Arlington: TreeStewards Seek Volunters
County staff as well as school officials and staff encouraged to join.
Washington, Virginia, and Maryland have lost roughly 2.5 percent of tree canopy every decade since 1950. According to Casey Trees, only 35 percent of Virginia is tree canopy. Trees need advocates, and the TreeStewards, together with Casey Trees, the Park Service, and county officials, function as local advocates.
Arlington: Braving Slippery Streets to Resolve to Run — or Walk
Thrive posts updated registration and clinic dates due to snow.
Chip Benjamin came to the happy hour at Pete’s Pizza in Clarendon on Jan. 20, because he was thinking of walking the 5K in honor of his friend, Judie Armington, who died of ovarian cancer this past year.
Arlington Column: Nondiscrimination Bills Pass Senate
Commentary
As the snow thawed and the General Assembly went about its business last week, a number of developments occurred involving LGBT rights.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Feb. 5-14
Entertainment
Events near Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.
The Langley School Crowns Geography Bee Champion
Ten students in grades 4-8 at The Langley School tested their geographic knowledge during the first round of the 28th annual National Geographic Bee on Jan. 14.
McLean: Saving the Community Hall; Preparing for Closure
McLean Community Center likely to be closed for renovations in 2017 from April through November.
The McLean Community Center’s Central Financing Committee transformed a week of public worry into a probable solution for the center’s beloved and well-used Maffitt Hall community room.
McLean: Days to Remember
With violin, viola and bass bows stowed into the overhead compartments of KLM flight 652 on Jan. 15, the McLean High School Philharmonic flew to Europe to participate in the 22nd exchange program with the Detmold, Germany Jugendorchester.
‘Where’s the Chair’ Campaign Comes to McLean, Annandale
Virginia Dental Association (VDA) hosted "Where's the Chair?" event on Friday, Jan. 29.
New Programs Director for Tysons Partnership
Meghan Trossen, a native of McLean, is the new programs director at Tysons Partnership.
Crowds Throng to McLean Chocolate Festival
McLean Rotary Club donates proceeds to local charities.
A large continuous crowd of chocolate lovers attended the fifth annual McLean Chocolate Festival on Sunday, Jan. 31 .
McLean Crime Reports
Notable incidents in McLean from the Fairfax County police blotter from Jan. 19-29.
Arlington Players Mix Mystery, Plot Reversals and Humor
TAP presents “Deathtrap.”
The Arlington Players (TAP) will perform "Deathtrap," the longest running comedy-thriller ever on Broadway, Feb. 5-7 and 12-13, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Theatre in Arlington. The show is a blend of mystery, plot reversals and humor. Its author, Ira Levin, wrote both "Rosemary's Baby" and "The Stepford Wives."
Brooks Farm: Decision Awaits in Great Falls
Planning Commission scheduled to make recommendation on proposal for 20 homes this week.
Twenty one hours and 37 minutes after he started his day on Thursday, Jan. 21, Great Falls Citizens Association president Eric Knudsen told the county’s Planning Commission the importance of Great Falls to the entire county and to the Chesapeake Watershed.
Lorton, Fairfax Station, Clifton: Neighborhood Development Outlook Update January 2016
Ox Road Estates Adare Drive, an infill project of ten single-family homes is under construction.
Burke: Neighborhood Development Outlook Update January 2016
Burke Junction, Guinea Road and Zion Drive area. The site plan is under active review for a development of 17 single-family homes.
Springfield: January 2016 Neighborhood Development Outlook Update
Here is a survey of new and ongoing changes and projects in Springfield.
Inova Sports Medicine Partners with Sports Clubs
Inova Sports Medicine partnered with Great Falls Soccer Club (GFSC) and Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Association (GFLA).