2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition
The Workhouse Arts Center is presenting the 2nd Annual Workhouse Clay National Ceramics Exhibition through Aug. 26.
Demon Barber of Fleet Street Benefits Alexandria Charities
If you were unable to obtain a ticket to London for the 2012 Olympics you can still take part in a unique British cultural experience. Alexandria resident Brooke Curran is hosting a charity event on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the Little Theatre of Alexandria on behalf of at-risk children living in the city.
Child Care Meeting Draws Vocal Crowd
Debate focuses on discrepancy in state, county regulations.
Judging by the crowd and the occasional calls for order, the topic under discussion in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center was a hot one.
Receive Shoes at Rising Hope
Like Christ, 12 Samaritan’s Feet volunteers wash feet.
Twelve 9th grade Samaritan’s Feet volunteers from Charlotte, N.C., washed the feet of 250 children Tuesday morning, July 31, at Rising Hope Mission Church.
Check One Off The Bucket List
Local woman to compete in Ironman World Championship.
Fair Lakes resident BethAnn Telford has participated in two Ironman competitions in Lake Placid, N.Y., and in several half-Ironman events.
Week in Fairfax
News in Fairfax.
Precautions to Avoid Problems With Coyotes
City of Fairfax Police Animal Control Officers are advising City residents to take precautions to avoid problems with the City’s small resident coyote population.
Hyland Praises John Byers’ Depth of Community Service
In Remembrance
It is with extreme sadness that I must share with you that my good friend and former Planning Commissioner John Byers passed away Sunday [July 29] at Fort Belvoir Community Hospital. John's love for Mount Vernon was only surpassed by his love for his wife Peggy and his three children Susan, Leslie and Dan.
BBQ, Republican-Style
George Allen talks jobs, energy and education at Braddock district fundraiser.
U.S. Senate candidate George Allen was energetic as he shook hands, posed for photos and made small talk with Republican supporters Saturday at Supervisor John Cook’s 3rd annual Big Braddock BBQ for volunteers at Burke Lake Park.
Grill Causes Townhouse Fire in Fair Oaks
Fire officials say a fire Monday night at a Fair Oaks townhouse was accidental, but damage is estimated at more than $10,000.
Dogs Get Their Reward
Two-year interim use approved as master plan moves forward.
After a protracted community debate over the past two years on whether or not to establish an Off Leash Dog Park (OLDA) within Westgrove Park, the Fairfax County Park Authority, with the concurrence of the Planning Commission, recently approved an Interim Use OLDA at Westgrove Park for two years.
Letter: State Taxpayers Pay Federal Too
Thoughts on Economic debt and Healthcare
Letter: True War On Women
Thoughts on a previous letter, "War Against Women."
To Geek or Not To Geek, That is the…Verb
Library launches novel campaign to get people talking.
Ruth geeks fairy tales. Katie geeks wildlife. Benjamin geeks hobbits.
Letter: We Are All Environmentalists
Thoughts on Dyke Marsh.
Obituary: Harry Clay Hoffman III Lt. Col. U.S. Army (retired)
Harry Clay Hoffman III, 81, died peacefully of natural causes in Richmond on July 26, 2012.
Mount Vernon School Notes 8/2/12
Mount Vernon School Notes
Week in Reston
Volunteers Needed for Reston Multicultural Festival
The Reston Community Center (RCC) is looking for volunteers for the 2012 Reston Multicultural Festival, planned for Saturday, Sept. 22 at Lake Anne Plaza.
Reston Community Center Announces Professional Touring Artist Series
2012-2013 Season Begins September 8
Reston Community Center (RCC) has announced the opening of the 2012-2013 Professional Touring Artist Series at the CenterStage.
A Day at Reston Dog Park
Residents and their dogs enjoy a day at the Reston Dog Park.