Stories for November 2017

People At Work: No Middle Ground on Bagpipes in Alexandria

McKenzie Honored as Alexandria's Scottish Christmas Walk Grand Marshal

‘Tangled in the Tinsel’ by Port City Playhouse in Falls Church

17 short sketches capture the “fun side’’ of Christmas.

Obituary: Demetrios ‘Jim’ Gadonas Dies at 78

Obituary: Marjorie Ann Harris Dies at 92

Visionary Veterans Honored in Alexandria

Exhibit honors WWI innovators.

Commentary: Preparing Bills for New Session in Virginia

Correction to Alexandria Gazette Packet: Draining Great Waves

Obituary: Fr. Gerard Creedon Dies

Longtime area priest formerly served at Blessed Sacrament and Good Shepherd.

West Potomac High School Students Help in Brook Cleanup

Focused on Improving Health of the Arlington Community

Neighborhood Health celebrates 20 years.

The Neighborhood Health Clinic started with an idea; that all people deserve access to healthcare.

Securing Affordable Housing in Arlington

County Board approves $6 million loan to save nearly 300 affordable housing units.

County Board staves off large affordable housing loss with $6 million loan

The Last Diesel in Alexandria?

DASH opts away from electric for new clean diesel bus fleet.

Long term, the plan is to replace Alexandria’s DASH bus fleet with electric hybrid buses. In the meantime, DASH will use $13 million in prior year bus replacement funding to purchase 27 new clean diesel buses.

Spotlight on Alexandria Businesses

Nothing small about Small Business Saturday.

50 independent stores throughout Old Town offered special deals and in-store activities for Small Business Saturday.

Alexandria Public Comment Kerfuffle Revisited

Procedural change reopens old City Council wound

Procedural change reignites old City Council public hearing discussion.

Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake Park

Rolling Road Widening Public Information Meeting Nov. 30

Rolling Road meeting

Presenting a Video History of Burke

Burke video

Appetite: 6 Dates to Circle in December

Cappies Review: Enjoyable Performance: Thomas Edison High production of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Being Grateful Every Day

Cappies Review: Unforgettable Moments: Paul VI Catholic High School production of “Anastasia.”

More Than a Place to Shop: Judy Ryan of Fairfax

Store closing after more than 35 years.

50th Anniversary of the Old Town Walled Garden Club Holiday Door Decorating Contest

Door decorating contest

Centreville’s Alliance Theatre Presents ‘A Christmas Carol’

A story of redemption.

LTA Presents 'A Christmas Carol'

Ebenezer Scrooge travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present, and future.

Christmas Carol

Honoring Valor and Service

Chamber recognizes Mount Vernon police, fire.

Mount Vernon Police and Fire Honored

Aldi Reopens in Springfield

The store is expanded with a facelift.

Aldi reopening

Breakfast With Santa at Maggiano's

Santa at Maggiano's

Letter to Editor: Being Grateful Every Day

Thanksgiving Letter

3,500 People in Virginia Run Turkey Trot in Centreville

29th annual event raises $80,000 for Life With Cancer.

Westfield and South Lakes Battling for 6A Region Championship

Robert E. Lee High School's production of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”

The Providence Players to perform “The Phantom Tollbooth.”

Artspeaks at South Lakes High in Reston

‘The Nutcracker’ at GMU Center for the Arts

Creative partnership of Fairfax Symphony and Fairfax Ballet.

GMU Nutcracker

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fact-checking on Immigration

Gingerbread Man Race Fills the Reston Town Center

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through December 10

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar through Dec. 10

Westfield Bulldogs Seizing 6A Region Championship

Westfield Bulldogs

Launching I-66 Express Lanes

Construction set to start on lanes outside the Beltway.

Construction set to start on I-66 lanes outside the Beltway.

History with Ghost Stories

Clifton Homes Tour this Saturday.

Clifton Homes Tour

Putting People in the Holiday Spirit

Encore presents “Christmas at Quigley’s.”

