Potomac Psychologist Helps Sleep-Deprived New Parents
Strategy allows parents to get at least five hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.
When Megan Price and her husband Marc Weiner describe the first weeks of life with their 6-month-old son Adrian, one of the first adjustments that comes to mind is sleep deprivation.
Letter: More In-state Opportunities
Letter to the Editor
Virginia has the best schools in the country. Regrettably the admissions process at schools like Virginia Tech, James Madison University, or University of Virginia have become so competitive for in-state students that these top tier schools seem unattainable.
Spring Hill Team to Compete at the State Level
The Spring Hill Elementary 6th-graders have qualified to take part in the state level YBTC Quiz Bowl challenge in "You Be The Chemist" in Leesburg in late April.
Roundups
Free Carseat Inspections,Recycle During Electric Sunday, Fair Oaks CAC to Meet, Meeting Set for I-66 EIS
This Week in Potomac
River Road Bank Robbed, School Bus Safety Cameras, Presidential Election Judges Needed
Future Reporters?
The third grade class at St. Raphael School listens to reporter Colleen Healy talk about her work at The Potomac Almanac.
Frey Offers A Look Ahead
Discusses what’s on tap for Fairfax County.
It’s a new year and it’s full steam ahead for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. And last week, Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) discussed what’s on the local horizon.
VOICE Seeks Funds for Dental Care
Organization has raised $150,000, needs another $50,000 to provide free dental care.
As a dentist practicing for 11 year, Kristin Donohue says she has seen plenty of lives that have been transformed by access to dental care. As a volunteer at a dental clinic that offers free care in Bailey’s Crossroads she has also seen her fair share of people who don’t have that access.
More Declare for Herndon Elections
Councilmember Bill Tirrell will run for mayor, lawyer Dave Webster for council.
As May approaches, more people are throwing their hat in the ring for mayor of Herndon, as well as position on the town’s six-member council. Current councilmember Bill Tirrell announced Jan. 26 that he will be running for mayor in the May 1 election.
New Fire Station Planned
Expected to open in 2015, new facility will offer more space, flexibility.
The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department, along with the county’s Public Works and Environmental Services division have begun the process of renovating the Herndon Fire Station, located on Spring Street. The original station, built in 1950, will be replaced with a facility that can better handle the special equipment and volume of calls currently serviced at the station.
Planning For Aging in McLean
Community hosts follow up to October forum.
The McLean Community Center hosted a follow up meeting Monday, Jan. 30 to Supervisor John Foust’s (D-Dranesville) forum last October that addressed how the community can be supportive of its aging population. The Oct. 15 forum presented several speakers who spoke on their experience dealing with senior care, as well as various models of assisted living communities.
SCC to Host Dating Violence Forum
Event will examine teen dating violence from multiple angles.
The McLean-based Safe Community Coalition, which primarily serves the students in the Langley and McLean High School pyramids, will host a forum which will examine the issue of teen dating violence from a number of angles. The event, titled "What’s Love Got to do With it?: Healthy Relationships and Dating," will take place at McLean High School Feb. 9.
Colonel Gets Better View
Air Force colonel, partner attend State of the Union from First Lady’s box.
Air Force Col. Ginger Wallace of McLean has watched the State of the Union Address for years. While she doesn’t always watch it all, she says there is one part that always gets her interest at the annual speech.
Oakcrest School Presents Seussical
Oakcrest School, an independent school for girls grades 6-12, is showcasing its Upper School Show, Seussical, the Musical, in the G. Lloyd Bunting, Sr. Theatre at Oakcrest on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 3, at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Three McLean Boy Scouts Earn Top Award
Langley High seniors earn Eagle Scout rank.
Years of hard work paid off for three McLean Boy Scouts who were awarded their Eagle Scout rank last weekend.
Making Sandwiches for Those in Need
On Wednesday, Jan. 25, more than 100 Churchill Road second and fifth graders, their teachers and family members made sandwiches for Martha’s Table, a non-profit organization in Washington, D.C. that serves sandwiches to those in need.
New Photographic Exhibit At Katie’s by Walt Lawrence
On Monday, Jan. 30, a new exhibit of my photography of Great Falls went on display at Katie’s Coffee House.
Church To Present ‘High School Musical Jr.’
Centreville Presbyterian presents "High School Musical Jr."
One of the most popular movies in recent years is "High School Musical," and Centreville Presbyterian Church’s community theater is bringing the play to the local stage.
Turning the Trust Fund Into a ‘Piggy Bank’
What Will Washington Do about Social Security?
Our political leaders are once again looking at the Social Security Trust Fund as a source of money to tap when they desire to spend more than they can through other various tax and borrowing schemes.
Column: Repeat of a Sordid History
The Virginia General Assembly may be about to repeat an unfortunate chapter of its history by passing bills that will have the effect of suppressing voter participation.