Thursday, September 29
There’s Still Time for Bypass Input
There’s Still Time for Bypass Input
Korean Church Controversy
Hearing before the Planning Commission postponed until Nov. 2.
Korean Church Controversy
What's New at Mountain View
Jim Oliver: "Great Teachers, Not Programs, Make a School Great."
What's New at Mountain View
Meet the Candidates
Springfield Civic Association hosts delegate, gubernatorial candidates at monthly meeting.
Meet the Candidates
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
School Notes
School Notes
Supervisors Delay Vote On Bypass, Tri-County
Supervisors Delay Vote On Bypass, Tri-County
Grand Jury Indicts Two Local Residents
Grand Jury Indicts Two Local Residents
Wellspring Will Offer Jazz Vesper Services
Wellspring Will Offer Jazz Vesper Services
Showdown in South County
The race for the 42nd District House of Delegates seat is garnering statewide attention.
Showdown in South County
Worth Noting
Worth Noting
Hard Feelings about ODay Townhouses
Hard Feelings about ODay Townhouses
Roundups
Roundups
Showdown in South County
The race for the 42nd District House of Delegates seat is garnering statewide attention.
Showdown in South County
Candidate Calls Flyer 'Racist'
Republican Michael Meunier claims that a flyer sent by Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) is racist.
Candidate Calls Flyer 'Racist'
Wednesday, September 28
Clubs and Organizations
Clubs and Organizations
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Herndon Community Notes
Herndon Community Notes
Clubs and Organizations
Clubs and Organizations
Calendar
Calendar
A History Worth Preserving?
Residents debate future of former Lorton prison site.
A History Worth Preserving?
Planning Notebook
Planning Notebook
Reston Classes and Workshops
Reston Classes and Workshops
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Reston Business Notes
Reston Business Notes
Reston Health Notes
Reston Health Notes
Thinking Constitutionally
Crestwood students use the Constitution to write classroom rules.
Thinking Constitutionally
Black Hawk Lands at Fort Hunt
Black Hawk Lands at Fort Hunt
Life, Act Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Local couple performs in Theater of the First Amendment production.
Life, Act Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Herndon Real Estate Notes
Herndon Real Estate Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
Showcasing Bands at Herndon High
Showcasing Bands at Herndon High
Herndon Health Notes
Herndon Health Notes
Calendar
Calendar
Health Notes
Health Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Health Notes
Health Notes
College Notes
College Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Health Notes
Health Notes
Reston Health Notes
Reston Health Notes
Herndon Health Notes
Herndon Health Notes
Herndon Business Notes
Herndon Business Notes
Reston Real Estate Notes
Reston Real Estate Notes
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
Reston Community Notes
Reston Community Notes
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Life, Art Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Local couple performs in Theater of the First Amendment production.
Life, Art Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Calendar
Calendar
Life, Art Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Local couple performs in Theater of the First Amendment production.
Life, Art Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Calendar
Calendar
Life, Art Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Local couple performs in Theater of the First Amendment production.
Life, Art Intersect in 'Three Hotels'
Washington Wizard Shot
Washington Wizard Shot
Going Home from Jail
Battle released from detention; co-defendant remains in jail.
Going Home from Jail
ASO Welcomes Friends at Belle Haven
Guests gain sneak peak at new season and new club.
ASO Welcomes Friends at Belle Haven
Council Notebook
Council Notebook
Turtles in the 'Soup'
Turtles in the 'Soup'
More Money, Fewer Students
Invited, state will audit Alexandria City Public Schools.
More Money, Fewer Students
Community Activist Mourned
Mildred Councilor, community volunteer, dies at 96.
Community Activist Mourned
Candidates Release Fund-raising Totals
David Englin and Chris Gregerson are in financially-lopsided race.
Candidates Release Fund-raising Totals
Mini-Golf Classic Raises Money for UCM
Mini-Golf Classic Raises Money for UCM
HUD Clears ARHA for Section 8
Clerical errors blamed for causing investigation.
HUD Clears ARHA for Section 8
The Change Agent
Robert Bullock puts his passion to work for helping people with special needs.
The Change Agent
Family, Friends Recall Criste's Smile
Family buries Burke woman whose body was found in a swimming pool.
Family, Friends Recall Criste's Smile
Residents Express Fears
Residents do not approve of proposed changes in a Comprehensive Plan Amendment submitted last year by several developers in the Upper Broad Run and Upper Foley subareas.
Residents Express Fears
Local Man Wins MacArthur Grant
Arlington engineer wins $500,000 fellowship.
Local Man Wins MacArthur Grant
ASO Welcomes Friends at Belle Haven
Guests gain sneak peak at new season and new club.
ASO Welcomes Friends at Belle Haven
Wall Delayed
City Council votes to proceed with George Mason Boulevard but wait for wall funds.
Wall Delayed
Scoma Opens Campaign Headquarters
Scoma Opens Campaign Headquarters
Hope and Harmony Gains Board
Day-Laborer group holds first advisory board meeting.
Hope and Harmony Gains Board
Maintaining Meadowood
Volunteers help create trail during National Public Lands Day.
Maintaining Meadowood
Start Digging
Start Digging
Immigration Buck Stops Where?
Federal, state and county officials meet with mayor to discuss immigration.
Immigration Buck Stops Where?
A History Worth Preserving?
Residents debate future of former Lorton prison site.
A History Worth Preserving?
Meet the Candidates
Springfield Civic Association hosts delegate, gubernatorial candidates at monthly meeting.
Meet the Candidates
Parker Goes Door to Door
Parker Goes Door to Door
Alexandria News Briefs
Alexandria News Briefs
Teen Murdered in Del Ray
Ronnie Lamont Lee, 18, dies after being shot in the Caylor Gardens parking lot.
Teen Murdered in Del Ray
Arts on Display Saturday
Arts on Display Saturday
Boundary Meetings Set for New School
Students may be drawn from Fairfax Villa Elementary area.