Reston Holds Holiday Parade

27th Annual Reston Town Center Holiday Parade kicks off holiday festivities.

Commentary: In the Name of Tax Reform

Community Service 'Stars' Battle it Out on the Dance Floor in Herndon

Thousands raised for local charities during benefit gala.

Caliber Home Loans and the Simmons Team Open Reston Branch

LINK Fulfills Record-Breaking Number of Requests for Food

Food and toys needed to support LINK’s December Holiday Program.

Northwest Federal Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Culture of service inspires an all-year giving program.

A Holiday Snapshot of the Herndon Police Department

Officers serve in many ways.

Santa, Motors, and Gifts for Kids in Hospitals

Week in Great Falls

Great Falls to Celebrate Festival of Lights, Annual Tree Lighting

Great Falls Tree Lighting

Working To Prevent Substance Abuse in Arlington Schools

Monthly statistics show incidents involve children as young as 12.

County Introduces ‘Gift Outside the Box’

Michaelson Named Council Administrator

Baking ‘To Improve the Lives of Others’

Bullis School students continue tradition of baking pies for those in need.

Baking pies for others

Launching ‘A Drive for More Drivers’

Potomac drivers

Chamber Honors People of the Year

Dr. John Sever, Harrison Smith and Jim McWhorter honored on Nov. 16 at Normandie Farm.

Chamber Honors People of the Year

Securing Affordable Housing in Arlington

County Board approves $6 million loan to save nearly 300 affordable housing units.

Rescuing Bats

The Save Lucy Campaign helps raise awareness of white-nose syndrome and bats in general.

Potomac Almanac Entertainment Calendar through December 10

Potomac Entertainment Calendar

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through December 10

Vienna McLean Great Falls Calendar

Obituary: Arlington County’s First African-American Police Officer Dies

CareFirst Helps Sustain Health Safety Net in Arlington

CareFirst invests in community partners who collaborate to expand care for vulnerable.

Commentary: Honoring Patients’ Wishes

Editorial: Careful What To Wish For

Could changes in General Assembly mean some legislative requests from Northern Virginia might not be dead on arrival?

Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County

FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.

Chanukah: Add a Little Light

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gun Violence and Domestic Abuse

Witch Hunt Story Revisited in Oakton

Flint Hill School’s production of “The Crucible.”

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Public’s Role in Reducing Gun Violence

The Wish List Project to Bring Gifts Again this Year

Arlington Home Sales: October, 2017

In October, 2017, 262 Arlington homes sold between $2,396,250-$95,000.

Arlington Home Sales: October, 2017

Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2017

In October, 2017, 217 Alexandria homes sold between $2,800,000-$125,000.

Alexandria Home Sales: October, 2017

Construction Set to Start on I-66 Express Lanes Outside the Beltway

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: High Taxes, Adequate Services

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: What’s Wrong with This Picture?

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: When Will City Be ‘Full?’

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Preserve Environment

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Learn How Police Do Their Jobs

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fix Blocked Intersections

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Effects Of Tax Bill

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Non-Profit of the Year

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Annoying Helicopters

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gun Violence Isn’t Epidemic

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Thanksgiving Thoughts

Experience Alternative Black Friday in Alexandria

New Kid on the Block in Alexandria

National Science Foundation opens its doors.

Salute to Veterans at Mount Vernon

Chamber honors veterans in business.

Demaine Completes Renovations in Alexandria

Alexandria funeral home has been serving community for 65 years.

There’s No Place Like Home in Alexandria

HomeGoods opens in Potomac Yard.

Focused on Improving Health of the Community

Neighborhood Health celebrates 20 years.

Austerity Ahead for Alexandria?

Council to see if city can afford no real estate tax rate hike next year.

Floor & Décor Celebrates Alexandria Grand Opening

Design center located on Eisenhower Avenue.

