Alexandria Snapshot: ‘Installation Celebration’
Parkfairfax Brigade with Mayor-elect Allison Silberberg at her "Installation Celebration” at the George Washington Masonic Temple on Sunday, Jan. 3.
Alexandria People at Work: Helping in Bird Count
It was Saturday, Dec. 19 at Monticello Park on Beverly Street. Tom Albright has just joined the team recording the birds in part of Subsector 4 for the Christmas Bird Count. The Audubon Christmas Bird Count is held nationwide each year from Dec. 14-Jan. 5. It serves as an early census on the winter birds. Albright has been participating in this annual event at Monticello since 2004.
Alexandria Viewpoints: New Year’s Resolutions Aren’t for All
New Year’s Resolutions are a tradition most common in the Western Hemisphere in which a person makes a promise to himself for some kind of self improvement or act of kindness to others in the upcoming year.
Alexandria City Council Gears Up for New Year
City officials look at challenges and opportunities in 2016.
The Alexandria City Council brought in 2016 with a roar of bagpipes. The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums played in the auditorium of T.C. Williams High School for the council’s Jan. 4 installation, but soon, it was right back down to business.
Alexandria Welcomes the New Year
First Night fireworks usher in 2016.
Revelers from throughout the region descended on the Alexandria waterfront to watch fireworks light up the sky over the Potomac River and usher in 2016 as part of the 21st annual First Night Alexandria celebration.
What’s Happening in 2016 in McLean?
A preview of the issues, events that will mark the new year.
McLean Citizens Association has advocated for McLean and its people for 100 years.
McLean Community Foundation Announces Grant Request Deadline
The McLean Community Foundation is accepting proposals for its current grants cycle until Feb 1, 2016.
Centreville Letter: A Goal for the New Year
Letter to the Editor
Looking around my neighborhood, I see houses are all covered in pretty lights and everyone's Christmas tree has been displayed.
Great Falls: Veterinary Clinic, Seneca Hill Animal Hospital to Merge
Mission: first-class pet care in Great Falls.
The Georgetown Pike Veterinary Clinic is a familiar sight tucked comfortably in the Village, but next month the operation is seeing big changes. Come Feb. 1, the clinic will be merging with Seneca Hill Animal Hospital and relocating to Seneca’s facility down the road.
What’s Happening in 2016 in Great Falls?
A preview of the issues, events that will mark the new year.
Fairfax County Planning Commission staff published its report to recommend approval of the rezoning of Brooks Farm on New Year’s Eve.
Cedars Luncheons for Great Falls Seniors End After 55 Years
Dec. 15 marked the end of an important era for Great Falls seniors.
Centreville/Chantilly: Looking into the Future
Homes, stores, restaurants and a roundabout.
With the downturn in the office market, developers are instead planning to build residential and commercial uses on vacant parcels of land in the Westfields area of Chantilly. Below are details about what’s on the horizon, including plans for a memory-care facility off of Route 50 west.
Christmas Comes to Hanley Shelter
Christmas came early at the Katherine Hanley Family Shelter, courtesy of the third annual Gift of Giving event.
WMCCA Column: What’s Trending
Yes, indeed. It was a very busy year. Many thanks to all the citizens who took time in 2015 from their busy schedules and personal obligations to take on a variety of very interesting, but challenging and time-consuming issues critical to ensuring environmental integrity and the overall quality of life in the Potomac Subregion.
Potomac Letter: In Support of Brickyard Solar Farm
Letter to the Editor
Over the past couple months I've been reading in this paper about the proposed Brickyard solar farm. To my dismay, I’ve seen a number of denunciations of the proposal from those who oppose change and want the organic farm back.
Potomac Letter: More Concerns Over Solar Array
Letter to the Editor
The following letter was addressed; Dear Neighbors and Hard Working Advocates for The Common Good
Letter: Unite With Singing
Letter to the Editor
The following open letter is addressed to Roger Goodell, Commissioner of the National Football League.
Bethesda Country Club Women Capture Challenge Cup
With long drives, solid putts and confident chips, the 18-hole women of Bethesda Country Club (BCC) won the Challenge Cup for the first time since the competition began eight years ago.
Potomac Brief: Residents Can Help Set County Budget Priorities
Five budget forums scheduled.
Five Montgomery County budget forums in January seek input from residents about Fiscal Year 2017 Operating Budget priorities. The first forum will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6 at the Eastern Montgomery Regional Services Center, 3300 Briggs Chaney Road, Silver Spring.
Arlington: Wakefield Boys' Basketball Wins Holiday Tournament
Warriors improve to 11-0 with victory over Robinson.
The Wakefield boys' basketball team won the George Long holiday tournament.