Boundary Meetings Set for New School
100-Mile March on Richmond
Area man treks to state capitol, advocating for those with disabilities.
100-Mile March on Richmond
Owner Reaches Out to Hurricane Victim
Ashburn restaurant owner does his part by providing a place of work for hurricane victims.
Owner Reaches Out to Hurricane Victim
Playing Poker for a Cause
Playing Poker for a Cause
Student's Murderer Stops Trial
Reyes pleads guilty to murder two days into trial.
Student's Murderer Stops Trial
Night Work Wakes Neighbors
Night Work Wakes Neighbors
Schools Pitch In
Schools Pitch In
Hispanic Heritage Festival Nears
Second annual Hispanic Festival set to add some color and spice to Town Green Oct. 2.
Hispanic Heritage Festival Nears
Week In Herndon
Week In Herndon
Celebrating Constitution Day
Celebrating Constitution Day
Candidate Calls Flyer 'Racist'
Republican Michael Meunier claims that a flyer sent by Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) is racist.
Candidate Calls Flyer 'Racist'
100-Mile March on Richmond
Area man treks to state capitol, advocating for those with disabilities.
100-Mile March on Richmond
Maintaining Meadowood
Volunteers help create trail during National Public Lands Day.
Maintaining Meadowood
Tuesday, September 27
Ongoing Calendar
Ongoing Calendar
Lobbying for Child Abuse Prevention
Donna Klagholz and Senator Howell strive for legislative support and higher budgets.
Lobbying for Child Abuse Prevention
Great Falls This Week
Great Falls This Week
Community
Community
School Board candidates Square Off
Three contenders propose initiatives to induce community participation
School Board candidates Square Off
Senior Living
Senior Living
Old Sterling Continues Struggle
Old Sterling Continues Struggle
This Week in Potomac 9-28-05
This Week in Potomac 9-28-05
Wolfgang 'Wolfy' Jakobsberg Remembered
One year after his death, wife Pauline remembers husband as compassionate listener.
Wolfgang 'Wolfy' Jakobsberg Remembered
Add, But Don't Get Bigger
Candidates propose adding a lane to I-66 without widening the road.
Add, But Don't Get Bigger
Schools
Schools
This Week in Arlington
This Week in Arlington
School Notes
School Notes
Nightlife
Nightlife
Real Estate
Real Estate
Faith
Faith
Faith
Faith
Health
Health
School Notes
School Notes
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Creating New Downtowns
Making high density look good, town centers are being proposed throughout Northern Virginia.
Creating New Downtowns
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate
Halloween Happenings
Halloween Happenings
Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
Ongoing Calendar
Ongoing Calendar
Volunteering
Volunteering
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing Calendar
Ongoing Calendar
Halloween Happenings
Halloween Happenings
People Notes
People Notes
Development Angers Neighbors
Residents concerned about flood plain in Scotts Run.
Development Angers Neighbors
School Board Bans Sodas, Sports Drinks
Members vote to prohibit sodas and sports drinks from school vending machines
School Board Bans Sodas, Sports Drinks
Local Man Wins MacArthur Grant
Arlington engineer wins $500,000 fellowship.
Local Man Wins MacArthur Grant
Back in Business
Arlington workshops help Hispanics overcome challenges and improve their companies’ prospects
Back in Business
Form-Based Code to be Explored
The Town Council discussed a request for proposals to analyze zoning options, including form-based code, along Maple Avenue.
Form-Based Code to be Explored
Volunteering
Volunteering
Business Notes
Business Notes
Mixing God and Beer
Bishop Paul Loverde inaugurates a new Theology on Tap series at Whitlow's
Mixing God and Beer
New Teen Driving Laws Take Effect
Passenger and cell phone restrictions, increased practice among provisions.
New Teen Driving Laws Take Effect
McLean This Week
McLean This Week
Old Friend Comes for a Visit
Kristie Miller has book signing for her book, “Isabella Greenway,” at The Surrey.
Old Friend Comes for a Visit
Tysons Expansion Wing to Open Friday
Cinema, restaurants and stores geared toward youth and family patrons.
Tysons Expansion Wing to Open Friday
New Development Angers Neighbors
Residents concerned about flood plain in Scotts Run.
New Development Angers Neighbors
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Week in Loudoun
Week in Loudoun
It Can’t Happen Here?
Weast, School Board and community members collaborate on safety measures after two killings after county football games.
It Can’t Happen Here?
Park Authority to Request a Re-Hearing on Field
McLean residents incensed.
Park Authority to Request a Re-Hearing on Field
Creating a Network for Peace
A Vienna woman heads Peace x Peace, a group that brings women together from around the world to work for peace.
Creating a Network for Peace
Hearing from the Public ...
Reston Association board held its first public hearing on the governing documents Saturday.
Hearing from the Public ...
Business Notes
Business Notes
Tysons Expansion Wing to Open Friday
Cinema, restaurants and stores geared toward youth and family patrons.
Tysons Expansion Wing to Open Friday
Park Authority to Request a Re-Hearing
McLean residents incensed.
Park Authority to Request a Re-Hearing
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Business
Business
People
People
Downloadable Audio Books
Downloadable Audio Books
Student Assaulted on Campus
Student Forced to Perform Sexual Acts on Loudoun Campus
Student Assaulted on Campus
Techway Is Alive In State of Virginia
Techway Is Alive In State of Virginia
Library Celebrates Volunteers
Five recognized for contributions to nationally-recognized library system.
Library Celebrates Volunteers
Normandie Farm Owner Named Grand Marshal
Cary Prokos, to lead Potomac Day Parade, discusses passion for restaurant business, community.
Normandie Farm Owner Named Grand Marshal
Potomac Resident Eyes District 1 Council Seat
Roger Berliner supports ICC, energy policy reform.
Potomac Resident Eyes District 1 Council Seat
Final Defendant Pleads Guilty
Gujan Lee faces possible life sentence in Labor Day '04 Rape.