Alexandria Schools’ New Director of Transportation

Financial Well-Being Summit

Lorton's Stempson House Finds Curator

House with historic ties to be matched with resident who will exchange rent for restoration.

‘Celebrating Centenarians’

Sharing their wit and wisdom.

‘Bountiful Tom Turkey’ in Alexandria

Purple Heart for Alexandrian

Beloved in Mount Vernon

Riverside Elementary School Honors Dorthy Taylor

Aging Town Needs Housing

New senior care facility coming to Old Town.

Senior housing

Draining Great Waves

The death and rebirth of Cameron Run.

Teen Center Reopens in Alexandria

Rebuilding Together volunteers complete renovations.

Commentary: Election Day Earthquake Brings Possible Policy Shifts

Gift Guide: Holiday Gift Ideas from Burke and Fairfax Merchants

CFTC Presents Two, Classic Holiday Plays in the City of Fairfax

Will perform ‘The Little Match Girl’ and ‘The Velveteen Rabbit.’

VDOT Officials Plead Guilty to $10.3 Million Bribe Scheme

Peregrine Falcon and Bald Eagle Face Off at Great Falls’ Riverbend Park

Birders thankful to witness a rare encounter between two iconic birds of prey.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Around the World on a Plate in Great Falls

Tysons’ 1st Stage’s Engrossing ‘My Name Is Asher Lev’

Non-conformist artist as disruptor of family and community.

Dining Out: Vienna Restaurant Brings Taste of Delhi

Punjabi by Nature offers compelling Indian dishes.

Vienna Church Serves an Early Thanksgiving Lunch

Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church hosts luncheon for seniors.

Sully Station Names Recent Officers of the Month

Kory Pfeiffer honored.

Sully officer of the month

Help CYA Deliver Holiday Cheer to Children with Cancer

Childhood Cancer Volunteers

Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”

A modern twist on a classic tale.

Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”

Walking and Working Against Hunger

About 300 participants of the Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk help fundraising goal of $45,000.

CROP Walk

Viewpoints: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Man on the street questions

Protesting Gun Violence

Universal background checks tops the list for NRA protesters.

Protesting Gun Violence

Fairfax High presents ‘The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940.’

Fairfax High presents “The Musical Comedy

Ring in the Holidays with ‘Peekaboo! A Nativity Play’

Fairfax’s Hub Theatre brings cheerful musical vision for Christmas season.

Play in Fairfax

Vienna Restaurant Brings Taste of Delhi

Punjabi by Nature offers compelling Indian dishes.

Restaurant Review

Oakton Church of the Brethren Hosts Christmas Craft Show

Craft show

Dr. Raaj Mehta and Dr. Geneva DeGregorio Celebrate an Interfaith Wedding in Great Falls

Wedding

‘Nature As a Prototype’ Presented in McLean

art show

McLean Woman’s Club To Hold ‘MarketPlace’ Fundraiser

Vienna Marketplace Fundraiser

Book-signing by Local Author

Tesa Jones

Through Love Serve One Another

Thanksgiving Food Baskets distributed by Rising Hope Church.

Herndon’s East Spring Street Widening Discussed

Public comments heard and questions answered.

Seasons and Holidays Change in Herndon

Department of Public Works Rises to each occasion.

Roy Cooper Receives the Town of Herndon Good Neighbor Award

Cooper goes the extra mile to help others and improve the quality of life in his neighborhood.

Saying Thank You to the Community

Northwest Federal Credit Union partners with NOVA Project GiveBack in Thanksgiving Food Distribution Program.

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Proposed Zoning: Way Too Much, Way Beyond Fairfax County Competence

Commentary: What Now?

Santa and Wishes Are in Place at Springfield Town Center

Santa at Springfield Town Center

The Season of Giving

Our neighbors still need our help.

Viewpoints in Reston: What are you thankful for this Thanksgiving?

Turkey Train at Lake Fairfax Excites Young and Old

Runners and Walkers Take On Herndon's Turkey Trot 5K

Parks and Recreation Awards Thanksgiving turkeys with all the trimmings.

