Stories for June 2006

Thursday, June 29

History Teacher of Year

Teaching style earns Jamie Sawatzky of Rocky Run Middle School the state prize.

History Teacher of Year

Fun in Great Falls Part 1

Fun in Vienna

Worth Noting

Pile It On at the ‘Fair’s’

Plans to expand Fair Lakes and Fair Oaks are heard by the Planning Commission.

Pile It On at the ‘Fair’s’

Brake for Home Prices

Average home price in May was up just 2 percent from last year.

Brake for Home Prices

Faith Notes

Fun in McLean Part 1

Real Estate Notes

Fun in Loudoun Part 3

Fun in South County, Part 2

Fun in Springfield, Part 2

Mountain View School Class of June 2006

Westfield High's 2006 Graduates

Castro Found Guilty of Pandering

Man Fined After Leaving Accident

Westfield High School Salutes Its Graduates

Bush Taps Wark for Federal Post

Clifton's Bill Wark is appointed to Chemical Safety Board.

Bush Taps Wark for Federal Post

Civil War Soldiers Buried at Home

Unearthed in Centreville in 1997, they're finally buried in Massachusetts.

Civil War Soldiers Buried at Home

GBW Places 6th in World

Ridgewood Mixed-Use Gets Final Approval

Project contains restaurants, shops, homes and offices.

Ridgewood Mixed-Use Gets Final Approval

Business Notes

Peele Arraigned for Clifton Woman's Death

Roundups

Nominations in Brief

584 Students Graduate From T.C

Principal John Porter says farewell to his last graduating class.

584 Students Graduate From T.C

Wednesday, June 28

Health Notes

Getting to Know...

Tom Brock

Getting to Know...

Community

Calendar

Happy 'Returns'

Film Review

Happy 'Returns'

Alexandria: Festival Fun

Fun in Centreville, Chantilly and Clifton -- Part One

Fun in Burke, Part 2

Have Fun With the Family in Potomac

Alexandria: Making History

Meet New People in Potomac

Fun in Loudoun Part 1

Alexandria: Recreation

See Sites in Potomac

Learn Something New in Potomac

Fun in Potomac Part 2

Fun in Burke, Part 3

Fun in Arlington

Alexandria: Get Cultured

The Flood of 2006

Torrential downpour dumps 12 inches of rain on the city in four days.

The Flood of 2006

'They Do Test These Parachutes Before You Use Them, Right?'

Taking to the skies for a tandem skydive.

'They Do Test These Parachutes Before You Use Them, Right?'

Fun in Centreville, Chantilly, Clifton -- Part Two

School Notes

Density Hits Home

Residents respond to county plans to modify a density “cap,” which is fast approaching.

Density Hits Home

Red Hats, Coffee and Friendship

Clifton Red Hatters share companionship through hard times.

Red Hats, Coffee and Friendship

Getting to Know — Alan S. Nemeth

School Notes

Faith

Health Notes

Faith

No Hot Water

Health

Health Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health

'They Do Test These Parachutes Before You Use Them, Right?'

Taking to the skies for a tandem skydive.

'They Do Test These Parachutes Before You Use Them, Right?'

Getting to Know...

Tom Brock

Getting to Know...

Fire Department Graduates Eight Medical Technicians

New graduates urged to keep life and career in perspective

Fire Department Graduates Eight Medical Technicians

Community

Fire Department Graduates Eight Medical Technicians

New graduates urged to keep life and career in perspective

Fire Department Graduates Eight Medical Technicians

Go Back To School in Potomac

Fun in Loudon Part 2

Calendar

Ways To Exercise in Potomac

Fun in Reston and Herndon -- Part One

Calendar

Alexandria: Fresh Air

Shop in Potomac

One More For the Girls

The Loudoun Field Hockey Association has set out to bring field hockey to the county with hopes of giving girls a new sport to play.

One More For the Girls

Fun in Potomac Part 3

Bright Futures For Two T.C. Graduates

Students named Gates Millennium Scholars.

Bright Futures For Two T.C. Graduates

Sit Back and Relax in Potomac

Get Well Read, Get It Write in Potomac

Volunteer in Potomac

Fun in Reston and Herndon -- Part 3

Fun in Reston and Herndon -- Part Two

Alexandria: Going to the Dogs

Alexandria: Alive with the Sound

Have a Festive Year in Potomac

Fun in Potomac Part 1

Fun in Fairfax, Part 2

‘Help Wanted’ Indeed

Local businesses grapple with unusually low unemployment rate.

‘Help Wanted’ Indeed

Work To Begin on New Sports Field

Ribbon cut on project to install artificial turf to West Springfield High field.

Work To Begin on New Sports Field

Webb Campaigns in Alexandria

Democratic Senate hopeful speaks to party faithful at Jefferson-Jackson Dinner.

Webb Campaigns in Alexandria

Heavy Rains Not Enough for Royal Lake Dam Breach

Recent weather won't deter lake's auxiliary dam rehabilitation project.

Heavy Rains Not Enough for Royal Lake Dam Breach

Recent weather won't deter lake's auxiliary dam rehabilitation project.

Heavy Rains Not Enough for Royal Lake Dam Breach

Homes To Call Their Own

Eight townhouses being built with design features to provide disabled residents with greater accessibility.

Homes To Call Their Own

Incumbents Sworn in Once Again

City Council, School Board members take their oath of office at the June 27 swearing-in ceremony.

Incumbents Sworn in Once Again

BAR Approves Unusual Residential Design

Renovation plans reflect Yates Gardens industrial past.

BAR Approves Unusual Residential Design

Service-Friendly Business Owners Receive Awards

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce recognizes local business owners for service to community.

Service-Friendly Business Owners Receive Awards

Fireworks Fly in City's 40th Fourth

Planning has ceased for the city's Fourth of July show, and now committee members hope to top previous years' successes.

Fireworks Fly in City's 40th Fourth

Low Unemployment Not Good For Businesses

County businesses looking for workers, but jobs outnumber people.

Low Unemployment Not Good For Businesses

Cotton Helps Save Island Walk

Community center named after Cotton for her efforts to preserve affordable housing community.

Cotton Helps Save Island Walk

A Friend For Life

Friends, family of Beth Braithwaite remember the happiness she brought into their lives.

A Friend For Life

Getting To Know...

Week In McLean

Kings Crossing Agreement Remains Elusive

When is enough, enough to trigger a less desirable solution?

Kings Crossing Agreement Remains Elusive

Armstrong Amphitheater Dedicated to Teacher

Where's The Community In BRAC?

The real human impact of BRAC could climb to 30,000.

Where's The Community In BRAC?

Hyland's Virtual Bus Tour

Senior services is a two-way street in the years ahead.

Hyland's Virtual Bus Tour

Woodson’s Goodbye

Getting To Know...

People Zone

100 block of King Street is transformed into a pedestrian plaza.

People Zone

Questioning Policies

Should Alexandria police officers fire at moving vehicles?

Questioning Policies

A Shift In Thinking?

National Park Service expresses environmental and historic preservation concerns about Jones Point

A Shift In Thinking?

36 Years of Shining

Michael Heintz ends generations of service at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

36 Years of Shining

Low Unemployment Not Good For Businesses

County businesses looking for workers, but jobs outnumber people.

Low Unemployment Not Good For Businesses

Five RCC Board Members Resign

The members were upset over actions by Supervisor Cathy Hudgins.

Five RCC Board Members Resign

Week In Great Falls

Tuesday, June 27

Camps & Schools

Health

Grassroots Group Expands Its Borders

Station Rededication Salutes Community

Following extensive renovations, Vienna's fire station gets a public rededication.

Station Rededication Salutes Community

Seeking a Public Process

MCA committee wants synthetic turf field impacts addressed in public hearings.

Seeking a Public Process

Ongoing Events

Week in Loudoun

Real Estate Notes

A Matter of Will

Women’s self defense class creates confidence that transcends punches and kicks.

A Matter of Will

Dredging Accotink Deeper

Up to 1,000 cubic yards of silt removed daily during year-long project.

Dredging Accotink Deeper

Gunston Teacher Faces Deportation

School rallies behind Colombian-born science teacher Luz Chamorro.

Gunston Teacher Faces Deportation

Many School Bathrooms Lack Hot Water

More than 20,000 students are taught in school buildings with no hot or warm water in the bathrooms.

Many School Bathrooms Lack Hot Water

More than 20,000 students are taught in school buildings with no hot or warm water in the bathrooms.

