Alexandria City Council and La Bergerie Win Court Case
Judge upholds city’s arguments.
La Bergerie faced opposition from neighbors when it was announced that the inn and restaurant would be moving into a historic location at 329 North Washington St., but after a legal battle, the Court has ruled in favor of La Bergerie and the City Council.
Mount Vernon: Crime Report
The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.
Alexandria: T.C. Williams High School News Briefs
One week before tryouts, less than a month before their first game, T.C. Williams High School has suddenly lost its basketball coach.
Alexandria Rowers Finishing Season with a Flourish
ODBC rowers took 17 boats to the water in two separate regattas to finish the fall rowing season on Nov. 5-6, capturing 6 medals and strong performances by a number of boats.
Alexandria: Peluso Leads Linden Resources
Ralph Peluso of Alexandria was elected chair of Linden Resources, Inc.’s board of directors at its annual meeting in September.
Alexandria: Join Race to End to Homelessness at USPTO
Fundraiser supports Carpenter’s Shelter.
The Carpenter’s Shelter is organizing RunForShelter, its 6th annual 5K and 10K race.
Vienna: Madison High Students Collect Food for Others
Food Drive
Madison High School is running its annual canned food drive from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22.
Alexandria: Trinity United Methodist Church Receives Historic Marker
The Jamestown Chapter of the National Society of Colonial Dames 17th Century presented Trinity United Methodist Church in Alexandria with a historical plaque commemorating its continuous service to the Alexandria community since 1774 on Sept. 11, 2016.
Alexandria: Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 888, sponsored by Heritage Presbyterian Church, recognized 10 of its members on Sunday, Oct. 23, as having earned the rank of Eagle Scout during the 12 months from fall 2015 to fall 2016.
McLean: Historic District to Include Mackall-Hall House
Expansion of Langley Fork
“Doug Mackall was born in the bedroom on the second floor on top of the stairs. I don’t know if Henry Mackall was born there or not, I don’t think he was in the house,” said Ulfelder. “Two prominent folks who have a lot to do with the preservation of history of McLean and have been involved in the overall Fairfax County community as well.”
Mark Zetts Honored for ‘Selfless Devotion’ to Community
McLean Citizens Association presents resolution recognizing years of Zett’s leadership on planning and zoning issues.
The McLean Citizens Association voted unanimously to approve a resolution expressing its “deep gratitude and appreciation” for his “exceptional dedication and selfless devotion” to MCA and the McLean community. Mark Zetts was a member of the MCA’s Board of Directors since 2002, he spent more than nine years as chair or co-chair of the association’s Planning and Zoning Committee.
Eagle Scouts Honor Troops for Veterans Day
As his Eagle project, he along with friends constructed wooden boxes to collect hundreds of books ranging from preschool level to high school for the children of wounded warriors, active duty and veterans being served at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) Pediatrics Department.
Northern Virginia: Bumpy road ahead for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Northern Virginia.
It takes a little over two hours to bike from downtown Washington D.C. to Reston. For the Capital Bikeshare, it’s a trip that’s taken six years.
Fairfax County: Fire Station ‘Best Open House’ Award
As part of last month’s open house at all Fairfax County Fire and Rescue fire stations, there was a competition among all the fire stations to win the "Best Open House" award.
Mount Vernon: Centenarians
On Oct. 25, The Fairfax at Fort Belvoir hosted an event to recognize 15 centenarians in the Northern Virginia region.
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