Beloved Vienna Crossing Guard Retires After 39 Years
At the age of 75 Peggy Maines passes the crossing guard torch.
After 39 loving, friendly years as a Fairfax County crossing guard, Peggy Maines of Vienna is to retire.
Weichert, Realtors’ McLean Office, Top Associate Recognized For Regional Awards
Bruce Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced that the McLean/Dolley Madison office was recognized for exceptional performance in September.
McLean: Spring Hill Musicians Delight the Neighbors
Every year, the music teachers at Spring Hill Elementary demonstrate what is offered in their programs.
Letter: False Claims on Firearms Store
To the Editor
Your coverage of the debate remarks made by candidates running for the 31st District Senate seat and the 34th District House of Delegates seat at the forum held at the McLean Community Center on Oct. 18 was well-written and informative for those unable to attend.
McLean Students Make Sandwiches for Martha’s Table
Churchill Road Elementary School continued its long-standing community service tradition by making sandwiches for Martha’s Table.
Great Falls Native Wins Top Prize in Synthetic Biology
An interdisciplinary team of William and Mary students have brought home one of the biggest prizes in synthetic biology, an honor that has been called the World Cup of Science.
Halloween Pet Parade in Great Falls
A Pet Parade was held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Great Falls Village Centre Green and sponsored by Great Dogs of Great Falls.
Halloween Spooktacular in Great Falls
Hundreds of people came out for the Halloween Spooktacular held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Great Falls Village Centre Green in Great Falls.
Steven Kurtz Wins Great Falls Farmers Market's Healthy Snack Contest
Halloween fell on Saturday this year, and the farmers market was filled with vendors in costume with treats for everyone.
Letter: Foust/Obama, You Didn't Build That!
To the Editor
Your Newcomers and Community Guide published an excellent multi-paged article with color photographs titled, "The Best of Dranesville."
Alexandria: Chamber Business Awards 2015
Grant Thornton’s Sastry honored as Business Leader of the Year.
Srikant Sastry, National Managing principal of Advisory Services for Grant Thornton LLP, was named the 2015 Business Leader of the Year as the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce honored the best of businesses across the city Oct. 21 at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
Mount Vernon: ‘Rendezvous in Paris’
Members of the Yacht Haven Garden Club filled the Officer's Club, at Fort Belvoir. “Rendezvous in Paris” was the theme for their 32nd annual fundraiser, held Oct. 15.
Mount Vernon: Chamber Honors Police, Fire Personnel
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosted its Police and Firefighters Tribute on Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Springfield Hilton. The community gathered to honor 20 members of the local police and fire departments.
Lorton, Springfield Peformers Sing ‘Songs for a New World’
Lorton-based, performing arts academy students showcases directorial talent at Workhouse Arts Center.
Metropolitan Youth Theatre students of the Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) of Alexandria and Lorton will present its student-directed and produced performance of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the W-3 Theatre at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
Springfield Chapter Celebrates DAR's 125th Anniversary
On Oct.11, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated its 125th Anniversary with chapters throughout the nation participating in a Day of Service to the community.
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