Potomac: Students’ Proposal to Take Spaceflight
Bullis pair’s experiment selected for International Space Station.
As the winners of the Bullis Spaceflight Experiments Program (SSEP), Amanda Kay and Skylar Jordan’s experiment will be launched on the spring/summer 2016 International Space Station (ISS) payload. What an accomplishment for these Bullis sophomores!
Potomac Brief: Confirming County Success on Ending Veteram Homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Veterans Affairs, and United States Interagency Council on Homelessness recently confirmed that Montgomery County has effectively ended homelessness among veterans.
Potomac Brief: Pickleball Spreads to Potomac
A sport called pickleball is coming to Potomac. A launch is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 9, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Potomac Community Recreation Center. Center director Peter Selikowitz says the sport is similar to tennis, but is played at a slower pace making it attractive to seniors.
Potomac Brief: Give ‘The Gift of a Lift'
Potomac Community Village is seeking volunteer drivers to take Potomac seniors to doctor’s appointments, physical therapy, social activities and other life-enriching engagements.
Arlington: Gondola Project Gets Off the Ground
Board approves feasibility study for Rosslyn-Georgetown Gondola.
It's crazy enough that it just might work.
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon
Reston: South Lakes, Storm Water and Collaboration
RA approves funding for independent study of stormwater flows between Cedar Cove Cluster and Wakerobin Lane.
When the Board of Supervisors approved a 40,000 square foot addition to South Lakes in October 2015, Terry Maynard of Reston 20/20 emphasized a failing stormwater management plan for the adjoining neighborhoods of Wakerobin Lane and Cedar Cove.
Herndon Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Herndon police reports from Jan. 18-24.
Reston Crime Reports
Notable incidents in Reston from the Fairfax County police blotter from Jan. 19-29.
Week in Reston
Weekly happenings in Reston.
Volunteer Fairfax Seeks Nominations, New Deadline Feb. 9
Awards recognize the contributions of volunteers in the community.
Nominations are open for the 2016 Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna police reports from Jan. 22-28.
Week in McLean
Weekly happenings in McLean.
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.
Arlington Snapshot: Heart Pillows for Heart Month
Woman's Club of Arlington is honoring Heart Month by making padded recovery heart pillows to be donated to those who have had recent heart surgery. From left are Sandy Newton, Vicky Gill, Kathleen Harrison and Club President Anne Kauzlarich. The American Heart Association’s National Wear Red Day is Friday, Feb. 5.
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