Local Residents Hit the Ice in Reston

Reston Holiday Parade Nov. 24.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Time to Think of Spending Priorities

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Caring for Each Other

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Focus on Community Policing, Positive Outreach

Editorial: Give Locally in Arlington County

School holidays can bring uncertainty and hunger for tens of thousands of poor children in our area.

Editorial: Give Locally in Potomac

School holidays can bring uncertainty and hunger for tens of thousands of poor children in our area.

Editorial: Shop Locally, Give Locally

Every day is for shopping small and shopping locally.

Could Empty Office Buildings Be Transformed?

The equivalent of 308 football fields of office space are vacant in Fairfax County.

‘A Disaster for Northern Virginia’

Connolly holds roundtable on congressional tax plan.

Potomac Seniors Share Memories of Thanksgivings Past

The best part: the gathering of family.

Churchill High School Student Selected To Perform at Kennedy Center

“Playing for others is more a sharing of that joy.”

Seat a ‘Silent Guest’ at Thanksgiving Dinner Table

A broader sense of community.

Artists’ Works Fill Clara Barton Holiday Craft Show in Cabin John

10th annual event returns December 3.

Spicy Lentils Join Turkey for ECDC First Thanksgiving Dinner

Trouble Down the Metro Tracks

Regional Metro leadership outlines upcoming crisis.

Planning for Density in Arlington

New development shifts north from Metro corridor.

Thanksgiving 2017: It's All About the Potatoes in Arlington

Transition Fair in Arlington Offers Empowerment Opportunities

Thanksgiving Gathering in Arlington

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Consolidation Not Integration

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protect Karig Forest

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Accidents Occur

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Reverse Decision

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Bigger Issue Than Plaques

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Horrifying Decision

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Perspective On Decision-Makers

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appreciate Support

Commentary: Volunteer Alexandria: Preparing Youths for Today’s Emergencies

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Beneficial Tradition

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Government Overreach

Commentary: ACT: Start Tax Planning Now

Two ideas that can make life easier now and later.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Environment Under Assault

Alexandria Holiday Calendar 2017

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar 2017

Thanksgiving Church Service from Christian Science Church

People At Work: Jamey Turner Enchants Audiences from Alexandria to Paris

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Join Great American Smokeout

Obituary: Lionel Hope Dies

City’s first black vice mayor, WWII veteran dies at 92.

‘On Behalf of a Grateful Nation’ Alexandria Honors its Veterans

Housing Proposal on the Precipice in Alexandria

Development weathers soil erosion concerns.

Going for the Gold: Collegiate Inventors Honored in Alexandria

ODBC Rowers Wrap Up Fall Season

Womens First 8 caps great run, Mens Light 8 enjoys late surge.

Six Athletes To Be Inducted into Alexandria's Hall of Fame

Inside Alexandria's Scottish Walk

Annual event hosted by Campagna Center returns Dec. 2.

Obituary: Olvin R. McBarnette

Mentor of The Month in Alexandria

Reading and More

Harvest Festival in Alexandria

Cappies Review: ‘Dogfight’ at West Potomac High

Expos Spotlight ASTEAM in Mount Vernon

Learning about Aviation, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics.

Wreath Laying at George Washington’s Tomb

Holiday Shop This Saturday at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church

Police Arrest Man For Bank Robbery

‘Make Some Choices’ in Alexandria

School Board engages task force on capital budgeting.

Lorton's Stempson House Finds Curator

House with historic ties to be matched with resident who will exchange rent for restoration.

‘Vision, Passion and Selfless Dedication’ in the City of Fairfax

Pajardo honored as 2017 Education Leader of the Year.

Cappies Review: Shakespeare Play with Japanese Twists in Burke

Lake Braddock Secondary presents “Shogun Macbeth.”

