Springfield Man Arrested for Producing Child Pornography
Andrew Choi, 35, of Springfield, was arrested Friday, April 26, on charges of production and possession of child pornography.
Le-Ha Anderson Honored by Asian American Chamber of Commerce
Le-Ha Anderson, of Clifton, media/community relations manager at Dominion, was recently honored by the Asian American Chamber of Commerce for giving her time, talent and resources to help strengthen the chamber and the community at large.
Real Estate Fraud Leads to Prison
Lorton woman sentenced to two years behind bars.
A 35-year-old Lorton woman conspired with three other people in an illegal real estate scheme to yield them big bucks. They plotted to take over the titles of homes in Washington, D.C., without the real property owners’ knowledge.
Lees Corner Sixth-Graders Help Stop Hunger Now
Children at Lees Corner Elementary are taking a bite out of world hunger. They raised money to purchase food and, last Wednesday, April 24, students in teacher Jeffrey Houser’s sixth-grade class packaged enough meals to feed 103,200 people.
Making The ‘Junk Food Blues’ Music Video
To the tune of jazz, nine children from the Kidz MusiQ Club recorded a music video in Fairfax Sunday, April 14, to the song “Junk Food Blues.”
Tell Your Story with ‘Better Said Than Done’
Storytellers in Northern Virginia troupe “Better Said Than Done” come from all over to tell their stories.
Started in 2011 by Jessica Piscitelli, “Better Said Than Done,” a professional storytelling troupe, has gone from strength to strength over the past two years with a pool of about 45 talented storytellers. But who knew people would be interested in coming out to listen to what they have to say?
Fairfax Teenager Wins Writing Contest
Peter Hwang is only in the seventh grade, but he recently won the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) writing contest. He wrote an essay answering the question, “What would you say to the Founding Fathers?”
Girl Scouts Enjoy Aquatic-Themed Party
Girl Scouts from the Pride of the Potomac Service Unit had a shell of a good time at the Under the Sea Girl Scout Birthday dance, March 16 at Charles Houston Recreation Center in Alexandria.
Fairfax Assault Victim Dies of Injuries
City of Fairfax police say a 63-year-old city resident, William Hays O’Brien, has succumbed to injuries sustained April 16 when he was assaulted in a shopping-center parking lot.
Apple Federal Credit Union Offers Sequester Leniency
Apple Federal Credit Union is prepared to aid those member households that have been affected by the recent government sequestration through offering a limited-time sequester loan.
Innovation Fair at Keene Mill
The 28 student teams brainstormed problems with current products they use on a regular basis and then researched and created solutions to those problems.
New Beginning at Cemetery
Lodge to be resurrected.
Anywhere else in the city, it would appear out-of-place in size and design. But being the lodge — or gatehouse, as many say — at the entrance to Alexandria National Cemetery, the building is a perfect fit.
Fairfax County Union Officials Say Board’s Budget Fails Staff, Residents
Supervisors maintain cuts necessary to eliminate projected $169 million shortfall.
On the day the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted the FY2014 budget, the leaders of Fairfax County’s four public employee unions issued a joint statement saying the budget “failed” staff and county residents.
AMEN Becomes Arlington Thrive
Arlingtonians Meeting Emergency Needs (AMEN) will now be known as Arlington Thrive.
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