Week in McLean
‘Trevor’ Extends 1st Stage Production
1st Stage, Tysons Corner’s award-winning professional theater, announces the extension of their production of “Trevor” by Nick Jones, directed by 1st Stage Artistic Director, Alex Levy until March 5.
People & Pets in McLean
Morning Walk
My pets and the young man who walks them every morning: He ties their leashes together in a knot and lets them walk themselves with him along side.
Longstanding Thompson Farm Demolished
The 6.89-acre Thompson Farm at 964 Walker Road has been demolished.
Forestville Elementary School Students Bring History to Life in Great Falls
Fourth-grade students at Forestville Elementary School were up to something that had their parents flocking to their classrooms last Friday morning, Feb. 17.
Tasting Wine for Great Falls Community Causes
The Celebrate Great Falls Foundation will host its annual Winter Wine Tasting on Saturday, March 4, from 7-10 p.m. at the River Bend Golf & Country Club on Walker Road.
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Presents Donation to Artemis House Shelter
Great Falls Friends & Neighbors (GFFN) has announced that their annual White House Ornament sales for the 2016 holiday season raised $6,600 for Artemis House, Fairfax County’s only 24-hour domestic violence shelter.
Wandering Dogs of Great Falls
Despite invisible and physical fences, Great Falls dogs seem to be very successful in their search for adventure beyond their yards.
McLean Mansion Engulfed by Fire
A fire destroyed a mansion at 818 Turkey Run Road on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Dance Instructor Arrested
Chase Clark Peklo, 19, of Sterling was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 16, for carnal knowledge of children between 13 and 15 years of age and five counts of possession, reproduction, distribution, solicitation and facilitation of child pornography, according to police.
Sisterhood of the Salaam Shalom Brings Communities Together
Local unity vigil draws a crowd from all over the Metro area.
America the Beautiful greeted all who entered the Sisterhood of the Salaam Shalom Unity Vigil on Feb. 16, 2017, at Temple Rodef Shalom in McLean.
Fairfax County NAACP Hosting Community Gathering
The NAACP of Fairfax County is hosting a community and Black History Month commemoration on Saturday, Feb. 25.
Springfield: Bodily Remains Discovered Near Industrial Park, Death Ruled Homicide
Fairfax County Police Major Crimes detectives were assisting another jurisdiction in looking for a missing teenage girl when they discovered human remains on Feb. 11 in the 7100 block of Wimsatt Road in Springfield.
Lorton: Fire Extinguished at Waste Facility
Covanta spokesperson James Regan said one Fairfax County Fire engine remained at the Covanta Fairfax Waste to Energy Facility on Furnace Road in Lorton to assist with the process of removing waste from the refuse pit and tipping floor, to ensure all the hot spots are doused. A two-alarm blaze began there Thursday evening, Feb. 2.
Letter to the Editor: Riding/Boarding Stable Definition Changes: Citizen Vigilance Now Necessary
On Feb. 14, the Board of Supervisors voted to change the definition of riding/boarding stables and to add teaching horseback riding to the list of allowable Home Occupations not needing a Special Permit.
Having a Great Time with Cali
Joey Collins and Stephanie Gaibler of Great Falls with their dog Cali.
Wildfire’s Chef Enjoys Creativity Part of His Job at Tysons Galleria
Meet Wildfire’s new sous chef Jeffrey Katz.
Seriously ready to tackle just about any cooking challenge or recipe calamity, Wildfire’s new sous chef Jeffrey Katz comes to this Tysons Galleria hot destination, Wildfire.
Vienna's Stuart Mill Road Closures Feb. 22-24
Stuart Mill Road (Route 669) between Colt Run Road and Bridge Hill Lane will be closed to through traffic Wednesday, Feb. 22 through Friday, Feb. 24, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. each day for stormwater pipe replacement, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.