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Great Falls: Save Marmota Farm
Save Marmota Farm SMF, formed in July 2015, is dedicated to preserving as a public park the 22.8 acre Marmota Farm located at 9800 Georgetown Pike in Great Falls.
Preserving Historic Great Falls: Making a Good Place to Grow Good People
From the Great Falls Historical Society
As we reflect on the many journeys we have taken around the country and the world - whether by photos, film or airplane - memories of historic structures stand out, marking places as unique, special, and even remarkable. Historic structures speak to us and inform us about those who have come before us, creating a sense of place.
The ‘Wholesome’ Great Falls Farmers Market
Offers healthy choices.
In our 10th year, the Great Falls Farmers Market continues its journey of bringing wholesome food and fine artisan creations to our Great Falls community.
Great Falls: Art Group Nurtures Creativity, Gives Town ‘A Heart and Soul’
Great Falls Studios provides community with support for diverse artists, photographers and crafts people.
A former engineer on nuclear submarines is now working in Great Falls as a silversmith. A former editor of an international conservation magazine is building sculptures here. And a former CIA analyst is photographing national monuments against the night skies.
Great Falls Studio Tour Returns Oct. 14-16
Painter John McCabe of Great Falls Studios puts finishing touches on the portrait of a young subject.
McLean: Wheels-to-Africa and Bands for Bikes Concert
Event at Old Firehouse Teen Center in McLean sends bikes to Africa.
A Wheels-to-Africa bike collection and Bands for Bikes rock concert was held for the third year on Saturday, Aug. 20 in conjunction with the Old Firehouse Teen Center’s Annual Block Party in McLean.
Vienna Looking Forward to New Look
From community center to Marco Polo, change comes to Vienna.
Vienna doesn’t change much … and that’s the way the Vienna zip codes like it --- a small-town feel, family-focused. There’s not much in the way of crime unless an unlocked vehicle break-in counts. The annual Halloween parade, Oktoberfest, Church Street Stroll, and ViVa! Vienna! are traditions that don’t die.
Chantilly: Chef-in-Training Program for Those with Disabilities
Sangiorgio works with Community Services Board.
Alberto Sangiorgio walks through the kitchen at Wildflour Caterers bumping pinky fingers with Tasha, stopping to say hello to Cathleen and Phillipe as he walks by.
Potomac: Celebrate National Park Service’s Centennial
Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center to host birthday party.
Thursday, Aug. 25, will kick off a Centennial celebration for the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O) at Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center at 11710 MacArthur Blvd., Potomac. To celebrate the Centennial, all National Park entrance fees are waived from Aug. 25-28.
Potomac: Biking 192 Miles for Cancer Research
Potomac resident completes Pan Mass Challenge.
During the first weekend of the month, in some of the hottest weather that the East Coast has experienced in recent memory, Potomac’s Christopher Deraleau cycled 192 miles to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. While Olympic athletes racked up medals this August, Deraleau raised nearly $5,000 and cycled across the Massachusetts as part of the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC), a 26-year-old bike-a-thon.
Arlington: Police To Host Summer Block Party
The Arlington County Police Department’s second annual Summer Block Party will take place on Saturday, Aug. 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kenmore Middle School, 200 S. Carlin Springs Road.
Alexandria: TC Gone Cyber
T.C. Williams students learn about the digital industry at summer camp.
This summer at T.C. Williams High School students ditched the endless hours of free time at home for something different. From July 11-22, TC hosted a summer Cybercamp for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders. The camp was free of charge and hosted approximately 30 students participated.
Arlington: Scores Grow, Gap Shrinks
Arlington Schools achievement gap still wide, but narrowing.
Arlington Public Schools have two top goals: making sure every student is challenged and engaged and eliminating achievement gaps.
Actually, She Can
U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock [R-10] promotes Young Women Leadership.
The energy and excitement coming from nearly 300 young women packed into the McLean Community Center is palpable – and very loud.
McLean: ‘When Waters Rise’ Film Premiere
McLean residents, all age 16, produce film based on a Biblical parable.
About 100 people attended a film premiere for "When Waters Rise" on Saturday, Aug. 20, at the Johnson Center Cinema at George Mason University in Fairfax.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: July, 2016
In July, 2016, 107 homes sold between $1,330,000-$189,900 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.
Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: July, 2016
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: July, 2016
In July, 2016, 127 homes sold between $1,875,000-$230,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: July, 2016
Springfield Home Sales: July, 2016
In July, 2016, 229 Springfield homes sold between $935,000-$170,000.
Springfield Home Sales: July, 2016
Reston Home Sales: July, 2016
In July, 2016, 138 Reston homes sold between $1,257,500-$157,000.
Reston Home Sales: July, 2016
Mount Vernon Home Sales: July, 2016
In July, 2016, 126 homes sold between $1,450,000-$109,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: July, 2016