Alexandria: Food Truck Showdown
At Food Truck Rodeo, mobile vendors express frustration with city truck policy.
“Food Truck Rodeo” is a bit of a misnomer. The event outside Southern Towers on Seminary Road did have several food trucks, but there were also two clothing boutique trucks, a homemade jewelry store, and a mobile skateboard shop.
Alexandria: How Chili Transformed Upper King Street
Fred Parker and Hard Times Café.
Frederic Goodfellow Parker is recognized for his pioneering spirit and the economic value it contributed to upper King Street and the entire City of Alexandria.
The Joe Cassella Foundation Hosts 5K Run/Walk
The 2015 Annual Joe Cassella 5K Run/Walk took place on Sunday, May 17, in Great Falls. More than three hundred runners from the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area attended the race, which began with a Kids Fun Run at 8:30 a.m., followed by a 5K Run/Walk at 8:45 a.m.
A Pilates and Painting Love Affair
Painting and Pilates are the two P’s of Great Falls artist Leslie Anthony’s life.
Letter: Time to Protect Waterways
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: I grew up kayaking and swimming in the Potomac River. I am upset to learn that the Potomac as well as other nearby waterways are put at risk due to polluting industries.
Love Your Body Yoga Festival Returns June 14
Yoga studios and wellness centers of Northern Virginia will offer classes, services, and share information at Love Your Body Yoga Festival (LYBYF) on Sunday, June 14 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Ideaventions Academy to Open in Reston
Ideaventions Academy for Mathematics and Science, opening this fall, is a brand new school for gifted fourth – eighth grade students who have a special interest in science, technology, engineering and/or math (STEM).
Alexandria: The Cell Phone Debate
More than 350 students sign petition to permit cell phones at graduation.
After considering a student petition allowing cellphones at graduation, T.C. Williams High School Principal Suzanne Maxey reaffirmed the ban.
Mount Vernon: Wegmans' New Store Opens June 14
By the time Store Manager Mike Dempsey opens Wegmans’ newest 126,000 sq. ft. supermarket in Hilltop Village Center (corner of Telegraph and Beulah)
Taste of Reston Returns June 19-21
The Taste of Reston, produced by the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, is the largest outdoor food festival in the area and was voted 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 “Northern Virginia’s Best Food Festival” by Virginia Living magazine.
Obituary: Samuel Parvez Mall, 74, Dies
Well known Washingtonian, Samuel Parvez Mall entered into eternal rest on May 22, 2015. Born Jan. 29, 1941 in Lahore, Pakistan, Mall was the son of an Anglican Priest and the youngest of four children.
Letter: Vandalism at Herndon High School
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: Last weekend, vile hate speech and derogatory symbols were found defacing property at Herndon High School.
Alexandria: Never a Slow Day in the ER
People At Work
It is 11:10 a.m. and the emergency room is full with light blue curtains drawn across the patient rooms lining the long hallway.
Herndon High Choir Holds Pops Concert
School year ends with choral shows.
Herndon High School Choir presented the Pops Concert on Thursday, June 4 at Herndon High auditorium. This was one of the final concert shows for the year for students.
Column: Family-Friendly Voting
Commentary
According to the Virginia Family Foundation, I am not a very “family-friendly” legislator. On their recently issued scorecard for 2014-2015, I scored 11 of a possible 100 points—up from my score of zero on their previous scorecards.
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