FHYAA Names Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarship Winners
Clare Spitnale and Darien Pickett were named the winners of the 2014 Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarships, according to The Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association. The two were selected from a pool of applicants, all of whom were asked to describe in 750-1,200 words the life lessons they learned through their participation in Fort Hunt youth athletics.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 99 homes sold between $1,225,000-$185,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: June, 2014
Pierson-El Ready To Compete Against the Best
Versatile football star to play slot receiver, return kicks at University of Nebraska.
During his four years as a member of the West Potomac varsity football team, DeMornay Pierson-El helped the Wolverines capture a share of the 2011 Patriot District championship as a sophomore receiver, led the team to a playoff berth as a junior running back in 2012, and kept West Potomac competitive as a senior quarterback in 2013. He also played defensive back and returned kicks along the way. As a senior, he earned second-team all-state honors as a defensive utility player.
Reston Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 108 Reston homes sold between $1,251,000-$160,000.
Reston Home Sales: June, 2014
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 132 homes sold between $1,875,000-$234,250 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: June, 2014
Police Seeks Suspects in ATM Scams
Detectives are asking for the public’s help in recognizing suspects linked to a series of compromised automatic teller machines (ATMs). Skimming devices were detected on at least four different ATMs across Fairfax County in recent weeks.
Life Lessons on the Water
Amy Zang directs sailing camp.
It was 9:45 a.m. in early July, and Amy Zang, who lives in Del Ray, was checking in the 141 campers sitting on the lawn waiting for their week of sailing instruction at the Washington Sailing Marina.
McLean Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 110 homes sold between $6,500,000-$139,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.
McLean Home Sales: June, 2014
Rain Can’t Keep These Penguins from the Water
Burke Centre Penguins Swim Team compete after storm.
Storms almost canceled the Burke Centre Penguins’ developmental meet that was scheduled for 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9. Jim Eckloff, president of the Burke Centre Swim Club, hoped that the Penguins would be able to swim tonight since there may not be another time to make up the scheduled event.
Commentary: Celebrating Huntley Meadows Wetland Restoration
On May 10, more than 60 people gathered on the boardwalk at Huntley Meadows Park in Alexandria to celebrate the recently completed wetland restoration project.
Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 19 Great Falls homes sold between $2,673,000-$579,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: June, 2014
Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 152 homes sold between $2,050,000-$107,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: June, 2014
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Arlington Home Sales: June, 2014
In June 2014, 286 Arlington homes sold between $2,518,420-$125,000.
Arlington Home Sales: June, 2014
Q and A: Walton To Play Football at Fork Union Military Academy
KyReem Walton spent three seasons on the T.C. Williams varsity football team.
Car Wash For a Cause
There was no shortage of suds as volunteers for the Unity Day Festival washed cars in the parking lot of Advanced Auto Parts...
Sports Briefs: July 17
The first-place Bethesda Big Train had at least 10 members selected to the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League all-star game, according to the league Web site. The game will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16 at Shirley Povich Field in Bethesda. Gates open at 3:30 p.m. and the home run derby is scheduled to begin at5:30 p.m. Wes Rea will represent the Big Train in the home run derby.
Letter: ‘Go To’ Delegate for Congress
To the Editor
It’s been sad to see that in the congressional race for the 10th District, the only thing the Democrats have done is go on attack instead of offer constructive solutions. Even NPR noticed the relentlessly negative tone of Supervisor John Foust’s campaign rhetoric saying they are using “old-fashioned fear mongering” and noting that he was mouthing the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee’s talking points.
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