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Potomac: Teaching through Problem-Solving
Kumon relocates to Potomac Promenade Mall.
Karen Forng of Potomac is the owner of the newly renovated and relocated Potomac Kumon Math and Reading Center. Because of her first-hand experience with the Kumon program, she is a true believer — and she opened her business to share Kumon with the many students who need academic support in reading, math and study skills.
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Tackling Big Issues With Wry Comedy
Elden Street Players bring on "The Clean House."
Celebrating 25 years of "combining bold direction with extraordinary artistry" the Elden Street Players' new season will be one "with a strong focus on shows that intrigue and provoke thought for our audiences," said Angie Anderson, the artistic director. The season opener is "The Clean House" a Pulitzer Prize finalist by Sarah Ruhl. The show is a fusion of tart comedy and heartfelt drama, fantasy and daily life.
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Fairfax's Providence Players--Endearing and Enduring Comedy
Providence Players of Fairfax present "You Can't Take it with You."
"A non-stop dance of human interactions and emotions—with some crazy ballet thrown in for great entertainment," said Sara Bennett of the Providence Players next production, "You Can't Take it with You," by George S. Kaufman and Moss Hart.
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Gallery To Host Finale Reception for Potomac Days
Potomac Theatre Company to perform songs from “My Fair Lady.”
Potomac Day is Saturday, Oct. 20 — when the first sounds of the parade commence. Clowns, marching bands, civic organizations, churches and the Potomac Citizen, Youth and Business persons of the year will all be cheered as they ride through the River and Fall Crossroads.
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AAA Hosts Free Car Check
A free car inspection might take some of the sting out of this winter’s weather.
Meteorologists look to the weather phenomenon La Nina for their winter predictions this year. AAA Mid-Atlantic Field Operations Manager Jeff Boone remembers something from The Farmer’s Almanac about the abundance of acorns and wooly bear caterpillars foreshadowing rough weather ahead. Computer models or natural signs, Boone and the weather folks are in agreement. The winter of 2012 could be another extra cold and stormy one for our region.
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Middle School: Launching Pad to Success or Pipeline to Failure?
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Per recent studies, our middle schools nationwide are often overlooked, frequently allocated secondhand resources and habitually saddled by low expectations, yet it is the critical period in a child's education and development.
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Column: Ready To Serve Mount Vernon
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The New Year is ringing in many changes to our community including the passing of the baton of local government leadership from my friend and mentor, Gerry Hyland, to me.
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Potomac Pilates To Relocate to Potomac Village
Larger site to accommodate more students.
The Potomac Pilates studio will be relocating to the heart of Potomac Village from the Potomac Tennis Club on Potomac Tennis Lane. Helen Marshall, owner of Potomac Tennis Club, has decided that the multi-use facility, frequented by hundreds of Potomac residents each month, will be closing permanently in April.
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Arlington: Memorial to Gun Violence Victims
Blue, white and yellow T-shirts are draped over white crosses dotted across the lawn of Rock Spring United Congregational United Church of Christ at 5010 Little Falls Road in Arlington.
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Arlington: Signature Theater Presents ‘Cake Off’
It's a battle-of-the-baking-sexes world premiere musical.
It’s the 50th Annual Millberry Cake Off. The legendary jackpot: $1 million for the best homemade sugary delight.
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Alexandria's Immanuel Church: More Than a Building
The Archbishop of Canterbury visits Alexandria for consecration of new Immanuel Church.
“To the glory of God, this chapel burned.”
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Rosslyn Unveils Marine Corps Marathon Drive
Local “groundpounder” readies for 40th MCM.
It is known as “The People’s Marathon” and 40 years ago, Arlington resident Al Richmond was one of 2,655 people lining up to participate in the first Marine Corps Marathon.
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Commentary: Is It Smart or Dumb Growth for Alexandria?
Politicians claim we can improve our fiscal health by promoting more development. When the red ink turns up we are told to “grow ourselves out of debt.”
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Potomac Artist Exhibits Work at OASIS Art Gallery
Imagine seeing Hurricane Sandy hitting Havana, Cuba, a colorful local train in Santiago, Chile, the tango in Buenos Aires, Argentina, a column of Spain’s Alhambra, South Beach, Tangier Island, the C&O Canal all in a single day.
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Arlington: Operation Firesafe
Firefighters walk door-to-door to check smoke detectors.
Deputy Fire Marshal Shawn Pendo jumps into his fire marshal truck at Fire Station #4 on Hudson Street Saturday morning, Sept. 26, to join three firefighters on Operation Firesafe.
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MetroStage in Alexandria Presents ‘Uprising’
Show is part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct. 25.
MetroStage in Alexandria will open its 2015-16 season with the premiere of “Uprising” by Atlanta playwright Gabrielle Fulton as part of the Women’s Voices Theater Festival, now through Oct 25.
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Alexandria People at Work: Emily Henry of Hooray for Books Makes Transition
Emily Henry makes transition from story hour to the guitar.
It is 10:29 a.m. and the floor is crowded with chairs all filled for the Friday morning story hour at Hooray for Books on King Street.
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Arlington: Signature Theatre Presents ‘The Mystery of Love & Sex’
Signature Theatre stages unexpected love story of evolving friendship, finding one’s own path, and the value of family.
Signature Theatre in Shirlington is staging "The Mystery of Love & Sex" now through May 8. The story revolves around Charlotte and Jonny, complete opposites who have been best friends since they were children.
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3 Alexandria Farmer’s Market Finds for Spring
Alexandria has plethora of market options throughout the year.
The dawn of spring brings lots of vendors back to Alexandria’s farmer’s markets. Fresh lettuce, tomatoes, the short-but-sweet ramp season — it’s always a feast for the senses this time of year. Here are three area vendors to pay particular attention to.
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Potomac: Broadening Horizons During the Summer
Local enrichment program keeps disadvantaged children on track when school is out.
A local school will join an effort to help prevent the “summer slide” for some of Montgomery County’s neediest students. Norwood School will partner with Horizons Greater Washington to offer a summer camp program aimed at halting the academic achievement decline that some students face when school is not in session.