McLean Church Welcomes New Minister
On June 29, The Hunger Church, Charles Wesley United Methodist, will welcome a new minister, Rev. Livingstone S. Dore.
McLean High Juniors Receive Awards from AAUW McLean Area Branch
Eliza Price and Hye In (Lauren) Yeom, both juniors at McLean High School, were recognized at an awards ceremony on May 20 by the McLean Area Branch of American Association of University Women (AAUW).
Third in the World
Nysmith’s Odyssey of the Mind places third in the World Finals.
On their third consecutive trip to the World Finals, Nysmith’s Oddysey of the Mind Team came in third out of 836 teams at the competition held at Iowa State University.
Northwest Federal Shred Day Helps Prevent Identity Theft
For more than a decade, identity theft has been the number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission.
LGBT, Minorities Honored and Understood
Emotional speeches for tolerance at Town Council meeting.
Through actions at the June 10 town council meeting, Herndon is helping minorities feel inclusive.
More Hens Allowed in Town
Up to four female chickens can now be kept on residential property in the town.
Herndon PD Offers Teen Summer Program
Youth Academy gives an inside look at police life.
Teens who have wondered what it is like to be in a police officers shoes: this is the summer program for you.
Breaking the Barriers
Dogwood Elementary teacher named FCPS 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher.
Dogwood Elementary School first-grade teacher, Christie Attanasio, was presented with the Fairfax County Public School (FCPS) 2014 Outstanding First-Year Teacher award.
Week in Great Falls
Dancing, exhibit and art workshop.
Protecting the White Oak in Great Falls
Village-wide Legacy White Oak program announced.
Bill Canis is an advocate for Great Falls’ mighty white oak.
The Petunias Are Back
The faces behind the village’s beautification project.
Three times a week, George Benza drives around the village with 250 gallons of water and a sprayer in the back of his pickup truck.
Great Falls’ Summer on the Green
Concerts on the Green Series to run through Aug. 17.
On Sunday afternoon, a crowd gathered on the Great Falls Centre Green to enjoy the summer sunshine and the bluesy jazz stylings of GRAMMY winner Daryl Davis.
Letter: Contamination Monitoring Continues
I want to take this opportunity to provide your readers, a status report on the ongoing effort to remediate the groundwater contamination from the former Exxon station on the west side of Walker Road at Georgetown Pike, and to recognize citizens working on this issue.
Gifts for New Grads
Local tastemakers offer suggestions from the sentimental to the practical.
After the tassels have been turned and the diplomas received, it is usually time for a graduation celebration. Whether you’re shopping for someone who is heading to college or venturing out into the workforce, choosing a present for the graduate in your life can be perplexing, but local tastemakers are here to help, offering suggestions for graduation presents that range from the practical to the sentimental.
Preserving Local Memory
The Great Falls Historical Society’s role in village life.
At our first Board meeting of the newly elected 2014-2015 Board, members asked about the “strategy” and “long-term vision” of the Great Falls Historical Society.
Avoiding Awkward Conversations with New Graduates
Suggestions for conversation starters for talking to new graduates.
Lisa and Erik Brown beamed with pride after their oldest son graduated from high school in Northern Virginia. They hosted a post-ceremony soiree and invited a host of family and friends. The celebration was dampened somewhat, however, when a family member made an innocent, but still critical remark about the college their son had chosen.
After Graduation: Dorm Room Set-Up
Local organizers show how to maximize storage in small spaces.
After graduation comes off-to-college season. Often this means parents making design choices for their children or parents and their soon-to-be-college freshmen searching for supplies that will serve dual purposes, particularly when it comes to storage. For those who find themselves in a dorm room design conundrum, local organizers offer tips and tools for creating stylish yet space-saving designs for new college students.
Manhunt Ends in Tragedy
Suspicious package prompts search, which ends in suicide and controlled explosions.
Neighbors on Hanson Street knew there was a problem between James Froman and Molly Gimmel. They could hear it from two houses away, the sound of Froman yelling at Gimmel. As their marriage was dissolving at the end of 2012, the fights became more frequent and louder. Froman became increasingly obsessed with military special forces, dressing in military uniform and spending hours at the firing range. Things spiraled out of control one December night in 2012 when he asked her to join him when he went to the shooting range so he could use her as target practice.
Demonstrating Energy Efficiency Homes
More that 200 people attended Energy House Showcases highlighting energy efficiency at 4033 N. 22nd Street and 2200 N. Military Road.
Editorial: More Affordable Housing Needed
Anticipated job growth to exacerbate problem.
In Northern Virginia, affordable housing means more than human services or helping those who are less fortunate. It means more than housing the chronically homeless, although that is not optional.