Holiday Calendar 2017, Fairfax County

Holiday Calendar 2017

Mayoral Battle in Alexandria

Vice Mayor Justin Wilson enters race against Mayor Allison Silberberg.

Alexandria mayor race

Appetite: 4 Restaurants for a Thanksgiving Feast

Appetite: Thanksgiving

‘Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush’

MetroStage presents British-variety music hall entertainment from the Edwardian era.

Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush

Commentary: Community Engagement in Mount Vernon

The key to the success of improving the Richmond Highway Corridor.

Richmond Highway Project

‘It Just Makes Me Feel Good’ Veterans Day

OLLI honors veterans with annual celebration.

Fairfax veterans

Opera in the California Gold Rush Days

Virginia Opera’s “The Girl of the Golden West” at the Center for the Arts

Opera on Old West

Supervisors Expand Options for NVTC Site

Land around the now-closed training center to get plan amendment ahead of sale to Erickson Living.

Land use in Braddock

Veterans Day at Historic Pohick Episcopal Church

Virginia Historical Highway Marker dedicated for Gen. William Brown.

Marker at Pohick Church

A Display of Sophistication and Maturity on Stage

Hayfield Secondary School presents musical “Rent.”

Cappies Review

Sorting Food, Feeding Families

Flores Cuchillas Now Charged with Murder

Westfield Bulldogs and Battlefield Bobcats in First Round Playoff

It’s Almost Time for Turkey Trot

5K run, 2K walk raise money for Life with Cancer.

McLean Home Sales: October, 2017

In October, 2017, 91 homes sold between $3,100,000-$180,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: October, 2017

Great Falls Home Sales: October, 2017

In October, 2017, 16 Great Falls homes sold between $3,400,000-$494,500.

Great Falls Home Sales: October, 2017

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2017

In October, 2017, 39 Potomac homes sold between $4,000,000-$311,000.

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2017

Honoring Veterans in McLean

Commentary: Bloodless Revolution

Students Read Letters to Veterans in Springfield

Veterans Day celebrated at Hunt Valley Elementary.

Rock 'N' Skate Party at Reston Town Center

Scouting For Food in Springfield

Annual drive nets 25,842 pounds of food for ECHO clients.

Boy Scout Food Drive

If a Tree Falls on the Road …

Although drivers and trees avoid each other, a fall could be fatal.

Roadside trees

The Big Give in Reston

Giving Circle of Hope holds year-end event to celebrate collective giving.

Delaney Unseats LeMunyon

Former Republican defeats Republican who unseated Democrat Chuck Caputo in 2009.

Democrat Karrie Delaney unseated Republican incumbent Jim LeMunyon in the election last week, swamping him with a decisive victory in a wave election that saw 12 House GOP incumbents unseated across Virginia. Delaney, a former Republican, campaigned on a platform of expanding Medicaid to 400,000 Virginians who live in poverty or with disabilities.

Herndon Woman's Club Members Strut the Catwalk

Proceeds from the 59th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon benefit Luke's Wings.

Veterans Honored in Herndon

Town of Herndon and the American Legion Wayne M. Kidwell Post #184 observe Veterans Day.

Planners, Schools, Innovation on the Rise in Herndon

Land and money needed to build an elementary and high school to serve upcoming residential communities rising near Innovation Station.

Cappies Review: Suspenseful Spectacle of Humor and Drama in Herndon

Herndon High’s production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night.”

Herndon Celebrates The Arts

Images and stories from the October 2017 “Herndon Arts Week.”

Editorial: Give Locally in Alexandria

Rugby Tournament Returns to Great Falls

Great Falls Rugby

Exploring the World of Power

James Madison High School's production of “Macbeth.”

Cappies Macbeth

Potomac Almanac Holiday Calendar 2017

Arlington Holiday Calendar 2017

Alexandria Holiday Calendar 2017

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through December 2

Potomac Elementary Students Become Their Art

Whole school collaboration makes one photo using all students.

