Mount Vernon: Local Residents See Cuba Up-Close and Personal
Witnessing the resourcefulness of the “Cuban Spirit.”
Elected American officials have been making news recently on trips to Cuba, with Gov. Terry McAuliffe and District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser leading the way in January and February. And President Barack Obama will gain more attention with his two-day visit, March 21-22.
How Nancy Reagan Put Clifton on the Map
First Lady’s visits to Heart in Hand restaurant still remembered.
A quaint village in Western Fairfax County enjoyed anonymity until the day former first lady Nancy Reagan came to town.
Mount Vernon: Raising an Assistance Dog Only To Say Goodbye
Volunteers play key role in Canine Companions for Independence.
For 40 years, the nonprofit Canine Companions for Independence (CCI) has been raising and training service dogs for people with a broad spectrum of disabilities. CCI enlists both volunteers and professionals to raise dogs so that they can improve lives all over America — from wounded veterans to people affected by other physical setbacks, the only exception being blindness. And, when all is said and done, CCI ensures that these prepared, caring dogs go to their new owners at no cost.
Meet the Chef: Frantz of Majestic
Chef Frantz discovers her sweet spot in the kitchen.
Wedges of lemon, squares of unsalted butter, curly green onion slivers, low country gravy and blackened shrimp sit mise en place in the prep kitchen at The Majestic on King Street. Lisa Marie Frantz, executive chef at The Majestic, is preparing shrimp and grits made to order for each customer.
Alexandria People at Work: Getting Back on Track
Something's always happening at FireFlies on Mount Vernon. It might be Pick a Pasta Night on Tuesday, Build Your Own Omelet or Quiche Brunch on Sunday, live comedy on Monday Burger Night, local musicians on the weekend or children dancing on the stage when it's not otherwise occupied. Marylisa Lichens, owner with her husband Dan, says, "We wanted it to be a place where families could bring their children and have dinner a couple of times a week. We wanted it to become an extension of the neighborhood."
Commentary: A Step Backwards for Virginia
Virginia New American leaders respond to the nomination of Ken Cuccinelli for the State Supreme Court.
From immigration to contraception to climate change denial to LGBT rights, Ken Cuccinelli has built a career on extreme conservative positions that are out of step with Virginia today.
Fairfax: Jara Honored as Officer of Year
Feted at City Police Department’s awards ceremony.
Officer Alex Jara is just 26, yet he’s already served with the military overseas and with the City of Fairfax Police Department for three-and-a-half years.
Alexandria Obituary: Remembering Dorothy Evans Turner
Public housing, Civil Rights activist dies at 87.
To her friends, she was affectionately known as “Peaches.” But the tender moniker belied the fierce, unyielding spirit of Dorothy Turner, a descendant of one of Alexandria’s oldest African American families, when she was fighting for equal rights for public housing tenants.
Alexandria: A Salute to Service
Senior Services of Alexandria gala set for March 12.
It was Thomas Jefferson who said that “every human being feels pleasure in doing good to another,” and the willingness of Alexandrians to serve others is often cited as what sets the community apart from others. On March 12, Senior Services of Alexandria will hold its annual Generation to Generation Gala to honor individuals who have been creating change for their neighbors and community through service.
Alexandria: Micklem, Dorrance Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Mark C. Micklem of Alexandria announce the marriage of their daughter, Karie Elizabeth, to William Lloyd Dorrance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Dorrance of Hershey, Pa. Karie and William, both 26, live in New York City.
Commentary: Balancing the Budget
One of the responsibilities of the Governor of Virginia dictated by the State Constitution is to propose a budget for a biennium.
Commentary: RA Elections More Civilized than Presidential Election
Independent Progressive
I watch the debates of both parties’ presidential candidates and am fascinated, baffled and horrified.
Commentary: RA Elections More Civilized than Presidential Election
Independent Progressive
I watch the debates of both parties’ presidential candidates and am fascinated, baffled and horrified.
Herndon: Restaurant on a Mission
GreenFare, and a coffee bar on wheels servicing Herndon.
Monday, March 7, members of the Herndon Town Council including Mayor Lisa Merkel and Vice Mayor Jennifer Baker and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova joined in the official ribbon cutting for a new business at the Herndon K-Mart Shopping Center.
Potomac: Local DAR Chapter Provides Patriotic Service
Hungerford’s Tavern chapter encourages new members.
On June 7, 1974, the Hungerford’s Tavern Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded in Potomac. Ever since the organization was begun, they have provided patriotic service to the nation, the state and community. Their motto, “God, Home and Country” serves to define their mission: dedication to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education.
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