Week in Alexandria
Alexandria police officers have arrested a man they say is responsible for a rash of burglaries from automobiles over the last few months in the Rosemont neighborhood.
Beacon of Groveton May Be a Sign of Things to Come on Richmond Highway
High-end rental units and ground-level retail will be a first-of-its-kind on the corridor.
When the high-end residential units at the Heights at Groveton open next month, Richmond Highway will begin a new chapter in its long history.
Enrollment Spikes Again as Schools Prepare for Opening Day
Classrooms are packed to capacity throughout the city.
With the first day of school fast approaching for most of the city’s public schools, central administration officials are scrambling to respond to dramatic enrollment increases.
A Stark Choice: Candidates in Special Election Are on Opposite Sides of Key Issues
Voters to choose between radically different views in September.
The summer of 2012 is turning out to be the hottest political season in recent memory, and not just because of the record-breaking temperatures.
Collingwood for Sale: 8.7-Acre Estate on the Market for $5.9 million
Construction of $2 million American Legacy Center created hefty debt for nonprofit.
The dream of a museum dedicated to Americana may be dead, and an important community center may be privatized.
Potomac Calendar Events 8/8/12
Potomac Calendar Events
Potomac Business Notes 8/8/12
Potomac Business Notes
FIELD NOTES
Tyler Abell’s Merry-Go-Round Afternoon
Tyler turning 80? No way. But, here we were, at a birthday party featuring everything but a performing horse, although there were plenty in the pastures, and there he was, Tyler wearing a cap with the number 80 and the letters WFM — had to be a radio station.
Roller Rink Adapting
A recreation site for people with disabilities.
Pam Yerg has been looking at the dormant roller hockey rink at the Potomac Community Center with vision. “We believe it holds huge potential value as a multi-sport facility for use by people in our county with disabilities,” she said.
Will Maravell Go or Stay?
Organic farmer told to vacate land Aug. 15; challenge to occur in Montgomery County Circuit Court Aug. 14.
The county told Nick Maravell that he must vacate Brickyard Road by Aug. 15 so it can move forward with plans for soccer fields. Maravell asked to stay.
Letter: Simply Irreplaceable
Thoughts on the Brickyard school site.
Military Notes: Potomac 8/8/12
Military Notes
New Restaurant To Open at Cabin John Shopping Center
Owner of Grilled Oyster Company cites “good location.”
Raw, freshly shucked oysters, Chesapeake Bay crab dishes, grilled clams, local farm chopped salad, prime rib, blackened chicken wings — these menu items and much more will be featured at the newest restaurant in the Cabin John Shopping Center.
This Week in Potomac 8/8/12
This Week in Potomac
Potomac School Notes 8/8/12
Potomac School Notes
PETS for ADOPTION 7/25/12
PETS for ADOPTION
At Summer Camp
A Summer-at-WES camper, Theodore Dematatis, age 6, cools off at the outdoor show at Bethesda Pool during Washington Episcopal School’s summer camp last month when temperatures soared to near 100.
Letters to the Editor 8/8/12
Letters to the Editor
Hot Day at Polls and No Food
I found the way to Cora Kelly Rec Center about midday Saturday.
Signature Theatre Hosts Open House
The music started at noon on stage in the MAX, a Signature Theatre highlights concert — looking ahead to the new season, “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas,” “Hello Dolly!,” and “Company.”