Many School Bathrooms Lack Hot Water

School Board Continues Debating Construction Plan

During work session, members indicate they want money for Yorktown, Wakefield and Thomas Jefferson included in fall bond package.

School Board Continues Debating Construction Plan

Pile It On at the ‘Fair’s

Planning Commission hears plans to expand Fair Lakes, Fair Oaks.

Pile It On at the ‘Fair’s

Stracke, Frix Wed

Week in Vienna

More Houses on Pohick?

Proposal would mean a density increase near Fairfax County Parkway.

More Houses on Pohick?

Clifton Council Takes Office

Call for participation, promises of communication abound at swearing-in ceremony.

Clifton Council Takes Office

Call for participation, promises of communication abound at swearing-in ceremony.

Clifton Council Takes Office

Camps & Schools

Brake for Home Price

Average home price in May was up just 2 percent from last year.

Brake for Home Price

Clubs & Organizations

College Notes

Real Estate

Brake for Home Price

Average home price in May was up just 2 percent from last year.

Brake for Home Price

Faith Notes

Schools

Faith Notes

Volunteering

College Notes

Many School Bathrooms Lack Hot Water

More than 20,000 students are taught in school buildings with no hot or warm water in the bathrooms.

Many School Bathrooms Lack Hot Water

Camps & Schools

Health & Fitness

Clubs & Organizations

Kim for Vice President!

Student with autism wins coveted position on Franklin Sherman SCA.

Kim for Vice President!

Community

Gardening Notes

Getting to Know…

Business

People

Classes & Workshops

College Notes

Clifton Council Takes Office

Call for participation, promises of communication abound at swearing-in ceremony.

Clifton Council Takes Office

Bulletin Board

Wireless Radio Has Field Day

The Vienna Wireless Society set up camp at Burke Lake to connect with other ham radio users across the continent.

Wireless Radio Has Field Day

People Notes

This Week in Arlington

Vienna Launches Traditional Fourth of July

Town will party all day July 4, with music, games, fireworks and more.

Vienna Launches Traditional Fourth of July

Widening Under Way

Elden Street project, set to last more than a year, is seeing its first tests with traffic.

Widening Under Way

W-L Honors 316 at Commencement

Crossing County Border

Group largely credited for challengers' victory in Herndon election advises Loudoun County residents.

Crossing County Border

Business Notes

As County Grows, Transit Options Set to Expand

Officials emphasize decreasing residents' dependence on cars in new transportation plan.

As County Grows, Transit Options Set to Expand

Storms Batter Arlington

Braddock District Changes?

From Carousels to Kayaking

Great Falls National Park celebrates its 100th birthday.

From Carousels to Kayaking

Pile It On at the ‘Fair’s'

Plans to expand Fair Lakes and Fair Oaks heard by Planning Commission.

Pile It On at the ‘Fair’s'

NoVa Needs Blood

Dulles Town Center Holds Blood Drive

NoVa Needs Blood

A Band of Brothers and Sisters

McLean resident holds 40-year Peace Corps reunion.

A Band of Brothers and Sisters

Local Businesses Strain to Find Skilled Labor

Low regional unemployment rate means headaches for local businesses looking to expand.

Local Businesses Strain to Find Skilled Labor

Keeping Children Safe from Predators

Parents advised to talk with children, know where they are playing during summer vacation.

Keeping Children Safe from Predators

Lost Boys Find Voice Through Church

Ashburn Church Increases Awareness of African Genocide

Lost Boys Find Voice Through Church

Breaking out of the Beltway

Mount Vernon Couple sells house to buy Caribbean Hotel.

Breaking out of the Beltway

Lost in the Flood

Huntington homes evacuated after Cameron Run flash flood.

Lost in the Flood

Seeking a Public Process

MCA committee wants synthetic turf field impacts addressed in public hearings.

Seeking a Public Process

How Much on Richmond Highway?

County planners, area citizens differ on density recommendation for northern end of Route 1.

How Much on Richmond Highway?

Potomac Flooded

Rescue workers warn drivers not to brave high waters.

Potomac Flooded

Board Starts Over on Rural Policy Area

In the Road Business?

Fireworks Safety

Celebrating Safely at Home

Fireworks Safety

Kim for Vice President!

Student with autism wins coveted position on Franklin Sherman SCA.

Kim for Vice President!

Hospital in Court Again

Hall of Famers to Hit the Links

Long-Awaited Opening

Potomac Pizza Makes History

Chevy Chase location to donate five days of proceeds to charity.

Potomac Pizza Makes History

Military Notes

Nonprofit Proposes Chartered Territory

School Board Holds Public Hearing on Charter School

Nonprofit Proposes Chartered Territory

Rain Causes Flooding

Be Aware of Flooding

Rain Causes Flooding

A Band of Brothers and Sisters

McLean resident holds 40-year Peace Corps reunion.

A Band of Brothers and Sisters

Air Force Memorial Interferes With Police Radio Transmissions

Water Park Opens at Lyons Village

$520,000 renovation has five in-ground water sprays and bucket tower.

Water Park Opens at Lyons Village

Chamber Mixes It Up

Normandie Farm hosts mixer for Potomac Chamber of Commerce.

Chamber Mixes It Up

Volunteers

Burke Nursery Request Approved

Nursery to continue operating after agreeing to conform to current regulations.

Burke Nursery Request Approved

Historic Cabin Opens to Public

Maryland residents get a first time look inside Uncle Tom’s Cabin and the life of Josiah Henson

Historic Cabin Opens to Public

What's Ahead for Golf Charities?

Booz Allen program raised $1 million for local non-profits over two years.

What's Ahead for Golf Charities?

Wakefield's Class of 2006 graduates at DAR Constitution Hall.

Graduates Say Goodbye to Yorktown

Braddock District Changes?

Classes & Workshops

Dredging Accotink Deeper

Up to 1,000 cubic yards of silt removed daily during year-long project.

Dredging Accotink Deeper

Loving Dedication

River Falls honors beloved coach Heather Joy Wilson with renovated swimming pool.

Loving Dedication

Keeping Children Safe from Predators

Parents advised to talk with children, know where they are playing during summer vacation.

Keeping Children Safe from Predators

Thursday, June 22

2006 Cappie Award Winners

Chantilly High Awards and Scholarships

Wednesday, June 21

Faith Notes

Faith

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

County Health department would stop inspecting 200 'mini-mart' establishments.

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Calendar

A Showcase of Talent

Cappies holds its first showcase performance at the Alden Theatre.

A Showcase of Talent

An Educational Program To Build On

High school students to build 18 homes over next 20 years with FATE program in Springfield.

An Educational Program To Build On

City Calendar

Business Notes

Art

Housing Market Calms

The condominium market is shifting to favor the buyer.

Housing Market Calms

'Parent's Worst Nightmare'

Former Karate instructor sentenced for attack on family in their Vienna home.

'Parent's Worst Nightmare'

Saying Goodbye

Health Notes

Musical Chairs

Three principals switch positions and a search begins for a new principal at George Washington Middle School

Musical Chairs

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

County Health department would stop inspecting 200 'mini-mart' establishments.

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

Getting To Know...

Faith Notes

Getting To Know...

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Schools

Real Estate

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Comic shops across Northern Virginia say illegal downloading has not yet curbed soaring sales.

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Classes & Workshops

Drafting Plans to End Homelessness

Committee to present plan to supervisors later this year.

Drafting Plans to End Homelessness

An Educational Program To Build On

High school students to build 18 homes over next 20 years with FATE program in Springfield.

An Educational Program To Build On

School Notes

Drafting Plan To End Homelessness

Committee to present plan to supervisors later this year.

Drafting Plan To End Homelessness

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Comic shops across Northern Virginia say illegal downloading has not yet curbed soaring sales.

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

County Health department would stop inspecting 200 'mini-mart' establishments.

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

100 Years of Education at Chesterbrook

Chesterbrook Elementary School celebrates its Centennial.

100 Years of Education at Chesterbrook

Faith

Faith Notes

Volunteering

Colonial Forestville

Forestville Elementary fourth graders get a taste of life in the 18th century.

Colonial Forestville

Faith Notes

Drafting Plan To End Homelessness

Committee to present plan to supervisors later this year.

Drafting Plan To End Homelessness

Community

How To Run a Safe Marathon

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

County Health department would stop inspecting 200 'mini-mart' establishments.

