Alexandria Gets Inked
Final approval rests with council.
Twenty years ago, James Marlowe said it wouldn’t be possible, but by the end of the year Old Town may have its first tattoo parlor.
Alexandria: The South Won't Rise Again
Council votes for further restrictions on Confederate flags.
There are at least 33 streets in Alexandria clearly named after Confederate military leaders, but potentially twice that many that may be related but without a clear historical record.
Alexandria: Hauling is Causing Trouble in Old Town
Carr Hospitality faces criticism over trucks in Old Town.
The jackhammers are loud, but Old Town residents can yell even louder. After years of fighting against the development of Carr Hospitality’s Indigo Hotel by residents of Alexandria’s Waterfront, there was little reason to think the opposition would suddenly quiet with construction underway.
Vienna Stars Shine
Players from Great Falls, Vienna, McLean and beyond come together to win under-10 national championship in fast-pitch softball.
Sarah Semko and The Vienna Stars ‘04 amassed what the Washington Nationals couldn’t this 2015 season: a 43-game winning streak.
Centreville: Troop Completes Wilderness Hike
Ten Troop 30 Scouts of Centreville completed a back-country wilderness hike at the Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Clifton Brief: Addressing Amendments Convention
C. Mitchell Shaw will be the keynote speaker for the Republican Women of Clifton’s September meeting. The event will take place Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station. The social half-hour will begin at 7 p.m., presentation to follow at 7:30 p.m.
Centreville Brief: Dryer Causes House Fire
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department units responded to a house fire Friday, Sept. 4, at approximately 6:20 p.m., at 15213 Dumas Court in Centreville.
McLean: Larger Houses, Fewer Trees?
In-fill development a “hot issue” in McLean, Great Falls, as older homes and trees make way for much larger houses.
McLean and Great Falls communities are often named with roots to their natural surroundings: Langley Forest, Langley Oaks, Chesterbrook Woods, Franklin Forest, Chesterbrook Farm, McLean Hamlet, Amberwoods, Woodhaven, Woodside Estates, Summer Wood, Great Falls Glen, Bradley Oaks.
McLean: Nutrition’s the Mission
McLean High senior takes on a Girl Scout Gold Award project which spreads awareness about running nutrition.
Varsity track is notorious for being one of the most competitive sports in high school; not only are athletes constantly trying to beat their own records, but also the records of their competitors and even teammates.
Great Falls: Citizens Fall Primer
Key events coming up in next month.
Key events coming up in next month.
Potomac Artist Exhibits Work at OASIS Art Gallery
Imagine seeing Hurricane Sandy hitting Havana, Cuba, a colorful local train in Santiago, Chile, the tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a column of Spain’s Alhambra, South Beach, Tangier Island, the C&O Canal all in a single day.
Potomac: Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church To Celebrate 110 Years
“Honoring Our Past, Treasuring Our Future”
It’s the year 1905, and residents of Scotland, just off Seven Locks Road in Potomac have recently purchased property and completed the building of a small white church — the Scotland A.M.E. Zion Church.
Potomac Snapshot: Timeless Design Ideas
Hopkins & Porter's designers will host a home tour at 11628 Glen Road on Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m.-4p.m.
Potomac Mansions on Tour
Event will benefit local charities.
Four Potomac mansions will open their doors to the public next month for the 59th Potomac Country House Tour.
Seniors: Just Say No to Scams
Seniors are targeted for scams "because sometimes they just want to talk to people," Bill Ross began the class on Senior Scams at the Langston-Brown Senior Community Center Aug. 26. "Seniors are more vulnerable. They believe the pitches they hear; they have lived a long time and they trust people."
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