Festive in Mount Vernon
Preparing holiday decorations for three Waynewood community signs are Garden Club of Waynewood members Cindy Johnson, Marjie Morris, Barbara Bulleit, and Patsy Morrison.
Mount Vernon Church Supports Women’s March
At its monthly December meeting, the board of trustees of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church voted to support the Jan. 21 Women's March on Washington D.C.
Annual Pep Rally in Mount Vernon
Before the big game, West Point Cadets joined the military retirees at The Fairfax in the Mount Vernon area for their annual pep rally prior to the Army/Navy football game in Baltimore.
New Volunteer Coordinator at United Community Ministries
United Community Ministries recently hired April Love as its new volunteer and community relations coordinator.
Burgundy Farm Country Day School's 70th Anniversary
Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay presented Burgundy Farm Country Day School's Head of School Jeff Sindler on Nov. 1 with a resolution recognizing Burgundy “for its 70th anniversary, noteworthy education of children and inestimable contributions to Fairfax County.”
A Collaborative Future for Arts in Alexandria
City approves Arts and Culture Master Plan.
Torpedo Factory artists turned out in force to the City Council meeting on Dec. 17 in a show of support for the artists’ institution.
From Ground Up in Alexandria
A few blocks away from where the Ramsey Homes are set to be redeveloped, the Alexandria Redevelopment And Housing Authority (ARHA) has set its eyes on the redevelopment of another neighborhood.
Herndon Observes Wreaths Across America Day
Even with an ice storm, it was a beautiful day to remember, honor and teach.
Town of Herndon, in partnership with Herndon Woman’s Club, joined in to support National Wreaths Across America Day Saturday, Dec. 17 at Chestnut Grove Cemetery
Herndon-Reston FISH Plays Santa’s Helpers Once Again
Robyn Kampf thinks it was about forty (Yes, 4-0!) years ago that she first got involved in the Herndon-Reston Friendly Instant Sympathetic Help (FISH) holiday toy and food drive.
Dulles Regional Chamber Presents Stars Over Dulles Awards
The Dulles Regional Chamber hosted its annual Stars Over Dulles Awards Luncheon at the Westin Washington Dulles on Dec. 13.
Commentary: Burn, Burn, Burn!
The Story of Chanukah
The story of Chanukah happened more than 2,000 years ago.
Commentary: Civics Education
While I enjoy studying history and reading the stories of the past, I equally enjoy studying the writing of history—historiography—which is “the writing of history based on the critical examination of sources, the selection of particulars from the authentic materials, and the synthesis of particulars into a narrative that will stand the test of critical methods.”
Fairfax County Police Release Security Footage of Gomez Shooting Outside Inova
Law enforcement invites media to view and break-down sequence of events
Members
Reston Association North Point District Director Resigns
Reston Association Board Director Dannielle LaRosa, who represents the North Point District, gave her notice of resignation on Dec. 15.
Helping Homes Project Team Recognized in Reston
Anna Varone, Reston Association’s director of covenants administration, recognized team members who worked on the RA’s Helping Homes Project this year.
Board Placing Wiehle Station Puzzle Pieces
Parcels are “coming in faster than we can think,” said Hunter Mill Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, regarding Wiehle Station Venture’s project at Commerce Park at 11400 Commerce Park Drive and 1913 Association Drive, north of Sunrise Valley Drive.
14-Story Hotel Smaller Than High Rises at Wiehle Station
CESC Commerce Executive Park was the first to present a vision to the Board of Supervisors for its 11.58 acres portion of land near Wiehle Metro Station.
Reston Holiday Parade Places Fourth in Nation
The Reston Holiday Parade placed fourth in USA TODAY's 10 Best Readers' Choice contest this year.
Tour de Lights Held in Reston
Reston Association’s Multimodal Transportation Advisory Committee held its sixth annual Tour de Lights bike ride on Saturday, Dec. 17.