Final Defendant Pleads Guilty
Lobbying for Child Abuse Prevention
Donna Klagholz and Senator Howell strive for legislative support and higher budgets.
Lobbying for Child Abuse Prevention
Business
Business
Enjoying Last Days of Summer
Enjoying Last Days of Summer
Week in Reston
Week in Reston
... And Responding to the Public
At a work session immediately following first public hearing on the governing documents, RA board makes more policy changes to the documents.
... And Responding to the Public
More Signs for Lake Anne?
The Reston Association agrees to support a grant request for $600,000 in signs at three intersections.
More Signs for Lake Anne?
Thursday, September 22
Sacramento Community Celebrates
Sacramento Community Celebrates
Little Theatre Mounts Simon's 'Broadway Bound'
Production captures an affectionate family portrait.
Little Theatre Mounts Simon's 'Broadway Bound'
Little Theatre Mounts Simon's 'Broadway Bound'
Production captures an affectionate family portrait.
Little Theatre Mounts Simon's 'Broadway Bound'
Natural Theatricals Tries on 'Alexa's Necklace'
Original play caps first full season at amphitheater in Masonic Memorial.
Natural Theatricals Tries on 'Alexa's Necklace'
Natural Theatricals Tries on 'Alexa's Necklace'
Original play caps first full season at amphitheater in Masonic Memorial.
Natural Theatricals Tries on 'Alexa's Necklace'
TWIG Home Tour Set for Saturday
Tour eight elegant and historic homes in Old Town.
TWIG Home Tour Set for Saturday
Fall Fair Season Kicks Off
Fall Fair Season Kicks Off
TWIG Home Tour Set for Saturday
Tour eight elegant and historic homes in Old Town
TWIG Home Tour Set for Saturday
Associate Pastor Retires after 35 Years
Lyla Klee served her church in many roles.
Associate Pastor Retires after 35 Years
Preschool Opens after Years of Waiting
Parishioners celebrate with ribbon cutting and reception.
Preschool Opens after Years of Waiting
Citizens Hear from Zoning, Health Departments
Citizens Hear from Zoning, Health Departments
Rush Indicted for Murder
Victim killed intervening in dispute, according to testimony.
Rush Indicted for Murder
Wednesday, September 21
Health Notes
Health Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Roundups
Roundups
EYA's New Community Approved
To build 210 homes along West Ox and Legato roads.
EYA's New Community Approved
Cameron Station Residents Cite Air Quality Concerns
City Council will consider Virginia Paving permit in November.
Cameron Station Residents Cite Air Quality Concerns
Yes, Preschool's Important, Now What?
Access to Preschool Could Help Disadvantaged
Yes, Preschool's Important, Now What?
Walking for AIDS
Burke couple's charity helps fund orphanages, hospitals in South Africa.
Walking for AIDS
Council Weighs Cable Competition
City Council examines Verizon franchise, new development.
Council Weighs Cable Competition
Farm Museum Provides a Coop for Artists
Art Displays at Museum
Farm Museum Provides a Coop for Artists
Students Challenged
Students Challenged
Cookin’ Up a Storm for Those In Need
New Orleans 'chefs' raise $46,000 in 'Red Beans, Rice and Relief' fund-raiser.
Cookin’ Up a Storm for Those In Need
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Business
Business
Health Notes
Health Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Schools
Schools
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Back-to-School Nights
Back-to-School Nights
Real Estate
Real Estate
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith
Faith
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Health Notes
Health Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Health Notes
Health Notes
College Notes
College Notes
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Supervisors Notebook
Supervisors Notebook
Ready for Disaster?
City leaders question whether Alexandria is prepared for an emergency.
Ready for Disaster?
Eagle Scout Helps the Pets
Eagle Scout Helps the Pets
Community
Community
Relief Run Walk Raises $114,000
Relief Run Walk Raises $114,000
Police Identify Woman's Body
Megan Criste, 22, of Burke was found dead in Arlington pool.
Police Identify Woman's Body
67th Candidates Square Off
Chuck Caputo, Chris Craddock speak at candidates forum.
67th Candidates Square Off
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Westfield Theatre Boosters Presents 'Forever Plaid'
Westfield Theatre Boosters Presents 'Forever Plaid'
Home-Invasion Robbery Off West Ox
Home-Invasion Robbery Off West Ox
Man Is Acquitted of Incest, Sodomy Charges
Man Is Acquitted of Incest, Sodomy Charges
Supervisors Voting on Tri-County Parkway
Supervisors Voting on Tri-County Parkway
Worth Noting
Worth Noting
Sharing Stories, Remaining Strong
Holocaust survivor and author speaks at Fall for the Book.
Sharing Stories, Remaining Strong
Local Family Takes In Relatives Fleeing Katrina
Local Family Takes In Relatives Fleeing Katrina
Cox Farms Opens Sept. 24
Cox Farms Opens Sept. 24
Woman Identified
Woman Identified
Ram's NBA Moment
Robinson student receives award, player visit for essay from NBA.com.
Ram's NBA Moment
Walking for AIDS
Burke couple's charity helps fund orphanages, hospitals in South Africa.
Walking for AIDS
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
GFCA Looking for More Members
Group wants more clout with Fairfax County.
GFCA Looking for More Members
GFCA Looking for More Members
Group wants more clout with Fairfax County.
GFCA Looking for More Members
Cappies Host Katrina Benefit
Both McLean and Langley High School are participating.
Cappies Host Katrina Benefit
National Abuse Recovery Month Underway
Local efforts are made to raise awareness.
National Abuse Recovery Month Underway
Ram's NBA Moment
Robinson student recieves award, player visit for essay from NBA.com.
Ram's NBA Moment
Relief Efforts Continue
Relief Efforts Continue
Concert Helps Teach Science
Concert Helps Teach Science
Close Quarters on Ridge Avenue
Subdivision proposal prompts a look into by-right development.
