Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson
Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.
Westfield will face Lake Braddock in the 6A North semifinals.
Titans Hope Playoff Berth a Program-Changer
T.C. snaps 22-year playoff drought, loses to South County.
The T.C. Williams football team lost to South County in the opening round of the 6A North region playoffs.
West Potomac Harrier Genuario Earns All-State
Senior places 11th in 6A girls’ race at VHSL state meet.
Genuario improves 12 places from last season.
W-L Girls’ XC Finishes Second at State Meet
Angell is Generals’ top finisher in fourth place.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team made its first trip to states a memorable one.
Oakton’s Stoney, Girls’ Team Win State XC Titles
Three Oakton girls’ harriers earn all-state
Stoney is Oakton's first individual boys' cross country state champion since the 1970s.
West Springfield’s Alcorta Wins State XC Title
Lake Braddock boys finish second, girls third.
West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta set a meet record with a time of 17:13.
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Seahawks Ready to ‘Cut Nets’
South Lakes girls’ basketball returns nine from state-playoff team.
The South Lakes girls' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 3 at Stone Bridge.
Auxiliary Hosts Holiday Bazaar
Tables laden with holiday gifts filled the hallways of the atrium at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital on Friday, Nov. 15, for a holiday bazaar.
Letter:Better Choice For Arlington
The BRT study presented by Michael Pope (Nov. 6, 2013 edition) has serious and obvious flaws that make it useless to determine the right transit choices for Crystal City and Columbia Pike.
Letter: Value Private Property Rights
I am a member of the Old Dominion Boat Club. I am speaking as a boater and as a riverfront enthusiast. I’m aware that The City of Alexandria is considering taking The Old Dominion Boat Club’s parking lot and boat storage facilities by the process of eminent domain. I would like to register my strong objections to the taking of private waterfront property by the city.
Dancing into the Sunset
After 35 years, Kathy Harty Gray and her dance company are taking a bow.
Kathy Harty Gray's career may have started as a student at Julliard, but she and her students will celebrate her legacy in Alexandria.
Commentary: Notes from the Past — November 22, 1963
It is now a few minutes before midnight on the day John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States, was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. I feel that I must record my feelings on this occasion because I believe that this most tragic act is a horrible example of a most disturbing attitude which has been growing in this Republic.
Decline in Sales Tax Threatens Ability of Local Governments to Balance Books
Sequester looms large over revenues across Northern Virginia.
Sales tax revenues are down across Northern Virginia, leading to concerns that balancing the books for the coming fiscal year could be even more of a challenge for budget officials and elected officials in the coming months.
Alexandria City Council Issues 90-Day Eminent Domain Ultimatum to Boat Club
Six-to-one vote sets deadline for city officials and boat club to compromise or else.
In the clearest threat yet that members of the Alexandria City Council are willing to use the power of eminent domain to take land owned by the Old Dominion Boat Club,
Herndon Elementary Holds Family Science Night
Science Night coincides with Fall Book Fair.
Herndon Elementary School opened the evening of Nov. 18, for students and families to participate in the Family Science Night. Special guests that evening were the Children’s Science Center, which set up 12 hands--on stations or a mobile lab in the gymnasium for kids to witness and view science related matter. “This is our first time inviting the Children’s Science Center to Herndon Elementary,” said Elizabeth Gibson, teacher of Advanced Academic Resources.
Nature Center Hosts Evening Hike
On Nov. 13, Reston Association hosted an evening hike at the Walker Nature Center on 11450 Glade Drive. The hike was led by naturalist Ken Rosenthal, who led a similar group with a target audience of grandparents and grandchildren the previous year.
A Place for Youth in Need
The Alternative House has been providing support, since 1972, to at risk youth and their families.
Driving on Gallows Road near the Dunn Loring Fire Department, you will pass a well maintained split-level home with purple doors with a sign in front titled “Alternative House.” Located at 2100 Gallows Road, the Alternative House has been providing support, since 1972, to at risk youth and their families. Christine Bartell, resource manager, said, “It is the only organization in the area offering emergency shelter to young people,” and added “that estimates have shown that there are 7,000 homeless kids in Northern Virginia.” In the predominantly affluent Fairfax County, the number of at risk youth is not visible to many, making it an even greater challenge for Bartell and other staff when conducting community outreach efforts. The Alternative House views their Open Door Information Sessions and their Ambassador program as key efforts to obtaining community engagement and support. Bartell manages resources, such as property and donations that support their initiatives. The Alternative House is supported by a dedicated staff of 40 employees and 1,350 volunteers.
Supporting Wounded Warriors and Their Families
Yellow Ribbon Fund arranges and pays for variety of services.
Honoring Wounded Warriors As the executive director of the Yellow Ribbon Fund (YRF), Vienna’s Mark Robbins spearheads projects that make the lives of Wounded Warriors and their families better. With his staff of 11 and 1300-plus volunteers, he leads the YRF in planning and hosting 100 events a year.