Proposal Reduces Health Inspections

Faith Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

Health

School Notes

Pet of the Week

School Notes

Health Notes

Circling Success

A potter/printmaker/painter makes her mark at The Art League.

Circling Success

Nightlife

A General Celebration of America

Previewing Mount Vernon's Red, White & Blue Independence Day.

A General Celebration of America

Getting to Know J. Warren Geurin

Profile

Getting to Know J. Warren Geurin

Old Firehouse Moving?

McLean Teen Center may be forced to move if Old Firehouse property is sold to developer.

Old Firehouse Moving?

Clubs & Organizations

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Comic shops across Northern Virginia say illegal downloading has not yet curbed soaring sales.

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Camps & Schools

Business

People

Calendar

Getting to Know J. Warren Geurin

Profile

Getting to Know J. Warren Geurin

Calendar

100 Years of Education at Chesterbrook

Chesterbrook Elementary School celebrates its Centennial.

100 Years of Education at Chesterbrook

Fine Arts Scene

Calendar

Ongoing Events

The Formula for Extra Stank

Chief Joseph's funk-metal makes atmosphere of Metro area even dirtier.

The Formula for Extra Stank

The Family Listings

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Comic shops across Northern Virginia say illegal downloading has not yet curbed soaring sales.

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Calendar

Local Theater

Calendar

Centreville High Class of 2006 Graduates

Rape Verdict: Not Guilty

Nelson Romero found not guilty after withdrawing "no contest" plea.

Rape Verdict: Not Guilty

Planning Commission Weighs In

Expanding eateries and taking care of expanded waistlines are on the agenda.

Planning Commission Weighs In

Mountain View Celebrates 10 Years

Alternative school celebrates a decade, announces scholarships.

Mountain View Celebrates 10 Years

Cox Farms' First Taste of Summer

Roasted corn, iced melon slices, fresh tomatoes and fun.

Cox Farms' First Taste of Summer

Chantilly High School Graduates 612 Students

100 Years of Education

Chesterbrook Elementary School celebrates its Centennial.

100 Years of Education

See Comments About Stringfellow Road Project

Residents' views are now available online.

See Comments About Stringfellow Road Project

Worth Noting

The Uncommon Fred Day

Student commons named to honor former School Board member.

The Uncommon Fred Day

Gym Is a Dream Come True

Hoop Magic Sports Academy offers much-needed space for basketball, volleyball, badminton, martial arts, cheerleading and dodgeball.

Gym Is a Dream Come True

Roger Bostic Dies at 70

Hunter Hardware owner, Centreville VFD lifetime member.

Roger Bostic Dies at 70

Centreville High Awards and Scholarships

2nd in Nation in Economics

Chantilly High team excels in Economics Challenge.

2nd in Nation in Economics

Choi's Robbery Cases To Go to Grand Jury

The 'Green and White' Graduates

Langley High School presents its class of 2006.

The 'Green and White' Graduates

Man Charged with Credit Card Theft

Chantilly High Senior Awards

Week In McLean

Snapshot of a West Potomac Graduate

Does Comic Book Piracy Pose Threat?

Sale of Old Firehouse Property?

McLean Teen Center may be forced to move if Old Firehouse property is sold to developer.

Sale of Old Firehouse Property?

Week in Loudoun

For Graduates: An End and a Beginning

Mount Vernon High School graduation marked by emotion.

For Graduates: An End and a Beginning

South Riding Man Killed in Car Accident

Colonial Forestville

Forestville Elementary fourth graders get a taste of life in the 18th century.

Colonial Forestville

Two Broken-Hearted Families

Jamel Rush sentenced to 28 years in murder of Christian Green of Lorton.

Two Broken-Hearted Families

Becoming Adults

West Potomac Class of 2006 receives advice, diplomas

Becoming Adults

Spartan Seniors Celebrate

The Next Chapter

McLean High School celebrates the graduation of the Class of 2006.

The Next Chapter

Square, Level, Plum And Trowel

A mystic ceremony for an educational cornerstone at the Mount Vernon Estate.

Square, Level, Plum And Trowel

The 'Green and White' Graduates

Langley High School presents its class of 2006.

The 'Green and White' Graduates

Snapshot of a Mount Vernon Student

City Discusses Artifical Turf

Artificial surfaces may address field shortages

City Discusses Artifical Turf

Showcase of Talent

A Showcase of Talent

Cappies holds its first showcase performance at the Alden Theatre.

A Showcase of Talent

No Automobiles Allowed

Getting To Know...

Two Men Drown in Boating Accident

Funeral services planned for Lee District men

Two Men Drown in Boating Accident

Stomping on the Potomac

Fundraising cruise will benefit children in foster care.

Stomping on the Potomac

'They knew exactly what they were doing'

Residents believe neighborhood is a targe for professional burglars.

'They knew exactly what they were doing'

Week In Great Falls...

Getting To Know...

Tuesday, June 20

Bulletin Board

Going Big

Elixir of Jade Hopes to Live on through Music Fest

Going Big

Board Opens Budget Discussion

College Notes

From Flood Plain to Town Park

Plans for 10 acre park in Clifton flood plain would link more than 17 acres of open space inside town boundaries.

From Flood Plain to Town Park

Roughing It on Prom Night

A group of 40 Lake Braddock students decide to camp out in the backyard after dancing in formal wear all night.

Roughing It on Prom Night

How 'Suite' Is That Set?

Potomac Theatre Company performs Neil Simon’s ‘Plaza Suite.’

How 'Suite' Is That Set?

Bulletin Board

Keeping the Woods in Mosby Woods

Couple canvasses neighborhoods to keep open space in the city by preventing overdevelopment.

Keeping the Woods in Mosby Woods

Week in Vienna

West Springfield Grads Say Farewell

Army general advises students to continue their education.

West Springfield Grads Say Farewell

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Fairfax County Committee to present a plan to the Board of Supervisors later this year.

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Team Provides Hurricane Relief

Roughing It on Prom Night

A group of 40 Lake Braddock students decide to camp out in the backyard after dancing in formal wear all night.

Roughing It on Prom Night

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Fairfax County Committee to present a plan to the Board of Supervisors later this year.

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Medical Center Makes Lorton House Call

Lorton Station residents have new doctors, pharmacy nearby.

Medical Center Makes Lorton House Call

Lake Braddock Bruins Face the Future

Lake Braddock Secondary School Graduation

Lake Braddock Bruins Face the Future

Medical Center Makes Lorton House Call

Lorton Station residents have new doctors, pharmacy nearby.

Medical Center Makes Lorton House Call

Fairfax4Horses, Park Authority Sign Partnership

Equestrian group, Park Authority sign agreement to pursue stable, trail facility at Laurel Hill Park.

Fairfax4Horses, Park Authority Sign Partnership

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Fairfax County Committee to present a plan to the Board of Supervisors later this year.

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

From Flood Plain to Town Park

Plans for 10 acre park in Clifton flood plain would link more than 17 acres of open space inside town boundaries.

From Flood Plain to Town Park

Capturing Herndon's History

Resident converts his passion into local history books.

Capturing Herndon's History

Real Estate Notes

Town Hall Meeting Draws Modest Crowd

Seven Locks activists lay low—for now.

Town Hall Meeting Draws Modest Crowd

College Notes

County Proposes Eliminating Health Inspections

County Health department would stop inspecting 200 'mini-mart' establishments.

County Proposes Eliminating Health Inspections

Bulletin Board

Senior Living

Town Hall Meeting Draws Modest Crowd

Seven Locks activists lay low—for now.

Town Hall Meeting Draws Modest Crowd

Bulletin Board

Musical Homecoming

Week in Reston

Roughing It on Prom Night

A group of 40 Lake Braddock students decide to camp out in the backyard after dancing in formal wear all night.

Roughing It on Prom Night

Free for the Summer

Students complete the 2005-06 school year.

Free for the Summer

This Week in Potomac 6-21-06

More U-turns on Dranesville

Development would put 32 houses across from Herndon High School.

More U-turns on Dranesville

Student Rep Says Farewell

Samantha Kunkel passes on her School Board duties to a new representative.

Student Rep Says Farewell

Lake Braddock Bruins Face the Future

Lake Braddock Secondary School Graduation

Lake Braddock Bruins Face the Future

Local Heritage Cemetery To Get Facelift

On Flag Day, a Proper Disposal

Post 180 burns thousands of U.S. flags in a ceremonial flag disposal last Wednesday.

On Flag Day, a Proper Disposal

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

Robinson students wish each other well, share a last laugh during graduation ceremony.

