Pacelle Launches Latest Book in Potomac
“The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals”
"There's no shortcut to long-term reform," said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and author of a New York Times’ best-selling novel, “The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals.”
Potomac Snapshot: Happy Mother’s Day
Heather Lawrence with daughters Olivia, 4, and Leighton, 1, on Easter Sunday having brunch at Avenel Golf Club.
Potomac Snapshot: C&O Canal Pride Days
On April 23, the C&O Canal Trust, in partnership with the C&O Canal National Historical Park, held the 9th annual C&O Canal Pride Days.
Potomac Gardening: The Asparagus Story
A visit to Tyler and Bess Abell’s garden.
Sometimes things are bound to grow on you. From an early age, Bess Abell (born Elizabeth Clements) knew that asparagus held an important place in the life of her family. Her mother was a great fan of the leggy vegetable, as was her father, Earle Clements, former Governor of Kentucky (1946-1950), who was an avid gardener and talented chef, too.
Arlington: Schools To Dip Into Reserves
School Board sacrifices future budgets to avoid cuts in 2017.
The good news is that the Arlington School Board approved a budget without cutting any of the proposed programs from the $582 million budget the School Board sent to the County Board.
Arlington: Responding to Metro Delays and Closures
Arlington leadership and ridership look at upcoming Metro changes.
From elected officials to Metro riders just passing through, this has been the response to the long-awaited plan to fix the Washington Metro.
Arlington: Fashion Center Expands with Shake Shack
Rachad Alaour, general manager, cuts the wide green ribbon on Wednesday, May 4 for the opening of Shake Shack at Pentagon City. Laurie Van Dalen (left), general manager for Fashion Center, says they began the expansion of Fashion Center 20 months ago and Shake Shack is the first of five businesses to open in this new space. Megan Purtell, assistant general manager, is at far left.
Arlington: Career Coach Writes Book
Arlington career coach offers advice to career changers.
For many individuals, making a career change can feel like a being on a never-ending road trip.
Arlington Snapshot: Sartorial Splendor
Northern Virginia was well represented at the Virginia Gold Cup this year.
Arlington: Fire Station 8 Task Force Nears Decision
Task force will vote on options May 12.
The Fire Station 8 Task Force narrowed down its options during its meeting on April 26, and will now vote on May 12 to narrow the decision down to one proposal going forth to the County Board.
Letter: McLean Cares About ‘Green Living’
To the Editor
Your recent article (“Saving Trees while Building Houses,” McLean Connection, April 27-May 3, 2016) highlighted an important issue in McLean.
Letter: ZIKA Mosquito Farm on Your Property
To the Editor
Our neighborhood experience with a Fairfax County Stormwater Management project is nothing like the rosy picture painted by Mr. Eric Knudsen (“Stormwater Management Engages Community,” Great Falls Connection, April 20-26, 2016).
Alexandria Snapshot: Spring Plant Sale
The art deco greenhouse at Mt. Vernon Unitarian Church is full of garden plants, herbs, flowers, and open for its annual Spring Plant Sale 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through May at 1909 Windmill Lane. A variety of old-fashioned annuals, perennials, herbs, and more than 30 varieties of tomatoes including many heirloom varieties are for sale. Above, Mary Barnett, greenhouse manager, displays cuttings from Mt. Vernon Estate that were grown in the greenhouse this year.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Benefit Concert
Nearly $2,500 was raised on Saturday, April 30, at a benefit concert at Saint Aidan’s Episcopal Church on behalf of Alice’s Kids. Local teen musician Charlotte Costantino organized the event and also performed, along with her brother Eric Costantino. Other performers included Anna Katharine Bozard and local teen trumpet prodigy, Geoff Gallante. Ron Fitzsimmons (left), executive director, Alice’s Kids is with Geoff Gallante.
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