Chantilly: Cappie Nominations
Westfield gets 11 and Chantilly, 6.
The 2015-2016 Cappie nominations for high-school theater were released Monday, with Chantilly and Westfield high schools receiving 17 nods between them. Chantilly performed the play, “The Man Who Came to Dinner,” and Westfield put on the musical, “Footloose.” Centreville High didn’t enter this year’s competition.
Potomac: Annual Strawberry Festival Returns Saturday
Potomac United Methodist Church hosts fundraiser event.
Spring has arrived and it is once again time for the Potomac United Methodist Church (PUMC) Strawberry Festival.
Potomac: Students To Compete in Odyssey World Finals
Bells Mill students to compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.
Next week, the Rhino Team, composed of seven fifth-graders from Bells Mill Elementary School, will board a plane to Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, determined to capture victory in the 2016 Odyssey of the Mind (OotM) World Finals competition.
Potomac Snapshot: Open House
Bianca and Andrew Patton attended the recent open house at the Potomac Horse Center.
Wind and Mud Compete at Potomac Hunt Races
Annual event attracts a crowd.
If you enjoy mud, incessant wind, scattered clouds and a 58-degree, May 15, temperature you would have loved the 64th annual running of the Potomac Hunt Races last Sunday at the Kiplinger’s “Bittersweet” field, Poolesvile.
Arlington: Building Better Businesses
County Board candidates talk commerce in local debate.
The core differences between the Democrats, and even the independent running for County Board, are slim. So when the three candidates met the evening of May 16 for a debate, the conversation centered around differing approaches to the same issues affecting the county.
Arlington: Gearing Up for Bike to Work Day
Local cyclists share tips for new riders.
On May 20, expect to see more Arlington commuters leaving the cars in the garage. Annual “Bike to Work” day encourages commuters to try out a car-free lifestyle, and some of the local experts are ready with tips for new riders.
Arlington: Children's Chorus Performs 'El Sombrero Magico'
Little noticed in the bustling arts scene in the Washington area is a chorus of Arlington Spanish-speaking children who sing and cavort on stage.
Arlington: Task Force Votes To Keep Fire Station 8 at Current Site
Questions continue about how to improve response times.
Attendees at the penultimate meeting on Fire Station 8 shook their heads.
Potomac: Trunnell Electric Celebrates 80 Years
“Dad taught us that you can’t sit back in life and hope that somebody recognizes your raw talent. It doesn’t happen.”
Sitting in the living room of her Potomac home where she raised five sons, Jean Trunnell and her son Jack reflected on the family’s business, Trunnell Electric.
Vienna: Madison Girls’ Lax Wins Sixth Straight Conference/District Championship
Warhawks knock off previously undefeated Langley in tournament final.
The Madison girls' lacrosse team beat Langley on Friday to win the Conference 6 title.
Reston: South Lakes Boys’ Lax Wins First Conference Championship
Seahawks beat Yorktown in Conference 6 tournament final.
The South Lakes boys' lacrosse team beat Yorktown on Friday to win the Conference 6 title.
Vienna: Teens Take Over Town Green with Song and Dance
Before the rain clouds opened up and strong winds agitated leafy trees in Vienna, there was music and dance on the Town Green, performed by teens for teens.
Vienna Police Officers Honored
On May 6, Officer Ara Post and Brad Reedy were honored for their enforcement efforts against drunk and impaired driving.
Meals Tax? Ballot Possibility
Board of Supervisors potentially set to approve meals tax ballot question on June 7.
A majority of The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voiced support last week for including a Meals Tax Referendum as part of the 2016 General Election.
McLean, Langley High Students Unite to Fight Cancer
The night kicked off with the over 800 participants surrounding the track to cheer on cancer survivors doing a lap around the track.
Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean
McLean Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police blotter from May 6-13.
Letter: GFCA Letter to Supervisor Foust - Opposing Brooks Farm Rezoning
To the Editor
I am writing on behalf of the Great Falls Citizens Association (“GFCA”) regarding the pending rezoning and cluster development application for the Brooks Farm property, submitted by Basheer/Edgemoore-Brooks LLC (RZ 2014-DR-022).