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Alexandria Column: The Pillars and the Princess

Commentary–Rebuilding Together Alexandria

Homeownership is often equated with success and the fulfillment of the American Dream.

McLean: Langley High Orchestras Tour Spain

Langley musicians perform two concert, tour three cities.

From Feb. 3—9, members of the Langley High School orchestras (Freshman, Sinfonietta, Symphonic and Philharmonic) traveled to Spain, where they performed two concerts and toured the cities of Madrid, Segovia and Barcelona.

Sun Design to Sponsor Great Falls Studios Tour

Home remodeling company embraces community art as novel way to showcase its own design capabilities.

Great Falls Studios, a community arts organization with more than 100 artist members in Great Falls, announced this week that the home remodeling company Sun Design has agreed to sponsor the art group’s Ninth Annual Great Falls Studios Tour, Oct. 20 and 21.

Learning To Walk in Others’ Shoes

Special Needs Awareness Week at Wayside teaches acceptance and empathy.

“I went into someone's shoes,” said Yoon. “I would feel really frustrated. I'm thankful that I don't have a disability." Yoon’s activities were part of a weeklong Wayside initiative called SNAP (Special Needs Awareness Program), which is aimed at fostering empathy and sensitivity to others in the students.

Herndon: Only LIGHT Can Do That!

A living history musical celebrating the greatness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

ArtSpace Herndon presents Only LIGHT Can Do That! on Jan. 16, 4-5 p.m. at Floris United Methodist Church. Only LIGHT Can Do That! is a living history musical celebrating the genius, the greatness, the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Alexandria Commentary: Participate in MLK Community Summit 2016

The Annual MLK Community Summit is an opportunity for people of Alexandria and surrounding communities to come together to honor the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by performing community service projects.

Alexandria: The South Won't Rise Again

Council votes for further restrictions on Confederate flags.

There are at least 33 streets in Alexandria clearly named after Confederate military leaders, but potentially twice that many that may be related but without a clear historical record.

Mount Vernon: Good Shepherd Housing To Honor Jackson

Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services will honor Alphonso Jackson, former U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), with its inaugural Public Service Award at the annual Transforming Lives Gala on Saturday, April 9. The award honors public officials for outstanding and impactful public service actions that have furthered the mission of Good Shepherd Housing in combating homelessness and improving the lives of people in need.

Alexandria Letter: Financial Aid And No Fee

Letter to the Editor

Some T.C. Williams High School students have been receiving letters from private companies offering to help determine college admission and financial aid eligibility.

Alexandria: The Father of Mother’s Day

Fraternal Order of the Eagles leader credited for national holiday.

In the late 1800s, Frank Hering was the University of Notre Dame’s star quarterback, coach and captain of the football team before becoming a history professor and the school’s first athletic director. But even if his name is not familiar, mothers everywhere will be celebrated this weekend with the holiday he championed more than 100 years ago.

Burke, Bairfax Station, Springfield: Shark Tank Racing Squad sets new record in sixth year of swimming marathon fundraiser

For the sixth year, swimmers piled on miles of laps in the pool, raising money to support their coach and the Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer.

Herndon Boy Scout Troops Gain Eagle Scouts

On Saturday, Oct. 31, Life Scout Charles Gilbertson,16, of Boy Scout Troop 913 in Herndon completed his Eagle Scout service project at the LINK Food Pantry on Bennett Street in Herndon.

McLean High Seniors Face, Discuss Real-life Ethical Issues

Summing up the experiences of Ethics Day.

A swarm of students in blazers, slacks and dress shoes funneled into McLean High School’s auditorium on Nov. 18 as the senior class congregated for the annual Ethics Day.

Murders, Slavery and Family Feuds in Early Potomac

Potomac Community Village presents local historian Ralph Buglass.

A direct descendant of the Offutt family, whose acreage originally known as Offutt’s Crossing at the meeting of River and Falls Roads became Potomac Village in 1880, brings to life his colorful family history at the Potomac Community Village Potluck Dinner and Program on Dec. 17, 6 p.m., at the Potomac Community Center, 11315 Falls Road.

A View from Wiehle-Reston: D.C. Gets Closer

Taking a train from Reston: Commuters express satisfaction and some criticism.

These are some of the mixed emotions coming to light in conversations with commuters reflecting on the one-year anniversary of the new Silver Line Metro operation.

Mount Vernon: Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, a Watery Wonderland

Newcomers & Community Guide

Thousands of drivers whiz through a Mount Vernon jewel every day, harried commuters and soccer parents zipping through a national park and a rare, freshwater, tidal, vanishing wetland.

Column: Traveling Abroad

While I am far from a world traveler, I find the trips I take to other countries to be relaxing, fun and educational. I agree with those who stress the value of traveling abroad to a complete education.

Give Blood, Give Back to Community

Paul VI student hosting blood drive in Clifton.

When Mitch Kiefer was 6, his 3-year-old brother Brent was diagnosed with leukemia. Brent recovered, but Kiefer remains committed to helping others suffering from similar illnesses. Now, Kiefer, a student at Paul VI Catholic School in Fairfax, is planning a second blood drive in Clifton in honor of his brother.

A New Approach to Adoptions at AWLA

New Approach to Adoptions

People seeking to adopt animals from the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria may notice some changes in the shelter's approach to adoptions. By partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to evaluate its adoption process, AWLA discovered that some of its previous policies and procedures were likely screening out people who could have been great adopters.