Get Bigger

Candidates propose adding a lane to I-66 without widening the road.

Add, But Don't Get Bigger

Hyland Announces Delegate Run

Oakton resident seeking Republican nomination.

Hyland Announces Delegate Run

Mason Back in the Game

Former City of Fairfax Mayor John Mason runs for delegate in 37th district.

Mason Back in the Game

Thursday, October 6

Alexandria Ongoing Events

Alexandria Ongoing Events

Alexandria School Notes

Alexandria School Notes

Alexandria Ongoing Events

Alexandria Ongoing Events

Blessing of the Pets

Ceremony at St. John's Episcopal Church in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.

Blessing of the Pets

Fall for Fun at Cox Farms

Fall for Fun at Cox Farms

Craddock Staffer Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

While running Craddock's primary campaign, manager pleads to felony offense.

Craddock Staffer Pleads Guilty to Drug Charge

Schaffer v. Weast: Supreme Court Shuffle

Schaffer v. Weast: Supreme Court Shuffle

Schaffer v. Weast: Public or Private?

Disagreements began from the beginning.

Schaffer v. Weast: Public or Private?

Schaffer v. Weast

Potomac's family's case to be heard by U.S. Supreme Court.

Schaffer v. Weast

Mount Vernon Ongoing Events

Mount Vernon Ongoing Events

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Alexandria Calendar

Alexandria Calendar

College Notes

College Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Alexandria Business Notes

Alexandria Business Notes

Mount Vernon Calendar

Mount Vernon Calendar

Alexandria Real Estate Notes

Alexandria Real Estate Notes

Alexandria Calendar

Alexandria Calendar

Alexandria Business Notes

Alexandria Business Notes

Alexandria Real Estate Notes

Alexandria Real Estate Notes

Alexandria School Notes

Alexandria School Notes

Mount Vernon School Notes

Mount Vernon School Notes

Mount Vernon Calendar

Mount Vernon Calendar

Schaffer v. Weast: Timeline

Look at the numbers.

Schaffer v. Weast: Timeline

Homes Evacuated After Gas Line Is Ruptured

Homes Evacuated After Gas Line Is Ruptured

'Covered in Comfort'

Grassroots relief effort for Katrina victims proves a big success.

'Covered in Comfort'

Worth Noting

Worth Noting

Clifton Day Is Sunday, Oct. 9

200 craft vendors to show wares at 38th annual event.

Clifton Day Is Sunday, Oct. 9

Police Charge Cole with Drug Offenses

Police Charge Cole with Drug Offenses

Katrina Evacuee Family Seeking Home

Katrina Evacuee Family Seeking Home

Chantilly Man Sentenced to 14 Months Prison

Chantilly Man Sentenced to 14 Months Prison

St. Timothy Dedicates Library, Junior High Wing

St. Timothy Dedicates Library, Junior High Wing

Schaffer v. Weast: Who Will Argue the Case

Schaffer v. Weast: Who Will Argue the Case

Wednesday, October 5

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

'Beyond the Photograph'

Springfield photographer pushes photographic boundaries.

'Beyond the Photograph'

Calendar

Calendar

Pat Troy To Host Charity Event

Pat Troy To Host Charity Event

Nightlife

Nightlife

Into the Storm

Burke resident helps Katrina victims via EMS squad.

Into the Storm

More Metro, More Buses, Safer Sidewalks

Residents share transportation gripes and proposals at a public forum on transportation

More Metro, More Buses, Safer Sidewalks

People

People

Business Notes

Business Notes

Senior Ongoing Calendar

Senior Ongoing Calendar

Schaffer v. Weast Timeline

Schaffer v. Weast Timeline

Choosing Between Two Downtowns

A second proposal to redevelop the downtown is submitted on last day of bidding.

Choosing Between Two Downtowns

Calling for Help

UCM cares for 87 families and Americans Helping Americans collects supplies.

Calling for Help

Out of Darkness Walk

Hundreds participate.

Out of Darkness Walk

SLHS Students Collect Clothing

More than 120 bags of clothes will be donated to charities helping victims of Hurricane Katrina.

SLHS Students Collect Clothing

Welcome Back

Away from Hunters Woods less than a year, Olivia Toatley returns as principal.

