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Randolph-Macon Professor presents on African-American Art at Workhouse.

How do we articulate the challenges of our experience in life? Randolph-Macon College art history professor Dr. Evie Terrono explores this question through the eyes of African-American artists, spanning from the Civil War, the Civil Rights Movement to modern day.

Weichert, Realtors Recognizes Burke/Fairfax Station Office Associate

Bruce L. Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced Sales Associate Youssef Zeroual of the Burke/Fairfax Station office was individually recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of January.

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School’s 10th Anniversary Includes Alumni Reunion

The Howard Gardner School hosted an Alumni Reunion on Jan. 9 as part of its 10th anniversary celebration. Founded in 2004, HGS is an independent school with graduating classes that average 12 students. One quarter of HGS alumni attended the event to see each other and their former teachers.


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Asian Grill Celebrates Chinese New Year

The Asian Grill restaurant on Rolling Road in Springfield is celebrating the Chinese New Year now through March 8 with fresh, traditional Chinese dishes in an updated menu that are sure to wow the crowd. Owned by Darrin Ho and his wife Jenny, the restaurant with a staff of seven in the West Springfield Shopping Center is offering a Chinese New Year feast for $65.95 per person.

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Inaugural Celebration of Gospel Event Held in Burke

Last Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Lake Braddock Secondary School (LBSS) welcomed the Howard Gospel Choir of Howard University (HGC) to headline its first musical Celebration of Gospel. The concert was sponsored by the Minority Parents for Excellence in Education (MPEE), a parent-led organization that has been active at LBSS for almost 30 years.

Potomac: Whitman Girls' Basketball Eyes Undefeated Season

Vikings motivated by 2014 playoff loss to Kennedy.

The Whitman girls' basketball team is 17-0.


Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 61 homes sold between $2,391,677-$199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: January, 2015

Springfield Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 76 Springfield homes sold between $785,000-$157,000.

Springfield Home Sales: January, 2015

Reston Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 50 Reston homes sold between $1,700,000-$120,000.

Reston Home Sales: January, 2015


McLean Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 52 homes sold between $2,575,000-$210,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: January, 2015

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 40 homes sold between $985,000-$165,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: January, 2015

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 9 Great Falls homes sold between $2,875,000-$675,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2015


Dead or Alive: Virginia General Assembly Lawmakers Pick Their Legislative Highlights at the Crossover

HB1872: Would have required the Board of Education to arrange a special training program for principals working with struggling schools.

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 54 Fairfax homes sold between $1,225,000-$165,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: January, 2015

Chantilly Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 16 homes sold between $625,000-$35,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: January, 2015


Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 48 homes sold between $2,100,000-$215,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: January, 2015

Centreville Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 62 Centreville homes sold between $802,000-$153,000.

Centreville Home Sales: January, 2015

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Virginia General Assembly Reaches Crossover

Bills live, die or fold into other legislation before review by the opposite chamber.

As the current meeting of the Virginia General Assembly neared the one-month mark, legislators in the House of Delegates and Senate had to finalize work on bills they would send to their counterparts for consideration.


Burke Home Sales: January, 2015

In January, 2015, 33 Burke homes sold between $1,150,000-$160,900.

Burke Home Sales: January, 2015

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New Civil War Marker Honors African-American Woodcutters in Burke

Centreville resident Debbie Robison hasn’t chopped a cord of lumber or laid a railroad trestle. But for more than a year she’s done hard labor at the National Archives and Records Administration, researching Civil War-era railroad workers in Northern Virginia.