Pool Preparedness: Tips to Get Pool Ready
From The Old Town Boutique District
As of last week, school is officially out. If I may borrow a line from Harold Hill … that means summer break with a capital B, that rhymes with P and that stands for Pool. Unlike the pool in “The Music Man,” the only trouble with the swimming pool is knowing what to bring. Here is the ideal packing list for a swell summer.
Alexandria: Festive Times at Oronoco Bay Park
An estimated 10,000 people were expected to attend the fifth annual Vine on the Waterfront, formerly known as the Alexandria Food and Wine festival, at Oronoco Bay Park in Alexandria on Saturday, June 25.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Column: Help Reduce Gun Violence
Commentary– Join effort in Congress.
I was moved and inspired last week by my colleagues — starting with the great civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis — who had the tenacity and creativity to launch a sit-in on the floor of the House of Representatives to demand a vote on solutions to gun violence.
Centreville Sports: Girls Lacrosse Players Awarded First Team All State Honors
Centreville High School senior and recent graduate Madison Duncan and junior Elizabeth Murphy have been named to the Virginia High School League all state team. Madison and Elizabeth were named to the first team at the lacrosse state meeting last week. Centreville Girls Lacrosse advanced to the state semi-finals for the second consecutive year.
Arlington Sports: WGCC Lightning Defeats Congressional
Ryan Baker sets new team record.
Arlington Sports: Donaldson Run Thunderbolts Fall
In its opening meet of the NVSL Division II season, the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts fell to McLean’s Hamlet Green Feet with a final score of 271.5 - 148.5.
Junction: A Crossroads of New Food and Old Favorites
The new bakery and bistro aims to open shortly after Independence Day.
On the corner of Monroe and Mount Vernon avenues, a landmark building has been given new life.
Westfield Graduates: Ready for the Future
Learning to persevere.
Westfield High School’s commencement speaker, Ishwarya Sivakumar, selected in a school audition process, gave her 655 graduating classmates “one last ecology lesson” on Tuesday, June 21, in the EagleBank Arena at George Mason University.
Mountain View Honors Students
Three seniors recognized during graduation ceremony.
During Mountain View’s spring commencement last week, three graduating seniors were honored with special awards from the faculty.
Mountain View: ‘Struggle Develops Your Strength’
Mountain View grads share stories of perseverance.
Mountain View High is a school full of heart, and it’s openly on display at every graduation.
Weekend Fun: June 30 to July 4
Weekend fun in Reston and Herndon
Weekend Events: June 30 to July 4
Weekend events
Restonian Takes 72-Hour Tennis Marathon Challenge
From the kayakers to the trail runners at her Lake Anne residence, tennis marathon challenger Bonnie Vona sees workout opportunities abounding.
Commentary: Police Push-back on Commission Recommendations
The Fairfax County Commission on Police Practices submitted its unanimous report to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (BOS) over eight months ago.
Commentary: The Right to Bear Arms
The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is one sentence long: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Reston: Chamber Recognizes Excellence
Awards for chamber excellence winners announced, greater reston chamber of commerce board of directors installed.
Reston: Program Encourages Children to ‘Read for the Win!'
Reston Regional Library’s annual summer reading program keeps minds fresh during the summer months.
Weighing In: Downtown Herndon Reaction
See two proposals for Herndon’s future downtown at www.herndon-va.gov (search for Downtown Redevelopment).