Close Quarters on Ridge Avenue
And Then There Were Two
More city schools receive accreditation, but Jefferson-Houston and Maury do not pass
And Then There Were Two
Painting a Future in Laurel Hill
Lorton Arts Foundation receives $500,000 from Board of Supervisors.
Painting a Future in Laurel Hill
How to Manage a Park
Equestrians and climbers weigh in on how to balance the use of the park with preserving it.
How to Manage a Park
Sharing Stories, Remaining Strong
Holocaust survivor and author speaks at Fall for the Book.
Sharing Stories, Remaining Strong
Cappies Host Katrina Benefit
Both McLean and Langley High School participating.
Cappies Host Katrina Benefit
Police Identify Woman's Body
Megan Criste, 22, of Burke was found dead in Arlington pool.
Police Identify Woman's Body
Sharing Stories, Remaining Strong
Holocaust survivor and author speaks at Fall for the Book.
Sharing Stories, Remaining Strong
Robinson Student's NBA Moment
NBA player visits secondary school as reward for student's winning essay.
Robinson Student's NBA Moment
Putting the Fun in Fund Raising
Northern Virginia Training Center hosts car wash, silent auction Sept. 17.
Putting the Fun in Fund Raising
Providing Service After the Fire
Local program brings relief to those displaced by household fires.
Providing Service After the Fire
Fillo Provides School Board with Student Perspective
Providing the Student Perspective
Fillo Provides School Board with Student Perspective
Searching for Suspects
Searching for Suspects
Week in Loudoun
Week in Loudoun
Former Pre-school Employee Charged
Ashburn resident is charged with two counts of simple assault and battery.
Former Pre-school Employee Charged
Two Stations Robbed
Two Stations Robbed
Is 'The Island' a Clone?
Is 'The Island' a Clone?
Volunteering
Volunteering
Public Safety Expands
The new facility being built in South Riding will have an impact on the community and the future.
Public Safety Expands
Supervisors Notebook
Supervisors Notebook
Residents Debate How to Manage Park
Equestrians and climbers weigh in on how to balance the use of the park with preserving it.
Residents Debate How to Manage Park
Parents Asked to Take Pledge
Parents Asked to Take Pledge
People
People
Walking for AIDS
Burke couple's charity helps fund orphanages, hospitals in South Africa.
Walking for AIDS
Painting a Future in Laurel Hill
Lorton Arts Foundation receives $500,000 from Board of Supervisors.
Painting a Future in Laurel Hill
Children Helping Children
Two Junior Girl Scouts collect backpacks for Katrina victims.
Children Helping Children
Famous Faces at Mount Vernon
Students receive hands-on lesson in history.
Famous Faces at Mount Vernon
Tuesday, September 20
Ongoing
Ongoing
Volunteering
Volunteering
Arlington This Week
Arlington This Week
Fine Arts Scene
Fine Arts Scene
Steve Bettis Returns From Louisiana
Steve Bettis Returns From Louisiana
Living in Harmony
Living in Harmony
Mission to Rescue Horses, Pets
Locals volunteer time and expertise in Gulf to rescue stranded and injured horses, dogs, cats and even lions.
Mission to Rescue Horses, Pets
Week in Reston
Week in Reston
Dinner and a Concert
Freeman House concert series hosts Vienna band The Splinters.
Dinner and a Concert
Weighing Recreation Costs
At its first meeting, new parks and recreation committee hears pleas from community.
Weighing Recreation Costs
Potomac Doubles Up on Autism Fund-Raisers
Regional autism walk Oct. 15 expected to draw thousands.
Potomac Doubles Up on Autism Fund-Raisers
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Nightlife
Nightlife
Faith
Faith
Racing for a Cause
Racing for a Cause
College Notes
College Notes
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Heath & Fitness
Heath & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Inventory Points to Slowdown?
Rise in housing inventory last month hasn’t been seen for more than two years.
Inventory Points to Slowdown?
Vargas Appointed To Civic Boards
Vargas Appointed To Civic Boards
Calendar
Calendar
Fine Arts Scene
Fine Arts Scene
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Senior Living
Senior Living
'Service with a Smile'
John Kitchen retires from UPS after 23 years driving a route near Lake Anne.
'Service with a Smile'
Arlington celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Local officials call for greater leadership opportunities for Latino community.
Arlington celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Ballston's Blocktoberfest
Annual festival is expected to draw close to 20,000 for day of concerts, games and lederhosen.
Ballston's Blocktoberfest
Residents Demand Affordable Housing
County Board members say there is little they can do besides compromise with developers
Residents Demand Affordable Housing
SALT Advancing Social Justice
A Northern Virginia Group hopes to raise awareness about how the minimum wage and the death penalty affect society
SALT Advancing Social Justice
Week in Great Falls
Week in Great Falls
No Mid-Life Crisis for Potomac House Tour at 50
Organizers fine-tune annual fund-raiser, which raised $100,000 in 2003.
No Mid-Life Crisis for Potomac House Tour at 50
More Students Taking AP Courses
The number of students has more than doubled but the satisfactory score has dropped.
More Students Taking AP Courses
Serpentine Barrens a Slippery Issue
Park and Planning contemplates trails, equestrian access in rare ecosystem.
Serpentine Barrens a Slippery Issue
Nauck Celebrates Community
Friends and neighbors mark the 79th anniversary of Nauck, a civic organization,
Nauck Celebrates Community
Historic Meetinghouse Restored
Frying Pan Spring Meetinghouse has weathered 214 years.
Historic Meetinghouse Restored
Week In Herndon
Week In Herndon
Council: No Job Soliciting
6-1 vote sets $1,000 fine, six months in jail, or both.
Council: No Job Soliciting
Yellow House Finds New Home
Planning begins on how to move the historic yellow house to save it from demolition.
Yellow House Finds New Home
Downtown Business Group Incorporates
Herndon Downtown Alliance will give historic downtown businesses a voice.
