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Lesson for Life: ‘Be the Best That You Can Be’
A life coach for many in the community.
Al Grande is a self-described optimist, most likely his grandchildren’s notion of the “Little Engine That Could.”
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Top 100: Ashley McCulloch, Woodson LAX, 2005
With 37 seconds left to go in the 2002 lacrosse state final, Woodson was losing by a goal to Rockbridge County. The Cavaliers would equal the score, and go on to win the state championship in overtime, thanks to a champion effort on the part of Ashley McCulloch, a freshman.
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Growing up With Baseball in Great Falls
Langley senior Bryan Even to play Division II baseball next year.
Growing up in Great Falls, Langley High School senior Bryan Even found his second home on the diamond. He started his career with Great Falls Little League, where he found inspiration every opening day from the members of the Langley Saxons varsity team.
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Authority Renames Park’s Visitors Center for Hoffman
In recogniton of Norma Hoffman’s commitment to environmental protection.
The Fairfax County Park Authority has decided to name the Huntley Meadows Park Visitor’s Center after Norma Hoffman fro her long-time commitment to the park.
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Recreation
Recreation
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Up to Speed Tutors Puts Focus on Special Education
Lake Braddock graduate Brian Katkin started the company last spring.
When JS Tutoring folded in 2012, one of Arlington resident Brian Katkin’s students with a learning disability wanted to keep having sessions with him. They worked out an arrangement to continue working together, and soon Katkin decided to take on other students as well. Then on the first day of Spring Break the same year, he launched the company Up to Speed Tutors, with himself as the sole instructor.
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Waterfront Politics Unfold in the Courtroom and on the Campaign Trail
Three separate lawsuits still moving forward as mayoral campaign heats up.
For those keeping score in the ongoing war over the Alexandria waterfront, opponents have scored one major victory and supporters have scored one major victory.
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A Voice for the Voiceless
Q&A with SALT Coordinator John Horejsi.
“When there are bills affecting the wealthy the committee rooms are filled to capacity, but when issues affecting the needy, the hearing rooms are empty.” —SALT Coordinator John Horejsi
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‘Come to the Cabaret’
Centreville High presents hit Broadway musical.
Show times are Nov 9, 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 p.m., and Nov 11 at 3 p.m., in the school theater.
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Week in Reston
Week in Reston
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Sounds of the Season
Springfield Chorale celebrates 30 years of concerts at St. Mark's Lutheran Church.
Sounds of the Season
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Songs of Hope
Tales of apartheid, photographs of AIDS orphans central focus of World AIDS Day Concert.
Songs of Hope
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Profile in Service: Andrea Foley
Foley was awarded the Direct Service in Arts and Humanities award from Volunteer Fairfax.
Profile in Service: Andrea Foley
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Son's Death Propels Effort on Foreign Road Safety
Organization raising awareness on road crashes abroad marks 10th year.
Son's Death Propels Effort on Foreign Road Safety
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A Place to Ride without Owning a Horse
Center, open to the public, prides itself on “fat, happy, shiny horses.”
A Place to Ride without Owning a Horse
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The Earl of Vienna Dies at 33
Sweet Gray Gelding, Beloved Neighbor, Was Sign of Agrarian Past
The Earl of Vienna Dies at 33
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Week in Reston
Week in Reston
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A Life Cut Short
Family, friends remember 19-year-old Justin Carter, who was shot and killed two weeks ago.
A Life Cut Short
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Stem Cells, Cows and Grape Juice
Churchill Signature Academy of Mathematics, Technology and Science
Stem Cells, Cows and Grape Juice
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Citizens of the Year
Honorees to be featured at Potomac Day parade on Oct. 20 and chamber ceremony at Normandie Farm in November.
The Potomac Chamber of Commerce named the Potomac citizens of the year this past week. The Citizen of the Year, Youth of the Year, and Businessperson of the Year are scheduled to ride in convertibles in the Potomac Day parade on Oct. 20.