Commentary: Helping the Working Poor
In the season of giving when thoughts turn to what can be done to help friends and neighbors in the community who do not make enough to make ends meet, there are many efforts to help them with a basket of food at the holidays, a food and clothes closet and other well-meaning and important giving programs.
Commentary: We Can Still Reach Out and Help in Reston
Independent Progressive
Although the calendar says we are in the season for sharing and giving, the mood in the United States seems conducive to neither.
Truly Cultivating Community
Herndon couple receives good neighbor award along with a mountain of gratitude.
Eleven different neighbors nominated Mario and Andrea Weber to receive the Town’s Good Neighbor Award.
Langley Senior Duenkel Signs with JMU
Langley High School’s Halle Duenkel on Nov. 13 signed a National Letter of Intent to play lacrosse at James Madison University.
Tasting Whiskey for a Cause
The New Dominion Women’s Club hosted the “Second Annual Whiskey Tasting” to support local charity organizations.
Great Falls Azzurri Blue Capture Second Straight NCSL Divisional Championship
The GFSC Azzurri Blue, a U12 travel soccer team based in Great Falls, recently capped off a fall 2015 season by winning the U12 National Capital Soccer League Division III title.
Potomac: Coat Drive for Those in Need
Potomac community asked to donate gently used coats through Dec. 15.
Some members of the community are working to help local families stay warm this winter. The owners of RE/MAX Success in Potomac Village are organizing a coat drive that will run through Dec. 15.
Arlington: Stein Crafts Themed Jewelry
Suzanne Stein uses beads and charms.
Originally from Westchester County, N.Y., Suzanne Stein, 52, relocated to Virginia in 1991 with her husband, Dr. Lawrence Stein, when he had a job opportunity to work as a physician in Northern Virginia.
McLean: Claude Moore Colonial Farm Needs Help Replacing Roof
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, a privately operated living history museum and National Park, is seeking donations from the community to replace the roof on its colonial Farmhouse.
McLean: Celebrating Where We Live
Historic Pleasant Grove Church, 8671 Lewinsville Road, McLean, est. 1895.
The local Virginia scenic byways are a great way to enjoy nature’s spectacular display of fall colors. There are a number of long, winding roads in McLean to cruise down and take in the vibrant foliage.
McLean Band Wins National Excellence Award
The National Band Association selected the McLean High School band program for a National Program of Excellence Award, and winner of the Southern Division Excellence Award.
McLean: McLean/Dolley Madison Office, Top Associates Recognized for October Sales
Bruce Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the McLean/Dolley Madison office was recognized for exceptional performance in October.
Week in McLean
Week in McLean
MxLean/Great Falls: Langley High Choral Department Presents Renaissance Feaste
The Langley High School Choral Department will present its annual Renaissance Feaste on Friday, Dec, 4, and Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. at Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna.
Video
- FCPS Budget 141 comments
- Virginia Charity Event: Freezin' for a Reason 408 comments