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Arlington: ‘Helping Paws’ Entertains Seniors
A treat for the audience and treats for the performer.
When Charles and Patty Toftoy visit Arlington Mill Community Center with Zoe in their arms, the smiles and laughter begin almost the moment they enter the door.
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Alexandria: ‘For God and Country’
American Legion installs new officers.
Vietnam veteran Jim Glassman was sworn in for his third term as commander of American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria during a June 10 ceremony to install the organization's 2015-2016 slate of officers and board members.
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Mount Vernon: UCM Receives $50,000 Gift
Jarrell S. Mitchell, Col. USAF (Ret), donated $50,000 to United Community Ministries (UCM) to establish The Patricia R. Mitchell Children’s Enrichment Opportunities (CEO) Initiative, as a tribute to his late wife Patricia R. Mitchell.
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Summer With Books in Great Falls
Great Falls Library promotes summer reading program.
Getting children to pick up a book over the summer is no easy feat. But the Fairfax County Public Libraries aim to do just that in their Summer Reading Program running from June 19 to Sept. 5.
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Helping Military Families
Three weeks into session and the excitement continues, each day bringing a new group of constituents and advocates who visit my office and impress me with their passion and commitment to a wide range of social and economic issues.
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Jay Fisette to Serve as 2014 Arlington County Board Chairman
Arlington County Board Vice Chairman Jay Fisette will serve as the Board Chairman for 2014, outgoing Chairman J. Walter Tejada announced Tuesday.
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Sharing Health Tips in Springfield
Springfield Community Day brings together health and fun.
Northern Virginia Community College students got a chance to showcase their knowledge about health and fitness during Springfield Community Day held at the NVCC Medical Campus on Saturday, April 18. Sarah Young and her classmates Trista Johnson and Andrea Diaz, dispensed information about the importance of dental hygiene and urged everyone to visit the dentist every six months. “Toothbrushing can’t reach everywhere. A lot of dental issues you don’t feel or you don’t have pain until it’s too late and you lose that tooth,” said Young.
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Clemyjontri Park Celebrates Renewal
Community honors Adele Lebowitz who died last week at the age of 98.
After spending nearly $1 million on renovations to repair Clemyjontri Park’s worn-out surfacing, the park is ready to fully reopen. The Fairfax County Park Authority celebrated the renewal this past weekend at the park, hosting a holiday-themed event that included pictures with Santa, a craft table for making ornaments, collections for the Toys for Tots program, and a visit by several farm animals from Frying Pan Farm Park.
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Vandalism Hits Downtown Herndon
Structures damaged in downtown Herndon.
On April 1 police from the town of Herndon were visiting locations in downtown Herndon which had been vandalized. The glass back door to the Herndon Fortnightly Library was shattered, and windows to the Herndon council chamber building were further destroyed. On Friday night, Jan. 17, large windows around the outside of the Herndon Town Council Chamber building had been smashed. Also vandalized was the historic Herndon Depot Station and the glass windows of the Herndon caboose, a local landmark.
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WWII Veteran Honors Fellow Comrades on Memorial Day
He moves throughout the cemetery, stopping to pause and remember the men he has come to see before placing a flag at their grave and moving on to the next. For World War II veteran Warden Foley, this Memorial Day ritual began nearly half a century ago as a labor of love and respect for his fellow veterans.
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Club Names 2014 Arlington Garden of the Year
A yard filled with waterfalls and a koi pond, native plants, and vegetables grown in wooden pallets next to busy Washington Boulevard won the Rock Spring Garden Club’s 2014 Arlington Garden of the Year.
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Getting to Know Winter Veggies at the Great Falls Farmers Market
The Great Falls Farmers Market has a campaign going to celebrate the winter harvest with a “Veggie Pack” and accompanying recipe – offered at a substantial discount to encourage local families to get to know the local winter crop offerings.
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Reston: Merry and Bright
Reston Town Center ice skating rink provides outdoor entertainment for family and friends.
The freshly-Zamboni’d ice reflects hundreds of twinkly white lights in the Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion as a crowd of locals and visitors stands just on the other side of the walls, waiting to enter.
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Happy New Year in Alexandria
First Night events draw thousands.
Revelers from around the world descended on Alexandria to ring in the new year as a midnight fireworks show ushered in 2017 and concluded the 22nd annual First Night Alexandria celebration.
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Preliminary Plan for Farm Property
Letter to the Editor
A letter addressed to the neighbors of Mt. Prospect Farm
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Local Art on Exhibit at ArtSpace Herndon
A reception was held on June 11 at ArtSpace Herndon for new exhibit, Truths in False Positives.
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Interim Dean of Nursing at NVCC’s Medical Education Campus in Springfield
Northern Virginia Community College’s Medical Education Campus in Springfield appointed Dr. Robert (Bob) Wade as interim dean of nursing for a one-year term.
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Dreams Come True in Great Falls
Havana Vintage celebrates 5 years in business.
While the weather was gloomy and dim this past Saturday, the doors to Havana Vintage Boutique were wide open and inside was anything but gloom. Cheerfully colored walls, luminous chandeliers, and the friendly faces of owner Nolkis Roman and her family greeted customers as they walked into the high-end consignment store to celebrate their five years in business.
