Vienna Police Highlights: Dec. 5 – Dec. 10, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Dec. 5 – Dec. 10, 2020.
Great Falls Woman Dies in Two-Car Crash
A woman has died as a result of injuries from a crash that occurred Sunday, Dec. 7, around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Leesburg Pike and Towlston Road.
December is Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Breeding license is no indicator of quality
Third article in a series.
A Catch of Wishes at Lake Anne
Better than any greeting card for the season
Anyone taking a walk on the plaza at Lake Anne Village Center is drawn to it, unsure at first what it is.
Great Falls Girl Scouts Win Gold Award
Five Girl Scouts from Troop 1991 in Great Falls earn the highest recognition in scouting
The Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital recently acknowledged the power and dedication shared by an elite group of young women who earned the Girl Scout Gold Award in the 2020 Annual Yearbook.
A Fresh Outlook: Looking Ahead with Optimism in Great Falls
I’m thankful to have witnessed many examples (big and small) of this spirit.
As we close the chapter on 2020, many may feel tattered and beaten down as they look to 2021.
Oakcrest Students Committed to Service
In spite of the many ways that COVID-19 has made life unpredictable, Oakcrest students have continued in their dedication to service.
Living with Foxes
They’re tough to “outfox.”
Foxes are very adaptable to human environments, Fairfax County wildlife biologist Erin Thady told 70 attendees at a Dec. 6 Zoom talk sponsored by the Friends of Mason Neck State Park.
Living Legends of Alexandria: The Dynamic Duo
Ginny and Richard Obranovich at the helm of APF
The Alexandria Police Foundation was originally founded in 2002 to provide health insurance for retiring police K9 dogs.
‘Love Is All You Need’ in Alexandria
Mural celebrates KSMET businesses
Long before the trendy boutiques and celebrity chef restaurants came to town, upper King Street was lined with used car dealers and empty storefronts and considered by many a sketchy part of the city.
In the Kitchen in Alexandria: Small Business Changes Course in Middle of Pandemic
Mindy’s delivery dinners spread like wildfire in Del Ray
Erin White has just returned from delivering 50 boxed chicken kabobs, couscous salad and cornbread lunches to hospital workers at Inova Alexandria Hospital on Nov. 17.
Belle View Upgrades May Bring New Life to Shopping Center
Façade improvements continue during pandemic
In early December, shoppers aren’t the only ones busy at Belle View Shopping Center in Mount Vernon.
Scholarship Fund of Alexandria Women’s Holiday Soirée Raises $16,000
Local students with financial need rely on community support more than ever.
The Scholarship Fund of Alexandria held its annual Women’s Holiday Soiree virtually on Dec. 3 to celebrate women and the power of community.
Holiday Art Walk Kicks Off in Old Town Alexandria
Lamp posts adorned with work from local artists
From the river to the rails, King Street is adorned in its holiday best as lamp posts have been brought to life with a display of art work as part of the first Old Town Holiday Lamp Post Art Walk.
Appetite: Support Restaurants By Ordering Delivery in Alexandria
To give restaurants an extra boost while still staying home, order from establishments that offer their own delivery service.
When it comes to restaurant food delivery, there are two schools of thought: Spend all your dining-out money at the restaurant itself, or spread the wealth by ordering through a delivery service like GrubHub or UberEats.
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