Sears offers a helping hand
To the Editor:
Neighborhoods
Taylor Run
Week in Reston
Reston Museum Presents Program on Civil War.
As part of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War (Sesquicentennial), the Reston Historic Trust and the Reston Museum are exploring early history Reston. The Reston Museum is producing another free program, to be presented on Thursday, July 26, 7- 9 p.m., at the Jo Ann Rose Gallery at Reston Community Center - Lake Anne, 1609 Washington Plaza in Reston.
Bare Shelves at UCM’s Food Pantry
Food and monetary donations needed.
The high winds and heavy rains of June’s derecho that assailed the area leaving thousands without electricity for seemingly endless days also impacted the United Community Ministries food pantry, though the building itself maintained power.
Everything Sells If Priced Properly
Home sales are hot in Reston, expert says.
This is an abbreviated look at the Reston real estate market.
Letter: Boards, Commissions and Power Politics
To the Editor: The city’s boards and commissions have grown to total 76 and were mostly established in the 1980s.
Letter: Hold off Review of Hotel Proposal
The following letter was addressed to the Board of Architectural Review for the Old and Historic Alexandria District.
Letter: Carrying of Firearms
Letter to the Editor
The editorial "New Laws, Assault on Freedom?" in the July 4-10 edition of the Reston Connection raises a serious concern for public safety in this election year. I have served as an election officer at my precinct for a decade without incident.
Column: The Weather is Changing
Politicians speaking at outdoor events on a pretty day invariably and jokingly take credit for the weather. But no one has stepped up to take credit for the weather lately. Records are being broken; new highs are being set.
Alexandria Citizens Band Celebrates 100 Years
The Alexandria Citizens’ Swing Band took the stage and performed at Market Square on Friday, July 13.
This Week in Potomac
County Launches ‘Small Business Plus!’
Through a collaboration between Montgomery County and community banks headquartered in the County, “Small Business Plus!” was developed to promote job growth through small business lending and earn a competitive rate of return for the county on its investment.
5-Year Crime Reduction
Montgomery County Police reported that for the fifth year in a row, crime has decreased. Based on statistics from 2007 through 2011, there has been an 18.8 percent decrease in total crime over the past 5 years.
Golf Marathon for a Cause
Hidden Creek Golf pro to play a Marathon Golf Session in support of wounded veterans.
Hidden Creek golf pro, Josh Marr, plans to play 15 hours of golf Monday, July 23 for a good cause. Marr will start at Hole 1 on the Hidden Creek course around 5 a.m. and will play the course all day until dark. In 15 hours, Marr thinks he can play 125 holes of golf.
Surviving Big Box Businesses
Chamber hosts small business seminar.
Marc Willson, a consultant with 40 years of small business owner and consulting experience, addressed how to compete with “big box” companies at Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce-hosted seminar on July 17.
Police Launch New Website
The Montgomery County Police Department has created a new police website, www.myMCPnews.com, to provide timely and accurate information to everyone in Montgomery County.
Potomac Bulletin Board 7/18/12
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Fund Supports School Library
More than 800 books purchased in memory of former principal.
Woodley Hills Elementary School held a private book dedication ceremony on June 11 in memory of the late Dr. Joan Freck, the school’s principal from 1985-1991. Prior to her death she had made it known to her family that, in lieu of flowers, she wished to have friends and family members make donations to her “beloved Woodley Hills.”
U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants perform July 12 at Glen Echo Park for the summer concert series
Several of the U.S. Air Force Singing Sergeants perform during the July 12 performance at Glen Echo Park.
Cooking Up a Safer Home
Carmen’s* home often smells of the wonderful flavor of beef, rice, and beans as she cooks her favorite El Salvadorian meal for her family.