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

Rockin’ for Funds

Girl Scout troop raises money to help the children of domestic abuse victims.

Rockin’ for Funds

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Fairfax County Committee to present a plan to the Board of Supervisors later this year.

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Fairfax4Horses, Park Authority Sign Partnership

Equestrian group, Park Authority sign agreement to pursue stable, trail facility at Laurel Hill Park.

Fairfax4Horses, Park Authority Sign Partnership

Painting Panther Pride

Colin Powell Salutes Graduates

Fairfax High School graduation ceremony filled with inspiration.

Colin Powell Salutes Graduates

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Fairfax County Committee to present a plan to the Board of Supervisors later this year.

Drafting a Plan To End Homelessness

Robbery in Potomac Village

Fairfax4Horses, Park Authority Sign Partnership

Equestrian group, Park Authority sign agreement to pursue stable, trail facility at Laurel Hill Park.

Fairfax4Horses, Park Authority Sign Partnership

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

Robinson students wish each other well, share a last laugh during graduation ceremony.

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

Robinson students wish each other well, share a last laugh during graduation ceremony.

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

A Playful, Cavalier Ceremony

Woodson High School graduates bring some mischief to their commencement ceremony.

A Playful, Cavalier Ceremony

Immigration Agents Raid Dulles Airport

Airport construction laborers are target of raid.

Immigration Agents Raid Dulles Airport

Price of Beauty

Front Royal Woman Steals from Sterling Safeway

Price of Beauty

Marking a Milestone

Board Postpones

Nonprofit Proposes Science Academy

Board Postpones

Rural Zoning Vote Delayed

Puttin’ on the Blitz

More than 145 biologists and naturalists embark on round-the-clock species count in Potomac Gorge this weekend.

Puttin’ on the Blitz

Marshall Graduates Class of '06

George C. Marshall graduates gathered at Constitution Hall last Thursday morning.

Marshall Graduates Class of '06

All in the Family

Dominion Students Leave Home

All in the Family

Swim into Summer

Potomac hosts its first meet of the season.

Swim into Summer

Family, Friends, Co-Workers Mourn Artie Cook

Longtime supermarket employee killed in accident.

Family, Friends, Co-Workers Mourn Artie Cook

Park View Seniors Graduate

NASA Rep Returns to Alma Mater

Park View Seniors Graduate

Potomac Falls Students Rise to Occasion

Mims Gives Potomac Falls Grads Advice

Potomac Falls Students Rise to Occasion

Tutoring Those in Need

Reston resident Barbara Sorenson helps students with homework and more.

Tutoring Those in Need

Rural Zoning Vote Delayed

Sterling Park Sees Gang Violence

Sheriff’s Office Investigates Gang Violence

Sterling Park Sees Gang Violence

Immigration Bill: ‘Too Strict’

South Lakes students choose to educate themselves and others about immigration reform, rather than join protests.

Immigration Bill: ‘Too Strict’

Commission Looks at Nonresidential Development

Council Approves Trailers

Town Council agrees while criticizing School Board.

Council Approves Trailers

Loudoun Focus of Traffic Analysis

Two Sergeants Named

Vienna Police Department promotes two officers.

Two Sergeants Named

Maple Log Jam

Student Rep Says Farewell

Samantha Kunkel passes on her School Board duties to a new representative.

Student Rep Says Farewell

Woman Airlifted from Billy Goat Trail

Should County Council Be Full-Time?

Outside employment may be at odds with a proposed Charter amendment.

Should County Council Be Full-Time?

Lake Braddock Bruins Face the Future

Lake Braddock Secondary School Graduation

Lake Braddock Bruins Face the Future

Oakton Grads Learn About Debt Repayment

Oakton High School's class of '06 was sent out into the world Tuesday morning.

Oakton Grads Learn About Debt Repayment

Volunteers Drive Golf Tournament

1,000 golf enthusiasts enjoy front-row views of Booz Allen Classic.

Volunteers Drive Golf Tournament

‘Stick a Fork in Us, We’re Done’

South Lakes’ Class of 2006 celebrates end of high school.

‘Stick a Fork in Us, We’re Done’

A Weekend of Horsing Around

Lancers Leave Lee

Nearly 500 students graduate from Lee High School with messages of support, peace.

Lancers Leave Lee

People Notes

Madison Grads Look Back, Look Ahead.

Madison High School's class of '06 celebrates graduation with tears, hope and humor.

Madison Grads Look Back, Look Ahead.

Residents Support Neighborhood Pools

Hearing on possible pool closures draws crowd.

Residents Support Neighborhood Pools

Town Center's Accessibility Questioned

People with disabilities need to make special arrangements to visit Reston Town Center’s core.

Town Center's Accessibility Questioned

Student Rep Says Farewell

Samantha Kunkel passes on her School Board duties to a new representative.

Student Rep Says Farewell

Taiwanese Journalists Camp Out

Foreign media keeps '24-7' vigil on quiet Potomac street.

Taiwanese Journalists Camp Out

Rewards of Riding

Therapeutic riding and volunteerism for the perfect match for Carol Rae Hansen.

Rewards of Riding

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

Robinson students wish each other well, share a last laugh during graduation ceremony.

Rams 'Shine Like Champions'

Monday, June 19

This Week in Arlington

Central Clarendon to Get Face Lift

County Board approves new office, residential and retail project that will preserve historic structures.

Central Clarendon to Get Face Lift

Arlington Latinos Look to Flex Political Muscle

Officials and activists kick-off regional voter awareness and registration campaign.

Arlington Latinos Look to Flex Political Muscle

Arlington Plans BRAC Recovery

County task force calls for business assistance program and new development framework to attract tenants to Crystal City.

Arlington Plans BRAC Recovery

Groups Lead Fight Against Osteoporosis

Health advocates and doctors seek to increase awareness of debilitating bone disease.

Groups Lead Fight Against Osteoporosis

Marymount Changes Building Plans

New facility to be 10 percent smaller.

Marymount Changes Building Plans

Gov. Kaine Signs Affordable Housing Bill

County Gets New Dog Park

Fort Ethan Allen project includes improvements to Stafford Street and Madison Center playground

County Gets New Dog Park

Boating Accident Claims 2 Lives

Alexandria men perish, but Arlington resident survives.

Boating Accident Claims 2 Lives

Thursday, June 15

Getting to Know Larry Mayer

Wednesday, June 14

Real Estate Notes

Faith Notes

Schools

McNair Principal Takes Temporary Leave

Principal brought in to remedy school of No Child Left Behind "school choice" sanction chosen for federal position.

McNair Principal Takes Temporary Leave

School Notes

Health Notes

Serving Youth For Sixty Years

Today's youth are tomorrow future — how can we help?

Serving Youth For Sixty Years

Pixar Still in High Gear with 'Cars'

Film Review

Pixar Still in High Gear with 'Cars'

Harried with 'Children's'

Cross-dressing unbalances Hellman revival.

Harried with 'Children's'

Calendar

Diversions

Calendar

An Art Day’s Night

Exhibit showcases John Lennon’s drawings, lyrics for local charity.

An Art Day’s Night

Diversions

Faith Notes

New Fuel Makes Rockets Fly

Veteran roots rockers The Bottle Rockets launch new sound.

New Fuel Makes Rockets Fly

Diversions

Séance Comedy Ends LTA Season

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” Brought Back to Life

Séance Comedy Ends LTA Season

Gift of Grads

They want high-tech gizmos — here are some practical alternatives.

Gift of Grads

New Fuel Makes Rockets Fly

Veteran roots rockers The Bottle Rockets launch new sound.

New Fuel Makes Rockets Fly

Home Happiness or Hell?

Research Contractors to Avoid Problems

Home Happiness or Hell?

Sweet Treats

Home Happiness or Hell?

Research Contractors to Avoid Problems

Home Happiness or Hell?

Council Abolishes 'Pay Party'

Night paving approved for certain city streets.

Council Abolishes 'Pay Party'

Carter Guilty of Murder One

After Six Years, TJ's 'Greatest Fan' Retires

Elizabeth V. Lodal, principal of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, is stepping down.

After Six Years, TJ's 'Greatest Fan' Retires

Faith Notes

Community

An Art Day’s Night

Exhibit showcases John Lennon’s drawings, lyrics for local charity.

An Art Day’s Night

Volunteering

Faith Notes

Classes & Workshops

Diversions

Faith Notes

An Art Day’s Night

Exhibit showcases John Lennon’s drawings, lyrics for local charity.

