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Letter: Re-elect Foust

To the Editor

We are a mixed marriage (one Democrat and one Republican), but we both agree that John Foust should be re-elected supervisor.

Letter: Chamber Endorses Incumbents

To the Editor

NOVABizPAC declined to interview the 34th District’s two candidates for delegate this year.

Why would NOVABizPAC endorse the candidate who has bragged about being in politics her whole life over the candidate who has built two startups, is a current CEO, and is greatly respected across Northern Virginia’s business community?

MPAartfest 2015 a Big Success

Despite being postponed due to inclement weather, the ninth annual MPAartfest 2015 had a large gathering on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 12, at McLean Central Park in McLean.

McLean Resident Receives Davidson Fellowship

Only in his first year of college at the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre, and Dance in Ann Arbor, Mich., Kevin Joel Broom II (Joe) has already distinguished himself as a musician.

McLean Football Falls to Chantilly

Thunderstorms in the Northern Virginia area and a delayed start could not prevent the Homecoming festivities and the Chantilly Chargers from a 27-7 victory over McLean on the gridiron Oct. 9 in Chantilly.

McLean Woman’s Club Donates $1,500 to McLean Volunteer Fire Department

On Saturday, Oct. 10, the president and members of the Woman’s Club of McLean presented a check for $1,500 to the McLean Volunteer Fire Department.

Newly Elected at Churchill Road

Churchill Road Elementary School held the induction ceremony for its newly elected Student Council Association (SCA) officers for 2015-2016

300 Compete in Third Annual Teddy Bear 5K & 1K Walk/Run

More than 300 runners and walkers of all ages turned out for the Third Annual Teddy Bear 5K & 1K Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 27, to benefit the Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center, a nonprofit, early childhood education program in which children from low-income, working families build the skills they need to be ready for success in school.

You Can See More in the Dark

Dark Skies initiative in Great Falls allows better views of the heavens.

Bob Parks showed 40 members of the Great Falls Citizens Association a satellite photo of the world; the United States was lit up like a Christmas tree.

Communicating Today and Everyday With Fairfax Public Access

Channel 10 airs Season 25; Episode 700 of TV program created, produced and hosted by John Monsul of Great Falls.

On Monday, Oct. 12, John Monsul was producing the 700th program of his show, "Communicating Today," at the television studios of Fairfax Public Access (FPA), just as he has done every other week for the past 25 years, from the show’s debut in 1990 to the present.

Chairman Candidates Offer Stark Differences

Anti-taxer Arthur Purves challenging incumbent Chairman Sharon Bulova.

Sharon Bulova is exactly where she wants to be. “I believe in local government. It’s where the rubber hits the road, and where you’re closest to your constituents,” said Bulova, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the top elected official in Fairfax County.

Classified Advertising October 14 , 2015

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Alexandria Sportsman’s Club to Host Redskins Night

Roy Jefferson is featured speaker Oct. 20.

Famed Washington Redskins wide receiver Roy Jefferson will be the featured speaker at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club’s annual Redskins Night Oct. 20 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.

Alexandria: Preparing City for National Spotlight

Visit Alexandria plans for upcoming PBS drama “Mercy Street.”

Forget Lady Mary and the Grantham’s of Downton Abbey. A new PBS drama based in Civil War Alexandria will make its premier in January and Visit Alexandria is preparing the city for its close up in the national spotlight.