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Mount Vernon: Grant to Promote Tourism in Peru
The Running Strong for American Indian Youth board of directors approved a $16,000 grant request to promote cultural tourism and economic development in a remote area of Peru. Running Strong for American Indian Youth is located at 8301 Richmond Highway, Suite 200.
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Public Asked To Identify Suspects for Fairfax Wegmans Theft
Detectives from the Fair Oaks Police district need the public’s help to identify two men suspected of stealing champagne and wine from the Wegmans at 11620 Monument Drive last month.
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Herndon High Band Students Participate in American Music Abroad Trip
The students were part of a 69-member honor band which performed in Austria, Germany, Italy, Croatia and Slovenia.
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Greenspring Celebrates Diversity with International Night
Woodland Skies, one of the full service, on-campus dining venues at Greenspring, recently hosted an International Night event at the community. The restaurant was transformed into an intercontinental stage celebrating various regions of the globe
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Sargeant Kicks Off Mount Vernon Supervisor Campaign
Of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors district seats, all of which are up for election this fall, the Mount Vernon spot is already being contested by four candidates.
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Marsden Announces Re-election Campaign
Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) announced his intent to continue as a Virginia state senator in a March 26 statement.
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Natalie York and Raye Zaragoza Come to Jammin’ Java
Two NYC-based singer-songwriters, Natalie York and Raye Zaragoza, will perform Monday, May 18 at Jammin’ Java in Vienna before heading off on tour and music-making in 12 states.
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Human Trafficking Forum To Be Held at West Springfield High School
Fairfax County Police refer to the definition of teen sex trafficking as “the act of manipulating or forcing anyone under the age of 18 to engage in a sex act in exchange for anything of value (money, drugs, shelter, food, clothes, etc.).”
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Fairfax: Panel Discussion to Follow Film on College Rape Crime
“The Hunting Ground” tells the story of a number of college students who survived sexual assault. After a free screening on the campus of George Mason University, sponsored by Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), there will be a panel discussion by several experts on the subject matter.
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Lawson, Lodato Among Ten To Be Honored
Ten women recognized by Alexandria Commission for Women for their accomplishments in civic life.
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Deadline for First Half Real Estate Taxes Nears
The City of Alexandria reminds property owners that first half 2014 real estate tax and refuse fee payments are due Monday, June 16.
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New Water Taxi Service Launched
The Potomac Riverboat Co. offers all-new water taxi services from Old Town Alexandria directly to the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Beginning April 4, passengers can board the Miss Sophie for a 30-minute cruise, departing from the Alexandria City Marina and docking at the Potomac River side of the National Mall near the intersection of West Basin and Ohio Drive, steps from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial, Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, the Tidal Basin and a Capital Bikeshare station. Tickets are $28 round-trip or $14 one-way for adults; children are $16 round-trip or $8 one-way.
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'Spring Sweep' Set for May 2
Alexandria Crew Boosters, ODBC to host annual T.C. fundraiser.
The Alexandria Crew Boosters will host its annual fundraiser to benefit the T.C. Williams High School rowing program May 2 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
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Learning Animal Rescue in Kenya
During a recent trip to Kenya, a group of Marymount University students learned firsthand about animal trauma, poaching, and how rewarding it can be to put their compassion into action.
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Burke: Friends of Sadie Blood Drive Returns Feb. 12
The eighth annual Friends of Sadie Blood Drive is scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
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Letter to the Editor: Pre-trip Vehicle Safety Check
Letter to the Editor: Pre-trip Vehicle Safety Check
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County Warns Of Telephone Scam
County Warns Of Telephone Scam