Welcome Back

Herndon School Notes

Herndon School Notes

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Pushed Out?

Michelle Padgett, principal at Lake Anne Elementary, went on administrative leave last week.

Pushed Out?

Kangaroo Hop to Fitness

Keene Mill Elementary offers boot camp-themed night of fitness.

Kangaroo Hop to Fitness

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Local Heroes Return From New Orleans

Six members from Arlington return from assisting employees and military personnel in re-building New Orleans

Local Heroes Return From New Orleans

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Herndon Business Notes

Herndon Business Notes

Fixing Up the Dam

Supervisor, community discuss Lake Royal dam repairs.

Fixing Up the Dam

Prime Time

For Seniors and Their Families

Prime Time

Schools

Schools

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health Briefs

Health Briefs

Ongoing

Ongoing

College Notes

College Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Parents Respond to Back-to-School Nights

Hybla Valley and Stratford Landing welcome visitors.

Parents Respond to Back-to-School Nights

Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Herndon Calendar

Herndon Calendar

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Herndon Ongoing Events

Herndon Ongoing Events

Herndon Faith Notes

Herndon Faith Notes

Reston Faith Notes

Reston Faith Notes

Reston Ongoing Events

Reston Ongoing Events

Reston Calendar

Reston Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Senior Living

Senior Living

Real Estate

Real Estate

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

'Beyond the Photograph

'Beyond the Photograph

'Beyond the Photograph'

Springfield photographer pushes photographic boundaries.

'Beyond the Photograph'

Calendar

Calendar

'Beyond the Photograph'

Springfield photographer pushes photographic boundaries.

'Beyond the Photograph'

Sports Facility Adjusts

Eliminating track brings cost to $11.7 million.

Sports Facility Adjusts

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Beyond TV Screens and Telephone Hotlines

Two Alexandrians confront Katrina's living aftermath.

Beyond TV Screens and Telephone Hotlines

Anti-Mirant Efforts Coalesce

EPA urged to take a more positive role in Mirant controversy.

Anti-Mirant Efforts Coalesce

The Detective

Dana Lawhorne wants more community involvement.

The Detective

Performances to Aid Center

Tom Teasley brings his rhythmic beat to Mount Vernon Unitarian Church.

Performances to Aid Center

Parkway Hits a Road Block

A segment of former area may force a change in Fairfax County Parkway extension plans.

Parkway Hits a Road Block

The Officer

Bill Cleveland wants to help fight gangs.

The Officer

To Catch a Shark

Lorton family donates 13-foot tiger shark to Halley Elementary School.

To Catch a Shark

Fore!

New Laurel Hill Golf Club set to open Oct. 16.

Fore!

Home-Schooler Joins Research Expedition

Herndon student one of selected few to participate in national program.

Home-Schooler Joins Research Expedition

Thinking on Their Feet

Local comedian helps Yorktown High students enhance their improvisational skills.

Thinking on Their Feet

Dillard Returns to Williamsburg

Former delegate joins William & Mary board.

Dillard Returns to Williamsburg

50 Miles for MS

MS Society leads walkers from Fair Lakes to D.C.

50 Miles for MS

Festival Transforms Town Green

Festival Transforms Town Green

Residents Demand Housing Authority

Use public forum to pressure officials to create centralized housing department

Residents Demand Housing Authority

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

This Week in Potomac 10-5-05

This Week in Potomac 10-5-05

For Brink Election is Over

Unopposed delegate promotes health and transportation initiatives

For Brink Election is Over

Packing Up

Scouts, Student Council help prepare Katrina victims for school.

Packing Up

Beyond TV Screens and Telephone Hotlines

Two Alexandrians confront Katrina's living aftermath.

Beyond TV Screens and Telephone Hotlines

Arlington This Week

Arlington This Week

Crane Accident Slashes Townhouses

Residents concerned about remaining crane and structural damage.

Crane Accident Slashes Townhouses

Strong Words But No Decision on Historic Ash

Planning board grants deferral on request that would affect 200-year-old tree.

Strong Words But No Decision on Historic Ash

Long Road To Creation

A brief history on the creation and development of the Dulles Greenway — a new way of building roads.

