West Springfield Gymnastics Earns State Berth
Spartans finish runner-up at regional meet.
The West Springfield gymnastics team finished region runner-up.
Tysons Chamber Names Francis Gary Powers, Jr. Acting President
Lori Lopez, Chairman for the Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce (TRCC) announced that Francis Gary Powers, Jr. has been hired as the Acting President effective Jan. 15, 2016.
1st Stage Receives Six Helen Hayes Nominations
The Helen Hayes Awards, now in its 32nd year, recognizes outstanding achievement in more than 90 professional theatres across the Washington metropolitan area, including Northern Virginia.
Arlington: Cool-Headed Hays Helps Yorktown Win Region Title
Freshman places first in all-around, beam, floor.
The Yorktown gymnastics team won the 6A North region championship.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna.
Lieutenant Louis “Lou” Forges Retires from the Vienna Police Department
On Feb. 1, Lt. Louis “Lou” Forges retired from the Town of Vienna Police Department.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Report from Feb. 5-11.
Letter: Overzealous Spenders
To the Editor
For decades the incessant grab for increasing revenues by local jurisdictions has been evidenced by larger and larger, more creative grabs by localities, some even illegal.
Vienna Business Association Installs New Board Members
The Vienna Business Association installed its 2016 Board of Directors, headed by chairman Mary Kay Claus, on Feb. 12, at the association’s luncheon meeting.
Vienna: From Green Bean to ‘Green’
Caffe Amouri wins Virginia Green Restaurant of the Year award.
From cold cups made of corn starch rather than plastic, fettucine coffee stirrers (big hit with little kids), windows that open in warm weather, and coffee grounds set out in a bin for free use by local gardeners, all underscore Amouri’s commitment to sustainability.
BASIS Independent to Open in Tysons Corner
In preparation of the opening of BASIS Independent McLean (which is Tysons Corner’s first prek-12th grade school), Basis.ed’s co-founder Michael Block will speak at an introductory session on Monday, Feb. 22 at the Sheraton Tysons Hotel at 7 p.m.
Burke, Fairfax: Filler-Corn Promotes Child Care Safety in the General Assembly
In the 2016 General Assembly Session, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) has offered two bipartisan bills continuing her work in making child care safer in Virginia.
Langley Hockey Celebrates Senior Night with Win over Lake Braddock
The Langley Saxon Hockey Team celebrated Seniors Night on Friday, Feb. 5 with a 7-4 win over Lake Braddock.
McLean: Langley High Orchestras Tour Spain
Langley musicians perform two concert, tour three cities.
From Feb. 3—9, members of the Langley High School orchestras (Freshman, Sinfonietta, Symphonic and Philharmonic) traveled to Spain, where they performed two concerts and toured the cities of Madrid, Segovia and Barcelona.
Mount Vernon: Changes at Fort Belvoir
Garrison Commander Mitchell renews Community Covenant, gives overview at business breakfast
Uniformed members of the West Potomac High School JROTC color guard paraded into the dining room at the Belle Haven Country Club as classmates in a chamber choir sang the national anthem to open the February Business Breakfast of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce.
Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean.
McLean Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police Blotter from Feb. 8-12.
Valentines for Veterans
Churchill Road kindergarteners in Barbara Lewis’ class got into the spirit of the holiday by making “Valentines for Vets.”
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls
