Great Falls: Let Students Observe Veterans Day
Letter to the Editor
I did notice that Feb. 6, 2017 is a student holiday though. Is Feb. 6, 2017 a Student Holiday because the Super Bowl is the day before on Feb. 5, 2017?? Coincidental? I hope so. If not, that is shameful and disrespectful to the Veterans of this great Republic. Let’s get our priorities straight and allow the children of Fairfax County to acknowledge, observe, and learn about our veteran’s service by observing this day as a National Holiday.
Great Falls Remembers Its Veterans
The Freedom Memorial
“It’s easy to recognize active duty military, but most veterans blend into our communities,” said Maj. Gen. Julie Bentz, vice director of the Joint Improvised-Threat Defeat Agency, who was the keynote speaker at the ceremony.
Holiday Events at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Great Falls
Great Falls Church Announces Children’s Christmas Program
Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls, announces a free event on Sunday, Dec. 11, at 5 p.m., open to the community, featuring the Christmas story told through narration, scripture and Christmas carols. The cast of children bring the Nativity scene to life with Mary, Joseph, animals, angels and shepherds.
Great Falls U13 Blue Win Virginia President’s Cup
The GFSC U13 Blue capped off a fall 2016 season by winning the U13 Virginia Cup title with a 5-0 win over Virginia Beach.
Appetite: Three Beverages for a Wintertime Brunch
Amid the Thanksgiving prep work and holiday shopping sprees, sometimes it’s best to stop for brunch and order a beverage to treat yourself. Here are three great spots to visit.
Scourge or Salvation?
BID moves forward with mixed reception from local business owners.
Depending on whom you ask, by early 2017, Alexandria’s businesses along King Street could see the beginning of a revitalization of Old Town retail or the burden of another unnecessary tax.
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Vision for the Future
National Industries for the Blind breaks ground in Potomac Yard.
The Alexandria-based National Industries for the Blind held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 28 to formally begin construction on a new 100,000-square foot headquarters building at The Exchange at Potomac Yard.
Homicide in Nursing Home
An assault in a nursing home resulted in the death of 82-year-old Hunter Alexander, a resident of Sunrise of Alexandria.
Anniversary and Grand Re-opening
Gold Works, at 1400 King St., is celebrating its 27th anniversary and grand re-opening.
The Ultimate Barber Opens at Potomac Yards
The man behind the shears is John Hall, 42; he has just opened The Ultimate Barber at 2712 Jefferson Davis Highway.
At Regional Playoff
TC finished the season 5-6 and made the playoffs for only the second time since 1990 under first-year coach James Longerbeam.
It’s a Wrap at 10th Annual Alexandria Film Festival
After hosting more than 40 films and as many filmmakers over a four-day weekend, in three locations, the Alexandria Film Festival closed out its 10th year on Sunday, Nov. 13.
Commentary: Tackling Sewage Issue Together
I write as a lifelong environmentalist and as the Mayor of Alexandria. All of us have a deep and abiding obligation to our land, water, and air. It is not a burden, but rather an honor.
Mount Vernon: Day of Service at Huntington Gardens
Owner Christian Relief Services partners with Accenture and Operation Renewed Hope Foundation.
“Some people work two jobs, 80 hours a week, and still can’t afford to pay rent on a place. This gives them a hand up, not a hand out.” — Gay Shane, Operation Renewed Hope Foundation
Paying Tribute On Veterans Day
Active duty and retired military parents accompanied Waynewood Elementary School students in raising the flag and planting American flags in the front lawn of the school on Veterans Day.
Walk to Bust Cancer
Approximately 500 people participated in Walk to Bust Cancer’s inaugural event on Oct. 16 at Fort Hunt Park to benefit the National Breast Center Foundation.
Gang Member Convicted in ‘Cold Case’ Murder
In 2013, detectives from the Major Crimes Division, Cold Case Squad, reviewed the murder case of 19-year-old Cristian Aranzana Vasquez from 2004 and were able to develop new evidence against a suspect, 23-year-old Cory Wilkins, of Woodbridge.
Wolverines Avenge Regular Season Loss to TC
West Potomac set the tone early in last week’s game against T.C, Williams as they took the opening kickoff and drove down field for a touchdown catch and run by Zack Monson to put the home team up 7-0.
Park Volunteer Wins State Award
Catherine Ledec, president of the Friends of Huntley Meadows Park (FOHMP) in Alexandria, has received this year’s Distinguished Volunteer Service Award from the Virginia Recreation and Park Society (VRPS).