National Artifact Loaned to Suffragist Memorial
Women’s Suffrage reaches Centennial in August.
Last month, the National Park Service (NPS) announced the planned loan of a historic section of iron fence, once used to protect the White House, to memorialize the first group of protestors to stand before it.
Volunteers Work to Clean Trash Along C&O Canal
Potomac resident Allen Gorrelick runs along the path above the C&O Canal near Angler’s Inn about three times a week.
South Block Opens in Vienna
With more than 10 locations across Washington, D.C. and Virginia, South Block has just opened the doors on its newest storefront at 207 Maple Ave. East, Vienna.
Vienna Summer on the Green Goes Virtual
Vienna offers a variety of summer entertainment programs on town’s Facebook page.
In the face of a recent COVID-19 pandemic, the town of Vienna did not skip a beat in transitioning to Facebook Live to hold the Summer Concerts on the Green.
Great Falls Teen Releases Debut Album
Elizabeth Rothenberger, 16, is releasing her debut EP starting with the single ‘Ricochet.’
Like most teenagers, Elizabeth Rothenberger of Great Falls enjoys listening to music.
Look Below the Impervious Surface
The public has 90 days to respond to a proposed $11 billion project that would impact 48 miles of the Beltway, the American Legion Bridge, and land and water below for generations to come.
The risk is $11 billion and contamination of waterways and parkland for generations to come.
A COVID-19 Summer Gives Time for Reading
From current events to mysteries, books can fill time and lead to lively family conversations.
During a recent 12-hour car ride to their summer home in Michigan, the Leland family finished two books, “Bridge To Terabithia” by Katherine Paterson and Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
Public Art Installation Opens in Waterfront Park in Alexandria
New exhibit frames 300 years of African American history.
Following delays of several months due to COVID-19 restrictions, the city has formally opened its newest public art installation at the Alexandria waterfront.
All Aboard! The Tall Ship Providence in Alexandria
ALL ABOARD! The Tall Ship Providence, a 110-foot, 12-gun sloop of war, is a replica of the first ship authorized to serve in the Continental Navy and John Paul Jones' first American command.
Masked George and Martha at Mount Vernon
At the visitor’s entrance of Mount Vernon, George and family are appropriately masked.
Enjoying the Weekend in Burke Lake Park
Over the Fourth of July weekend, many area residents visited Burke Lake Park to relax, have fun and celebrate Independence Day with friends and family.
Appetite: Dining Out, Phase 3: Two Restaurateurs Discuss the Latest in Alexandria
Now that Alexandria is solidly in Phase 3 of the Virginia Forward reopening plan, restaurants and cafes are wide open – with social distancing in place – both inside and out.
Pathway Homes Presents Summer of the Arts Exhibit
Original works available for sale at Vienna Arts Society gallery.
Purple Piece, Organ, Lion Pride, City Lights, Violent Behavior. These are names of some of the 30 works of art presented in Pathway Homes' Summer of the Arts 2020 on display at the Vienna Arts Society gallery, located at 513 Maple Avenue West #1.
Drive-thru Drama Performed in McLean
The Alden Theatre is putting on a Drive-Thru Drama production of ‘Small Change.’
After the end of live performances during quarantine, the Alden Theatre is championing a new form of theatre: the Drive-Thru Drama.
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