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Mount Vernon: FHES Spanish Immersion Program Marks 25th Anniversary
From the Fort Hunt Elementary School PTA’s bi-weekly publication, El Zorro.
Over the past two-and-a-half decades, about 1,000 Fort Hunt students have moved on from their primary schooling years having learned more than just the three Rs. They also came away speaking Spanish.
New Analysis of Accotink Creek Underway
Department of Environmental Quality resumes project after EPA lawsuit.
When Meghan Walker paddles a canoe upstream from Lake Accotink looking for garbage, not much surprises her anymore. “The sky’s the limit for odd trash,” she said. “A big find last time was a wheel and tire -- still attached. That’s impressive.”
Fairfax County Reviews Bus Service
Fairfax County Department of Transportation begins project to reshape bus network.
Fairfax County Department of Transportation changed or canceled the services and routes of buses with the opening of the Silver Line metro. Now the Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) has begun its Comprehensive Transit Plan (CTP), a 10-year aspirational plan for Fairfax Connector and Metrobus service.
Helping Low Income and Public Housing Residents
Ramona K. Hatten was with the national Daily Point of Light Award.
For over 30 years, Ramona K. Hatten has been involved in community service in Alexandria. Hatten graduated from Mount Vernon College with a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. Since then, she has used her professional skills to help low income and public housing residents improve their quality of life.
Remembering Segregation in McLean and Vienna
Longtime resident reflects on life in McLean and Vienna during uncertain times.
Deloris Evans remembers the excitement of riding the bus with students from The Madeira School. She was thrilled because they were going to see Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1941 inauguration parade. She was also delighted because this was her father’s bus. He was the chauffer for Lucy Madeira, head and founder of The Madeira School. And for this event, he was given permission to bring his young black daughter onto a bus full of white students to see the historic parade.
Shelter’s Program of Services Proves Lifeline for Cats in Alexandria
Sneaks Is one of many happy endings.
Burke: Shocked by Kidney Disease
Family searching, waiting in line for living donor.
Burke resident Hayden Shock graduated from Gallaudet University May 13 on the dean’s list with a marketing degree. That was expected. Fewer than two months before, he was diagnosed with acute kidney failure. For a healthy college senior -- Shock threw javelin and competed for Gallaudet track and field -- the diagnosis was totally unexpected.
Commentary: Finding Shortcuts in Richmond
Solving problems through state agencies instead of the legislature can save time and money.
Sights and Sounds of Reston Holiday
Reston parade nominated for the third year in a row as one of "USA Today's" Best Holiday Parades.
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A Visit to ‘August: Osage County’ in Alexandria
LTA presents drama about dysfunctional family in rural Oklahoma.
‘For All Time, a Hero and a Patriot’
Fairfax High grad who died in Vietnam honored at Fairfax Museum.
Improved Grades in Alexandria
Under new state rating system, more ACPS schools to receive accreditation this year.
Zoning, Pets and Religion, Oh My in Alexandria
In split vote, council approves poultry slaughterhouse.
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A Household Re-Forms, and Looks Forward
Sun Design Remodeling's in-law addition complements existing architecture.
AWLA: ‘Cuddle Time’: Cozying Up with a Rabbit or Lizard
Non-traditional pets find their way into hearts of adopters.
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‘We Had No Idea What It Would Become’ in Fairfax City
Fairfax readies for 20th annual Labor Day car show.
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