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Week in Springfield
Police-Involved Shooting in Franconia Area, Library Friends to Hold Annual Meeting, and Apple, Vantria Federal Credit Unions Announce Merger
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Raising Funds to Stop Hunger
Lutheran Redeemer hosts fundraisers for Nov. 10 Stop Hunger Now event.
As McLean prepares to package 250,000 meals for needy people throughout the world, members of the Lutheran Redeemer Church helped raise funds last weekend for the event. The church hosted a fun run around the parking lot for those in costume Saturday morning, and an opera concert Sunday afternoon.
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Star Crossed Lovers Take Stage at Langley
Theatre department presents ‘Romeo and Juliet.’
During Langley High School’s inaugural theater tech class, several students had a vision: Shakespeare’s character Juliet giving her famous speech on a scaffolding. The school’s upcoming production of "Romeo and Juliet" took on a new look after that idea, transforming the setting of the play from an Italian city to an apocalyptic future city.
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Letter: School Project Ignores Public
To the Editor: ACPS’ plans for building a new Jefferson-Houston elementary school are fundamentally flawed.
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Arlington Brief: Awards Spotlight Architectural and Landscape Designs
Eleven architectural and landscape projects were selected to receive 2015 DESIGNArlington awards.
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Potomac Brief: Report Addresses School-to-Prison Pipeline
The Montgomery County Council received the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report on “The School-to-Prison Pipeline in Montgomery County” on March 1.
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Bach to Rock Opens in Herndon
Music studio features lessons, recording equipment, DJ school.
Bach to Rock, a music school for students of all ages, has opened its newest location at Worldgate Centre in Herndon. The school features lessons for a variety of instruments, as well as recording facilities and the Beat Refinery, Bach to Rock’s instructional DJ school.
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Letter: Candidates On the Record
Sometimes issues arise during a political campaign that should make voters, regardless of their political leanings, question whether they should vote for a candidate. Such is the case here.
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A Taste of Distant Lands in Great Falls
Zamarod Afghan Cuisine celebrates October in Great Falls with fresh home-cooked meals.
The long, lazy days of summer have quickly been replaced by cooler days packed with school, homework and activities.
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Very Good News on Real Estate Market in McLean and Great Falls
Banner first three quarters of 2015 for real estate in McLean and Great Falls.
The first three quarters of 2015 in McLean and Great Falls is up 9 percent overall in terms of number of sales in comparison to the previous time frame in 2014.
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Springfield: County Budget Discussed
Supervisor Herrity hosts annual Budget Town Hall Meeting.
On March 23, Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity’s annual budget town hall meeting took place at the West Springfield Government Center.
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April 18, 2016 Statement by the Daughters of John Geer
This statement was provided by attorneys for the Geer family.
Justice is rarely a simple matter, and it would be easy to vent our anger, our outrage, our sorrow, and voice opposition to the plea bargain struck between Adam Torres and the Commonwealth.
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Arlington: Fire Station 8 Task Force Nears Decision
Task force will vote on options May 12.
The Fire Station 8 Task Force narrowed down its options during its meeting on April 26, and will now vote on May 12 to narrow the decision down to one proposal going forth to the County Board.
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Alexandria Obituary: Alan Neal Rudd
Alan Neal Rudd, formerly of Alexandria, died Feb. 6, 2016. His family, friends, and professional colleagues remember him as a man of great kindness, sincerity, and integrity.
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Oak Hill Resident in ‘Shrek the Musical’
A big green ogre, a princess, a wisecracking donkey and a love-struck dragon – they’ll all be onstage when The Alliance Theatre’s Summer Stars program presents “Shrek the Musical.”
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Lee Senior Center in Arlington Is a Creative Hub
Painting, pottery, rock bands, and social dance are big hits.
A passer-by at Lee Center in Arlington stopped in to see the country music players the other day and left feeling this group of musicians was worth staying to hear for the whole hour.
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This One’s for Morgan
Brain cancer survivor to compete in the 119th Boston Marathon in honor of pediatric brain tumor patient.
On April 20 of this year, I will be running my fourth Boston Marathon in honor of a beautiful little girl who is 6 years old and battling brain cancer from Center Moriches, New York (Suffolk County).
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Vienna Rotary Honors ‘Service Above Self’ Recipients
Awards presented to outstanding VPD, VVFD and town employees.
The Rotary Club of Vienna awarded 2014 M. Jane Seeman Service Above Self awards to outstanding members of the Vienna Police Department, Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, and Town of Vienna staff on April 22.
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Last Piece of the Downtown Puzzle for Herndon?
Council schedules public hearing on potential purchase of Ashwell property for Tuesday, May 26 at 7 p.m.
The Herndon Town Council will consider purchasing approximately 1.67 acres of land in Herndon’s historic downtown.
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Absorbing Examination of Human Nature
“The Good Counselor” presented at 1st Stage.
If you are seeking out magnetic theater that deals with unsettling, yet real-life, family issues and a search for the truth, make your way to 1st Stage. Under the confident, wise direction of Alex Levy, Kathryn Grant’s award winning “The Good Counselor” is an evening of riveting performances.