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Arlington: OAR Provides Gifts for Children of Prisoners

Volunteers fill church for annual wrapping event.

Volunteers gathered around tables piled with wrapping paper and looked at their individualized lists of children.

Irish Dancing Champions in Springfield

Dancers from the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance won three first place awards – girls under age 8, boys under age 10 and ceili team under age 10 – at the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) Southern Region Oireachtas in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6.

Chamber Names Christine Peterson Citizen of the Year

New president sworn in.

Christine Peterson, president of the Friends of Richard Byrd Library, received this year’s Herb Hunter Citizen of the Year.

Civil Air Patrol Change of Command and Awards at Burke Squadron

Two long-time members of the Burke Composite Squadron were honored on Dec. 17 in a Change of Command at Irving Middle School in Springfield.

Burke Rotary Club President Receives Recognition at UN

Each year, Rotary Day at the United Nations invites more than 1,300 Rotarians including many Rotary International Directors, Foundation Trustees, past Senior Leaders, and guests to come together at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.

Coastal Riverine Squadron Welcomes New Commanding Officer

Cmdr. Mark Harris of Burke takes command.

In a traditional change of command ceremony, Cmdr. Mark Harris of Burke relieved Cmdr. Nathan York as commanding officer of Coastal Riverine Squadron Four (CRS) 4 at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, Dec. 11.

Alexandria: SAR Honors Lopez, Reyes

Deputy Chief to retire Dec. 31.

The George Washington Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution presented Law Enforcement Commendation Medals to Alexandria police officer Jonattan Lopez and Deputy Chief Eddie Reyes Dec. 7 at Alexandria Police Headquarters.

Wrap it Up: Last Minute Gift Ideas

The trend is opting for an “experience."

If you are still doing your holiday shopping on Christmas Eve, you are not alone. According to the National Retail Federation, nearly 90 percent of holiday shoppers still have lists to wrap up with many opting for an “experience” rather than a more traditional gift.

Herndon 2015: Year in Review

Town elections spring to fall; Rust retires, Boysko elected, downtown vision takes shape and more.

Year in Review

Letter

Letter to the Editor

I am a 16-year sophomore at Annandale High School in Annandale, Virginia. However, I was born in Reston, Oct. 12, 1999. Up until 2 years ago I spent the first 14 years of my life either living in Reston or in a city bordering Reston.

Reston: A Taste of Home in a Cup of Joe

SOSi employees donated thousands of cups of coffee to service members stationed overseas this holiday season.

Reston: A Year in Review

Highlights of 2015

Reston: Metro’s New Manager Meets the Public

Farewell paper tickets, welcome General Manager Wiedefeld.

In 1965, federal legislation allowed for the creation of a mass transit system for Washington, D.C.

Reston: Global Village at Lake Anne

On Friday, Dec. 11, Lake Anne Nursery Kindergarten (LANK) held its third annual Global Village event, which celebrated family, peace, and diversity.

Alexandria Brief: Twig Offers New Cookbook

Learn how to make Buzz Bakeshop’s red velvet cupcakes, Clyde’s jumbo lump crab cakes, the Landini Brothers’ carbonara or recipes from 41 Alexandria restaurants in The Twig’s new cookbook, “Alexandria - Favorite Restaurants - Best Recipes.”

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