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Pedestrian Killed on I-66 in Arlington
On Saturday, June 6 at 12:32 a.m., Trooper M. Dalton responded to a crash involving a pedestrian on Interstate 66, just west of Route 29 for Exit 73 in Arlington County.
House Fire in Potomac Under Investigation
Around 10:30 p.m. Monday, first arriving firefighters on Korman Drive in Potomac encountered a car on fire in the driveway and smoke coming from the house.
Conversational Drama in Gunston’s Theatre Two
American Century Revives a Lanford Wilson Play
Conversational Drama in Gunston’s Theatre Two
3 Witches and a Deliciously Devilish Kudisch
Signature Gives "Eastwick" Musical Its US Premiere
3 Witches and a Deliciously Devilish Kudisch
Doin’ the Twist on the Stallion Stage
Doin’ the Twist on the Stallion Stage
Zombies in November?
Halloween has past, but the zombies have not left Fairfax.
Zombies in November?
Wootton, Churchill Mourn Losses
In deadly weekend, Wootton junior killed by hit-and-run driver; Churchill student dies in crash.
Wootton, Churchill Mourn Losses
Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”
A modern twist on a classic tale.
Westfield High presents “A Christmas Carol.”
Don't Be Afraid; Learn About Bees
Number of drones on the increase.
What Do You Know About Bees? How many bees in an ordinary colony (hive)? a) 1000 b) 10,000 c) 60,000 or more 2. Each colony has one queen. What happens if more than one is born? a) All but one is killed b) All but one is driven out c) The first one takes half the colony and relocates 3. The oldest bee ever found (preserved in a drop of amber) lived how many years ago? a) 1,000,000 b) 25,000,000 c) 100,000,000 4. Stingers release venom for a brief time. What to do on being stung? gently back out stinger with a fingernail or credit card apply ice for swelling c) both a and b 90% of bees are workers. Which gender? a) male female Which stinging insect is vegetarian? hornet bee wasp 7. At least how much honey a colony (hive) needs for winter? 10 pounds 60 pounds 100 pounds 8. Honey has flavors depending on the blossoms visited. What do beekeepers do with "bad tasting" honey? throw it out leave it for bees to eat 9. Normal gathering range of a bee? 500 yards one-half mile c) 2 miles (or more) 10. For millennia, honey has been used treating wounds? a) true b) false Answers; 1.c; 2.a; 3.c; 4.c; 5.b; 6.b; 7.b; 8.b; 9.c; 10.a. Grading correct answers: 9-10 = A; 7-8 = "bee"; 5-6 = C. Arlington Adult Education offers a class called "Help the Honeybees!" on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Arlington Career Center, in Walter Reed Drive near Columbia Pike. Hours are 7 to 10 p.m. and registration is $5. Beekeepers Association of Northern Virginia has a booth at the 2013 Arlington County Fair to be held in Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 2nd Street, South, Aug. 7 - 11. Bee products are judged at the Fair and many Are offered for sale. All the answers to all the possible questions about bees are found through that association's webpage: www.beekeepersnova.org
Dominion's "Folly" Casts A Spell
Gentle romance plays out on Theatre One stage.
Dominion's "Folly" Casts A Spell
Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
Lone Star State Location Offers Three Stars
Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
Lone Star State Location Offers Three Stars
Backstage Comedy On Stage At Lee Center
The Time of Their Lives
Debutantes of the Old Dominion Cotillion make debut.
The Time of Their Lives
Week in Fairfax Station
Week in Fairfax Station
Don’t Fall Asleep Yet — Get Pajamas First
Don’t Fall Asleep Yet — Get Pajamas First
Warriors for Freedom
Residents gather for a tearful 9-11 memorial ceremony in Great Falls.
Warriors for Freedom
Warriors for Freedom
Residents gather for a tearful 9-11 memorial ceremony in Great Falls.
Warriors for Freedom