Downtown Business Group Incorporates
Week in McLean
Week in McLean
Little House on the Fund-Raising Circuit
October Carnival to support Katrina victims.
Little House on the Fund-Raising Circuit
This Week in Potomac 9-21-05
This Week in Potomac 9-21-05
Ponymania in Potomac
Ponymania in Potomac
Weast Pushes Middle School Reform at Hoover
School superintendent says global changes demand rigor.
Weast Pushes Middle School Reform at Hoover
County Humane Society Sends Supplies to Gulf Coast
Potomac residents volunteer in affected region.
County Humane Society Sends Supplies to Gulf Coast
Youths Charged in Car Theft Incidents
In a failed plot to steal a car, a driver is lured out of his car.
Youths Charged in Car Theft Incidents
Oakton Neighbors Wrangle Over Trees
HOA at odds with some residents over trees.
Oakton Neighbors Wrangle Over Trees
Center Undergoes Changes
While Seafoodie is newest place to open its doors, many other changes are on horizon at South Lakes Shopping Center.
Center Undergoes Changes
Monday, September 19
More Trees Coming to Goat Farm
Developer plans more, larger plantings in dispute over other tree removals.
More Trees Coming to Goat Farm
Wednesday, September 14
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Calendar
Calendar
Lake Braddock Achieves 'Excellence'
School honored as PTSA 'School of Excellence for Parental Involvement.'
Lake Braddock Achieves 'Excellence'
All Ready for a Bright, New Elementary School Year
All Ready for a Bright, New Elementary School Year
Candles in the Night
Candles in the Night
A Community Comes Together
South County Secondary School finds new neighbors helpful, generous.
A Community Comes Together
Multiple Efforts To Aid Evacuees
Reston Interfaith, Town, HHS help hurricane survivors.
Multiple Efforts To Aid Evacuees
Coalition Finds Home
Coalition Finds Home
Circus is Coming to Town
Circus is Coming to Town
Up and Running, But Little Demand
The Red Cross shelter in Arcola will remain open until it is certain that there is no need for the facility.
Up and Running, But Little Demand
High Schools Offer College Prep
Program studies differ in scope and focus.
High Schools Offer College Prep
Week in Reston
Week in Reston
Herrity Addresses Chamber at Luncheon
Former board chairman advocates spending more money on roads and less on Metro.
Herrity Addresses Chamber at Luncheon
Post-Triathlon Wedding
Post-Triathlon Wedding
A Community Comes Together
South County Secondary School finds new neighbors helpful, generous.
A Community Comes Together
College Notes
College Notes
Coaching To Give Back to Community
Two former Reston Youth and South Lakes High School football players coach youth football to give back to the community.
Coaching To Give Back to Community
School Board Splits Over Addressing Discipline
Board members vote against creating new committee to address discipline.
School Board Splits Over Addressing Discipline
Calendar
Calendar
Opening Homes to Katrina Survivors
Thousands of people in the area offer their homes to evacuees of the Gulf Coast.
Opening Homes to Katrina Survivors
Finding All the Answers
Senior Expo answers questions about health, Medicare.
Finding All the Answers
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Lake Braddock Achieves 'Excellence'
School honored as PTSA 'School of Excellence for Parental Involvement.'
Lake Braddock Achieves 'Excellence'
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
College Notes
College Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Sandburg Part of National Anthem Project
Sandburg Part of National Anthem Project
Health Notes
Health Notes
Finding All the Answers
Senior Expo answers questions about health, Medicare.
Finding All the Answers
Health Notes
Health Notes
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Greenvest Donation Sparks Controversy
The news of a new George Mason campus brings excitement — and concern over location.
Greenvest Donation Sparks Controversy
Summer Trip Yields International Lessons
Lessons to be learned from 55 years of conflict
Summer Trip Yields International Lessons
Sending Help, Offering Shelter
City government deploys resources as residents open their homes.
Sending Help, Offering Shelter
A Community Comes Together
South County Secondary School finds new neighbors helpful, generous.
A Community Comes Together
Rape, Abduction Cases Go to Grand Jury
Rape, Abduction Cases Go to Grand Jury
Leninsky Is Noted By Time for Kids
Leninsky Is Noted By Time for Kids
Jacobs: Top Power Tumbler
To attend world championships in the Netherlands next week.
Jacobs: Top Power Tumbler
Roundups
Roundups
Comfort Paks to Katrina
Schultz family collects supplies for hurricane victims.
Comfort Paks to Katrina
Andrea Returns From Iraq
Was part of a task force that helped Iraqi police force.
Andrea Returns From Iraq
What's Happening at Middle Schools
What's Happening at Middle Schools
'Jesus Christ Superstar'
2nd Flight Productions presents musical Sept. 16-25.
'Jesus Christ Superstar'
Wound Healing Center Expands at INOVA
Team approach continues to work on healing wounds.
Wound Healing Center Expands at INOVA
Week In Herndon
Week In Herndon
Restonians Take Triathlon: 1-2-3
Restonians Take Triathlon: 1-2-3
Willow Restaurant Takes Root
Area chefs combine talents with local business owners.
Willow Restaurant Takes Root
Willow Restaurant Takes Root
Area chefs combine talents with local business owners.
Willow Restaurant Takes Root
Nextel Proposal Discussed
Antenna system proposal at Planning Commission Sept. 29.
Nextel Proposal Discussed
Copperhead Bites Local Woman
Snakebite occurred while husband and wife out were walking.
Copperhead Bites Local Woman
Local Church Turns 130
The Sterling United Methodist Church celebrates its 130th birthday in a series of events this month.
Local Church Turns 130
Dogs Paddle at Pool Party
Dogs Paddle at Pool Party
Site Not Allowed
Site Not Allowed
Celebrating Back-To-School
Celebrating Back-To-School
Commission OKs Amphora Plan
Commission OKs Amphora Plan
Horsing Around Gets Reined In
Horsing Around Gets Reined In
Car Enthusiasts Show Off
Car Enthusiasts Show Off
Help Pours in for Hurricane Victims
Residents raise funds, volunteer.