Long Road To Creation

Looking to Expand

Business owner hopes to use contest money to expand his business to include a learning center.

Looking to Expand

Robberies Up in Mount Vernon

Police continue to apprehend suspects.

Robberies Up in Mount Vernon

Party in the Park

Civitan International hosts 34th annual picnic at Burke Lake Park.

Party in the Park

Bolling, Byrne Address Chamber

Candidates for Lt. Governor split on issues.

Bolling, Byrne Address Chamber

Getting To Know ...

Getting To Know ...

Minority Achievement Gap Widens

School board candidates propose new initiatives to improve minority scores

Minority Achievement Gap Widens

Hip Hop with Heart

Jaxx Nightclub features Hurricane Katrina benefit concert on Friday.

Hip Hop with Heart

Dave Marsden, At a Glance

Dave Marsden, At a Glance

Town Line Includes Loudoun?

Town Council votes to appeal Loudoun County zoning determination; boundary lines reviewed.

Town Line Includes Loudoun?

Trailblazer in Blue

City honors Alexandria's first African-American police officer.

Trailblazer in Blue

Russell Named Partner of Year

Tourism held up as critical economic engine.

Russell Named Partner of Year

Under Investigation

Under Investigation

Perry: 9 Percent More for Schools

Superintendent releases her preliminary forecast.

Perry: 9 Percent More for Schools

Plans for Salona Announced

Fields and passive recreation planned for 41-acre site.

Plans for Salona Announced

Stepping Down After 32

Former delegate joins William & Mary board.

Stepping Down After 32

Fairfax Gets Some Lovin'

Festival will take over downtown on Saturday, Oct. 8.

Fairfax Gets Some Lovin'

Adventurous Teacher Honored

Teacher, Melissa Fye, returns home with a "whale" of an adventure to share with her students.

Adventurous Teacher Honored

Town Plans Fall Clean-Up

Town Plans Fall Clean-Up

Herndon Arts Week Offers Music, Films, Dance

Council For the Arts of Herndon expands programs for Arts Week.

Herndon Arts Week Offers Music, Films, Dance

Home-Schooler Joins Research Expedition

Herndon student one of selected few to participate in national program.

Home-Schooler Joins Research Expedition

Maude Turns Two

Maude Turns Two

Boys & Girls Club Opens

Boys & Girls Club Opens

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Truck Load of Relief

Herndon United Methodist Church raises money to buy box truck for hurricane relief.

Truck Load of Relief

Surviving Katrina

The plight of pets left behind.

Surviving Katrina

Friday Night Fun

Friday Night Fun

Pat Troy To Host Charity Event

Pat Troy To Host Charity Event

Performances to Aid Center

Tom Teasley brings his rhythmic beat to Mount Vernon Unitarian Church.

Performances to Aid Center

Supreme Court Learning

Potomac family’s case to be heard by Supreme Court justices Oct 5.

Supreme Court Learning

River Center Gets $56,000 Boost

Federal grant will pay for “Backyard to the Bay” exhibit.

River Center Gets $56,000 Boost

Filling a Special Needs Gap

Katherine Thomas School adds ninth and 10th grade.

Filling a Special Needs Gap

Walkers Help the Homeless

Community organizations and schools work together in mini-walks.

Walkers Help the Homeless

Vote Backs RELAC

Supporters of the RELAC air-conditioning system win the day.

Vote Backs RELAC

Remembering a 'Fair' Leader

Fred C. Morin served on Fairfax Water Authority Board for over 40 years.

Remembering a 'Fair' Leader

Light the Night Walk

Hundreds of people walk to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Light the Night Walk

Vienna Resident Making a Difference

John Horejsi, founder of SALT, talks about starting a volunteer group that brings important social issues to legislators

Vienna Resident Making a Difference

Referendum Delayed

RA Board to revise schedule on proposed governing documents.

Referendum Delayed

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Refugee Arrives in Vienna

Refugee Arrives in Vienna

Nightlife

Nightlife

Tuesday, October 4

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

Great Falls This Week

Great Falls This Week

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

The race to fill Del. Jim Dillard's (R-41) seat in the House of Delegates heats up.

