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Preventing Holiday Weight Gain

Nutritionists say merriment doesn’t have to lead to bulge.

Festive holidays are filled with sweet treats from eggnog and cider to fruitcake and chocolate bonbons.

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Keys to Staying Healthy During the Holiday Season

Finding balance can preserve one’s well-being.

Food, festivities and friends are synonymous with the holidays. However, celebrations can take a toll on your health.

Brief: Oakton Conquers Chantilly Chargers

Brief: Oakton High School’s Varsity Swim and Drive teams went head-to-head with Chantilly High School on Friday night at Cub Run RECenter.

Brief: Detective Sylmar Graduates from the Leadership in Police Program

Brief: Detective Arturo E. Sylmar graduated from the Leadership in Police Organizations program on Dec. 7.

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Brief: Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Installs New Leadership

Brief: There were multiple transfers of the torch at the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Installation Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 6 at NVAR Headquarters in Fairfax

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Dining for a Cause in Great Falls

Military Appreciation Monday dinner series to continue in 2013.

Long-time Great Falls resident Bob Nelson was all smiles as he stood in the backroom of the Old Brogue providing warm words and thanks to families and supporters sitting in attendance at the monthly Military Appreciation Monday dinner on Dec. 10.

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Brief: Sierra Club Marched in Winterfest for Transit Oriented Development

Brief: Sierra Club members, friends and neighbors from McLean and surroundings celebrated at the Winterfest Parade on Sunday, Dec. 2.

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Langley Presents ‘A Musical Journey to Germany’

The Langley High School Orchestra presented "A Musical Journey to Germany" on Dec. 11.

Week in McLean

Check out what is going on this week in McLean.

Brief: Hudgins Wins Award for Regional Leadership

Brief: At its Annual Membership and Awards Luncheon, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG), a nonprofit association of 300 area elected officials, presented Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins with the organization’s highest honor.

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A Message From Oakton: ‘We Care’

Money was flying everywhere the day before Thanksgiving break, as Oakton Elementary School students pulled spare change and dollar bills from their pockets, hats, lunch bags, purses and—in some cases—shoes.

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Flint Hill School Robots Dominate Competition

At the FIRST qualifying event held at Sidwell Friends, Flint Hill School took the top two spots.

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Brief: BRTRC Moves to Vienna

Brief: A 27-year-old, steadily growing government contractor will move its corporate headquarters to a new home in Vienna next year, in a deal brokered by two executives with The Ezra Company.

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Brief: English Skills Open Doors

Students at St. Mark's English as a Second Language Program for adults at the St. Mark Christian Formation Center, 9972 Vale Road, Vienna, benefit from new friendships and improved English skills, which can lead to further job opportunities.

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Brief: Chorus Hosts Renaissance Feaste

Langley choral department performs annual 16th century show.

The Langley High School Choral Department hosted their annual Renaissance Feaste Dec. 7 and 8 at the Capital Church in Vienna.