Help Pours in for Hurricane Victims
Bigamy Case Put on Hold
Upcoming civil case could determine whether charges to be brought up again.
Bigamy Case Put on Hold
50 Years Young
St. Christopher's Episcopal Church celebrates anniversary with dancing, music.
50 Years Young
Stark Differences in 36th Candidates' Debate
Incumbent Del. Ken Plum and libertarian challenger Donny Ferguson debate on local Reston public access television show.
Stark Differences in 36th Candidates' Debate
Tuesday, September 13
Business Notes
Business Notes
Controlled Deer Hunting Sparks Controversey
Lexington Estates Conflicted Over How to Handle Deer Population.
Controlled Deer Hunting Sparks Controversey
After Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina
Canine Aquatics
Canine Aquatics
Controversy Continues in Snyder Cutting
Snyder agrees to protect 8 acres, spend $37,000; accusations fly.
Controversy Continues in Snyder Cutting
Faith
Faith
Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Real Estate
Real Estate
Back-to-School Nights
Back-to-School Nights
Real Estate
Real Estate
Real Estate Notes
Real Estate Notes
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health
Health
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
Dinner Guests and Job Applicants
Fascinating women gather in Fountainhead's "Top Girls."
Dinner Guests and Job Applicants
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Arlington Remembers Sept. 11 Victims
County holds somber ceremony on fourth anniversary of terrorist attacks.
Arlington Remembers Sept. 11 Victims
After Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina
Arlington Responds with Kindness, Cash
Residents are donating their time and money to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Arlington Responds with Kindness, Cash
After Hurricane Katrina
After Hurricane Katrina
Emergency Team Heads to New Orleans
Six-member force will assist ravaged city’s police department
Emergency Team Heads to New Orleans
School Enrollment Drops
School Board will receive less money to provide for fewer students.
School Enrollment Drops
Arlington this Week
Arlington this Week
Students Arrive in Arlington from New Orleans
Twelve displaced children from devastated areas enroll in local schools.
Students Arrive in Arlington from New Orleans
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Surplus Debated
Members commend county for good intentions but request clearer planning and better follow-through.
Surplus Debated
Military Recruitment Angers Some Parents
Opt out form is due Sept. 15.
Military Recruitment Angers Some Parents
Whitman Plans New Video Conferencing
Principal Alan Goodwin begins his second year.
Whitman Plans New Video Conferencing
Baby Torres Dies
Baby Torres Dies
Young Recyclers Lead the Way
Streamlined program at German School signals economic shift.
Young Recyclers Lead the Way
Reverberations of the Swains Lock Tree Cutting Violation
Opinion
Reverberations of the Swains Lock Tree Cutting Violation
Potomac Relief Projects Continue
Individuals, groups reach out to Katrina victims.
Potomac Relief Projects Continue
Political Notebook
Political Notebook
Wanted: Public Input
National Park Service proposes Web-based system to publicize permit requests in C&O Canal National Historical Park.
Wanted: Public Input
Carderock Springs Focuses on Achievement, Attitude
2004 Blue Ribbon School looks to improve.
Carderock Springs Focuses on Achievement, Attitude
This Week in Potomac 9-14-05
This Week in Potomac 9-14-05
Hurricane Scrubbing
Hurricane Scrubbing
Week in Great Falls
Week in Great Falls
9/11 Victims Remembered
Journalist Frank Sesno speaks at candlelight memorial service.
9/11 Victims Remembered
McLean High Rallies For Victims
Student government block party raises money for relief effort.
McLean High Rallies For Victims
Community
Community
Week in Loudoun
Week in Loudoun
Transportation, Taxes Focus of Debate
Transportation, Taxes Focus of Debate
People
People
Business
Business
Potts, Kaine Debate on Education
Potts, Kaine Debate on Education
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
So Many Houses, So Little Time
As housing booms, inspectors must keep up.
So Many Houses, So Little Time
9/11 Victims Remembered
Journalist Frank Sesno speaks at candlelight memorial service.
9/11 Victims Remembered
A Call to the Rabbinic Life
Potomac’s Neil Tow serves as rabbinic intern at a conservative congregation in Loudoun, Va.
A Call to the Rabbinic Life
Susie Thornett Dies
Susie Thornett Dies
McLean High Rallies For Victims
Student government block party raises money for relief effort.
McLean High Rallies For Victims
Controlled Deer Hunting Sparks Controversey
Lexington Estates conflicted over how to handle deer population.
Controlled Deer Hunting Sparks Controversey
Week in McLean
Week in McLean
Drains, Cigarettes and Fast Cars
Town Council looks at neighborhood issues.
Drains, Cigarettes and Fast Cars
Raising Their Voices
Asian-American communities work for more political visibility.
Raising Their Voices
Devouring Maple Avenue
A stroll on Vienna's main street uncovers a wide array of dining options.
Devouring Maple Avenue
Schools
Schools
Monday, September 12
How to Hear from All of Them?
Public process for Hunter Mill task force outlined.
How to Hear from All of Them?
How to Hear from All of Them?
Public process for Hunter Mill task force outlined.
How to Hear from All of Them?
No Change at the Pumps
Federal law preempts any changes to the gas pumping station on Route 7.
No Change at the Pumps
How to Hear from All of Them?
Public process for Hunter Mill task force outlined.
How to Hear from All of Them?
How To Hear from All of Them?
Public process for Hunter Mill task force outlined.
How To Hear from All of Them?
Thursday, September 8
By the Numbers
By the Numbers
Four Centuries of History
A former farming community, Burke was shaped by the failed proposal to situate Dulles Airport within its boundaries.
