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Plants, Water, Salt and Birth Order

Students participate in Chantilly High’s science fair.

Chantilly High’s recent science fair brought out the curiosity and creativity in the participating students.

‘People Can Identify with Characters’ Humanity’

Local woman writes book, “A Season’s Assemblage.”

A new author has emerged with an anthology of short stories called “A Season’s Assemblage.”

Five from Troop 706 Become Eagle Scouts

Five new Eagle Scouts were awarded their Eagle medals by Troop 706 of Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Potomac, on Sunday, March 9.

SWAN: Support Women Artists Now

An evening of empowerment and energy.

To commemorate Women’s History Month in March, the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association featured an evening of women-performed arts including poetry, dance performances, visual arts, and music.

Sheriff Awards Employees

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office held its annual Employee Awards and Promotion Recognition Ceremony at the Office’s headquarters on Mill Road on March 25.

Sheriff Awards Employees

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office held its annual Employee Awards and Promotion Recognition Ceremony at the Office’s headquarters on Mill Road on March 25.

Obit: Patricia Ann Rohrer

Patricia Ann Rohrer, a popular and well-known Alexandria pianist for many years, died Feb. 26, 2014 at her home in Alexandria.

Letter: The Ultimate Flim Flam Job

A letter to the editor.

New Arrivals at Animal Shelter

Rescued dogs need adopting.

In its role as an emergency placement partner for the Humane Society of the United States, the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria added 10 dogs and four rabbits to the shelter on Wednesday, Marach 26.

Food, Fashion, Fun in Fair Oaks

Salvation Army luncheon, silent auction is April 4.

Springtime fashions, a tasty meal and fun are on the menu this Friday, April 4, during the Fairfax Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s yearly fundraiser.

Food, Fashion, Fun in Fair Oaks

Salvation Army luncheon, silent auction is April 4.

Springtime fashions, a tasty meal and fun are on the menu this Friday, April 4, during the Fairfax Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary’s yearly fundraiser.

Night Honors Women’s Contributions to Community

Ten women were recognized by the Commission for Women for their contributions to the Alexandria community at the Salute to Women Awards at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Monday, March 31.

Area Robotics Teams Compete at Patriot Center

Several NOVA teams win awards at FIRST Robotics Competition Greater D.C. Regional

More than 50 teams, including several from Fairfax County, spent the weekend at the two-day FIRST Robotics Competition Greater D.C. Regional, using their engineering and science skills to compete for a spot in the world championship.

Good News for City of Fairfax

Less unemployment; Lowe’s and ALDI planning moves here.

There’s good news for the City of Fairfax: its unemployment rate is one of the lowest in Virginia and two new businesses are interested in locating here.

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In the City of Fairfax, Appearance Matters

Four properties are honored for design, landscape.

Part of what makes a city a nice place to live in is the way it looks. And the City of Fairfax recently honored four properties with Commercial Appearance Awards for 2013. They are the Joshua Gunnell/BBG building, Chick-fil-A center, Fairfax Regional Library plantings and the Community Garden at City Hall. The Community Appearance Committee (CAC) received nominations from the community, and then professional judges considered them and decided on the winners.

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