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Opinion: Editorial: We Still Need Your Help
We all need community newspapers; community newspapers need your help.
A year later, Covid continues to be the most compelling, most local issue that we face.
Creating Healthy Mother-Daughter Relationships
Local authors and therapists offer thoughts and guidance.
As a middle school student, Sofie Jacobs was at times mocked by other girls for her fastidious study habits and the good grades she received as a result.
Council Comments on the Montgomery County Budget
The Montgomery County Council issued the following statement after County Executive Marc Elrich transmitted his recommendations for the County’s $6 billion Fiscal Year 2022 Recommended Operating Budget to the Council: This past year has been unlike any other and the County Executive’s recommended operating budget provides a strong starting point for the Council’s work on the final County budget for fiscal year 2022.
Questions Surround the Coffer Family Cemetery
Local historian’s investigation delves into Coffer history in Burke Centre’s Woods Community.
Cemetery in Burke
Student’s Art Contains A Global Message, and Wins a Scholarship
Global warming is just one of the many messages expressed in arts competition.
Art Scholarship
Frying Pan Park Manager Retires
Three decades of stories to tell
On Tuesday, March 2, and after more than 31 years of public service, Yvonne Johnson, Manager of Frying Pan Farm Park, had only a few hours left to tie up loose ends before retiring, and something was bothering her.
Opinion: Commentary: Celebrate International Women’s Month. And then Keep Going
If nothing else, the past few years have taught us this: It’s International Women’s Month 2021 — and we still have a lot of work to do to achieve equality for women in our country.
Man Fatally Shot in Reston Apartment Community
Detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau continue to investigate a fatal shooting that occurred March 11 in the 2200 block of Winterthur Court in Reston.
Digital Arts Students Explain their Murals in Fairfax City
Digital Arts Students Explain their Murals in Fairfax City
Opinion: Commentary: One Year Later: Covid and Vaccine Update
It’s been one year since the Commonwealth and the nation locked down with the first restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic, and when we learned only that to do everything possible to save lives it was necessary to wear a mask and even better, to stay isolated from each other.
Seeing Double
Alexandria delegate is one of four House members whose name will be on the ballot twice.
The ballot for the Democratic primary in June might cause you to do a double take. Del. Mark Levine (D-45) will be on the ballot twice, once running for reelection against primary challenger Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and then again against seven other candidates for lieutenant governor. Levine and three other House members will be doing double duty, asking voters to reject their primary opponents for seats they would vacate if they win stateside office.
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2021
In February, 2021, 48 Potomac homes sold between $2,599,000-$305,000.
Potomac Home Sales: February, 2021
Madison Warhawks Beat Westfield Bulldogs, Improve to 3-0
The Westfield Bulldogs traveled to Vienna for a conference football game with the Madison Warhawks on March 12.
Heritage Lost Reclaimed in Chapter Book Series
Interview with author Terry Catasús Jennings of Reston
Terry Catasús Jennings of Reston is the author of the newly released children’s chapter book series, “Definitely Dominguita,” published by Simon & Schuster.
Calendar: Vienna, McLean, Great Falls
Calendar: Vienna, McLean, Great Falls
Go Green, Go Native
Mow less, mow high, grow more, choose nature.
The manicured lawn may be an iconic symbol of the American suburbs, but lawns have ecological downsides, and there are alternatives, Tami Sheiffer told members of the Friends of Mason Neck at a March 7 Zoom meeting titled “Mow Less, Grow More.”
Alexandria Power Plant Redevelopment Includes Bike Improvements
The north end Small Area Plan does not leave bike trail users high and dry.
Bicyclists won’t be left out of the plans when the GenOn Energy plant is redeveloped as a major part of the Old Town North Small Area Plan, originally adopted by the city in 2017.
Fairfax City Police Members Are Honored
Fairfax City Police Lt. Michael Bartholme and Dispatcher Cynthia Tetterton were honored, last Tuesday, March 2, with the Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Silver Patrick Henry Medal.
Adventure Awaits: Experience Magic with Arts in Fairfax City
Connect with deeper meaning and adventurous explorers at a special, yet temporary outdoor experience to be unveiled on March 21.
‘He’s Devoted His Whole Life to Being a Pastor’ in Centreville
CPC members discuss Bromhead’s merits, their favorite memories.
Retiring after more than three decades as pastor of Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC), Rob Bromhead’s final day there was last Sunday, Feb. 28.