Reston: Bring On the Plazas
In Reston master plan, emphasis on plazas, mixed use, affordability, walkability and transportation that connects people.
Bob Simon, 101, reminded the Board of Supervisors of the excitement of Reston at the beginning. “The opening in 1965 of Reston to the public involved 227 townhouses and 60 high rise units and a smattering of retail. Not a big deal,” he said before the Board of Supervisors on June 2.
Potomac: Providing Friends for Those with Developmental Challenges
Friendship Circle hosts awards dinner.
Three children climbed onto the stage at the Friendship Circle Awards Dinner — and rocked the house, filling the room with joy and laughter as they told the crowd why they loved their "friends-at-home" buddies. Sarah said, "I love to play soccer with her."
Potomac: Luncheon To Benefit First Tee
Program teaches golf and life skills.
Golf fans may one day see the name Brittany Campbell of Silver Spring on the Ladies Professional Golf Association tour. The 13-year-old middle-school student shot the longest drive of all the female golfers in her competition last year. Golf has become her passion since she started in The First Tee program with free lessons at Sligo Creek Golf Course four years ago. “I’m trying to get into college on a scholarship,” she said. “But I still play to have fun … that’s my goal.”
Potomac: Muslim Foundation Honors Volunteers at Annual Cookout
Year-round effort helps families throughout county.
Many residents aren’t aware of the scope of the problem of hunger in Montgomery County. However, the Montgomery County Muslim Foundation (MCMF) understands and confronts the challenge of the hunger of the less fortunate by its food collections of non-perishable goods for Manna.
Letter: Opposed to Proposed Bike Path
To the Editor
My message to VDOT : The proposed bike path along I-66 adds insult to injury for homeowners and communities who already stand to lose from the proposed widening of I-66 by robbing us of an additional 7-10 feet of property.
‘Don’t Want to Be Disturbed’
Stream restoration efforts, including loss of trees, ruffle neighbors’ feathers.
Many McLean Central Park neighbors aren’t convinced. Why focus on McLean Central Park, asked one resident, “in this pleasant community where people don’t want to be disturbed?”
Letter: Concerts on the Green or ‘Meet and Greets’
To the Editor
On Sunday, May 31, I heard the Mike Terpak Blues Explosion at the Great Falls Centre Green.
Great Falls: Novel on ‘Becoming Lisette’
Great Falls author Rebecca Glenn recreates 18th-century France in historical fiction novel.
In local author Rebecca Glenn’s debut novel “Becoming Lisette,” a tale emerges of an independent French girl pursuing her dreams to overcome cultural and historical boundaries in the artistic world of late 18-century France.
A Record Year for Great Falls Lacrosse
Six teams compete in championship games.
Six teams from Great Falls Lacrosse advanced to the Northern Virginia Youth Lacrosse League Championship games this past weekend, five winning their division championships.
Arlington: Culpepper Garden Celebrates 40th anniversary.
Bill Harris shares memories with Sarah Anspach, the daughter of Charles Culpepper.
A Committment to Service
Herndon High cadets raise funds for the American Cancer Society and the Wounded Warrior Project
Herndon High School’s Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps (NJROTC) places utmost importance on service to others. In addition to supporting many Herndon High and community ceremonies and events, cadets regularly reach out to those in need.
Potomac: Farewell to Winston Churchill High School
Winston Churchill High School held Commencement Exercises at D.A.R. Constitution Hall on Tuesday, June 2.
Centreville Snapshot: Support Appreciated
On Monday, June 8, Kevin Whalen (center), who lives in Centreville's Walney Glen community, presented a Police Unity Tour plaque to Centreville Glory Days manager Mark Huddleston and owner Jeff Newman, to recognize their support in raising more than $2,000 for the Police Unity Tour.
Clifton Snapshot: ‘About the Middle East’
The Republican Women of Clifton welcomed Erick Stakelbeck, investigative journalist and Middle East authority, and Sgt. Joseph Bozik, wounded warrior, to its May business meeting.
Mount Vernon: Party To Mark Park’s 40 Years
The Friends of Huntley Meadows Park organization is hosting a party to celebrate the park turning 40, as well as the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Friends organization and 25th anniversary of the Friends of Historic Huntley organization.
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