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Herndon Temple Prepares for High Holidays Activity

New Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith enjoys friendly community, neighborhood.

Rabbi Michelle L. Goldsmith joined Congregation Beth Emeth as rabbi beginning July 1, taking the pulpit as Beth Emeth’s third full-time rabbi in the synagogue’s 34-year history. Rabbi "Mina" Goldsmith takes over for Rabbi Steven Glazer, who retired after 18 years at Beth Emeth.

Del Ray United Methodist To Celebrate 120 Years

Building on a sense of community.

An Alexandria Church celebrates its past and present, and also bridges the gap between new and old members alike.

Believing in Miracles

Over the past several months my daughter and I have been reading Kenneth B. Lourie's article about his cancer. We have been praying for him and encouraged by his strength. So many people struggle and never are able to put into words what they are dealing with each day.

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Herndon to Celebrate Anniversary

Mount Pleasant Baptist Church of Herndon will continue its 147th anniversary celebration season at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, with guest speaker Dr. Lance Watson of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond. He is host of the telecast “Positive Power” on TV ONE Network and authored “Being Healthy From Now On,” “Maximize Your Edge: Navigating Life’s Challenges,” “Meet Me in the Morning” and the soon to be released, “That Was Then, This is NOW.” Saint Paul’s congregation of over 15,000 has been noted as one of the fastest growing churches in the nation by Outreach Magazine.

Joe Gittinger of Dunn Loring Wins Fishing Tournament

Joe Gittinger of Dunn Loring places first in historical first known fishing tournament in the country to offer a designated cash purse for individuals with intellectual disabilities. He collected $250 with the 1st place prize of the Travis Smith Special Angler Award. The designated cash purse was added to this year’s Lancaster County Little League Spanish Mackerel tournament on Saturday, Aug. 24th. The tournament is based in Kilmarnock, Va., located in Virginia’s Northern Neck, with 56 vessels competing in the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Patriarch of Architects

Fredrick E. Sheridan retires.

Veteran and Architect Retires After Forty Years

Leader Of The Pack

Firefighters distribute 2,400 backpacks to children in need.

Children receive backpacks from local firefighters

Riding with the Potomac Riverkeepers.

Keeping it Clean on the Potomac

'Riverkeepers' safeguard Arlington's drinking water.

Chesterbrook Swimclub Raises More Than $3,000 in its First Charity Swim-a-Thon

hesterbook Swim and Tennis in McLean hosted a Charity Swim-a-Thon on Saturday, Aug. 31 to benefit two charities with close ties to the membership. The first charity, Nadar por Vida, works to break the cycle of drowning and minority obesity in traditionally non-swimming populations. For several years, Chesterbrook teens have volunteered coaching for NPV. The second charity, Environment Virginia - Research and Policy Center, is an educational organization dedicated to protecting air, water and open spaces.

Battle for Transparency at State Corporation Commission Moves Online

Agency makes official request to remove information from Wikipedia page.

The battle lines in the war over transparency at the Virginia State Corporation Commission have shifted from the committee room to the Internet.

City Leaders Consider Eminent Domain if Boat Club Rejects Final Compromise

Eight years of negotiation coming to a dramatic conclusion on the waterfront.

City officials and elected leaders are considering using the power of eminent domain to accomplish its goals on the waterfront if members of the Old Dominion Boat Club reject their latest compromise.

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