Column: New Fee is a Bad Idea
The building of the Dulles Toll Road in the 1980s was viewed as a way to provide traffic congestion relief to western Fairfax County at a time when Routes 7 and 50 or a series of secondary roads were the only ways to get from Reston to Tysons Corner and beyond.
Local Interfaith Group Raises $200,000 for Full-Time Dentist
VOICE, a local interfaith group, has raised $200,000 to fund a full-time dentist at the western Fairfax County branch of the Northern Virginia Dental Clinic, low-income dental clinic.
News Briefs
The Alexandria Fire Department responded to a residence in the 300 block of North Fayette Street on Saturday, June 16, 9:09 p.m. for a reported explosion and flames on a patio with possible injuries.
‘Ride is Over’ at South Lakes
The school graduates 460.
On Thursday’s South Lakes’ Class of 2012 Graduation Ceremony, student speaker, William Cochrane evoked memories of the senior class’ Homecoming pep rally cheer.
Opinion
Reader input needed for community guides, Pet Gazette.
At the end of July, we'll print our summer “Pet Gazette,” and we invite readers to send in stories and photos of your pets, and any story ideas you might have. We love to have photos of you or other family members with your pets. Please include your name, pet's name, town name and contact phone number, and identify the people in any photos.
Letter: Brickyard Fight Is Far from Over
It is dismaying to hear people say that the Brickyard Road School site issue is a done deal and the land lost forever to an MSI (Montgomery Soccer Inc.) soccerplex.
Making the Most of Summer
Advice for planning warm weather activities for children.
“I’m bored, there’s nothing to do,” is a phrase often uttered by children during the summer.
School Notes
Bianca Velez of Alexandria has earned a degree in electrical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.
The Closet of Greater Herndon Awards Scholarships
The Closet of Greater Herndon recently awarded $15,000 in college scholarships to 15 deserving high school graduates in ceremonies at five local high schools. The names of the 2012 scholarship winners are:
Herndon Teacher Charged: Possession of Child Pornography
Fairfax County police have charged a special-education teacher at Poplar Tree Elementary with 10 counts of possession of child pornography. He is Robert C. Fenn, 26, of 3031 Emerald Chase Drive in Herndon.
Singing about God
Arlington native pursues spiritual music.
From our hearts we speak, declaring Your majesty," sings Nicois Harris on "Glorious," the first track on her latest album, "un-di-‘ni-a-bel."
Fit To Frame
Arlington artist receives 2012 VAP residency.
Skill, creativity and workmanship are necessary elements for any career artist. Work that is judged worthy by peers through a juried process, however, adds a new level of professionalism.
Comedy Stereotypes ‘70s Catholic Teaching
“Sister Mary Ignatious” at Gunston Theatre II.
With the Catholic Church in the news over issues such as the federal health care law, it seems timely to see The American Century Theater’s performance of “Sister Mary Ignatious Explains It All For You,” Christopher Durang’s comedy.
Honoring Outstanding Student-Athletes
17th Annual Scholarship Hall of Fame Banquet recognizes former VYI players.
June 12 marked the 17th annual presentation of the Vienna Youth Inc.
Student Supporters Honored for Dedication
Delta Kappa Gamma education society recognizes selfless missions at awards banquet.
Local school staff and community groups, from building supervisor to principals and Vienna Optimists, were recognized by the Vienna-area chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma education society for going beyond job descriptions to benefit school children.
Getting Involved
Youth empowerment symposium highlights area non-profits.
On Wednesday, June 27, Arlington residents are invited to join the Empowering Arlington Youth symposium, a panel discussion of youth-centered, non-profit organizations.
Civil War-era Baseball Comes to Vienna
1864-rules games, exhibits, highlight the Civil War Living History Exhibition.
Baseball, as played 150 years ago – except for beaning the runner – comes to Vienna on Saturday, June 23, as three 1864-rules teams play a series of exhibition games for the community.
Westover’s New Farmer’s Market
The new farmers market in Arlington’s Westover Village neighborhood opened last month.
H-B Celebrates Prom Night
H-B Woodlawn Secondary School held its prom on Tuesday, June 12, at the State Theater in Falls Church.
Science Lovers Watch Venus-Sun Crossing
A teachable moment.
Arlingtonians gathered at the top of the parking garage in Ballston Mall on June 5 at sunset to witness what will be the only occurrence in their lifetime.