‘Mayfield Market’ Returns to Connelly School of the Holy Child

More than 60 vendors at this weekend’s event.

Helping at Potomac Library, Girl Scouts Plant Fall Bulbs

Potomac Village Garden Club sponsors Nature Detective program.

‘On the Town’ at Walt Whitman High School

Whitman students to perform 1944 Broadway musical.

Honoring Veterans at Arlington National Cemetery

Vice President Pence leads ceremony

The Battle of Arlington Mills

New plaque honors forgotten piece of Arlington’s Civil War history.

Arlington Scouts ‘Do a Good Deed Daily’

— Even in 23 Degrees

Arlington’s Signature Theater Stages ‘Crazy for You’

Musical includes the magic of the Follies, slapstick comedy, and charm.

Arlington News Briefs

Toll Day on I-66 Nears

Starting Dec. 4, EZ-Pass required for rush hours.

Cappies Review: Bishop O'Connell High School's ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Set in 1940’s New York

Editorial: Give Locally in Fairfax County

Commentary: Help Children Awaiting Adoption

Planning Changes to Fairfax County Planning Commission

Twelve-member commission endures multiple changes through grief, triumphs, retirement and more during 2017.

Teaming Up To Benefit Toys For Tots

SALT Holds Annual Advocacy Conference

Social justice advocates told: ‘Go and do good’

Trends in Gift Giving

From charitable to sustainable, shopping ideas to please even the pickiest.

Manners in the Tech Age

Etiquette classes aim to teach the lost art of manners.

Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities

Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: 10 Year Old Asks: Audit the Pentagon

Langley High Presents ‘The Dining Room’

The play runs Nov. 16-18.

Share Offers Free Health Fair

Students at the George Washington University School of Nursing volunteer to support the event.

Olde Forestville School History Recounted

Great Falls Scouts Collect Food to End Hunger

‘Volume of Smoke’ at McLean High

Ghosts come back to tell tale of 1811 Richmond theater fire.

Sex Trafficking Talk in McLean

Great Falls Rotary and Airline Ambassadors International present speakers on topic.

Cappies Review: A Heartwarming Reminder on Caring for Others

Madeira School presents “Up the Down Staircase.”

People At Work: Dignity to the Deceased and Comfort to the Living

‘Do Important Things Well’ in Alexandria

Council considers another tough budget, new approaches.

It Belongs in a Museum in Alexandria

Alexandria Archaeology faces wary developers and amateur treasure hunters.

Gridiron Greats: ASC to host Darrell Green Nov. 15.

Clarence Terry: Not Guilty

Second trial in the murder of Shakeel Baldon ends in not-guilty verdict.

17 Screenings for Alexandria Film Festival’s Feature and Short Films

Annual event returns Friday.

Meet Bishop Ireton's New Director of Theater Arts

School to stage "Twelve Angry Jurors" from Nov. 16-18.

Called to be Leaven in the World

Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.

Appetite: Del Ray Restaurants Get TV Time in WETA Series

Del Ray: The Last Halloween

Rain delay pushes Halloween into November.

Jones Point Pier Restoration Yields Hands-on Learning

Lessons about ecosystems.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Alexandria City Suppressing Environmental Expert

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Environmental Lip Service?

Jughandles and the Superstreet Concept in Mount Vernon

Examining Route 1 widening plans.

Capitol Steps Event Raises Funds for UCM

Target: Roadside Litter

Annual event addresses ongoing problem of discarded trash.

Tour de Mount Vernon

Storck describes annual Mount Vernon bike tour.

Magic, Wonder and Adventure at W. T. Woodson's Stage: Woodson's production of “Pippin.”

Cappies Review

100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror

Historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge talks about events that led to women's right to vote.

Laurel Hill Art Teacher Recognized

Ashley Birkmaier’s artwork selected for Artist Teacher Exhibition.

