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McLean doctor writes about what he knows.

The unassuming house right off Chain Bridge Road in McLean has a small sign bearing Dr. Robert Comunale’s name in the front yard. For passersby or the mailman, it is just a sign to indicate who lives in the house.

Children Collect Food for Cornerstone Food Bank

Lake Anne Elementary donated over 20 boxes of food to Cornerstone Food Bank/Cornerstones Housing Corporation. The school selected this food drive because of the Cornerstone work with Reston Interfaith that helps the school community.

Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna Donates to Local Charities

For the last 16 years, the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna (SCOV) has been hosting their Community Thanksgiving Service along with participating congregations. The money raised from the service offering is then distributed to two local charities. This year’s recipients were Our Daily Bread Fairfax and The Committee for Helping Others.

Nysmith Students Meet Cyber Defense Challenge

Two teams of middle school students from The Nysmith School of Herndon recently finished second and 12th out of 200 U.S. and Canadian teams participating in the seventh Annual CyberPatriot National Youth Cyber Defense Competition.

Amy Brass and Michael Macintyre to Wed April 2015

Mrs. Renee Brass and Mr. and Mrs. Steve Macintyre of Reston are pleased to announce the engagement of their children, Amy Brass and Michael Macintyre. Both grew up in Reston and graduated from South Lakes High School.

James Paul Rainey, 84, Dies

James Paul Rainey passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2014 at the age of 84. At the time of death, Jim was living in Great Falls, having recently moved there from Naples, Fla. Born in Weirton, W. Va., Jim’s family moved to Pennsylvania and Ohio where he graduated from Lakewood High School in 1948.

Four Reston Scouts Earn Eagle Rank

Four local boys who became Cub Scouts together 11 years ago were recognized recently for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts. Troop 1313, chartered by Sunrise Valley Elementary School PTA in Reston, held a quadruple Eagle Court of Honor to recognize seniors Vijay Iyer, Tom Joyner, Jonathan Lee, and Charlie Quinn on Jan. 7.

Oberlin at Oakton Music Series on Jan. 25

On Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7:30 p.m., three students from Oberlin Conservatory will perform at the 15th annual Oberlin at Oakton music series in Oakton. The accomplished young artists include pianist San Jittakarn, violinist Mana Imaizumi, and flutist Katherine Ma, in collaboration with pianists Allison Freeman ’16 and Allie Su.

Pet Food and Adoption Center Opens at Reston’s Lake Anne

PetMac merges animal rescue and good nutrition in shop.

When PetMAC owner Cindy Williams moved her pet supply and adoption center to Reston’s Lake Anne, she took her business philosophy of community outreach and high-quality inventory to a lakeside shopping center abundant with small locally-owned businesses.

Elizabeth Weil Oberdorfer, 96, of McLean, Dies

Elizabeth Weil Oberdorfer died peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, surrounded by two generations of her family. She lived 96 vibrant years. Elizabeth was born in Montgomery, Ala. in 1918. She graduated from Smith College in 1939 and worked and lived in New York City for a short time following her graduation.

Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department Wins Holiday Decorating Contest

Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department won $200 as the Celebrate Great Falls Holiday Decorating Contest winner

Keeping Health and Fitness Resolutions in Potomac

Local experts offer advice about how to make resolutions last all year long.

Many Americans begin the new year with vows to lose weight, eat healthier and exercise. For some, keeping those resolutions can become a source of stress, and by February, gym memberships and new fitness equipment often sit unused.

NBA Star Reaches Out to His Community in Potomac

Gheorghe Muresan leads a basketball clinic at Potomac Community Center.

At the Potomac Community Center, Gheorghe Muresan reached out to his local community on Jan. 4 with a basketball clinic. Muresan, originally from Romania with a height of 7’-7,” was an NBA basketball player for both the Bullets and Wizards and is now active in working with children in the community and on a global level.

People at Work: Sweets at the Sugar Cube in Alexandria

Finding the right candy from throughout the U.S.

People at work: "Please pass the M&Ms," a small voice pipes up from his seat at the end of the table. He stares at his large white sugar cookie a moment before beginning his masterpiece. "M&Ms are new this year," says Alyssa Theodore, owner of The Sugar Cube on King Street in Alexandria. "I'm pretty sure they'll be the hit."

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SHUTER’S HILL ECUMENICAL CAROLERS The carolers were rewarded with marvelous weather for their Christmas collection for Children’s Hospital.

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