Challenged to ‘Build & Fly’
Kashmir-Robotics CEO Princess Aliyah of Great Falls issues "Build & Fly" conservation challenge.
During the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) conference, Aug. 12-15 at the DC Convention Center, Princes Aliyah represented the Great Falls community as the CEO of Kashmir-Robotics to announced the first ever Wildlife Conservation UAV Challenge.
New Beach Mill Road Bridge Opens to Traffic
Bridge construction schedule, design meet neighborhood’s expectations.
Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) staff, Great Falls residents, elected officials, Fairfax County Department of Transportation staff and others celebrated the opening of the newly completed Beach Mill Road Bridge over Nichols Branch with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Aug. 29. The bridge’s one-lane, rustic design and slip resistant wood decking and railing was a collaborative effort between VDOT, Dranesville Supervisor John Foust, the Great Falls Citizens Association, the neighboring community and others. The bridge opened to traffic on Aug. 28.
Day One at Forestville
Forestville Elementary’s welcome back to school worthy of a gold star.
Miss Genevieve Roberson is obviously ready to start her academic career as a first grader at Forestville Elementary School in Great Falls. No tears today from this young lady on the first day of the new school year. “She actually cried when we left the open house last Thursday,” said mom Maria Roberson. “She thought it was great. She wanted to stay at school then.”
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.
Morton Sherman Era Draws to Dramatic Close at Alexandria City Public Schools
Controversial superintendent oversaw school system during tumultuous five-year term.
As members of the Alexandria School Board were behind closed doors in a one-hour executive session last week, Glenn Hopkins was thumbing through a draft report he was preparing to the release from the Student Achievement Advisory Committee.
Cause of Massive Blaze at West End Warehouse Yet to be Determined
Charred bits of foam litter the scene as officials begin investigation.
Firefighters from across the region battled a massive six-alarm fire Monday on the West End, a fight that enlisted help from across the region and gave four firefighters minor injuries.
Ballot Question: Authorizing an Authority in Arlington
Arlington County voters to determine fate of housing and redevelopment authority.
Should Arlington County have a housing authority?
Back To School Nights
Date and times for local back-to-school nights.
Pups and Pilsners Beer Festival To Return
Pups and Pilsners Is Coming Back!
Massive Fire Burns Warehouse on South Pickett Street
Blaze sends heavy black smoke into the air.
Firefighters from across Northern Virginia and Maryland are battling a massive, five-alarm fire at 801 South Picket Street, a warehouse building tax records say was originally constructed in 1965.
Insiders’ Tips: What are the best things about living in Springfield?
“We came for the schools initially. The commute to the Pentagon is very convenient. I like the art guilds in Alexandria and Springfield. The swim club was nice. Folks are decent out here. There hasn’t been a radical change. It’s very stable.”
Fairfax Station Students Attend Summer Science Program in Israel
Local student and budding scientist Pierce Eggan was one of only 19 American students chosen to attend the summer science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, one of the world’s foremost centers of scientific research and graduate study.
Molly Elizabeth and Scott Dana Rumberger Engaged
Mark H. and Bobbi Dickerson of Lorton announced the engagement of their daughter, Mollly Elizabeth, to Scott Dana Rumberger, son of Dale S. and Claudia Rumberger, also of Lorton. Molly and Scott are graduates of South County, and Virginia Tech, 2011 and 2012, respectively. A fall 2015 wedding is planned.
Fall Classes Begin at School of the Arts
Classes include: ballet, pointe, hip-hop, jazz, break dancing, tumbling, Irish dance, hula, contemporary, combination classes of tap/ballet or jazz/tap, musical theater, acting, as well as piano, violin, percussion, guitar and voice lessons.
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