Four Centuries of History
Public Libraries
Public Libraries
Wednesday, September 7
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
College Notes
College Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
Faith
Faith
Health
Health
Health
Health
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
What's New at Our Local High Schools
What's New at Our Local High Schools
A Community Reaches Out
City residents are touched by Katrina and find ways to help relief effort.
A Community Reaches Out
Locals Outraged at Shell's Gas Prices
Locals Outraged at Shell's Gas Prices
Flag Controversy Put to Rest
School Board Chairman John Andrews and local Boy Scouts burn flag in retirement ceremony.
Flag Controversy Put to Rest
'Annie' in the Annex
'Annie' in the Annex
Volunteering
Volunteering
Week in Loudoun
Week in Loudoun
Firefighters 'Fill the Boot'
As of Sunday, firefighters had collected more than $470,000 from area motorists.
Firefighters 'Fill the Boot'
Deciding on Smoke-Free Dining
Deciding on Smoke-Free Dining
Filling the Boot and More
Area charities, businesses pitch in for hurricane relief
Filling the Boot and More
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Candidate Aims To 'Scooter' to Victory
Riding on bright red scooter, Michael Meunier is traveling door-to-door in the 39th District.
Candidate Aims To 'Scooter' to Victory
Faith
Faith
Starting an Old Tradition
Orange Hunt students ease into first day with Schultueten.
Starting an Old Tradition
Filling the Boot and More
Area charities, businesses pitch in for hurricane relief.
Filling the Boot and More
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
College Notes
College Notes
Faith Notes
Faith Notes
Real Estate Notes
Real Estate Notes
Classes & Workshops
Classes & Workshops
High Schools Offer New Programs
High Schools Offer New Programs
Back-to-School Nights
Back-to-School Nights
Community
Community
Health
Health
School Notes
School Notes
Ongoing Events
Ongoing Events
A Conversation with Superindentdent Smith
A Conversation with Superindentdent Smith
Classes and Workshops
Classes and Workshops
Schools Notes
Schools Notes
Camps & Schools
Camps & Schools
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
Health Notes
College Notes
College Notes
Real Estate
Real Estate
Business
Business
School Notes
School Notes
Faith
Faith
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Education Lifts Off at Barrett Elementary
Barrett was the only elementary school in Virginia selected to be a NASA Explorer School.
Education Lifts Off at Barrett Elementary
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Rising Suspensions Spotlight Discipline
School Board to vote on proposal to address discipline.
Rising Suspensions Spotlight Discipline
Hair Samples Tell the Tale
Hair Samples Tell the Tale
'Bye Summer, Hello School
Students, teachers and staff return to city schools.
'Bye Summer, Hello School
Arts Festival To Begin Saturday
Traffic patterns altered from Union to Washington streets
Arts Festival To Begin Saturday
Adirondack Chair Raffle for Hurricane
Adirondack Chair Raffle for Hurricane
Swimming with the Fishes
Local volunteers clean tanks at National Aquarium.
Swimming with the Fishes
Roundups
Roundups
Pet of the Week
Pet of the Week
Action Galore In Store at Centreville Day
Action Galore In Store at Centreville Day
New Business Opens With Good Deed
Lets Dish! attempts to make dinner a much easier task.
New Business Opens With Good Deed
Worth Noting
Worth Noting
After Katrina's Destruction
Local business and religious groups pool resources to send relief.
After Katrina's Destruction
Excited To Be Back to School
165,000 students in Fairfax County return to classes
Excited To Be Back to School
International Treats at Festival
International Treats at Festival
Fire Causes $300,000 Damage
Fire Causes $300,000 Damage
Swimming with the Fishes
Local volunteers clean tanks at National Aquarium.
Swimming with the Fishes
Filling the Boot and More
Area charities, businesses pitch in for hurricane relief.
Filling the Boot and More
Swimming with the Fishes
Local volunteers clean tanks at National Aquarium.
Swimming with the Fishes
Bank Robber Spans Three Counties
Local authorities are working together to bring a bank robber to justice.
Bank Robber Spans Three Counties
Running for Relief
James Carville inspires an Alexandria effort to raise money for the Gulf Coast.
Running for Relief
Clubs & Organizations
Clubs & Organizations
Filling the Boot and More
Area charities, businesses pitch in for hurricane relief.
Filling the Boot and More
City Police Score First in Traffic Safety
Fairfax City Police win first place honors from statewide police group.
City Police Score First in Traffic Safety
Supervisors Back in Session
With their return, day-labor, disaster relief and higher education await the supervisors.
Supervisors Back in Session
Community
Community
Lending a Helping Hand
As disaster relief continues for Hurricane Katrina victims, Loudoun County does what it can to pitch in.
Lending a Helping Hand
Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder
Defendant Pleads Guilty to Murder
Hospital Sues County
Hospital Sues County
New Restrictions on Cold Medicines
New Restrictions on Cold Medicines
People
People
Businesses Honored for Cleanup
Winners of the Mary Thonen Beautification Award announced.
Businesses Honored for Cleanup
Public Schools Back in Session
Principals welcome students on their first day.
Public Schools Back in Session
Katrina's Local Effects
Area organizations pitch in to help out with relief efforts.
Katrina's Local Effects
Tuesday, September 6
From Stigma to Stardom
With an expanding market, modular homes defy stereotypes.
From Stigma to Stardom
School Year 2005-2006
School Year 2005-2006
Business Notes
Business Notes
Local Women Train for Triathlons
College student, working mother train together for events
Local Women Train for Triathlons
Ongoing
Ongoing
Arlington Releases SAT Scores
Arlington Releases SAT Scores
Ongoing
Ongoing
How to Help
How to Help
Remembering A Giant
Ljubomir "Lube" Stamenich, football star at Langley, U-Va, died after short battle with leukemia
Remembering A Giant
Volunteering
Volunteering
Heating Up the Griddle for Relief
Vienna residents help victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Heating Up the Griddle for Relief
Better Routes Equal Less Traffic
The extension of Claiborne Parkway may have positive impact on Ashburn drivers.