An Art Day’s Night

Faith Notes

Faith

Faith Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Songs in the Key of Sea

Finding the 'uncommon in the common', Jamey Turner shares a bit of his magical world.

Songs in the Key of Sea

School Notes

How To Run Safely

Tips for running safety, whether preparing for a marathon or just jogging around the neighborhood.

How To Run Safely

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board

Health Notes

Getting to Know...

Matthew Wallace

Getting to Know...

Business

Camps & Schools

Music Leads to Poetry

Mount Vernon fifth grader is named student poet laureate.

Music Leads to Poetry

Bulletin Board

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

Harried with 'Children's'

Cross-dressing unbalances Hellman revival.

Harried with 'Children's'

An Art Day’s Night

Exhibit showcases John Lennon’s drawings, lyrics for local charity.

An Art Day’s Night

Getting to Know...

Matthew Wallace

Getting to Know...

Local Theater

Bulletin Board

Getting to Know...

Matthew Wallace

Getting to Know...

Fine Arts Scene

Harried with 'Children's'

Cross-dressing unbalances Hellman revival.

Harried with 'Children's'

Calendar

Diversions

Calendar

New Fuel Makes Rockets Fly

Veteran roots rockers The Bottle Rockets launch new sound.

New Fuel Makes Rockets Fly

Songs in the Key of Sea

Finding the 'uncommon in the common', Jamey Turner shares a bit of his magical world.

Songs in the Key of Sea

Talking the Scenic Route

Historian explores Capital-area parkways and roads.

Talking the Scenic Route

Showing Backbone Near the Backboard

Film Review

Showing Backbone Near the Backboard

Séance Comedy Ends LTA Season

Noel Coward’s “Blithe Spirit” Brought Back to Life

Séance Comedy Ends LTA Season

The Most Flavorous Game

Traditional cuisines often serve game and Alexandria's restaurants are no exception.

The Most Flavorous Game

Traditional cuisines often serve game and Alexandria's restaurants are no exception.

The Most Flavorous Game

Gift of Grads

They want high-tech gizmos — here are some practical alternatives.

Gift of Grads

Business Notes

Getting To Know...

Two Arrested for Drugs and Weapons

Marvin Powell Is Named Lord Fairfax

Running in the Twilight

Ryan Mammem wins race for his third year in row.

Running in the Twilight

Worth Noting

First Steps To Widen Fairfax County Parkway

Engineers and county officials release rough plans for long-proposed widening of parkway.

First Steps To Widen Fairfax County Parkway

Second Annual KidFest Is June 24 in Clifton

Children's entertainers, crafts, activities, food and fun.

Second Annual KidFest Is June 24 in Clifton

Murder Charges Are Dropped

Murder defendant, unable to stand trial, remains in psychiatric institution.

Murder Charges Are Dropped

Crossett Is Lady Fairfax

Centreville resident champions the cause of childhood-cancer research.

Crossett Is Lady Fairfax

Roundups

Murder Defendant Brought Here

Fairfax Ballet Presents Dance Snapshots: A Jazz, Tap & Modern Dance Revue

Burdis Pleads Guilty: Fair Lakes Murder

Man shot, stabbed two people in horrific attack.

Burdis Pleads Guilty: Fair Lakes Murder

All Scream for Vetoed Ice Cream

Students apply knowledge of government to move a mock bill through General Assembly.

All Scream for Vetoed Ice Cream

Chantilly High Wins 3 Cappie Awards

'Auntie Mame' takes Stage Crew, Sets and Best Actress honors.

Chantilly High Wins 3 Cappie Awards

‘Patriotic Tree’ Dedicated at River Farm

Tree awarded to the National Capital Area Garden Clubs.

‘Patriotic Tree’ Dedicated at River Farm

Hollin Hall Demolition Begins

Developer makes a pre-emptive strike on Hollin Hall Village.

Hollin Hall Demolition Begins

Market Brings Fresh Foods to Park

Employees Already Live in Area

Citizens gave and got information from Fort Belvoir's New Vision Planners on the expected arrival of 22,000 new personnel.

Employees Already Live in Area

Mount Vernon Plaza Officially Christened

The rejuvenated center sets the standards for the future.

Mount Vernon Plaza Officially Christened

Herndon Resident Serves Loudoun's Homeless

Stowe Cleared

Parents of dead teenager considering civil action against Alexandria police officer and possibly the City.

Stowe Cleared

Latest Scoop for Summer

Local ice cream vendors are ready for the busy season.

Latest Scoop for Summer

Catholic Teens Eager To Help Poor

Work trip planned to fix houses in Orange County.

Catholic Teens Eager To Help Poor

Booked for the Summer

Getting To Know...

Tuesday, June 13

Calendar

Burke Homeschooler Wins Cappie

Seventh annual gala honors best of the best in high school theater.

Burke Homeschooler Wins Cappie

A FATE-ful Way To Learn

High school students to build 18 homes over next 20 years with FATE program in Springfield.

A FATE-ful Way To Learn

Arlington to Aid Entrepreneurs

County government starts new initiative to help small business owners thrive.

Arlington to Aid Entrepreneurs

Officially Historic After 143 Years

Historic marker, dedicated Sunday, represents Cartersville's official designation.

Officially Historic After 143 Years

Week in Loudoun

A Passage to Love, Remembering Perlik

McLean resident William Perlik dies at 81.

A Passage to Love, Remembering Perlik

People

Sengel Clears Stowe in IHOP Shooting

Parents of dead teenager considering civil action against Alexandria police officer.

Sengel Clears Stowe in IHOP Shooting

Health

Volunteer Enters 4,000-Hour Club

White Oaks Elementary is recognized for thousands of hours of school volunteer service.

Volunteer Enters 4,000-Hour Club

A School With No Home

Indian International School conducts part two of its annual program to raise funds to build a school of its own.

A School With No Home

Cherry Run 5K Raises $8K

Community members, local businesses run for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Cherry Run 5K Raises $8K

O’Donoghue to Face Moran

MCA Votes on 3 Resolutions

Tysons development and Zoning Ordinance amendments discussed at monthly MCA board meeting.

MCA Votes on 3 Resolutions

Reporting for Service

Five South Lakes seniors will attend one of three military academies next year.

Reporting for Service

Week in Reston

No High Density at Stations?

Forty-year-old covenants restrict residential development at planned rail stations on Wiehle Avenue and Reston Parkway.

No High Density at Stations?

Ludwig Honored for Comic Acting

Seventh annual gala honors best of the best in high school theater.

Ludwig Honored for Comic Acting

Anticipated Employees Already Here

Fort Belvoir's planners provide information to the public

Anticipated Employees Already Here

'06 and Out

Ambassador Connie Morella speaks at Wootton graduation.

'06 and Out

Murder Charges Dropped

urder defendant, unable to stand trial, remains in psychiatric institution.

Murder Charges Dropped

Military Notes

That's a Wrap

Students in Cheryl DeVincentis’ TV production class create DVD about South County’s first year.

That's a Wrap

Pet of the Week

Run Safely

Tips for running safety, whether preparing for a marathon or just jogging around the neighborhood.

Run Safely

Camps & Schools

Celebrating a Golden Jubilee

Chesterbrook Goes GRECO

Third grade social studies unit culminates in celebration of ancient cultures.

Chesterbrook Goes GRECO

Art

A Passage to Love, Remembering Perlik

McLean resident William Perlik dies at 81.

A Passage to Love, Remembering Perlik

Camps & Schools

Run Safely

Tips for running safety, whether preparing for a marathon or just jogging around the neighborhood.

Run Safely

Celebrating a Golden Jubilee

Burke Homeschooler Wins Cappie

Seventh annual gala honors best of the best in high school theater.

Burke Homeschooler Wins Cappie

Camps & Schools

Chesterbrook Goes GRECO

Third grade social studies unit culminates in celebration of ancient cultures.

Chesterbrook Goes GRECO

Learning About Courage

Local author Peter Hilgartner plans to donate profits from his new book to the Injured Marine Fund.

Learning About Courage

Local author Peter Hilgartner plans to donate profits from his new book to the Injured Marine Fund.

Learning About Courage

Chesterbrook Goes GRECO

Third grade social studies unit culminates in celebration of ancient cultures.

Chesterbrook Goes GRECO

Focus on Families

Three businesses create day for children, parents to enjoy together.

Focus on Families

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Annual festival provides entertainment, activities for children.

