Celebrate Great Falls Foundation Supports Local Schools
After efforts from parents, teachers, students and community sponsors, the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation was able to present a check donation of $28,000 to be distributed between Great Falls Elementary, Colvin Run Elementary and Forestville Elementary.
Letter: Celebrating July Fourth in Great Falls
To the Editor
Great Falls residents are lucky to have lots of home-grown things to do on Independence Day.
Great Falls Library Launches Adult Summer Reading Program
“Why let kids have all the fun?” said James Cullen, assistant branch manager of the Great Falls Library.
Great Falls: Delays Pave Path for Approval
After months of revisions, tweaks, negotiations, proffer and planning changes, commission approves 19 houses on Brooks Farm.
Cooling Off at Great Falls Creamery
Family-owned and family-run shop features 22 different ice cream flavors.
Online Classes Offer Flexible Options for Earning Credentials Outside the Classroom
Interested in learning to landscape your yard using sustainable practices?
Tips for Memorable Family Vacations
As summer gets underway, vacation-bound families are packing their bags and heading out of town. Vacations often fly by — months of planning and anticipating can be over in the blink of an eye. With a little advanced planning and forethought, however, even a quick weekend trip or a visit to relatives can become meaningful and memorable.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac High School Holds Commencement June 20
“La decisión están en tus manos,” West Potomac High School graduating senior Alexandra Susano-Jarjuri said, sharing advice her father has given her over the years. “There will be repercussions, you can’t blame others,” she translated.
Mount Vernon: Bryant Sends Off More than 60 Seniors
More than 60 students walked down the aisle with cap, gown and golden tassel during the June 16 commencement ceremony at Bryant Alternative High School.
Centreville: Parents’ Love Story Inspires Novel
Centreville resident Naila Q. Parveen pens first novel.
Longtime Centreville resident Naila Q. Parveen released her first novel “Under the Magnolia Tree” this month. Although Parveen has been writing and illustrating stories since she was a child, she still describes becoming an author as something that “miraculously happened” to her.
Centreville Snapshot: Exploring Nature
Students at Chesterbrook Academy preschool in Centreville explored a bug’s life in celebration of Earth Day in April as they released more than 4,500 ladybugs throughout the schoolyard and back into the environment on plants, flowers and trees.
Potomac Snapshot: It’s Official
WashingtonFirst Bank celebrated its grand opening of its 19th branch at 9812 Falls Road, Suite 125, Potomac on June 7.
Chantilly Snapshot: Cruisers and Backhoes and Trucks, Oh, My
Touch-A-Truck was June 18 outside the Chantilly Regional Library.
Weekend Fun in the Area: June 24-26
Weekend fun in the area.
Reston and Herndon Weekend Fun: June 24-26
Weekend fun in the area.
Weekend Fun: June 24-26
Weekend fun in the area.
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook Announces Retirement
City’s first African American Chief to step down Oct. 1.
After a 37-year career in law enforcement, Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook has announced his retirement from the force effective Oct. 1.
Alexandria Commentary: A Father/Daughter Bond
From the Old Town Boutique District
Many adults find choosing a great Father’s Day present for their dads perplexing.
Mount Vernon: Celebrating Gum Springs Community Day
Gum Springs residents celebrated a day of community events held at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, June 18.
Alexandria: Class of 2016 Bids Farewell to T.C. Williams
Class of 2016 Graduation marks the school’s 50th anniversary and the end of Principal Dingle’s first year.
According to Principal Dr. Jesse Dingle, life at T.C. Williams High School is a kaleidoscope. It’s constantly moving and shifting, full of every imaginable form of diversity.