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

Study Alternatives

Broad Run Farms Residents Say There Is No Risk

Study Alternatives

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Community

Community

Pennies From Heaven

Forestville Elementary students raise $12k for Katrina victims.

Pennies From Heaven

End of the Road for Peaches

Moutoux Orchard to be developed with 60 homes.

End of the Road for Peaches

Taylor Behl Reward Fund Benefit

Over $8,000 was added to the Taylor Behl reward fund at Sunday's concert at Jammin' Java.

Taylor Behl Reward Fund Benefit

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Real Estate

Real Estate

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Health

Health

Introduction to High Holy Days

Introduction to High Holy Days

Faith

Faith

Purifying Body and Soul

Purifying Body and Soul

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

Halloween Happenings

Halloween Happenings

Fine Arts Scene

Fine Arts Scene

Tour Rural Loudoun

Tour Rural Loudoun

Arrest Made in Attempted Abduction

Ten-year-old victims' martial arts instructor was arrested Sunday night.

Arrest Made in Attempted Abduction

Relocated Veterans Enjoy the Circus

Sterling Resident Brings Evacuees to the Show

Relocated Veterans Enjoy the Circus

Dave Marsden, At a Glance

Dave Marsden, At a Glance

Is This Really Necessary?

Parents question need for school boundary study.

Is This Really Necessary?

Dave Marsden, At a Glance

Dave Marsden, At a Glance

Michael Golden, At a Glance

Michael Golden, At a Glance

New Houses Near Rugby Road

Eminent Domain issue raised by Planning Commission.

New Houses Near Rugby Road

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

The race to fill Del. Jim Dillard's (R-41) seat in the House of Delegates heats up.

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

Michael Golden, At a Glance

Michael Golden, At a Glance

Half-Century for House Tour

Potomac House Tour Hits 50

Half-Century for House Tour

Discussion of Langely Fork Park Begins

Field use concerns dominate public forum.

Discussion of Langely Fork Park Begins

McLean Hosts Ability Camp

McLean U14 girls team help lead kids with disabilities through soccer drills.

McLean Hosts Ability Camp

Town Line Includes Loudoun?

Town Line Includes Loudoun?

Michael Golden, At a Glance

Michael Golden, At a Glance

Not-a-Monopole on Pike?

New Antenna System may be installed along Georgetown Pike.

Not-a-Monopole on Pike?

Peace Corps Volunteers Help Katrina Victims

Great Falls resident helps out in Mississippi.

Peace Corps Volunteers Help Katrina Victims

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

The race to fill Del. Jim Dillard's (R-41) seat in the House of Delegates heats up.

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

McLean Hosts Ability Camp

McLean U14 girls team help lead kids with disabilities through soccer drills.

McLean Hosts Ability Camp

Pennies From Heaven

Forestville Elementary students raise $12k for Katrina victims.

Pennies From Heaven

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Business

Business

SterlingFest Approaches

Community Festival to Beautify Sterling

SterlingFest Approaches

Volunteering

Volunteering

Firm Capitalizes on Traffic

Firm Capitalizes on Traffic

Candidates Earn Big Money

Del. Black Doubled Poisson’s Fund-raising Efforts

Candidates Earn Big Money

Around the Globe

Going Global

Around the Globe

Carnival With a Conscience

Carnival With a Conscience

Discussion of Langley Fork Park Begins

Field use concerns dominate public forum.

Discussion of Langley Fork Park Begins

Peace Corps Volunteers Help Katrina Victims

Great Falls resident helps out in Mississippi.

Peace Corps Volunteers Help Katrina Victims

McLean This Week

McLean This Week

End of the Road for Peaches

Moutoux Orchard to be developed with 60 homes.

End of the Road for Peaches

Is This Really Necessary?

Parents question need for school boundary study.

Is This Really Necessary?

Vienna This Week

Vienna This Week

Second Arrest Made

Richmond police arrested a second man in connection with the Behl case.

Second Arrest Made

Michael Golden, At a Glance

Michael Golden, At a Glance

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

The race to fill Del. Jim Dillard's (R-41) seat in the House of Delegates heats up.

After 32 Years, Who's Next?

Fairfax County Involvement

County reviews bids for site operators of three proposed day-labor centers.

Fairfax County Involvement