Telling Franconia’s Story

16th Annual Franconia History Day held on Sunday, Nov. 5

Patriot Profile: GMU a familiar home for Darrell Green.

Suspenseful Story with Mystery and Intrigue: Paul VI High presents the play, “Anastasia.”

‘Practicing Hard Will Take You Places’

Fairfax High student Sara Young in Army All-American Band.

Building Fire in Old Town Fairfax

Causes an estimated $75,000 damage to Exotica Florist.

Kathy Tran Takes Open Seat

First-time candidate swamps Republican to take seat held by longtime Del. Dave Albo (R-42).

Virginia’s first Asian-American female delegate will be representing a part of Northern Virginia that has seen a radical transformation during the time since its incumbent took office more than two decades ago. Democrat Kathy Tran swamped Republican Lolita Mancheno-Smoak with a runaway victory, 61 percent to 39 percent. She ended up with 7,000 more votes than the Republican in the GOP-held seat. Mancheno-Smoak’s appeal was limited to two precincts with $5 million homes.

Commentary: Let’s Grow Early Voting

Commentary

Opinion: Letter to Editor: Students Rely On Bike Lanes

Letter to Editor- Bike Lanes

Opinion: Letter to Editor: Unacceptable Risk

Letter to Editor

Opinion:Letter to Editor: In Honor of Veterans Day

Veteran's Day Letter

Opinion: Letter to Editor: Dangerous Bike Routes

Letter to Editor Biking

Opinion: Letter to Editor: A Quality Candidate

Letter: Quality Candidates

Hugo Leads Tanner by Less Than One-Half Percent

Narrow margin in District 40 could result in a recount.

Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) was behind Donte Tanner (D) by 68 votes on Election night. Then, as canvassing continued at the elections offices the day after, Tanner was behind by 115 votes.

Cappies Review: ‘Pride and Prejudice’ at Chantilly High

‘Scouting for Food’ To Benefit WFCM’s Food Pantry

District Champions Westfield Bulldogs

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Money Talks, on Guns Too

Blood Donations Sought

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not in God’s Name

Commentary: Let’s Grow Early Voting

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Polluter Profits vs. Public Health

Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Centreville Stabbing

Friends, family mourn man killed outside local sports bar.

America’s Relationship With Its Environment

Author and activist Terry Tempest Williams at CenterStage.

Commentary: The Cruelty of Politics

Commentary: Independent Progressive: Doublespeak on Immigrants — Fairfax County In League with Trump?

Week in Herndon: Garage Entrance Closure to Affect Commuters Nov. 10-26

Herndon High Drama Produces ‘Twelfth Night’

November developments for Herndon drama.

Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave

Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.

Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.

Arlington Blue

Democrats maintain hold on elected offices in Arlington.

Democrats managed to hold on to key offices like Governor and Lieutenant Governor and turn over a few local elections.

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar Through Dec. 1

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

Vision Zero in Montgomery County

County offers plan to reduce fatalities on local roads.

Dressed for Halloween in Bethesda

Great Decisions at The Potomac Library

Drop In Art Activities at Glen Echo Park

Arlington Turns Out to Vote

Offering Recreation in Arlington for Youths with Disabilities

O’Connell’s KEEN partnership.

Long Road To Long Bridge Park

Final designs put forward for park project.

Arlington Teen Receives Cadet Award

Retiree: It Was Time To ‘Give Back’

RSVP Northern Virginia offers volunteer opportunities.

Sharing Insights about Writing

Russo describes his unexpected success.

Married to the Military

Addressing military-spouse unemployment.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voting ‘Yes’ on School Bond

Editorial: Be Part of Children’s Issue 2017

Get creative and send art, poetry and more.

Helping Keep Homeless Warm this Winter

Hypothermia Prevention Program gearing up for 2017-2018 season.

Local Designers Help Light Up the Season

Tastemakers create holiday trees, mantelpieces, wreaths and a menorah for charity.

Updating the Kitchen

New space includes a suite of stainless steel appliances.

