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Burke History Day: Exploring History and Legend in Depth

Exhibits and presentations introduced a wide range of historical facts about Burke, Fairfax County.

“I think when most people move here, it’s kind of a bedroom community so nobody realizes there is history.”

It's Time to Sign Up For the Goblin Gallop

Benefits families of children with cancer.

Halloween will soon be here, and that means it’s time for the 22nd annual Goblin Gallop. It’s set for Sunday, Oct. 25, at the Fairfax Corner Shopping Center.

Potomac: Quick Reaction Places Tree-Cutting on Hold

Local residents protest loss of trees at Swains Lock campground.

On Friday, Oct. 16, Barbara Brown noticed something awry on her walk along the C&O Canal Towpath by the Swains Lock campground. Several large trees had come down, and more were marked for destruction.

Potomac Day: Parade Features Chamber’s Honorees

Elie Pisarra Cain to receive Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Potomac Chamber of Commerce has selected four citizens — who each make Potomac a better place to live — to honor on Potomac Day, Oct. 24.

New Principal at Potomac Elementary

Educator plans to incorporate more technology, keep parents informed.

Ever since she was an elementary school student, Catherine Allie knew that she wanted to be an educator.

Potomac Snapshot: Filled with Crafty Offerings

Potomac Presbyterian Church on River Road hosted the Metropolitan Community Club Craft Show on Friday-Saturday, Oct . 16-17.

Rosslyn Unveils Marine Corps Marathon Drive

Local “groundpounder” readies for 40th MCM.

It is known as “The People’s Marathon” and 40 years ago, Arlington resident Al Richmond was one of 2,655 people lining up to participate in the first Marine Corps Marathon.

Former Alexandria Teacher Pens ‘Skyline Ducks’

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler pens first children’s book.

Retired Alexandria teacher Joy Peeler released her first children’s book “Skyline Ducks” based on the true story about what happens when the residents of Skyline Plaza Condominium in Falls Church find a mother duck and her nine fuzzy ducklings swimming in their pool one spring day.

Alexandria: Remembering the Fallen

Ivy Hill ceremony honors fire and EMS personnel.

Alexandria’s fallen firefighters and EMS personnel were remembered by members of the city’s first responder and law enforcement agencies at a memorial service and wreath laying ceremony Oct. 9 at Ivy Hill Cemetery as part of the annual National Fire Prevention Week ceremonies.

Reston Company Parabon’s Dr. Ellen Greytak to Speak at the International Symposium on Human Identification

Parabon NanoLabs’ (Parabon), Director of Bioinformatics, Dr. Ellen McRae Greytak, will deliver a talk titled “DNA Phenotyping: Predicting Ancestry and Physical Appearance from Forensic DNA” on Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. at the International Symposium on Human Identification (ISHI).

Reston Brain Training Center Receives National Recognition

Maureen Loftus, executive director of LearningRx brain training centers of Reston and Vienna received the national 2015 Community Impact Award for being one of the top 10 LearningRx brain centers in the United States

Pride of Herndon to Play with Student Regional Orchestra

The Pride of Herndon will be well-represented when the Northeast Regional Orchestra takes the stage in November. James Adams, Noah McKee, Jacob Reeves, Emma Rood and Aimee Toner claimed spots in this regional ensemble, comprising students from Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria and surrounding private schools.

Council for the Arts of Herndon Celebrates 30th Anniversary

On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Council for the Arts of Herndon hosted a black-tie benefit to celebrate thirty years of supporting the arts and arts education in the Herndon community. The silent and live auctions alone raised nearly $6,000 to benefit the Council for the Arts programs and scholarships.

‘We Made a Difference’

Girls raise money for animal shelter.

Take two girls, add in compassion, determination and a love for animals, and the result is a successful fundraiser for the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.

Helping People to Better their Lives

Lamb Center counts its blessings and celebrates.

Last week’s Lamb Center Celebration Banquet at the Waterford in Fair Oaks was aptly named. That is because this organization that ministers to the poor and the homeless has a great deal to celebrate.

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