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Things Could Change Around Here

Richmond Highway, BRAC dominate Mount Vernon’s plan review.

Things Could Change Around Here

Steady Turnout on Election Day

Vienna, Oakton residents turn out to vote.

Steady Turnout on Election Day

School Board Asks for 55 Percent of Budget

Western Loudoun Residents Speak Out on Location of New High School

School Board Asks for 55 Percent of Budget

Changes to Waterfront Zoning Put on Hold While Challenges Are Considered

As challenges to small-area plan multiply, upzoning has been put on hold.

Think the waterfront plan passed? Think again.

Test EDUCATION Jan. 10, 2012: Atelier Hosts Student Art Show

Students from Great Falls School of Art hold second annual show.

While preparing for the Great Falls School of Art’s second annual show, Director Ben Cheshire ran into one problem. “I came in a few days before the show to label everything, and I thought the artists who have studios here had taken up the walls,” he said. “That’s how high quality their work is.”

‘Fears and Phobias’ Serves Up Diverse Views on Fear

New exhibit at Torpedo Factory runs through Feb. 19.

At the Tornado Factory's new exhibit, "Fears and Phobias," artists were given the opportunity to explore that which makes people afraid or anxious.

Cycling For Affordable Housing

Oak Hill native to bike across country to raise money, awareness.

As a rower, most of Cassandra Patterson’s long trips are over water. But this summer, she will take to trails and roads from Portland, Maine to Santa Barbara, Calif. to raise money and awareness for those in need of affordable housing.

Memorial Dedicated at Riverbend

Bench memorializes Trailblazers’ founder Eleanor Weck.

Eleanor Weck, or Ele to her friends, spent more than four decades in Great Falls. As a tireless advocate for nature and trails, she spent much of her time in Riverbend Park. Weck passed away last May at the age of 72, and on Saturday, April 28, family and friends gathered to dedicate a permanent tribute in the park.

Mount Vernon Sports Briefs: MVHS Baseball Closes Regular Season with No-Hitter

Mount Vernon senior right-hander David Lehner threw an eight-inning no-hit shutout against Edison on May 7 — Mount Vernon’s first no-hitter since 2003.

Cause of Massive Blaze at West End Warehouse Yet to be Determined

Charred bits of foam litter the scene as officials begin investigation.

Firefighters from across the region battled a massive six-alarm fire Monday on the West End, a fight that enlisted help from across the region and gave four firefighters minor injuries.

Area Roundups

Now that school is back in session, Fairfax County police urge motorists to be even more vigilant for pedestrians and bicyclists. Commuters should expect increased congestion throughout the week and build extra travel time into their schedules. Residents may also notice police officers posted in school zones and near bus stops to help ensure pedestrian safety, plus safe loading and unloading of students. Drivers are reminded that, when bus lights and stop signs are activated, vehicles must stop in both directions, unless they’re separated from the bus by a median.

Council Notebook

Once upon a midnight dreary, while Alexandria Poet Laureate Amy Young pondered weak and weary.

Letter: Who Speaks For Majority?

To the Editor: Mary Jo Detweiler's letter [“Nothing Secret about Friends Group”] in last week's Gazette characterized my letters as "rants." Since my letters typically provide documented facts, they are hardly "rants."

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Richmond Highway, BRAC dominate Mount Vernon’s plan review.

Arlington's Gayle Fleming does her part to educate public on genocide in Darfur.

The annual fundraiser will be held at South Lakes High School, starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 15.