Historical Society to Present ‘A Photographic Tour of Old Great Falls’
The Great Falls Historical Society will present "A Photographic Tour of Old Great Falls" as narrated by Kathleen Murphy, GFHS President, on Wednesday, April 25, at 7 p.m. at the Great Falls Library Meeting Room, 9830 Georgetown Pike.
The Forestville School Bell
The school bell that is now situated in front of the new Great Falls fire station has a history dating back to 1889. George and Alice Hicks Gunnel sold one acre of land to the Forestville School Trustees in 1889 so that they could build a new schoolhouse on Georgetown Pike in the current location of "The Old Schoolhouse."
Whitman Senior McGill Thriving in Return from Injury
Left-handed pitcher has not allowed an earned run in 19 2/3 innings.
Whitman senior pitcher Ryan McGill is thriving after missing most of his junior season due to injury.
Janet O’Dell, of Great Falls, Dies
Janet Rae O'Dell, of Great Falls, passed away on March 13, 2012 from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Born and raised in St. Louis, Mo., she moved to the Washington area in 1972.
Giving Back to Mason
Steve Mullins of Great Falls returns to his alma mater to serve on the Board of Visitors.
As high school seniors across the country are currently deciding the college to attend in the fall, local entrepreneur and chief financial officer Steve Mullins reflects upon the choice he made as a senior at Annandale High School to attend George Mason University and on his recent appointment to Mason’s Board of Visitors.
Forestville Goes to World Finals
Forestville Elementary students win State Odyssey of the Mind Finals and head to 2012 World Finals.
The Forestville Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team won at the Virginia State Finals in Newport News on Saturday, April 14, and will be competing in the 2012 World Finals being held May 23-26 on the campus of Iowa State University.
Lacing Up for Gianna
Langley basketball team comes together in support of their coach’s daughter.
Throughout our high school years we have our takeaways. The people and the moments that when we are young guide us, and when we are older follow us. In 1981, at Langley High School there were two teachers who believed in an overly chatty girl with a bigger interest in her social life than studying for her next exam.
Spring Art Festival Returns
Festival to be held at the Village Green Day School Saturday and Sunday.
The Sixth Annual Great Falls Spring Art Festival and Sale, a showcase for art created locally, will be held next weekend, April 21 and 22, at the Village Green Day School, 790 Walker Road, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Flourishing after 55
"Flourishing After 55" from Arlington’s Office of Senior Adult Programs for April 30 - May 4.
Chamber Honors Local Heroes at Valor Awards
The Arlington Chamber of Commerce held the 30th Annual Valor Awards Ceremony & Luncheon on Wednesday, April 11 at the Fort Myers Officer's Club to honor members of the Arlington County Police, Fire and Sheriff Departments, as well as the Office of Emergency Management.
Salma Hasan Ali Bridges Divides with Her Personal Stories
Sharing stories, making connections.
Potomac’s Salma Hasan Ali has learned “the power of sharing personal stories.” “Stories humanize,” she said.
Contest: Name the Mini
New miniature horse will debut at Potomac Community Center Marketplace.
Squeals on Wheels, Potomac's traveling petting zoo, has recently acquired a tiny miniature horse.
Board Names ‘Honored Citizens’
To acknowledge the support that volunteers have provided Arlington Public Schools, the Arlington School Board will recognize 15 Honored Citizens at the Volunteer Appreciation Reception and Ceremony on Thursday, April 19.
Competing in Economics Championships
Three teams of students from Wakefield, Washington-Lee and Yorktown high schools will travel to the Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond on Friday, April 20 to compete in the state championship of the Governor’s Challenge for Economics and Personal Finance.
Teen Summer Expo on Saturday
Finding a summer job or volunteer experience will be easier for teens who attend The Arlington Teen Summer Expo, Saturday, April 21, at the Washington-Lee High School, located at 1301 N Stafford Street Arlington.
Whitman Grad Helping in Peru
Sacred Valley Project promotes academic, personal growth for Peruvian girls.
Sacred Valley Project promotes academic, personal growth for Peruvian girls.
Community Aims to Fill Empty Bowls
Floris United Methodist Church hosts annual Food For Others event.
More than 500 people gathered at the Floris United Methodist Church Friday, April 13 to help raise money and awareness for hungry people in the area. The annual Empty Bowls event, which raised money for local food bank Food For Others and hosted by the Giving Circle of HOPE, allowed guests to enjoy soups, snacks and deserts from local eateries, as well as take home a handmade bowl made by local potters, all for a $20 donation.
Reston Celebrates 48th Birthday, Simon’s 98th
Lake Anne hosts annual Founder’s Day activities.
Reston founder Robert Simon officially founded the community that bears his name in his 50th year, in 1964. Forty-eight years later, Simon celebrated his 98th birthday at the Lake Anne Plaza Saturday, April 14.
ADAMS Hosts Interfaith Seder
Event brings together people of faith to discuss faith, freedom.
Andrea Barron was part of the first Jewish-Arab Seder 25 years ago, which was held in Washington, D.C. organized by local Jewish leaders to promote peace.
Recognizing Reston’s Best
Reston Interfaith, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce hosts annual awards gala.
The annual Best of Reston awards recognized four individuals, two organizations and two businesses Thursday, April 12 at the Reston Hyatt. Reston Interfaith and the Greater Reston Chamber of commerce host the awards, which celebrated their 21st year.