‘A Place for People With a Purpose’
Centreville Baptist Church celebrates new worship center.
Centreville Baptist Church has a new worship center, bookstore, classrooms and area for gatherings and fellowship. But the Rev. Billy Ross knows it means much more than just a new addition to the facility.
The Background: Drugs, Murder and Money
When 21-year-old, Centreville High grad Danny Petrole was slain in his car in front of his Bristow townhouse, March 15, 2001, it stunned the community and devastated his family. It also led police to discover a drug ring of major proportions operating in the Centreville/Chantilly area.
Letter: Not Respectful
I was sorry to see Delegate Albo jump on the bandwagon of misinterpretation for partisan ends. President Obama when he made his statement regarding building a business and not building it solely on your own was referring to the foundation that has been laid in this country that allows entrepreneurial spirit and endeavors to blossom.
Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2012
In July 2012, 132 homes sold between $3,500,000-$62,900 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Real Estate: Top Sales in July 2012
Letters: Appreciates Picnic’s Support
Centreville Elementary School’s Annual Welcome Back Picnic was a huge success. Hundreds of families turned out for what was a spectacular evening of fun, food and information.
Letters: Multi-State Effort Saves Kitten
This [letter] is not only raise awareness to this cause but also to the many others cases similar to this on the Give Forward site that would genuinely be life altering for any family in need.
Letter: Letters Change One Can Believe In
Today, America’s citizens stand at a crossroads that will determine the destiny of the country. We are in desperate need of a leader who understands that deficit spending in not free money. We need a leader who understands how the economy works and how to create jobs.
Letter: Deliberate Falsehoods in Health Care Debate
When I saw the letter "Questioning the War on Women," [Connection, August 15-21, 2012] I had that Yogi Berra feeling of "deja vu all over again" because I had read the same letter in a July edition of your paper. A second reading did not improve the contents or make them any more accurate.
South Lakes Football Beats Rival Herndon
The South Lakes football team defeated Herndon, 21-7, on Sept. 7.
West Potomac Football Beats Centreville
The West Potomac football team improved to 2-0 with a victory against Centreville
Burns’ 3 TDs Propel Westfield to Lopsided Victory
Six Bulldogs score at least one touchdown against TC
Westfield quarterback Chris Mullins connected with Devon Burns for three touchdowns in the Bulldogs' 55-28 victory against T.C. Williams.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events
Alexandria School Notes: Sept. 13, 2012
School Notes
Christen, Lake Braddock Girls’ XC Win at Monroe Parker
Defending state champ Chase withdraws due to lower-body pain.
The Lake Braddock girls' cross country team won the Monroe Parker Invitational.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events and activities.
McGorty Wins Invitational
Chargers capture boys’ team title, girls finish fifth.
Chantilly's Sean McGorty won the boy's individual title at the Monroe Parker Invitational.
Week in Springfield
News from this week in Springfield.
Rabid Beaver Chases Children in Springfield
No Injuries Reported
Animal Control officers from the West Springfield Police District responded to a report of a beaver that was chasing children at the Hidden Pond Nature Center on Saturday, Sept. 8 around 11:30 a.m.
Garfield Community Remembers 9/11
On Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012, a bright, clear day similar to memories and photos of the same day in 2001, Garfield Elementary students, staff and community members gathered for their annual Sept. 11 Remembrance Ceremony.