Column: A Bloodless Revolution
About this time of year in 1966 I wrote a letter to my hometown newspaper, The Page News and Courier, suggesting that Virginia had just undergone one of the “bloodless revolutions” that Thomas Jefferson had suggested would be good for society periodically.
AAFMAA Marks 135 Years of Protecting Military Families
On Monday, June 9, at the National Air and Space Museum Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, American Armed Forces Mutual Aid Association (AAFMAA) commemorated 135 years of protecting our nation's military families.
Langley High Renovation Moves Forward
Three phases of renovation will span three and a half years.
The plan for renovation of Langley High School was presented to parents by Langley High School Principal Matthew Ragone and Mr. Brady Rauch, Fairfax County Public Schools Coordinator, Design and Construction, at a presentation in the LHS auditorium on Wednesday morning, June 11.
Silver Line Opening Soon
WMATA not ready to make official announcement yet.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority isn’t ready to say when the first phase of the Silver Line will open.
Sounds of Summer in McLean
Summer exercise and concert series for those in the know.
Peace, love and rock ‘n roll meet at the corner of Laughlin and Lowell avenues once a week.
MPA Honored for Partnership with Schools
On May 29, McLean Project for the Arts was awarded the Fairfax County Public Schools Blue Ribbon Community Partner award (its highest award for nonprofit partners) for their work with the schools through MPA's ArtReach program.
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.