Letter: Help Prevent Child Abuse
If you see a blue pinwheel dotting the landscape in April, we hope you will pause and think about what it represents--National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Letter: Limiting Health Care Choices
To the Editor
Recently it was announced that Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna are planning to merge, which would severely limit the choices residents of the Commonwealth have when picking their healthcare provider.
Sanderson Honored for 25 Years of Civic Service in the Arts
Douglas J. Sanderson, a principal in the law firm of McCandlish & Lillard, P.C., was honored at the 2016 Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' annual awards banquet with a Citation of Merit recognizing his 25 years of “pro-bono legal service
Reston Volunteer Opportunities
Reston Association is looking for volunteers to participate in Habitat Heroes events on the fourth Saturday of each month (March-November).
Reston: National Park Photographs Sought
The Reston Photographic Society, a special interest group of the League of Reston Artists, invites photographers to enter images of national parks in the RPS at Lake Anne show by May 10.
Reston: Celebrating Bob Simon’s Legacy
Week-long events culminate with Founder’s Day celebration Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10.
Week-long events celebrating legacy of Reston Founder Bob Simon. who died in September, at the age of 101, will culminate with the Founder’s day celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10.
Commentary: Citizens’ Ability to Know
A concern in Virginia over who was financing campaigns in the Commonwealth led the state’s largest newspapers in 1997 to create the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).
Commentary: Is The Silver Line Bad Luck?
More seriously bad news about Metro fills our press reports again.
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon
Herndon: Speaking Japanese at Fox Mill Elementary
The school showcases Japanese Immersion Program.
Two hundred forty-six first through sixth graders at the Herndon school are enrolled in the Japanese Immersion program at Fox Mill Elementary. That 246 represents an impressive 40 percent of the entire student population.
Herndon: The Taste of Mom’s Soup
Profile: Katharine Mardirosian of 100 Bowls of Soup.
When you first enter Herndon’s iconic store, 100 Bowls of Soup, herbal fragrances surround you and they may even transform your ideas of soup.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
Vienna: Up and Running!
Runners of all ages brave gusty winds and freezing temps to support James Madison High School’s Track & Field 5K Fun Run.
The popular slogan for James Madison High School in Vienna was particularly fitting Sunday morning, as hundreds of Mad Men - and women - braved raucous winds and bone-chilling cold to run, walk and jog in the 11th annual 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Track and Field program.
Climate Solutions Summit Held in Oakton
Faith Alliance for Climate Solutions, a Northern Virginia nonprofit that helps faith communities respond to climate change, hosted a summit in Oakton to bring faith leaders and local officials together.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Town of Vienna Police Department from March 25-31.
Vienna: MyEyeDr. Named Finalist in 10th Annual Helios Apollo Awards
MyEyeDr. has been named a finalist of the 10th Annual Helios Apollo Awards.
Oakton’s Nest of Eagles
One Eagle Scout in the family is impressive enough, but the Hadinger family of Oakton has five.
Vienna Hosts Two Book Sales
Historic Vienna, Inc. and Friends of Patrick Henry Library offered more than 30,000 used books over April’s first weekend.
It was a big weekend over April 2 and 3 for Vienna-area book fairs. Both Historic Vienna, Inc. and Friends of Patrick Henry Library opened their doors to hundreds of residents and book dealers and offered thousands of inexpensive used books.
Woman Robbed and Sexually Assaulted on Morning Walk in Springfield
Just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, a 40-year-old woman was robbed and sexually assaulted as she was walking alone around 6 a.m. behind the shopping center on the 7000 block of Commerce Street in Springfield.
Burke and Fairfax: New Bike Lanes Proposed for 7 Braddock District Roadways
New bicycle lanes are being proposed for Ravensworth Road, Coffer Woods Road, Burke Road, Patriot Drive, Guinea Road, Queensberry Avenue and Heritage Drive in Braddock District. The improvements would come as part of the Virginia Department of Transportation 2016 summer road repaving program.