Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Beats Tea Party at Republican Convention
Party insider Ed Gillespie seizes nomination at convention in Roanoke.
When conservative preacher E.W. Jackson took the stage at the Roanoke Civic Center to introduce Tea Party favorite Shak Hill at the Republican convention last weekend, hundreds of conservatives from across Virginia took to their feet. They waved placards.
South County Softball Team Wins 6A North Region Championship
Sophomore shortstop Williams drives in go-ahead run against Lake Braddock.
The South County softball team won the 6A North region championship on Friday.
T.C. Williams Boys' Soccer Wins First Region Title Since 1974
Miezan's defense, Williamson's 4 goals lead Titans past Washington-Lee.
The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team beat Washington-Lee 5-2 on Thursday.
Pirates Invading Lorton This Weekend
Pirates’ Day at Pohick Bay Regional Park is June 7.
This Saturday, Pohick Bay Regional Park will look a little bit different as it’s invaded by pirates for the fifth anniversary of Pirates’ Day.
Community Champion
Cheryl McDonald recognized at 2014 Volunteer Fairfax Awards.
Cheryl McDonald, a resident of the Braddock district for 15 years, has been working daily to ensure the Danbury Forest community near Accotink Creek in Springfield is a safe and pleasant place to live. This year, her hard work was recognized on a county-wide level when she was nominated by Supervisor John Cook as the 2014 Volunteer Fairfax Community Champion for the Braddock District.
Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees of Lee, Springfield and Braddock
Lords and Ladies of Fairfax Honored by Board of Supervisors
The 2014 Lords and Ladies of Fairfax were recognized in front of the Board of Supervisors on June 3 and presented with certificates honoring them for their dedication to their communities. This tradition, which began in 1984, comes every year with the Celebrate Fairfax Festival, which takes place this year June 6-8.
Springfield Residents Save Neighbor’s Life
Mary Ager and Dayna Cooper receive Citizen Recognition-Lifesaving Award.
Michael and Carol Martinka, residents of South Run Crossing in Springfield, were clearing out their driveway yet again during one of the many snow days in Fairfax County this winter. Michael was clearing the driveway with a snow blower while Carol was at the front porch. All of a sudden, Carol heard the snow blower stop and found her husband lying face down in the snow. Panicked, she screamed for help.
Bringing Science to the Community
Lee High School hosts annual Community Science Day.
Lee High School students are sharing their love of science with the community every year through their Community Science Day. This year, their May 31 event reached 280 guests, allowing attendees to participate in hands-on science projects and learn about issues such as renewable energy, stem cell research, genetically modified organisms, and other topics affecting the world.
Area Students Presented with Scholarships
Scholarships presented by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce.
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce has awarded seven students with college scholarships this year. The students were honored for their achievements at River Farm next to the Potomac River on June 3.
Mom’s Quest for an Accessible Van
Ibis Espinal needs an accessible van — not for her, but for her 17-year-old son, Juwaan. A junior at Centreville High, he’s wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy.
‘He’s Not Special-Needs, But a Special Person’
Born with cerebral palsy and wheelchair-bound, Juwaan Espinal, 17, is unable to speak. But he literally squealed with delight and had a smile that wouldn’t quit, last week, when he got the surprise of his life.
People: Style in the Streets
Classic Casual
A sense of style can be found anywhere. Down King Street and into the Carlyle area, people shared about their outfits where the style of choice was classic casual.
25th Annual West Potomac Spring Show Opens Thursday
The 25th annual West Potomac High School Spring Show opens Thursday, June 5, at 5 p.m. in the Springbrook Auditorium.
Davis Retires After 50 Years
Friends at Plymouth Haven Baptist Church pay tribute
Few of us at age 19 are able to forecast very far where we might be in five or 10 years. So it was with Harry Henry Davis, who at age 19 was working as a grocery delivery boy at a local market in Hollin Hall, south of Old Town Alexandria.
Turf Fields Begin
West Potomac High School started construction on its long-awaited turf fields on Monday, June 2. When completed in August, the school will have synthetic turf on the stadium field, and on a new practice field with lights. These fields will be used for WPHS athletics as well as permitted by Fairfax County for community use.
Diamond Dreams Game
Westfield High School hosted the Kyle's Kamp Diamond Dreams game against Oakton High School on May 2.
Singing, Dancing and Silent Auction
Certainly, 2006 Westfield High grad Reema Samaha is known as one of the people who lost their lives in the Virginia Tech tragedy. But she was much more — a daughter, sister, friend and a talented dancer with a dazzling smile.
National Art Honors
Two St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School seniors earned national recognition in the 2014 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.
Passport to Global Music and Dance
Encore presents “The World at Your Feet.”
A Broadway-style, musical adventure is on tap in Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s new show, “The World at Your Feet.”