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

Local author pens story of Confederate spy Antonia Ford.

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Annual festival brings entertainment, activities for children.

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Unifying Culture

Black History Museum’s new exhibit examines Alexandria’s roots in Africa.

Unifying Culture

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

Local author pens story of Confederate spy Antonia Ford.

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

Fresh Air

Turning Metal into Movements

Dance company joins Torpedo Factory artists for event.

Turning Metal into Movements

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

Local author pens story of Confederate spy Antonia Ford.

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Annual festival brings entertainment, activities for children.

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Annual festival brings entertainment, activities for children.

KidFest Returns to Clifton Town Park

Smith, Mahoney Win Best Ensemble Cappie

Seventh annual gala honors best of the best in high school theater.

Smith, Mahoney Win Best Ensemble Cappie

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

Local author pens story of Confederate spy Antonia Ford.

Uncovering a 'Spy in Crinoline'

Ongoing Events

This Week in Arlington

Conquering Homelessness With Adopt-A-Family

Webb 'Revolution'

Northern Virginia carries former U.S. Navy Secretary to victory.

Webb 'Revolution'

Swanson Helps Fight Hunger

Middle-schoolers collect peanut butter and cereal for National Hunger Awareness Day.

Swanson Helps Fight Hunger

Students Score High, Remain Humble.

Johns Hopkins University recognizes nine Lake Braddock middle school students recognized for scores on the SAT test.

Students Score High, Remain Humble.

Following Cowboys, Marines Lead

Local author Peter Hilgartner plans to donate profits from his new book to the Injured Marine Fund.

Following Cowboys, Marines Lead

All Scream for Vetoed Ice Cream

Students apply knowledge of government to move a mock bill through General Assembly.

All Scream for Vetoed Ice Cream

Tibet Supporters March for Recognition

Members of the International Tibet Independence Movement march from Charlottesville to Washington, D.C. to lobby for the Dalai Lama.

Tibet Supporters March for Recognition

Neighbors Want To Drown Pool Plans

Fairfax Swimming Pool request to bypass city codes draws opposition.

Neighbors Want To Drown Pool Plans

Burdis Pleads Guilty to Murder

Chantilly man convicted of killing John Michael Shirley at Fair Lakes home.

Burdis Pleads Guilty to Murder

No 'Senior Slump' Here

Oakton High is stage for different kind of pageant.

No 'Senior Slump' Here

Big Night Out for 28 Friends

Fairfax High School Prom gives at least 28 students a night to remember.

Big Night Out for 28 Friends

Trade Show Brings Businesses Together

Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce's annual Business to Business Trade Show featured dozens of business, information booths.

Trade Show Brings Businesses Together

50 Down, at Least 50 More To Go.

Wakefield Forest Elementary celebrates its 50th anniversary with a week of festivities, memories.

50 Down, at Least 50 More To Go.

A Passage to Love

McLean resident William Perlik dies at 81.

A Passage to Love

Students Volunteer to Learn

Flint Hill School, which held graduation Saturday, won award in April for its volunteer program.

Students Volunteer to Learn

It's All In the Genetic Code

Potomac students organize projects to raise awareness about genetic disorders.

It's All In the Genetic Code

A School With No Home

Indian International School conducts part two of its annual program to raise funds to build a school of its own.

A School With No Home

A Reason To Scream for Ice Cream

Mayor Robert Lederer, wife Maureen open ice cream shop in Downtown Fairfax.

A Reason To Scream for Ice Cream

That's a Wrap

Students in Cheryl DeVincentis’ TV production class create DVD about South County’s first year.

That's a Wrap

Rockin’ for Funds

Girl Scout troop raises money to help the children of domestic abuse victims.

Rockin’ for Funds

A Reason To Stretch One's Legs

Volkmarchers pair up with Trails Day for walks throughout the city’s trails.

A Reason To Stretch One's Legs

Week In Great Falls

Sully Bids Farewell

Medical Center Opens in Lorton

South County Federation discusses Independence Day Parade, road projects at meeting.

Medical Center Opens in Lorton

Week in McLean

Rural Policy Puts Landowners, Residents at Odds

And the Winner Is …

Last-Minute Support For Rural Loudoun

Hospital Hearing Set

Rock On, Wootton

Wootton ‘06 grad celebrates in style.

Rock On, Wootton

Business Volunteers Make An Impact

Deloitte volunteers plant trees and business ideas at Hybla Valley Elementary.

Business Volunteers Make An Impact

It's All in the Genes

Potomac students organize projects to raise awareness about genetic disorders.

It's All in the Genes

Group Supports Living Wage Proposal

Route 1 Task Force hears call for Fairfax County to establish a living wage.

Group Supports Living Wage Proposal

Master Plan for Huntington Park

Neighbors discuss parking, a dog park, a cricket field and the homeless camped there.

Master Plan for Huntington Park

Celebrating the Celts

Teachers and Friends

Cavender Leaves Legacy of Compassion

Forestdale Elementary principal Terry Cavender to retire Aug. 1.

Cavender Leaves Legacy of Compassion

Garden Tour Raises $3,500

South Riding Store Robbed

Police Confront Deaths of Fellow Officers

Mount Vernon officers, community cope with first slayings in department history.

Police Confront Deaths of Fellow Officers

Klepper Charged in Prostitution Case

Former Whitman student has history of sexual assault.

Klepper Charged in Prostitution Case

Arlington Delegation Helps Rebuild Biloxi

Board members Jay Fisette and Barbara Favola lead post-Katrina mission to restore Gulf Coast city.

Arlington Delegation Helps Rebuild Biloxi

Arlington Dems Raise Greenbacks to Help Turn Virginia Blue

Local and state politicians speak at annual Jefferson-Jackson dinner.

Arlington Dems Raise Greenbacks to Help Turn Virginia Blue

H-B Woodlawn, Wakefield Win Big at Cappies

Seventh-annual gala honors best of the best in high school theater.

H-B Woodlawn, Wakefield Win Big at Cappies

Rules for Lake Anne Redevelopment

Consultants will be hired to draft design guidelines for the Lake Anne revitalization district.

Rules for Lake Anne Redevelopment

Horses Need Homes

Provision in defense bill allows for adoption of retired mounts for "The Old Guard."

Horses Need Homes

Paradigm Halts Demolition Plans for Now

A Tale of Two Cities

Arlington, San Miguel move a step closer to forming partnership.

A Tale of Two Cities

District Seats for RCC?

The board approves district representation.

District Seats for RCC?

Secrets to Their Failures

Whitman '06 graduates reminded not to hold back for fear of failure.

Secrets to Their Failures

To Restore, Divine

Getting Around -- 1885 barn transformed, hosts historical society, serves as art studio.

To Restore, Divine

Week in Vienna

New Partnership to Assist Prospective Homeowners

Freddie Mac to collaborate with county government, the school system and five private companies to enable their employees to buy houses.

New Partnership to Assist Prospective Homeowners

People Notes

‘Terrible Tragedy, Terrible Waste’

Convicted of first-degree murder, Henh Chu Ngo receives 26-year sentence.

‘Terrible Tragedy, Terrible Waste’

South County Students Work for Cure

Marketing students use knowledge learned in class to optimize donations.

South County Students Work for Cure

Helping Inmates One at a Time

Charles Wight, 74, has spent several decades mentoring inmates to combat recidivism.

Helping Inmates One at a Time

Sacrifice Made in Name of Service

Family mourns loss of son, brother, fiance.

Sacrifice Made in Name of Service

A School With No Home

Indian International School conducts part two of its annual program to raise funds to build a school of its own.

A School With No Home

Churchill: Best of the Pits

Seventh annual Cappies gala honors best of the best in high school theater.

Churchill: Best of the Pits

PGA Tour Returns to TPC at Avenel

Neighborhood prepares for return of Booz Allen Classic.

PGA Tour Returns to TPC at Avenel

Medical Center Opens in Lorton

South County Federation discusses Independence Day Parade, road projects at meeting.

Medical Center Opens in Lorton

Students Score High, Remain Humble.

Johns Hopkins University recognizes nine Lake Braddock middle school students recognized for scores on the SAT test.

Students Score High, Remain Humble.

Sunday, June 11

For Potomac's Ahmad, One Chance to Give Back

Pakistani immigrant and businessman runs for at-large County Council seat.

