Arlington: Kick Off Relay for Summer Reading
Ten-year-old Charley Hicks carries the summer reading Olympic torch on the first leg of the Summer Reading Relay on Saturday, June 4.
Arlington Snapshot: From Church to Affordable Housing
Members and guests of Arlington Presbyterian Church held their final worship service on Sunday, June 5 in their church home of 86 years.
Arlington: Belated Recognition for a Spy
Alexandria resident honored at her funeral at Arlington National Cemetery.
Many are the unseen heroes and heroines living among us, most masked by their own modesty. One died early this year: Stephanie Czech Rader.
Arlington Letter: County, Schools Working Together
Letter to the Editor
Kudos to the School Board and County Board for taking time to consider the complex access and safety issues at the historic Stratford School site.
Arlington Brief: Democratic Primary
The polls are open 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. on June 14 for the Democratic Primary for County Board. The candidates are Erik Gutshall and incumbent Libby T. Garvey. For the candidates’ campaign information see www.erik4arlington.com/ and www.libbygarvey.com/.
Arlington: Revisiting Selma and Bloody Sunday
Arlington native and his nephew return to Selma to explore how the struggle for voting rights has changed, but continues, 50 years later.
John Witeck was like many Americans, watching in heartbreak and disbelief as the nation learned of the beatings and violence in Selma, Ala., on what’s become known as “Bloody Sunday.”
Arlington: W-L Boys’ Soccer Wins First Region Title Since 1972
Generals defeat rival Yorktown 3-0 in 6A North final.
The Washington-Lee boys' soccer team beat Yorktown 3-0 on Monday to win the 6A North region title.
Alexandria: Irreverent Update of Anton Chekhov's ‘The Seagull’
Port City Playhouse presents "Stupid F#@*ing Bird."
The Port City Playhouse is presenting "Stupid F#@*ing Bird" by Aaron Posner June 10-25 in Alexandria.
Alexandria Appetite: Port City’s Derecho Storms Back Into Town
Brewery is hosting annual release party on Friday and Saturday.
The origins of one of Port City Brewing’s most popular beers came from a rather unfortunate situation.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: House Fire
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department responded to the 4300 block of Rock Creek Road for reports of a house fire on Monday, May 30 at 4:16 p.m.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Science That Serves
Christina Devine, West Potomac High School Class of 2010, and a graduate student member of the Virginia Tech Flint Water Study Team that uncovered lead in the tap water of Flint, Mich.
Mount Vernon: Combatting Islamophobia
Church and mosque partner in mission.
Nearly 100 members of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church (MVUC) and the northern Virginia chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA VA) came together in friendship and cooperation to address the growing issue of Islamophobia in American society at a meeting on Saturday, May 21, at the church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria.
Alexandria: TC Girls' Soccer to Face Battlefield for 6A North Championship
Freshman Bates' 2 goals lead Titans past Oakton in region semifinals.
The T.C. Williams girls' soccer team will face two-time defending state champion Battlefield tonight.
Theft in Springfield Town Center Investigated
Officers from the Franconia District station are investigating a grand larceny that occurred on Wednesday, May 5, at around 3:45 p.m.
Honoring Fallen in Springfield
Delegate Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) honored those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Filler-Corn participated in several Memorial Day events over Memorial Day Weekend.
Fairfax: 4,500 Motorcycles in Ride of the Patriots
Group assembles for Rolling Thunder at Patriot Harley-Davidson on Route 29 in Fairfax.
Fairfax City: In Gratitude and Remembrance
Memorial Day ceremony at Fairfax City Hall honors America’s veterans.
Fairfax: Looking Forward to the Cappies Gala
Fairfax, Paul VI theater directors are proud of their students.
Volunteers Needed for Reston Sprint Triathlon
Volunteers needed
Reston: Science Night at Dogwood Elementary
The schools hosts Science Night with Children’s Science Center.