At the Tipping Point and Winter is Coming in Great Falls
Beloved local restaurant needs customers to be with them now.
Proprietor Mike Kearney of The Old Brogue, an Irish Pub in Great Falls, made a live video of his restaurant on the evening of Friday, Nov. 13.
Vienna Police Highlights: Nov. 6 – Nov. 12, 2020
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna Police Department from Nov. 6 – Nov. 12, 2020.
McLean High Student Wins Voice Competition, Advances to Division Finals
Tracy Waagner, a senior at McLean High School, will represent Virginia in the Division Finals of the Music Teachers National Association Southern Division Senior Vocal Competition.
Great Falls’ Springvale Road Bridge Options Studied
GFCA to launch survey on bridge
A Working Group of residents chartered by the Great Falls Citizens Association (GFCA) has been reviewing proposals by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to replace a single-lane bridge on Springvale Road over Piney Run.
Veterans Day Observed with Caution in Great Falls
Cancellation of formal celebration could not stop informal ceremony
A dozen or so hardy souls quietly gathered in the drenching rain at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month to pay tribute to America's veterans in an unofficial ceremony.
McLean Filmmaker Presents ‘The Other Side’
A short film inspired by a true story, raising awareness for the Ethiopian orphan crisis
In 2018, 20-year old filmmaker Josh Leong of McLean traveled to Ethiopia on a mission trip with McLean Bible Church.
Opinion: Commentary: Time for Being Thankful
Next week is the formal day set aside for thanksgiving.
The Other Alexandria: A Teacher Made A Difference – Joseph (Joe) Lovelace
It was March 27, 1943 at 5 a.m., when Andrew Lovelace died at his son’s home at 611 North West Street.
Alexandria Business Punched by Pandemic Pivots to Survive
Sweet Root Village running pop up markets, helping the hungry
It was the end of the summer and many in Alexandria had been homebound far too long.
Appetite: Wooboi Chicken Sizzles Into Old Town Alexandria
The first thing you need to know about Wooboi Chicken: The restaurant takes its spices seriously.
Operation Warm in Alexandria
Winter coats donated to families in need
More than 700 new coats and thousands of books were given to Alexandria children and families in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue annual coat drive.
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra: “Sure on This Shining Night”
ASO brings virtual message of hope and healing to Alexandria and beyond
The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra (ASO) in collaboration with the Alexandria Choral Society will release a virtual winter concert later this month featuring ASO musicians and a guest appearance by ACS singers.
Opinion: Commentary: Honoring Our Veterans
Henry Dorton, Commander, American Legion Post 24
Seven decades ago, in 1950, brave Americans defended a far-off land that was under attack.
‘We’ve Got to Unite This Country’
John Warner recalls WWII service, political career
Former U.S. Senator John Warner, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, was the featured speaker at the Nov. 10 meeting of the Alexandria Rotary Club.
A Salute to Veterans in Alexandria
For more than 100 years, America has been honoring its veterans on November 11, marking the date in 1918 when the Armistice with Germany went into effect as the sound of artillery went silent along the Western Front in France.
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