For Potomac's Ahmad, One Chance to Give Back

Thursday, June 8

Wayside Flings, Climbs and Wraps through Spring

Wayside Spring Fling

Wayside Flings, Climbs and Wraps through Spring

Wednesday, June 7

Faith Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools

Life After Jail

Inmates apply for jobs, hoping to find work once they are out.

Life After Jail

Signature's Summer Smash: 'Assassins'

Joe Calarco directs Sondheim's dark comedy.

Signature's Summer Smash: 'Assassins'

Business

Calendar

Art

Fine Arts Scene

Signature's Summer Smash: 'Assassins'

Joe Calarco directs Sondheim's dark comedy.

Signature's Summer Smash: 'Assassins'

Ongoing Events

15 Seconds of Fame

Local filmmaker chronicles a year in his life — 15 seconds at a time.

15 Seconds of Fame

Health Notes

15 Seconds of Fame

Local filmmaker chronicles a year in his life — 15 seconds at a time.

15 Seconds of Fame

Around Town

Calendar

Nightlife

Mountain View Turns 10

Anniversary ceremony, awards assembly, dedication planned.

Mountain View Turns 10

Around Town

Calendar

Centreville High Holds Thespian Awards

Eisenhower East Plan Expands Upward

Affordable housing and open space make significant gains.

Eisenhower East Plan Expands Upward

Principal Mike Campbell Switching Schools

Westfield High principal will take the helm at Centreville High.

Principal Mike Campbell Switching Schools

Health Notes

School Notes

Grand Finale for Philharmonic

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra Fills Whaley with Sound of Scandinavia.

Grand Finale for Philharmonic

Faith Notes

15 Seconds of Fame

Local filmmaker chronicles a year in his life — 15 seconds at a time.

15 Seconds of Fame

Week in Loudoun

Getting To Know...

School Notes

Health Notes

Camps & Schools

Kaine Appoints Two Alexandrians to Pre-K Council

Robert Dugger and Rob Krupicka are named to help research pre-school education for all Virginia four-year-olds.

Kaine Appoints Two Alexandrians to Pre-K Council

Grand Finale for Philharmonic

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Orchestra Fills Whaley with Sound of Scandinavia.

Grand Finale for Philharmonic

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate

Camps & Schools

School Notes

The Tell-Tale Heart

Sebastian Carter stands trial for the murder of Lawrence Sims.

The Tell-Tale Heart

Faith

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Fresh Air

Schools

Border Crossing

Program teaches local and immigrant women artists about the art of business.

Border Crossing

Faith Notes

For Fathers Day

Celebrate dad on, and around, June 18 with these 10 local options.

For Fathers Day

School Notes

Life After Jail

Inmates apply for jobs, hoping to find work once they are out.

Life After Jail

Faith Notes

Kaine Appoints Two Alexandrians to Pre-K Council

Robert Dugger and Rob Krupicka are named to help research pre-school education for all Virginia four-year-olds.

Kaine Appoints Two Alexandrians to Pre-K Council

Health

The Theatre Listings

School Notes

Nearly a Decade of Leveling the Playing Field

Mary Louise Wall, director of student services, will retire in August.

Nearly a Decade of Leveling the Playing Field

School Notes

Faith Notes

People

Clubs & Organizations

Classes & Workshops

Nearly a Decade of Leveling the Playing Field

Mary Louise Wall, director of student services, will retire in August.

Nearly a Decade of Leveling the Playing Field

Community

Getting to Know - Priscilla B. Godfrey

Profile

Getting to Know - Priscilla B. Godfrey

Senior Living

Pet of the Week

15 Seconds of Fame

Local filmmaker chronicles a year in his life — 15 seconds at a time.

15 Seconds of Fame

Classes

Signature's Summer Smash: 'Assassins'

Joe Calarco directs Sondheim's dark comedy.

Signature's Summer Smash: 'Assassins'

Around Town

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Classes

15 Seconds of Fame

Local filmmaker chronicles a year in his life — 15 seconds at a time.

15 Seconds of Fame

Classes

A Local Film, A Global Change

Local film makers are trying to change the film industry.

A Local Film, A Global Change

Mark of the Least

Film Review

Mark of the Least

They Were on a 'Break-Up'

Film Review

They Were on a 'Break-Up'

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

A Local Film, A Global Change

Local film makers are trying to change the film industry.

A Local Film, A Global Change

Local Theater

Calendar

Classes

For Fathers Day

Celebrate dad on, and around, June 18 with these 10 local options.

For Fathers Day

Border Crossing

Program teaches local and immigrant women artists about the art of business.

Border Crossing

Calendar

EPA to Mirant: Full Speed Ahead

EPA/DOE allows ncreased operations despite unanswered environmental questions.

EPA to Mirant: Full Speed Ahead

Burglary, Grand Larceny: Chantilly Couple Sentenced

Stole jewelry, food and toiletries from neighbor's trailer.

Burglary, Grand Larceny: Chantilly Couple Sentenced

Harmon 5K Race Benefits Charities

Proceeds go to charities and families of slain police officers.

Harmon 5K Race Benefits Charities

Clifton Council Says Farewell

Current Town Council members lead last meeting with warm wishes for future.

Clifton Council Says Farewell

Roundups

Faculty, Staff Sad, But Understanding

Westfield High Reacts to Campbell's Decision

Faculty, Staff Sad, But Understanding

Hammond Middle School with Literacy Programs

Students spend 40 minutes a day reading their own selection.

Hammond Middle School with Literacy Programs

Police Seek Answers in Dead Baby Case

Canvass neighborhoods, asking questions, giving flyers

Police Seek Answers in Dead Baby Case

Worth Noting

Camp Hyatt Career Day

Greenbriar West students learn about the workings of a hotel.

Camp Hyatt Career Day

Getting To Know...

One-Month Sentence for Grand Larceny

Man stole items from Christian bookstore.

One-Month Sentence for Grand Larceny

Getting To Know...

Towering Antenna at High School?

Proposed cell tower at Mount Vernon High draws criticism.

Towering Antenna at High School?

Busy Summer for Arts Foundation

Summer theater camp, lease signing in store for Lorton Arts Foundation.

Busy Summer for Arts Foundation

Wanted: New Space

Local Attorney Loses Easement Case

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Hyland letter cited in tax case.

Local Attorney Loses Easement Case

15 Seconds of Fame

Ashburn Man Charged with Embezzlement

Reston Teen Dies in ATV Accident

Suspects Sought

Race for Charities

Four Fond Farewells

Still Moving Forward

Getting To Know...

School Board Settles on Cuts

Final budget to be approved June 15.

School Board Settles on Cuts

Attorney Loses Easement Case to IRS

Mount Vernon District Supervisor Hyland

Attorney Loses Easement Case to IRS

Education Goes High Tech

Nativity School teaches curriculum with latest, advanced classroom technology.

Education Goes High Tech

Terrifying Cuts for Alexandria from Feds

Department of Homeland Security announces drastic cuts to local grants.

Terrifying Cuts for Alexandria from Feds

Linder Named Miss Springfield 2006

Christopher Newport student wins annual scholarship competition.

Linder Named Miss Springfield 2006

Four Charged with Robbery

Tuesday, June 6

Bulletin Board

Serious Subject, Holy Laughter

Diversions

Kicking It in Great Falls

Great Falls Soccer Club hosts tournament to raise funds for field maintenance.

Kicking It in Great Falls

Week in Reston

Braddock History Book Unveiled

Nearly 100 volunteers contributed to the creation of book about Braddock District.

Braddock History Book Unveiled

Recognition that Counts

Teacher’s union chooses its top 40 principals in the first survey of its kind since 1998.

Recognition that Counts

Diversions

Weird Science

Forestville Elementary School showcases its Science curriculum.

Weird Science

Top of the Hill

Foundation Hits Funding Milestone

Fairfax County Library Foundation raises $3 million.

Foundation Hits Funding Milestone

Too Much Wildlife in Braddock?

Spring Town Meeting addresses wildlife, pet concerns in the Braddock District.

Too Much Wildlife in Braddock?

Helping To Shape Oakton

Lord Fairfax honoree Bob Adams is a man of many projects in the Oakton Community.

Helping To Shape Oakton

Vienna Goes a Round with Verizon

Town Council decides to hold out for cable television franchise similar in terms to its agreement with Cox.

Vienna Goes a Round with Verizon

Working Together To Grant a Wish

Sunrise Valley readies for its 6th annual 5K, a charity event to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

Working Together To Grant a Wish

Recognition that Counts

Teacher’s union chooses its top 40 principals in the first survey of its kind since 1998.

