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McLean Football Falls to Chantilly

Thunderstorms in the Northern Virginia area and a delayed start could not prevent the Homecoming festivities and the Chantilly Chargers from a 27-7 victory over McLean on the gridiron Oct. 9 in Chantilly.

300 Compete in Third Annual Teddy Bear 5K & 1K Walk/Run

More than 300 runners and walkers of all ages turned out for the Third Annual Teddy Bear 5K & 1K Walk/Run on Sunday, Sept. 27, to benefit the Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center, a nonprofit, early childhood education program in which children from low-income, working families build the skills they need to be ready for success in school.

You Can See More in the Dark

Dark Skies initiative in Great Falls allows better views of the heavens.

Bob Parks showed 40 members of the Great Falls Citizens Association a satellite photo of the world; the United States was lit up like a Christmas tree.

Chairman Candidates Offer Stark Differences

Anti-taxer Arthur Purves challenging incumbent Chairman Sharon Bulova.

Sharon Bulova is exactly where she wants to be. “I believe in local government. It’s where the rubber hits the road, and where you’re closest to your constituents,” said Bulova, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the top elected official in Fairfax County.

Alexandria: Preparing City for National Spotlight

Visit Alexandria plans for upcoming PBS drama “Mercy Street.”

Forget Lady Mary and the Grantham’s of Downton Abbey. A new PBS drama based in Civil War Alexandria will make its premier in January and Visit Alexandria is preparing the city for its close up in the national spotlight.

Alexandria People at Work: A Personal Cup of Coffee

Sumatra beans giving off steam bounced out of the roaster and into the cooling tray.

Vienna/Reston: Madison Football to Host South Lakes in Battle of 5-1 Teams

Seahawks beat rival Herndon Friday, Warhawks beat Marshall.

The Madison football team will host South Lakes on Oct. 9.

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.”

Alexandria: New Leader at Minnie Howard

Upbringing shapes Kennetra Wood.

Where is Kennetra Wood, the new academic principal on T.C. Williams’ Minnie Howard campus, from?

West Springfield Quarterback Muskett Throws 3 TD Passes in Victory

Spartans DB Pickell intercepts 3 passes against West Potomac.

West Springfield defeated West Potomac 28-9 on Oct. 9.

Alexandria: Sonoma Cellar Opens in Old Town

“We are passionate about bringing Sonoma County and Virginia wine to the D.C. area."

There is something new to “wine” about in Alexandria: Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck welcomed customers to Sonoma Cellar, a wine tasting room and bistro in Old Town, to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception Sept. 30.

Chantilly High Presents ‘Annie, the Musical’

“The sun will come out tomorrow.”

Complete with Daddy Warbucks, Sandy the dog and a certain red-haired orphan, Chantilly High is presenting “Annie, the Musical.” The curtain rises Thursday-Friday, Oct. 22-23, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 via www.chantillyhsdrama.com.

Letter: Full-Time Responsibilities

Letter to the Editor

On Nov. 3, the voters will elect the next Sully District supervisor. I write to endorse Kathy Smith, and ask you to support her.

Centreville/Chantilly: Faith Groups Work Together for ‘Day to Serve’

From early September through Oct. 11, hundreds of volunteers across the local communities have been uniting to help their neighbors.

Potomac Brief: Council Approves Pesticide Ban

County Council approved amended Bill 52-14 in a 6-3 vote on Oct. 6 that bans the use of pesticides on county-owned and private lawns.

Potomac: Haunted House Created to Entertain

Each October Haynes Davis turns the parking lot of American Plant in Bethesda into a wonderland of fear.

Potomac: AppCoach Guides Students

Levitt inspires self-understanding for college essays.

Applying to college can be a daunting process for high school students.

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.

Arlington THRIVE to Celebrate 40 Years

Nonprofit provides money in an emergency.

Never heard of THRIVE Arlington? There is a reason for that. THRIVE has existed for 40 years in Arlington, albeit under a different name: AMEN.

Great Falls Studios 2015 Studio Tour Artists Mix It Up

Annual art event to include mixed-media artists.

The artist stands in front of her easel, painting. The next minute she agitatedly scribbles over the paint with charcoal, and then she grabs a piece of old postcard and forcefully slaps it onto the paint.

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