Better Routes Equal Less Traffic
New School Opens
Tuesday was the first day of school and an introduction to a state-of-the-art building for 750 students.
New School Opens
September 11 Events
September 11 Events
Capturing His Hometown
Great Falls photographer featured in Sugarloaf Festival
Capturing His Hometown
Capturing His Hometown
Great Falls photographer featured in Sugarloaf Festival
Capturing His Hometown
Arlington this Week
Arlington this Week
Local Women Train for Triathlons
College student, working mother train together for events
Local Women Train for Triathlons
Filling a Forty-Foot Trailer
Our Lady of Mercy parishioners, neighbors deliver the goods.
Filling a Forty-Foot Trailer
Opening Their Pockets
Three local businesses donate money, pledge aid to colleagues
Opening Their Pockets
Avoiding Katrina
Sam Repshas was forced to evacuate from New Orleans two weeks ago just before starting his freshman year of college at Tulane.
Avoiding Katrina
Crab Feast Returns
Proceeds from all-you-can-eat event to benefit hurricane victims
Crab Feast Returns
Caring Kids
Great Falls children hold bake sale, lemonade sale to raise money for Katrina victims
Caring Kids
Great Falls this Week
Great Falls this Week
Hospital Sues County
Broadlands Regional Medical Center looks for an option to get its hospital built.
Hospital Sues County
Learning To Live with Diabetes
Six-year-old Kevin Sobhani is the only student at Herndon Elementary School with type 1 diabetes.
Learning To Live with Diabetes
Wine and Jazz Fill Lynn Street
Wine and Jazz Fill Lynn Street
Back to School in Herndon
Back to School in Herndon
Forgotten History
Forgotten History
Opening Their Pockets
Three local businesses donate money, pledge aid to colleagues
Opening Their Pockets
Remembering A Giant
Ljubomir "Lube" Stamenich, football star at Langley, U-Va, died after short battle with leukemia
Remembering A Giant
Back to School Photos
Back to School Photos
Crab Feast Returns
Proceeds from all-you-can-eat event to benefit hurricane victims
Crab Feast Returns
Business Notes
Business Notes
Making Lemons Into Lemonade
Holy Child students raise money for the Red Cross.
Making Lemons Into Lemonade
McLean this Week
McLean this Week
Judge Strikes Insanity Plea in Rape Case
Trial set to proceed Sept. 19, despite defense’s objections.
Judge Strikes Insanity Plea in Rape Case
This Week in Potomac 9-7-05
This Week in Potomac 9-7-05
1,000 Miles Away, Family Weathers the Storm
Their relatives safe, one Louisiana family considers Katrina’s questions.
1,000 Miles Away, Family Weathers the Storm
Helping Katrina's Animal Victims
Helping Katrina's Animal Victims
Caring Kids
Great Falls children hold bake sale, lemonade sale to raise money for Katrina victims
Caring Kids
Back to School for Reston
About 7,200 Reston students went back to school Tuesday morning.
Back to School for Reston
From Around the World
International Children’s Festival returns to Wolf Trap Sept. 17-18.
From Around the World
Business Profiles for $500?
Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce will charge a fee to some guests on its public access show, Business Focus.
Business Profiles for $500?
Clusters Ponder Life Without RELAC
Two dozen people with RELAC learned about quiet central air conditioning at an informational meeting last week.
Clusters Ponder Life Without RELAC
Supporting Katrina Victims
Several efforts throughout Reston took place over the holiday weekend to help Hurricane Katrina victims.
Supporting Katrina Victims
Monday, September 5
Working Model
As the debate rages about a day laborer site in Fairfax County, one county-run site in Arlington has been operating for years.
Working Model
Tomatoes Take Spotlight
Students learn how to prepare variety of dishes using tomatoes.
Tomatoes Take Spotlight
Tomatoes Take Spotlight
Students learn how to prepare variety of dishes using tomatoes.
Tomatoes Take Spotlight
Thursday, September 1
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Calendar
Centreville's Storied History
Ordinary people lay groundwork for the future.
Centreville's Storied History
A Forgotten Hero of the Civil War
Col. Charles Russell Lowell Jr., the New Englander who Opposed Col. John S. Mosby, is little known.
A Forgotten Hero of the Civil War
Living In History — Mount Gilead, That Is ....
Living In History — Mount Gilead, That Is ....
Festival of the Arts Lines Up Family Events
Festival of the Arts Lines Up Family Events
Festival of the Arts Lines Up Family Events
Festival of the Arts Lines Up Family Events
Calendar
Calendar
FERC To Decide Mirant Immediate Future
Alexandria intervention questions Mirant motives in shutdown.
FERC To Decide Mirant Immediate Future
'The Capitol of All this Country'
Royal Oaks, one of the oldest manor houses in Centreville, lies in pieces waiting to be rebuilt.
'The Capitol of All this Country'
Virginia Coalition To Raise Funds for MS
Virginia Coalition To Raise Funds for MS
Unkind Cuts
Unkind Cuts
Businesses BID on More Taxes
Some commercial property owners see need to supplement city services.
Businesses BID on More Taxes
St. Mary's Hosts Labor Day Picnic
St. Mary's Hosts Labor Day Picnic
The Mohler House and Family
The Mohler House and Family
Royal Oaks Plantation
Royal Oaks Plantation
Centreville Day Sept. 17
Festival will be held in the historic district near Route 28,29 and I-66.
Centreville Day Sept. 17
Identity Thief Sought
Identity Thief Sought
The Man Who Photographed the Civil War
George N. Barnard was one of 22 photographers Matthew Brady sent to record the Civil War.
The Man Who Photographed the Civil War
St. Mary's Hosts Labor Day Picnic
St. Mary's Hosts Labor Day Picnic
Residents Seek to Stop Laborer Site
Residents Seek to Stop Laborer Site