Weekend in Vienna, McLean, Great Falls
So many fun things to do, so little time. It's the weekend in your neighborhood.
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield
Run a race, read a book, dance the night away or listen to a cleverly named A cappella group. It's all happening in your neighborhood.
Fairfax Station: First Decoding Dyslexia 5K Held at Burke Lake
Raising awareness, advocating for more services in schools
When Fairfax resident Calvin Rizek was in first grade, he remembers not being able to read along with the class, but “just flipping pages, like everyone else.”
Buying Real Estate Abroad
Local Realtor to appear on “House Hunters International.”
An Arlington-based real estate agent is getting a brush with fame. While recently in Roatan, Honduras, for scuba diving lessons, Stacy Hennessey of McEnearney Associates, Inc. made a quick decision buy a house that she can rent to vacationers.
Renovated Home Included in Great Falls Studio Tour
12th annual event scheduled for this weekend.
A renovated, circa-1970s Georgian Colonial will be featured in the 12th annual Great Falls Studios tour Oct. 16-18.
Mount Vernon Brief: Discussing Early Childhood Education
Ventures in Community (VIC), an organization of faith communities and other nonprofits serving Southeast Fairfax County, hosted its monthly luncheon meeting at United Community Ministries (UCM) on Wednesday, Oct. 7.
A Place To Cook
Local designers transform outdated kitchens into timeless, elegant spaces.
Local designers recently took three Virginia kitchens in need of an overhaul and reimagined them to create spaces that are both spacious and elegant.
Former Alexandria Teacher Pens ‘Skyline Ducks’
Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler pens first children’s book.
Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler released her first children’s book “Skyline Ducks” based on the true story about what happens when the residents of Skyline Plaza Condominium in Falls Church find a mother duck and her nine fuzzy ducklings swimming in their pool one spring day.
Sun shines on 48th Clifton Day
It was a big way to be welcomed to the neighborhood. Adam and Julianne Erbrecht moved to Clifton two weeks before the historic town’s massive annual festival Clifton Day.
Letter: How To Address Student Disparities?
Letter to the Editor
Voters should understand the inequities in our schools and what each candidate proposes to end these problems.
Letter: Republicans Write Checks Too
Letter to the Editor
I received e-mails informing me that the 25th Annual Lobsterfest to be held by Supervisor Hyland would be "A Benefit for United Community Ministries (UCM)." Since Supervisor Hyland is not running for re-election, I assumed the event would be politically non-partisan for the sole benefit of a worthy charity.
Letter: ‘Ready on Day One’
Letter to the Editor
This spring, we had the chance to share the stage with each other and Dan Storck as we sought the Democratic nomination for Mount Vernon District supervisor.
Letter: Qualities of Leadership
Letter to the Editor
Meet Allison: Experience, leadership, integrity, nision, fiscally responsible, thoughtful listener, inclusive.
Letter: Right Skills at Right Time
Letter to the Editor
I have lived in Alexandria most of my adult life.
Letter: ‘This Is Your City’
Letter to the Editor
I will vote for Bob Wood for City Council because the enormous challenges our city now face requires a council team that fully understands large scale, complex projects, and knows how to direct them.
Letter: Deserving of Election
Letter to the Editor
The debates for the six positions on City Council have been interesting and comforting.
Burke: Meeting the Braddock District Candidates
League of Women Voters hosts event at Kings Park Library.
Sophomore Joe Russell with the George Mason University Democrats said his organization has helped register around 950 additional voters on campus. They’ve brought all the Democrat candidates for local offices to visit their school, Russell said.
Letter: Questions on Issues
Letter to the Editor
You offer many ideas but very few specifics. Elaboration would be very helpful.
Letter: Complicit In Spending
Letter to the Editor
In her campaign materials, her speeches, and during candidate forums, Candidate for Mayor Allison Silberberg has been very outspoken about the increase in our city’s debt.
Letter: Follow the Money
Letter to the Editor
This week should tell the story of what and who are behind the write-in campaign for mayor being conducted by Bill Euille.