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Working Together to Feed 289 Arlington Families
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church or Our Lady Queen of Pies?
The door to the Ministry Building at Our Lady Queen of Peace opens and 6-year-old Maggie Rinzel struggles in with her father, Dan, to deliver a Thanksgiving turkey.
Editorial: Every day in Potomac can be “small business day.”
Celebrate, Shop, Dine Locally
There is a joy to participating in community traditions and celebrations during the holidays, from walking along a sidewalk with the streets decked out for the holidays, to shopping in local stores, to being greeted by someone likely to be the owner of the store, to finding gifts that are not mass-produced.
‘Flourishing After 55’ in Arlington
“Flourishing After 55” from Arlington Office of Senior Adult Programs, for Nov. 27- Dec. 3.
Arlington Victory at CASL Girls Jr. Showcase
The Arlington Travel Soccer 2004 Girls Red team won the Elite Black bracket at the CASL Girls Jr. Showcase on Nov. 5-6 in Raleigh, N.C.
Arlington author: "Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation's Capital."
John Richardson writes book on Gov. Alexander "Boss" Shepherd who built D.C.'s physical infrastructure.
North Arlington resident John Richardson, 78, the former president of the Arlington Historical Society, has written a new book — the biography of Gov. Alexander "Boss" Shepherd (1835-1902), "Alexander Robey Shepherd: The Man Who Built the Nation's Capital."
Editorial: Celebrate, Shop, Dine Locally in Arlington
Every day can be “small business day.”
There is a joy to participating in community traditions and celebrations during the holidays, from walking along a sidewalk with the streets decked out for the holidays, to shopping in local stores, to being greeted by someone likely to be the owner of the store, to finding gifts that are not mass-produced.
Spanish Galleon visits Alexandria
El Galeon docks along the Alexandria waterfront Nov. 13 under a night sky illuminated by a Super Moon that won’t be seen again until 2034.
Gracias, Dhonnobad, Shukran, Amesegenalehu: Alexandria’s uninsured express thanks for the free health fair.
The expressions of gratitude for the free health fair, organized by the Alliance for Alexandria’s Uninsured, moved many of those who volunteered at the fair.
Springfield: New Principal at Irving Middle
Cindy Conley will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members.
With 16 years in education, Cindy Conley, age 40, of Woodbridge was named the new principal of Irving Middle School in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2016, replacing Danny Little, who retired. She will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members in the West Springfield Pyramid.
Lorton: Curator Sought for Historic Stempson House
Deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Stempson House applications are being sought for resident curator program. The Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA) is accepting applications for the rehabilitation and long-term maintenance of the historic Stempson House, located on Furnace Road in Lorton. The curator leases are without charge in exchange for a financial commitment and approved rehabilitation of the Park Authority’s underutilized historic properties. The deadline for submitting applications for Stempson House is Feb. 17, 2017.
Alexandria: Port of Call
Ships sail in and out of Alexandria’s marina every day, but over the weekend a special visitor dominated the harbor view.
Fairfax: City Council Honors Armistice Turtora
Most people don’t receive special proclamations on their birthdays – but then, there’s only one Armistice Turtora. And after serving tirelessly for six decades to better her community, she celebrated her 90th birthday last Friday, Nov. 11.
Fairfax: Remembering America’s Veterans
OLLI holds annual event in their honor.
Drafted in 1944, Pelzner was trained as a diesel mechanic and assigned to the USS Alchiba supply ship. “We took supplies from the U.S. to the Mariana, Marshall and Caroline Islands and to the Philippines,” he said.
Sangster Hosts Veterans Day Assembly
Viewpoints: Burke Students on Meaning of Veterans Day
Of the 970 students and 665 families at Sangster, which serves parts of Burke, Fairfax Station and Springfield, Principal Lisa Reddel said 175 families are associated with the school’s Military Spouses Group that welcomes newcomers and supports new to the area military families getting settled.
FCPS Get2Green Program Receives Climate and Energy Leadership Award
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is recognized with a 2016 Climate and Energy Leadership Award in the Educational Institution category for its Get2Green program. FCPS is the 10th largest school district in the nation with over 220 facilities comprising 197 schools, 11 centers, and other support buildings.
Alexandria: Deepening Boundaries
Community expresses concerns about lack of diversity in proposed redistricting.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS) need to redistrict.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 86 homes sold between $1,700,000-$199,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2016
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 146 Springfield homes sold between $810,000-$160,000.
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2016
Reston Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 93 Reston homes sold between $1,259,000-$152,000.
Reston Home Sales: October, 2016
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2016
In October, 2016, 95 homes sold between $1,330,000-$95,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: October, 2016