Ambar Clarendon Brings It with Balkan Street Food
One of the cultural challenges of living in the Washington, D.C. metro area is sampling every possible international cuisine.
Black History and Regional Parks
In many ways, the history of Northern Virginia is the history of America.
New Community with Park-Like Environment in McLean
Park Grove neighborhood inspired by former National Parks Director George Hartzog
A former public servant’s creative vision and dedication to preserving parklands was the inspiration behind a new residential area in Northern Virginia.
Editorial: Send in Pet Photos for Pet Almanac
The Pet Almanac, a twice-yearly special, will publish the last week of February, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.
Editorial: Send in Pet Photos for Pet Connection
The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish the last week of February, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Friday, Feb. 19, 2021.
Heightened Needs Demand One-Stop Mobilizations in Reston
Drive-through supports three resources.
“It was quite a day,” said Roberta Gosling of Reston, co-founder of South Lakes High School PTSA Food Pantry.
A Bike for Bamilak
Good things happen when groups partner.
Herndon-based personal injury attorney Doug Landau of Abrams Landau Law Firm recently met Bamilak Robi, 11, of Reston after he and his family were involved in an automobile crash.
Meet Langley High’s Teacher of the Year
Recipient learns Publishers Clearing House-style
Langley High School announced its Teacher of the Year 20-21 during a virtual staff meeting.
Obituary: Ken Johnson, 1930-2021
A former resident of the Seneca Hunt neighborhood in Great Falls, Ken Johnson, age 90, passed away at home at Ashby Ponds in Ashburn on Jan. 27, 2021 with Shonnie, his loving wife of 70 years, their daughter, Jill and her husband, Randy Banks, and caregiver, Joy Thompson at his side.
The Other Alexandria: Dress for Success – Businessman William “Sonny” Duke
On Dec. 22, 2020 at the Inova Hospital in Leesburg, Va., one of Alexandria’s successful African American businessmen succumbed to Covid-19.
Black History Month in Alexandria
Black History Month includes virtual and physically distanced events celebrating Alexandria African American history throughout the month of February.
Appetite: St. Elmo’s Comes to Old Town Alexandria (with Cocktails)
Just in time for a January cold snap, Old Town North has gotten a little bit warmer.
Alexandria City Parking Officer Bonds Dies from COVID-19
PEO was 21-year veteran
The Alexandria Police Department announced the loss of Parking Enforcement Officer Edward Bonds, who died Jan. 28 from complications of Covid-19.
License to Chill in Alexandria
Residents enjoy first snow of the season
It wasn’t Snowmageddon, but when snow fell on the area Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, it was the most snow the region has seen since 2018.
Volunteering for Lorton-Area Parks
As many citizens take a renewed interest in community service as an energy outlet and to help others during the challenges of the pandemic, we note the on-going efforts of 2018 Ellie Doyle Park Service Award honoree Michael Applegate.
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