A Record Year for Alzheimer’s Association
Alzheimer’s Association of the National Capital Region honors its supporters.
Megan Newman told her story at the Alzheimer’s Association “Wall of Hope” reception at Tysons Corner on Feb. 9. She was only 18, a senior in high school, when her mother started to ask the same question more than once.
Opinion: Budget Season in Fairfax County
Attend a town hall meeting and express your priorities.
Alexandria and Arlington each have a meals tax, both enacted without a referendum because as urban forms of government in Virginia, their local elected bodies were authorized to enact the tax legislatively.
TD Bank Great Falls Branch Now Open
A grand opening celebration was held for the new TD Bank branch in the Great Falls Village Centre on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Beatrice Kelly-Russo to Play for Lynchburg College
Local high school senior Beatrice Kelly-Russo has accepted a bid by Lynchburg College to play on its championship woman’s soccer team.
Week in Vienna
Women’s History, Personal Take
The Vienna Area Branch of The American Association of University Women (AAUW) will host a free event on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, 7-9 p.m., at the Patrick Henry Library Meeting Room, 101 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.
Meet Bruce and Sambuca
We have two rescue dogs who we love dearly — they are truly part of the family!
Finding Chippewa
I walked into the Potomac Yard PetsMart in Alexandria with my partner on a Saturday morning in 2012 expecting to quickly go in to grab some cat litter and get out.
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.
