Potomac: Dismay over Tree Clearing along Canal
More than 40 turn out in the rain at Swain’s Lock meeting on NPS plans to clear trees.
More than 40 people turned out for a community meeting with the National Park Service about planned removal of “defective” trees along the C&O Canal in Potomac.
Arlington Snapshot: Bringing Opera into Public Schools
Virginia Opera has launched an initiative to provide free in-school opera performances for elementary school students.
Arlington Snapshot: Supporting Those in Need
UnitedHealthcare representatives attending the 2015 National Association of Medicaid Directors Conference in Arlington on Tuesday, Nov. 3, assembled and donated 1,000 backpack care kits to D.C.-area organizations helping the homeless and those in need, including Goodwill of Greater Washington, Volunteers of America Chesapeake and Unity Health Care.
Arlington: 20 Students Participate in Young Entrepreneurs Program
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce kicked off the 2015-2016 academic year of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) on Wednesday, Oct. 28 with a parent and student orientation.
Arlington: Retail Trends Keep Shifting
“Big Box” chains, restaurants and online shopping re-shape streetscapes.
Collectible Treasures and Wits End were long-time residents of Old Keene Mill Center in Springfield until about 10 years ago when these local mom and pop gift shops closed, and were replaced by a chain bike shop and a Thai restaurant.
Arlington: A Business-as-Usual Election
Lack of competitors for offices changes nothing.
“Surprising” is the way Betty Adelman described the absence of representatives from other than the Democratic Party.
Arlington: Artist To Exhibit ‘Birth of the Mother’
Local painter Sue Grace presents 20 years of paintings.
Along a quiet, tree-lined street in the Ashton Heights neighborhood, the house is already a reflection of the painter inside.
Area Coaches to be Honored for Work Empowering Girls
One strong woman builds many strong girls.
Doreen Peters will receive the Crystal Coach Award on Saturday, Nov. 21 in a pre-race ceremony that kicks off the Girls on the Run 5K, presented by Innovation Health in Woodbridge.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna.
Vienna Girls Soccer Team Wins Virginia State Cup
The Vienna Youth Soccer U16 Girls Phoenix ’99 won the Virginia State Cup on Sunday, Nov. 1, defeating Beach FC Elite ’99 Red, 1-0, in the final.
Vienna 6 R US Team Captures Robotics Champions Trophy
Team advances to the state tournament.
A Vienna team of five seventh graders and one sixth grader, self-named "6 R US," captured the first-place Robotics Champions Trophy for overall excellence and the first-place Robot Performance Award at the recent First LEGO League Robotics Regional Qualifying Tournament held in Ashburn.
Vienna Teen Named Officer of the Month at Fishburne Military School
Fishburne Military School in Waynesboro, Va. announced Cadet Second Lieutenant Chase Dixon from Vienna as Officer of the Month for October.
Vienna Music Teacher Brightens Day of Underserved Children
Taffy brings performing arts to children in need locally
There are scores of kids you do not read about in the newspapers; they’re not award-winning students or scholarship-bound athletes.
Vienna Pianist to Perform at Carnegie
Hyun-Mi Chung, a classically trained concert pianist, owner and instructor of Elite Piano Academy in Vienna, is scheduled to perform a piano recital on Nov. 22 at Carnegie Weill Recital Hall, 154 West 57th Street in New York.
Vienna Resident Publishes ‘Two Tales of the Moon’
“Two Tales of the Moon” is Jennifer Sun’s debut novel. It’s 2009, and America's economic interest in China is increasing at a rapid pace, along with China's ambition to become a superpower.
Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean.
Gun Debate Continues in McLean
Seeks solution for all parties.
The past 10 months, on average, six people have sat in the audience of McLean Citizen Association meetings at the McLean Community Center.
McLean Community Foundation Announces Grants Awarded
The McLean Community Foundation (MCF) has announced the following grants awarded recently to the organizations who benefit the citizens of McLean