Potomac: Coalition Supports Domestic Abuse Victims
Fundraiser to benefit Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse.
Have a friend or family member who cancels and changes plans often, has unexplained injuries, apologizes and makes excuses for her or his partner’s behavior, is excessive in calling and texting their partner or has sudden changes in mood or personality? Perhaps the friend is overly anxious, guilty, defensive, depressed and feeling helpless and hopeless. Perhaps she or he is intentionally seeking isolation from friends, family or activities.
Potomac: Local Office, Associate Leads Sales Region
The Potomac office of Weichert, Realtors was recognized for exceptional industry success in August.
Potomac Brief: New Ride On Service for Tobytown Drive
On Oct. 2, Ride On will implement new service between Tobytown Drive in Potomac and Rockville Metro Station via Shady Grove Hospital. Major roads served will include Travilah Road, Wootton Parkway, Falls Road and Great Falls Road. The new route is called Route 301.
Potomac: Creating a Conservation Garden
Backyard tour offers suggestions.
Linda Rieger of River Falls Drive gave a tour of her conservation garden on Monday, Sept. 12. Run-off difficulties were solved with terracing, rocks, grasses, ground cover and ferns.
Potomac: Preparing for 33rd Annual Middle Eastern Bazaar
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church members gather to bake.
Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church is holding its 33rd annual Middle Eastern Bazaar Sept. 23-25. Hours are Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 12-7 p.m. Traditional music and dance will be performed Friday and Saturday night. There is free parking and admission.
Arlington: Life in America ... Heaven and a Half
Personal trainer analyzes people’s behavior.
It is mid-morning, and Mustafa Nazary sits on his living room couch. He had started the day at 6 a.m. with his first appointment at Ultimate Results, his fitness center in Georgetown, where he is a personal trainer. His 5-year-old son Idris, joins him on the couch. “He is hip-to-hip with me.”
Arlington Snapshot: ‘Little Library’
High School student Markarius Nealis makes a book selection on his first visit to the Woman's Club of Arlington's new "Little Library" at 700 S. Buchanan St.
Arlington: Speaker Discusses Pornography’s Reach
Matt Fradd, author and founder of “The Porn Effect,” discussed “Porn: 7 Myths Exposed” to teens and parents at the Bishop O’Connell High School on Sept. 9.
Arlington: Laid Bare, Laid Low
Historic house demolished.
Last week an old house on Minor’s Hill was felled for new development.
Arlington: A Heroine’s Final Touches
For her grave, to her life.
It is hard to close the book on a hero, and even harder in the case of a celebrated heroine.
Arlington Public Schools Advisory Councils Tackle Gaps, Changes
From minority student performance to high school boundaries.
Dr. Patrick Murphy, superintendent of Arlington Public Schools, and Nancy Van Doren, School Board chair, addressed a meeting of 25 members of Arlington’s Advisory Councils on Instruction (ACI) at 7 p.m. on Sept. 13.
Basics of Arlington Affordable Housing
A look Arlington County’s efforts to preserve its affordable housing.
Since 2000, Arlington County has lost more market-rate affordable housing than it currently has.
Alexandria: Musical Enhances Historical Romantic Mystery
MetroStage stages "Blackberry Daze."
MetroStage in Alexandria is staging the world premiere musical of "Blackberry Daze" now through Oct. 9.
Fairfax: Roadside Protest for McKenna and Martinez Deaths
The Northern Virginia chapter of the group Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) organized a demonstration at 4 p.m. on Sep. 14 along Lee Highway in Fairfax, calling for justice for Natasha McKenna and Giovanny, or Jovany, Martinez.
Herndon Student to Compete on JEOPARDY!
Siddharth Hariharan, a student from Herndon, will compete on America’s Favorite Quiz Show® -- JEOPARDY! -- on Thursday, Sept. 15 on WJLA-TV. To watch the show, check your local listing for WJLA-TV (ABC) or visit or visit Jeopardy.com.
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