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Column: Riding the Silver Line—Day One
No doubt about it: The Silver Line is a game changer for Reston.
I was kind of excited about the opening of the Reston (Wiehle-Reston East) Metro station on Saturday.
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Primed To Learn about Work
Summer school program matches students with potential careers.
Julia Payne spent a week of her summer calling local restaurants asking them if they would like to hand out coasters and condoms for World Aids Day. She said this with a laugh, remarking on how some people had interesting responses to that offer.
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Busy February at Herndon High
Students stay active at Herndon HS with extracurricular activities.
In addition to sports teams and athletics, Herndon High students have had the opportunity in February to be involved in various school activities. These have ranged from the February science fair to performing arts related groups.
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Potomac: Providing Friends for Those with Developmental Challenges
Friendship Circle hosts awards dinner.
Three children climbed onto the stage at the Friendship Circle Awards Dinner — and rocked the house, filling the room with joy and laughter as they told the crowd why they loved their "friends-at-home" buddies. Sarah said, "I love to play soccer with her."
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Classified Advertising October 15, 2014
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In the Spirit of the Season
The Burke-Springfield based Netcasters are focusing on traditional carols of the season.
The Netcasters have turned into a real song and dance outfit … but that’s been a pretty positive thing for some of their audiences lately.
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Helping Children To Get Ready for School
At Inova Alexandria Hospital, our staff is collecting school supplies to help area children arrive at school in September prepared to hit the books. We’ve teamed up with Alexandria City Public Schools’ (ACPS) Family and Community Engagement Center and the non-profit Community Partners for Children for the 23rd annual ACPS School Supply Drive.
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Understanding WWII Decisions
Yorktown High junior studies military history in Normandy and New Orleans.
“On Omaha Beach, there were bunkers everywhere. And tons of it is still there. They still have the craters.”
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Herndon Community Center Celebrates 35 Years
Celebration held at Herndon community center .
“It is the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department and the Herndon Community Center staff’s honor to provide engaging, healthy and recreational programs and events,” said Abby Kimble, marketing specialist for the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. On Tuesday, March 26, the Herndon Community Center celebrated its 35th anniversary. Throughout the day visitors enjoyed free admission to the Herndon community center and there were demonstrations and activities for all ages.
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Letter to the Editor: How To Manage On-street Parking
To the Editor: A recent letter recommended resident-only on-street parking near the waterfront. However, this prescribes the wrong medicine for Old Town's constrained parking. One need only visit blocks in the District or Arlington's Clarendon neighborhood to witness the results of resident-only parking zones. Many of the spaces are left unused in the evening hours, a waste of public resources. On-street parking works best when it is about 85 percent occupied, so that most spaces are in use but turnover occurs frequently enough for a few spaces in each block to remain available at any given time. If demand by residents is far less than the supply, the supply should be opened for use by others.
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Annual Butterfly Count Breaks Record
28 species of butterflies recorded.
Do you know the difference between a swallowtail and a monarch? How about a painted lady? Would you recognize these types of butterflies?
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Regulars at the White House
Local musicians perform for presidents and their guests.
About a dozen times a year, Chris McFarlane and Mark Questad, both of Mount Vernon, don their special full dress U.S. Marines uniform, pick up their musical instruments and head to an address in Washington that most will only visit once in a lifetime as a tourist: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue.
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Pet Fiesta Held At Reston Town Center
Thousands attend pet focused May 3 event.
Visitors and participants of the annual Reston Pet Fiesta enjoyed sunny mild weather on Saturday, May 3. One of the signature events of Reston Town Center, this outdoor event was open to the public and brought together local businesses, animal rescue groups and pet owners for a day of activities and demonstrations. The event was also an opportunity to put in volunteer hours with animal adoption groups.
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Bringing Hope and Health to Lorton
Hope and Health Festival provides health information and screenings for area residents.
In the south county area, many residents have trouble receiving health care, says Linda Patterson, executive director of the Lorton Community Action Center. It was this struggle to access care that was behind the motivation for the Hope and Health Festival, a collaborative effort between the Lorton Community Action Center, South County Church, and the Lorton Library.
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Visiting ‘New Tysons’
Residents get a peek into the future at Tysons Open House.
As Tysons Corner continues to develop, curious residents are starting to get a feel for its identity. Fairfax County Park Authority hosted an open house at Spring Hill Elementary on May 19 to display what the urban center’s cityscape - complete with green spaces and high rise buildings - could look like in the next five to 25 years.
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Letter: GFCA Appeals for Greater Citizens Involvement
In recent weeks several letters have raised questions about the construction of the Walker Road "Diet Plan," which is reshaping the road between Great Falls’ two shopping areas.
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Week in Vienna
Help Stop Hunger Now The community is invited to a Stop Hunger Now event on Saturday, April 5, from 9 a.m.-6:30 p.m., at Madison High. Volunteers are needed to help assemble rice, soy, dehydrated vegetables and a flavoring mix including 21 essential vitamins and minerals into small meal-packages. These packages will then be shipped around the world to support school feeding programs and crisis relief. All ages are welcome.
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Herndon Community Center Celebrates 35 Years
Celebration held at Herndon community center .
“It is the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department and the Herndon Community Center staff’s honor to provide engaging, healthy and recreational programs and events,” said Abby Kimble, marketing specialist for the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department. On Tuesday, March 26, the Herndon Community Center celebrated its 35th anniversary. Throughout the day visitors enjoyed free admission to the Herndon community center and there were demonstrations and activities for all ages.
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Letter: Value Those Bicyclists
To the Editor: I am writing to respond to a letter, "Bike Share Now Needs City Money," printed in the May 24 Alexandria Gazette Packet. As chair of the Alexandria Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), I was asked to attend the Waterfront Commission Meeting where the Capital Bikeshare station options were discussed. For me, this letter raises three concerns.
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Covert Matters: World's Still A Mess
The idea that every nation and peoples of the world should be like the United States has gotten out of hand a bit. It is unnerving the nation’s able diplomats and military men and women should try to enforce such nation building. This is somewhat foolhardy.