Recognition that Counts

Bulletin Board

Madison Dances the Night Away

The James Madison High School prom kept rocking into the wee hours Saturday night at the Dulles Hilton.

Madison Dances the Night Away

A KEEN Place To Play

Fairfax Station man volunteers with KEEN, an organization that gives special needs children a place to play.

A KEEN Place To Play

Fairfax Station man volunteers with KEEN, an organization that gives special needs children a place to play.

A KEEN Place To Play

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Three Northern Virginia free clinics address growing need for health care.

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Kicking It in Great Falls

Great Falls Soccer Club hosts tournament to raise funds for field maintenance.

Kicking It in Great Falls

College Notes

Leaving Fairfax for Cheaper Pastures

Workers look west and south for affordable housing.

Leaving Fairfax for Cheaper Pastures

27 Artists in Park 'Paint-Out'

Leaving Fairfax for Cheaper Pastures

County looks for ways to retain its workforce, which has been increasingly priced out of the market.

Leaving Fairfax for Cheaper Pastures

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Three Northern Virginia free clinics address growing need for health care.

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Harmony Through Diversity

Karmacoustic, a new local band, hits the scene next weekend with their first show at Janet's Java.

Harmony Through Diversity

Area Free Clinics Expand Services

Three Northern Virginia free clinics address growing need for health care

Area Free Clinics Expand Services

College Notes

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Three Northern Virginia free clinics address growing need for health care.

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Leaving Fairfax for Cheaper Pastures

County looks for ways to retain its workforce, which has been increasingly priced out of the market.

Leaving Fairfax for Cheaper Pastures

A Queen, Not a Lady

The McLean Drama Company prepares for 'Lady Macbeth Revealed' at the Alden Theatre.

A Queen, Not a Lady

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Three Northern Virginia free clinics address growing need for health care.

Area Free Clinic Expand Services

Bulletin Board

Free at Last

Black History Museum celebrates day of freedom that came 2 and a half years late.

Free at Last

Kicking It in Great Falls

Great Falls Soccer Club hosts tournament to raise funds for field maintenance.

Kicking It in Great Falls

Getting to Know...

Bulletin Board

Getting to Know...

Serious Subject, Holy Laughter

Community Notes

Diversions

Serious Subject, Holy Laughter

Diversions

Boaters Deal With Rising Fuel Costs

Many boaters sacrifice other entertainment to keep their vessels afloat, while others stay in the marina.

Boaters Deal With Rising Fuel Costs

Time Tells All

Serious Subject, Holy Laughter

Harmony Through Diversity

Karmacoustic, a new local band, hits the scene next weekend with their first show at Janet's Java.

Harmony Through Diversity

Time Tells All

Diversions

Serious Subject, Holy Laughter

Diversions

Week In Great Falls

Neighborhood Takes Sides on Sidewalk Talk

Stretch of walkway proposed along Hunter Mill Road proves contentious.

Neighborhood Takes Sides on Sidewalk Talk

This Week in Arlington

Residents Call for More Funding for Street Improvements

Rising construction costs have led County Manager to ask for no new funding this year for pedestrian and neighborhood traffic-calming projects.

Residents Call for More Funding for Street Improvements

Countdown to Completion

With new bridge to Tysons Corner set to open this fall, Mixing Bowl is almost straightened out.

Countdown to Completion

Court Reverses Ruling

Court of Appeals rules that murder defendant’s statements to police can be used against him.

Court Reverses Ruling

Vienna Walks for a Cure

Rockin’ for Funds

Girl Scout troop raises money to help the children of domestic abuse victims.

Rockin’ for Funds

A Summer Symphony

Fairfax City Band gears up for summer concert series at Veterans Amphitheater.

A Summer Symphony

Number One County Issue?

Safe Community Coalition hosts press conference during Safe Prom Week to raise awareness about underage drinking.

Number One County Issue?

School Board Reaches Recess Consensus

Elementary school students will now have up to 125 minutes of recess a week, with more for Kindergartners.

School Board Reaches Recess Consensus

Recognition that Counts

Teacher’s union chooses its top 40 principals in the first survey of its kind since 1998.

Recognition that Counts

Queen for Just a Day

Chamber asks Miss Springfield to hand in crown.

Queen for Just a Day

Too Much Wildlife in Braddock?

Spring Town Meeting addresses wildlife, pet concerns in the Braddock District.

Too Much Wildlife in Braddock?

Ready for Relay for Life

Cancer-Research Advocates Prepare for Relay

Ready for Relay for Life

Questions Asked, Few Answers

Mount Vernon’s Community Dialogue on Homelessness attracts passionate and diverse crowd.

Questions Asked, Few Answers

The Number One County Issue?

Safe Community Coalition hosts press conference during Safe Prom Week to raise awareness about underage drinking.

The Number One County Issue?

Saying Goodbye

Family Time

Saying Goodbye

After Eight Years, Only Answers Can Heal Family

Left only with questions, murder still festers within victim’s family.

After Eight Years, Only Answers Can Heal Family

Day-Care Provider Sentenced

Rickard Pleads Guilty to Class 6 Felonies

Day-Care Provider Sentenced

Week In McLean

Comparing Apples and Cantaloupes

Waynewood students get sweet taste of Virginia politics.

Comparing Apples and Cantaloupes

Giving Route 50 CPAM Another Look

A Queen, Not a Lady

The McLean Drama Company prepares for 'Lady Macbeth Revealed' at the Alden Theatre.

A Queen, Not a Lady

Superintendent Helps Shape Future

Hatrick Stays on Board Four More Years

Superintendent Helps Shape Future

Parents Throw Party

Project Graduation Keeps Seniors Safe on Grad Night

Parents Throw Party

Honoring Lifetime of Service

Jim Kiefer of Vienna was named Hunter Mill District's Lord Fairfax 2006.

Honoring Lifetime of Service

Weird Science

Forestville Elementary School showcases its Science curriculum.

Weird Science

Supervisors Will Hold Public Hearing

Introducing Loudoun to Denmark

Glencarlyn Residents Air Concerns

Gift of Reading

Temporary Escape

Gift of Reading

Fingers in the Dyke

Fairfax County organizes Hurricane Workshop for Mount Vernon residents.

Fingers in the Dyke

Verizon Seeks Cable Franchise

County Board is expected to vote next week on whether to allow Verizon to become Arlington’s second cable television provider.

Verizon Seeks Cable Franchise

With Days to Go, Democrats Campaign Endlessly

Harris Miller and Jim Webb will face off in Tuesday's primary race for U.S. Senate.

With Days to Go, Democrats Campaign Endlessly

Preventable Tragedies?

Too often, insufficient treatment of mental illness end in tragedy.

Preventable Tragedies?

El Sombrero Magico'

Children’s Spanish Chorus to perform opera production.

El Sombrero Magico'

County Board Race Kicks Off

Republican challenger McMenamin looks to upset incumbent Zimmerman.

County Board Race Kicks Off

Big Latino Festival Returns

Bands will come from all over to perform.

Big Latino Festival Returns

Braddock History Book Unveiled

Nearly 100 volunteers contributed to the creation of book about Braddock District.

Braddock History Book Unveiled

Sudanese Community Celebrates Culture

Fashoda cultural day keeps traditions alive for children

Sudanese Community Celebrates Culture

Reaching Density Limits?

County seeks to avoid density cap barrier by offering a zoning amendment.

Reaching Density Limits?

Cooking for a Cause

Sandy Amato, a trained chef, utilizes her confectionery skills to help others.

Cooking for a Cause

Potomac Real Estate Stabilizes In Stratosphere

Only ‘entry-level’ homes are available under $1 million.

Potomac Real Estate Stabilizes In Stratosphere

Monday, June 5

River Safety, Job Security

River rescue team gives pointers on safety on and near the Potomac River.

River Safety, Job Security

Calendar 6-7-06

This Week in Potomac 6-7-06

School Spending: Classroom or Courtroom?

Montgomery Schools spend twice as much as Fairfax on attorneys.

School Spending: Classroom or Courtroom?

Teaming Up for July 4th

Sixth annual Cure Autism Now 5K approaches; KEEN to benefit.

Teaming Up for July 4th

Nam: A Passion for Painting

People Profile

Nam: A Passion for Painting

Gone in a Snap

Churchill ‘96 alum, NFL linebacker Dhani Jones gives commencement speech at his alma mater.

Gone in a Snap