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What City Can Do To Help Businesses Succeed

Small business owners offer suggestions.

It might not sound like much for the average Alexandrian, but a zoning community meeting could be the first step towards making Alexandria a better home for small businesses. On March 19, the city will host a Small Business Zoning Community Meeting, starting at 10 a.m. in the Sister Cities room at City Hall.

Fairfax: Pancakes for a Cause

Breakfast event raises funds for Ellie’s Hats.

Some 200 people enjoyed a pancake breakfast, Saturday morning, at American Legion Post 177 in the City of Fairfax.

Area Roundups

Area happenings

Letter: How Come Cat ‘Beats’ State Champions?

To the Editor

Your Feb. 25-March 2 cover story was about a cat and buried on page 12 was the article on both Robinson Boys and Girls swim teams winning State Titles!

Fairfax: Jara Honored as Officer of Year

Feted at City Police Department’s awards ceremony.

Officer Alex Jara is just 26, yet he’s already served with the military overseas and with the City of Fairfax Police Department for three-and-a-half years.

Week in Reston

Weekly happenings in Reston

Local Beer Served in Reston

Thirsty for local beer in Northern Virginia? Try Reston.

Reston Town Center’s World of Beer hosted interviews Wednesday, March 2 for its new program “Drink It Interns,” where interns will use social media and writing skills to share beer stories they gather during their travels.

Great Falls: Langley Girls' Basketball Upsets Oakton in State Semifinals

Saxons hold previously unbeaten Cougars to 18 points through three quarters.

The Langley girls' basketball team will face Cosby in tonight's state championship game.

Centreville: Scanlon's Game-Winner Sends Westfield Back to State Final

Senior scores 26 points in semifinal victory over Woodside.

The Westfield boys' basketball team defeats Woodside in the state semifinals.

Commentary: Balancing the Budget

One of the responsibilities of the Governor of Virginia dictated by the State Constitution is to propose a budget for a biennium.

Herndon Crime Reports

Notable incidents reported Feb. 22 through Feb. 29 from the Herndon Police Department.

Herndon: Classical Ballet Theatre Presents Master Classes

Classical Ballet Theatre is offering a master class experience with the acclaimed Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner, former Principal Dancers with American Ballet Theatre.

Potomac: Local DAR Chapter Provides Patriotic Service

Hungerford’s Tavern chapter encourages new members.

On June 7, 1974, the Hungerford’s Tavern Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) was founded in Potomac. Ever since the organization was begun, they have provided patriotic service to the nation, the state and community. Their motto, “God, Home and Country” serves to define their mission: dedication to promoting patriotism, preserving American history and securing America’s future through better education.

Potomac: Churchill To Present ‘Blast from the Past 27’

Musical performances to revolve around “elements” theme.

Earth, wind, fire, water — these elements have influenced culture throughout history as well as music since society’s early beginnings. “Blast From the Past 27 – Elements” will present a testimony to their power through vocals and dance performances of songs such as “We Didn’t Start the Fire” by Billy Joel, “Rain” by the Beatles, “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis and “I Feel the Earth Move” by Carole King.

Potomac: Police Rescue Injured American Bald Eagle

An injured American bald eagle was recovered in the area of River Road and Riverwood Drive on March 3 at approximately 8:45 a.m. According to Montgomery County Police, Animals Services Division Officer Jennifer Gill responded to the area and was met with a resident who had observed the eagle walk into the woods.

Arlington: High-Occupancy Discussion

Arlingtonians share concerns about upcoming I-66 expansion.

After a year of meetings and hearings, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is beginning to move into the final phase of outreach for the I-66 transformation projects. At a regional level, most of the criticism was centered around the new tolling and extended High Occupancy Vehicle restrictions. For Arlington, the concerns are a little different.

Arlington Freedom Rider Remembers the Struggle

“If you’re going to die, make it worthwhile.”

Joan Mulholland says she was born in the South but she began to recognize in the 1950s about the divide between the races and wonder how she could change things.

Arlington Snapshot: Protecting Personal Security and the Environment

Arlington’s Solid Waste Bureau offers “free paper document shredding” every month. Watch old medical records, credit card receipts, tax returns, and the like being turned into harmless confetti. It is enough to make an identity thief cry. Scraps are recycled, so some trees are also saved. The shredding takes place on the first Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the county yard, 4300 29th Street, South (near Shirlington, off South Arlington Mill Road). Next event is April 2.

Arlington Snapshot: ‘The True Adventures of Pinocchio’ To Open Thursday

“The True Adventures of Pinocchio,” the Yorktown spring production, will be staged March 10, 11, and 12 at 7 p.m., with an additional matinee at 2 p.m. on March 12. Tickets are $10 at the door and are available at yhstheatre.org/pinocchio. Premium tickets with reserved seating are $50 each, and there is a 6 p.m. pre-show dinner cafe for $10. On Saturday, March 12, there will be an ice cream social with the cast immediately following the matinee, at a cost of $3.

Arlington Thrive Board Appoints Schneider as Executive Director

Arlington resident grew up here steeped in a tradition of community involvement.

Andrew Schneider said he grew up in a home in Arlington which was already very community oriented. His mother worked for Habitat for Humanity.

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