Week in Vienna
The 2013 Water Quality Report for the Town of Vienna and surrounding service area has been mailed to each address that receives a water bill from the town.
High School Seniors Celebrate Volunteering
The local Cherry Blossom Chapter of the National Charity League recognized its senior class of 2013 for their community service hours at a ceremony held recently at Westwood Country Club.
Week in McLean
Police responded to a robbery in the 7900 block of Tysons Corner Center that occurred Tuesday, July 2.
Letter: Concerts on the Green: Impossible to Enjoy
We could not agree more with Jan Heginbotham about the Concerts on the Green having become impossible to enjoy [“Concerts on the Green: Bad Habits on Display,” Great Falls Connection, June 26-July 2, 2013].
Letter: Human Trafficking in Our Backyard
I was ecstatic to learn of the progress local leaders like my delegate, Barbara Comstock (R-34), have made in raising awareness on human trafficking and sex trafficking right here in our backyard.
Terry McAulife Launches Healthcare Platform at Inova Alexandria Hospital
Affordable Care Act is a key point of distinction between candidates for governor.
Democratic candidate for governor Terry McAuliffe found himself in the emergency room this week, but it wasn't because of a medical crisis.
Flint Hill Quarterback Attends All-American Football Camp
Justin Saleh from Vienna, a 6-foot-two quarterback, was one of 300 high school football players coming to Flint Hill Upper School from the Mid-Atlantic region to work with collegiate coaches Sunday, June 2, during the All-American Football Camp.
Parking Structure, Mixed Use Development Project Abandoned
Due to the withdrawal of Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the project’s general contractor, the Town of Vienna and Arrington Properties, LLC have mutually agreed to terminate the project.
Vienna Knuckleheads Win 4th of July Tournament
The 9U Vienna Knuckleheads won the Greater Washington 4th of July Tournament Sunday, June 30.
Preserving Vienna’s ‘Oral History’
Interns conducts interviews, create exhibit on Vienna history.
Working with Historic Vienna, Inc., interns Caroline Gardiner and Virginia Harness have undertaken a project to create an archive of town residents’ memories.
St. Mark Offers ESL Classes
St. Mark English as a Second Language Program Summer Session continued with "Sports" on July 9, "Iconic Places" on July 16, and "The Art of Conversation" on July 23.
Pizza and Sweets for Vienna
Local shop openings feature family favorites.
Foodies, rejoice … several new food-focused shops have opened recently in Vienna and, already, they are attracting a following.
Vienna Hosts Fun-filled 4th of July
Festival, fireworks, highlight small-town celebration.
Traditionally, hundreds of families come out for the Town of Vienna’s annual Independence Day festival and fireworks show. This year was no different.
A Very Good Year in McLean, Great Falls Area
In the first half of 2013 all price points experienced a gain in number of sales.
The numbers have been tallied for real estate sales in the first half of 2013 and total sales are up over the same time period in 2012 in McLean and Great Falls by 7.6 percent.
Tour de Tysons
Grand prix bicycle races held with a French twist.
The first annual Tour de Tysons Bicycle Races was a fun-filled day of French cuisine, balloon twisting and intense cycling.
Sanat Shankardass Wins McLean Day Drawing
McLean Community Center tax district resident Sanat Shankardass is the winner of the Center’s McLean Day 2013 survey drawing.
Revisiting Year 1771
Seen here is J.D. Engle, one of several "costumed interpreters," at Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean.
MCC Hosts Annual Fireworks
Thousands watch fireworks at Langley High.
The McLean Community Center hosted their annual Fourth of July fireworks show for the 29th year at Langley High School.
Local Author to Speak at Senior Center August Event
One of World War II’s great air battles and the experiences of American bomber crews who fought it are the focus of the Great Falls Senior Center’s (GFSC) Aug. 6 event.
Selling Lemonade in Support of Purple Camps
Maya Chowdhary, 5, held a lemonade stand on July 4 in Great Falls to raise money for military children connected to the National Military Families Association (NMFA).