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Potomac: ‘Jolly Fat Man’ Supports Veterans
Fundraising event marks 20th anniversary.
Yank yourself out of that warm bed, jump into your running gear — and head to Bethesda’s Capital Crescent Trail on Dec. 12 to run or walk with the “Jolly Fat Man.”
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Centreville: Homes Will Rise Instead of Offices
Developer will build 355 apartments at the Trinity Centre.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recently approved a developer’s plan for the Trinity Centre in Centreville. As a result, 355 apartments will be built there, amenities will be added around the lake and the county will receive financial contributions.
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Chantilly: Charlie Brown, the Grinch and More
Westfield High presents its “Ho-Ho Holiday Show.”
Each year, a holiday tradition at Westfield High is the “Ho-Ho Holiday show.”
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Langley Orchestra Kicks Off the Season
Langley High School’s Orchestra kicked off the year on Dec. 1 at South Lakes High School.
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McLean Woman’s Club Kicks Off 49th Annual Holiday Homes Tour
A ribbon-cutting ceremony kicked off the McLean Woman’s Club’s 49th annual Holiday Homes Tour on Dec. 3 at historic Pleasant Grove Church in McLean
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Santa Comes to Town for McLean’s WinterFest Parade
There were many drivers perplexed this Sunday afternoon when they realized Old Chain Bridge road was blocked off by police…that is, until they saw the sea of green and red that pooled into the heart of town for McLean’s seventh annual WinterFest parade.
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Celebration of Lights in Great Falls
Hundreds of people attended the 25th Annual Celebration of Lights and Great Falls Holiday Fest on Sunday, Dec. 6 at the Great Falls Village Center in Great Falls.
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Unique Gift Ideas Found in Great Falls
For finding the perfect holiday gift for that special someone, Adeler Jewelers offers custom-designed jewelry for every occasion.
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Bless Brittany’s Tree in Great Falls
GFCA Legacy White Oak Tree planting project widens its canopy of interest.
Brittany Geserick-Beschen’s love for white oaks has deep roots.
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Arlington: Turkey Bowl in Hall’s Hill
The over-30 crowd beats the under-30 crowd in football.
Arlington has a way of unfolding its secrets slowly, a magician with successive rabbits coming out of its hat.
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Arlington: Interfaith Community Marches Against Islamophia
“We’re here to share the love with people thousands of miles from us and right next door."
The last month hasn’t been easy for the Dar al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church.
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On the Air in Arlington
Arlington Independent Media Launches 96.7 WERA
Heff Munson can create fire with just a plastic bag. He can make creaky stairs from rubber bands and a winch. Using a bag of rice, he can make it rain. Munson replicates the sounds as best he can, but when his program plays on Arlington’s new 96.7 WERA, it sounds real.
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Column: Laying the Foundation for the Future
Commentary–ACPS 2020 State-of-the-Schools
Autumn is traditionally a time for reflection. As the leaves drift to the ground, we look back at what we have achieved over the course of the year.






