Statesmanship Prevailed
During legislative sessions in Virginia there is far too much partisan bickering, currying to special interests and, in recent years, doing the things that appear on late-night comedy shows.
Elected Leaders Failing Us at So Many Levels
Americans are feeling more than a little let down by our government in Washington.
Senators Speak on Debt Situation
Mark Warner, Tim Kaine address Northern Virginia Technology Council.
Senators Mark Warner (D) and Tim Kaine (D) spoke to members of the Northern Virginia Technology Council Friday, Feb. 8, at the Sprint building in Reston.
Sweet Tradition Raises Funds for Local Children in Need
Chocolate Festival at Herndon’s Floris United Methodist Church.
The Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon has been hosting their annual Chocolate Festival for charity for about 20 years.
Herndon Moms Club to Meet
The MOMS Club® of Herndon will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, Feb. 21.
Week in Herndon
President’s Day Holiday Schedule
Town of Herndon government offices and services will be impacted by the President’s Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 18.
Maude Hair Wins Redken Up and Comer Award
Maude Hair Salon of Herndon has won the Redken Salon of the Year “Up and Comer” Award.
Declaration of Independence Signer and Loudoun County Resident Remembered
Few people are aware that the land occupied by Washington Dulles International Airport was once the home of one of the country’s founding fathers.
Herndon High Presents ‘Hansel and Gretel’
Annual children’s production tells classic fairy tale.
The Herndon High School Theater Department will present their annual children’s show starting Friday, Feb. 15, featuring “Hansel and Gretel.”
Student-Athletes Mark Black History Month
Herndon students commemorate 150 years since signing of Emancipation Proclamation.
Three years ago, Elise Ashby Arrington decided that she wanted her son Harrison Craddock to understand the importance of Black History Month.
Oakton Home Renovation Wins 'Contractor of the Year'
Clever space plan and rustic interior capture kudos for Sun Design Remodeling.
Converting a previously finished lower-level into a suite custom-configured to satisfy the sometimes contrasting wishes of a five-member Oakton family recently won Sun Design Remodeling of Burke a “Contractor of the Year” Grand Award for “Best Residential Basement Interior.”
Public Still Hot for Ice Skating Rink in Fairfax
Michael Weiss’ former training site hosts the next generation of Olympians.
It’s one of life’s ironies: we love to complain about how cold it is, yet the arctic activity of ice skating continues to be a major recreation destination. Though he’s been a hockey guy all his life, Fairfax Ice Arena Manager Andy Heckmann doesn’t get it either. “I never understand the psychology,” he said, “why people come here when it’s cold.”It’s one of life’s ironies: we love to complain about how cold it is, yet the arctic activity of ice skating continues to be a major recreation destination. Though he’s been a hockey guy all his life, Fairfax Ice Arena Manager Andy Heckmann doesn’t get it either. “I never understand the psychology,” he said, “why people come here when it’s cold.”
Rooting for Transparency
Burke-based settlement hot on heels of anti-fraud land title certification.
Two grandmothers, Myrna Keplinger and Betty Reed, decided in 2000 that it would be nice to have an office space of their own. So they opened a realty and settlement office in the Mark Center in Alexandria and the two retired friends happily averaged 40 closings per month. Thirteen years and countless closings later, The Settlement Group grew to become the ninth largest settlement group in the region, with six offices in Northern Virginia, including locations in Burke, Franconia and McLean. As for Keplinger—she had undergone as much professional growth as had her business. She is now treasurer for the Virginia Land Title Association, on the American Land Title Association board of directors and an active member of its communications committee.
Wrecking Ball Budget Includes Four New Schools in the Coming Decade
Three elementary schools to be demolished; one new school at a site to be determined.
Over the course of the next decade, Alexandria school superintendent Morton Sherman wants to spend $357 million in an ambitious plan of demolition and construction - replacing existing facilities with new buildings and adding a new school.
Expanding the First Aid Battlefield Toward Mental Health
Legislators to consider $2 million for Mental Health First Aid.
The idea of first aid dates back to Order of St. John, a medieval society of knights that offered training in how to treat common battlefield injuries.
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