Superintendent Responds to Bus Concerns
The following letter by Superintendent of Schools Patrick K. Murphy was addressed to Arlington Public School families.
Enjoying Wags n’ Whiskers
More than 35 exhibitors set up tents and booths offering information on pet services, adoptions, accessories, tasty treats and more.
McLean Boy Scout Troop Receives Summer Camp Honors
Boy Scout Troop 1130, sponsored by Charles Wesley United Methodist Church in McLean, earned the Honor Troop Award at summer camp the week of July 29–Aug. 4 at Rodney Scout Reservation in North East, Md. In achieving the award, the troop received the highest marks, camp-wide, for a clean, safe campsite and participated in a number of camp-wide competitions and events. There were many highlights over the week.
MCC Offers Variety of Programs
The McLean Community Center is offering a bounty of options for classes, trips, special events and performances for residents this fall. The Center is located at 1234 Ingleside Ave.
Letter: It’s Income, Not Values
I think the suggestions in recent letters to the editor that the imbalance in admissions at TJ is the result of differing cultural priorities are mistaken.
President’s Advisor Comes to McLean
Presidential friend and advisor Valerie Jarrett brought President Barack Obama’s pro women’s rights message to McLean.
Known and Unknown: What Would Candidates Do In Richmond If Elected?
Two candidates in special election say they don't know what bills they would introduce next year.
Voters in next week’s special election will be faced with a choice between the familiar and the unknown in the Sept. 4 special election.
Arlington Home Sales: July, 2012
In July 2012, 257 Arlington homes sold between $2,100,000-$85,000.
Arlington Home Sales in July, 2012
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2012
In July 2012, 207 Alexandria homes sold between $1,645,000-$89,000.
Alexandria Home Sales in July, 2012
Celebrating Middle Eastern Food, Culture
Holy Transfiguration Church hosts 12th annual food and culture festival on Labor Day weekend.
If you love freshly-roasted aromatic meats, rich syrupy pastries, exotic dance and music and very congenial people, you’ll love the ethnic food festival in McLean that brightens Labor Day weekend. For the 12th consecutive year, the parishioners of Holy Transfiguration Melkite Greek-Catholic Church on Lewinsville Road are throwing its annual Middle Eastern Food Festival on Saturday, Sept. 1, and Sunday, Sept. 2.
‘Taste’ Benefits Adoptions Together
Annual event seeks to further “forever families” mission.
This event offers a one-of-a-kind chance to taste delectable dishes from every restaurant in Potomac and bid on items in both the silent auction and the live auction — all to help children find “forever families.”
MCC Budget to Be Discussed
The Governing Board of the McLean Community Center (MCC) will hold a finance committee meeting of the whole and a public hearing on the center’s proposed fiscal year 2014 budget in September. The center is located at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
McLean Area AAUW Used Book Sale on Sept. 14-16
The McLean Area American Association of University Women (AAUW) is holding its 43rd Annual Used Book Sale Sept. 14-16 at the McLean Community Center to raise money in support of AAUW’s mission of advancing equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy and research.
Letter: Looking for Shelter
I am 83 years old and in a wheelchair now and there is no shade for me anymore because no one thinks of older people, only money.
New Orange Leaf Draws Crowd
Ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomes Orange Leaf to Cabin John.
“Awesome,” said Jacob Fienberg. “The swirl is just so creamy and good,” said Jack Feldman as he licks his spoon. “It doesn’t really taste like yogurt. It tastes like ice cream,” said Max Miller.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Names Interim Executive Director
The Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) Board of Directors announced the appointment of Galen Wixson as its interim executive director through December of 2012. Galen currently serves as the executive director of The Guitar Foundation of America where he has guided the organization through a transition to a new governance and management model, leading to several new program initiatives.
FCPD Traffic Safety Efforts Recognized
The Fairfax County Police Department was recently recognized by two prestigious law enforcement organizations which evaluate police traffic safety programs across the commonwealth and the nation.
Jade Billows Closes
“I was crying as I ate my last salt and pepper shrimp right before Jade Billows closed,” lamented Potomac’s Debbie Goldberg.
Column: Diagnosed But Not Sick
Having/being diagnosed with cancer/a terminal disease is neither fun nor funny; however, unless I find some humor or wishful thinking in how I approach this situation, I don’t suppose I’ll be approaching it much longer. To me, it’s always been mind over matter, and even though these matters are rather serious, I still don’t mind.
Herndon Becoming Cyclist-friendly
Town will submit bicycle facilities resolution for inclusion in county’s plan.
The Herndon Town Council approved bicycle facilities for inclusion in the Fairfax County Bicycle Plan by a five to two vote at their Aug. 14 meeting. Fairfax County commenced planning for bicycle facilities in the comprehensive plan about a year ago. They included incorporated towns Herndon, Vienna and Clifton so there would not be gaps in the network of trails.