Bikes Hot Items During Time of COVID-19 in Potomac
The rumor is true, it’s hard to find a good new bike – at a reasonable price.
A Little Bit of Normal in Great Falls
Live ‘Concerts on the Green’
Concerts on the Green returned to the Gazebo at the Great Falls Village Centre Sunday evening, Aug. 30, keeping the spirit that defines the community alive.
Live Music Arriving to Meadowlark Gardens in Vienna
Virginia Chamber Orchestra and Meadowlark Gardens Park partner for musical joy.
Through a unique partnership, live music will be heard within the surrounding beauty of the stunning public park, Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
L’Auberge Bustling, But Not Unscathed in Great Falls
The restaurant is enjoying a broad base of customer support after reopening two months ago, but it is still on shaky ground due to the pandemic.
The pandemic feels a distant memory on the breezy lawn of L’Auberge Chez François: tables dot the restaurant’s spacious outdoor area, conversation floats through the air, and waiters’ masks are the only reminders of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
Breaking Ground for Lorton Community Project
Something with appeal planned for everyone.
Members of the community gathered with their leaders on Aug. 22 to officially break ground for Lorton’s new multi-million dollar community project.
‘Be Twice as Good, Work Three Times as Hard’
Centreville High grad is now a singer-songwriter in NYC.
When she attended Centreville High, Lexis Yelis was known as Alexis Acar. But as soon as she graduated in 2012, she moved to New York City to pursue her singer-songwriter career.
Outrage Over Comments by Trustee on Fairfax County Library Board
Local organizations, unions and faith-based groups call for his removal.
In the aftermath of public concern following comments made by appointed Trustee Phillip Rosenthal (Springfield District) during the July 29 public meeting of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees, NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition sent a letter on Aug. 20 to Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors and Fran Millhouser, Chair of the Fairfax County Library Board of Trustees.
A Migration Miracle Is Underway
Small efforts can help monarch butterflies.
Bright orange and black butterflies are zigging and zagging through Northern Virginia in September and October headed south, the migration of monarch butterflies.
KindWorks Instrumental in Bringing Music to Children in Need in Potomac
They sat in a parking lot in Glen Echo making music with donated instruments while waiting for more to come in.
Area High Schoolers Launch ‘Rockfish Gap’
Original podcast series produced for current social distancing days
Even during these stressful times of COVID-19, the theater adage “the show must go on” remains true.
Zamarod Needs a Spark in Great Falls
Afghan restaurant is struggling in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and needs its customers’ support.
Second in a series on Great Falls restaurants in a pandemic time.
Bargain Shoppers United in Alexandria
Rainy skies don’t dampen enthusiasm for sidewalk sale.
Rainy skies were no match for bargain hunters, who turned out to support more than 50 locally owned businesses during the annual Old Town and Del Ray Sidewalk Sale held Aug. 15 and 16.
Additions to Secret Garden Concerts in Alexandria
Two new concerts have been added to the live, outdoor concert series in Alexandria.
Mount Vernonite Mary Thompson Wins Top Book Award
The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic is proud to announce the following winners of the 2020 book, article, and dissertation prizes.
‘To Promote the Arts and Provide Scholarships’ in Fairfax City
Spotlight on the Arts Mayor’s Gala is Aug. 29.
Due to the pandemic, this year’s Spotlight on the Arts Mayor’s Gala will have to be virtual.
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