Editorial: Turn Out To Vote

Race at the top of the ticket likely to be very close; your vote counts.

Adding an In-law Suite

Home expanded to make room for three generations.

Renting Out Homes Through the Net in Fairfax County

Proposed zoning rules would allow residents to operate short-term lodging as an accessory use of a home.

Good and Evil Meet in Narnia at Westfield High

Westfield High presents “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”

‘Mystery, Suspense and Never a Dull Moment’ at Centreville High

“Dracula” takes the stage.

Vienna Girls Win Another State Cup

Running in the Rain in Great Falls

Lift Me Up 5K and Fun Run held Sunday morning at village center.

Great Falls Girl Restores a Christmas Tradition

Commentary: Families Thrive with Literacy

LCNV

Commentary: Tracing Family Roots

Senior Services of Alexandria

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: ‘Crash’ Not ‘Accident’

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Free DASH Rides for TC Students

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Be Careful In Re-Naming

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Empower Alexandria

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Support Bond Referendum

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Expunging History?

Commentary: Save Our Boy George

To Form a More Perfect Union

Faith coalition presses gubernatorial candidates for relationship, reform.

‘Heart of Alexandria’

Volunteers honored for community service.

Suspensions Suspended in Alexandria

Restorative practices in city schools.

Who We Hit in Alexandria

Working towards a crash-free Alexandria with Vision Zero.

News Brief: ‘Super Saturday’ To Follow Grand Opening in Alexandria

Open House To Benefit St. Lucy Project in Alexandria

At 50th Reunion in Alexandria

Girl Scout Silver Award

Smirniotopoulos Honored Posthumously With Washington Oxi Day Foundation’s 2017 Greatest Generation Award

Honoring Puller Family Legacy

Governor McAuliffe breaks ground on Puller Veterans Care Center.

Local Author Plans Book Signing in Alexandria

Appetite: 5 Dates to Circle in November

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Refuse to Enroll

Lee Street Haunts

Old Town fills with children of all ages for Halloween.

Halloween in Old Town

Walk to Bust Cancer

Cancer fund raising

Tickets, Tickets, Tickets — All In a Day’s Work

Motorcycle police

Keeping Youngsters Warm

Firefighters distribute coats, books to local charities.

Fire Station Donates

Mount Vernon Students Praised for Emergency Response

Mount Vernon students react in an emergency

New Headquarters Unites Departments for Mount Vernon

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

New Public Safety Building

Clifton Barn Sale Benefits Veterans Hospital Charity

Sneak preview of furniture showroom raises money for Fisher House Friday, Nov. 3; Fall Barn Sale is Saturday, Nov. 4.

Barn for sale

Halloween Hullabaloo in Fairfax

Raising Hunger Awareness; Feeding Local Families

Complete the Circle FOODRaiser is huge success.

Robinson Hall of Fame Names Class of 2017

Robinson Hall of Fame

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: To End Epidemic of Violence

Commentary: We Cannot Be Silent

‘She Valued Passion and Commitment’

Saying farewell to Armistice Turtora.

Commentary: Churches Get Ready for Company

Hayfield 11th Grader Competes for $400,000

Last day to vote: Nov. 2.

Hayfield Student's Video

Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

Great Pumpkin Seen in Springfield

Halloween weekend at Nalls Produce in the Springfield area.

Great Pumpkin at Nalls Produce

Words Not Enough

Advocates demand local change on immigrant interactions.

Creating Balance During the Holidays

Advanced planning is one of the keys to seasonal harmony.

Following the Money from High-Interest Lenders to Virginia Lawmakers

Campaign cash helps undermine efforts to create consumer protections.

Recent years have seen increased scrutiny of high-interest lenders, businesses that offer a variety of loans at interest rates that often exceed 300 percent. Now campaign finance disclosures show the industry is spreading its influence across the political spectrum with about $800,000 in political contributions this election cycle according to data from the Virginia Public Access Project.