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Potomac: Through the Lens of Youth
Photoworks showcases young photographers.
Through Aug. 30, Glen Echo Park’s Photoworks is showcasing the 2015 Juried Youth Photography Exhibition.
Arlington: Five Days of Fun, Fun, Fun
Crowds flock to annual Arlington County Fair.
Grace Dennis held on tight as she dropped from five stories in the air. The ride is the Super Shot, and like fair itself, it’s a fair staple, but it never gets old.
New Cycle Studio Brings Fitness and Fun to Great Falls
“A Party on a Bike” comes to Great Falls.
Grab a bike and a bottle of water. Fitness is about to get fun.
Letter: Diversity And Politics
Letter to the Editor
To the Editor: My father, an African American pastor of over 40 years, and local legend in Northern Jersey, reputed for many firsts including being the first African American State Chaplain for the New Jersey National Guard, but also the man who brought Bishop Fulton Sheen to address a meeting of the American Baptists Churches, used to often rephrase the words found in Romans, stating, “The good that I would, I don’t.”
Mount Vernon: Park Award Honors Ann Smith
Her donation was given in memory of her late husband, Lt. Colonel Gary F. Smith.
The Fairfax County Park Foundation, a charitable organization which supports the Fairfax County Park Authority, is honoring Ann Smith with a 2015 Eakin Philanthropy Award. In memory of her late husband, Lt. Colonel Gary F. Smith, Ann Smith worked with the Park Authority and Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerald Hyland to identify Grist Mill Soccer Field #5 for renovation into a state-of-the-art synthetic turf soccer field and renamed the field as the Lt. Colonel Gary F. Smith Memorial Field.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - Aug. 7-16, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Springfield Communities Join Public Safety Agencies for National Night Out
A well-known tunnel-bridge on Colchester Road connects an area of Fairfax Station with the rest of the county, both geographically and mythically. Its link to historic reports of a vandal in a bunny costume has gotten it plenty of attention, including actual acts of vandalism on and around the structure.
Burke: Saturday Mornings at Farmers Market
Colorfulness and people’s interaction make the Burke Farmers Market a place to be.
Located in the outdoor parking lot just in front of the Burke Centre Station, Burke Farmers Market is one of the 11 farmers markets in Fairfax County that are home to a variety of fresh, local products.
Fairfax County Seeks Partner to Develop Training Center Property
Deadline for offers on the surplus land is Sept. 1.
Potential buyers have until September to make their offers to purchase the roughly 80 acres of property along Braddock Road where the Northern Virginia Training Center currently sits.
Police Connect with Citizens at National Night Out
A murder, a non-fatal shooting, and mysterious “shots fired” calls around the Braddock Metro Area dampen National Night Out celebrations.
It's been a mixed week for law enforcement in the Braddock neighborhood.
Clifton Resident Jacoby Commits to Naval Academy
Rising sophomore attackman/midfielder plays for Episcopal.
Episcopal rising sophomore Connor Jacoby is committed to play lacrosse at the Naval Academy.
Young Swimmers Make Splash at Annual NVSL All-Star Meet
Watts, Cruz set NVSL records.
The NVSL recently held its annual All-Star meet.
SYA Greater Fairfax Senior Babe Ruth Team Advances to World Series
Oregon tournament will be last time many team members play together.
The SYA Greater Fairfax Senior Babe Ruth team advanced to the World Series.
Reston: Seahawks Hoping Improved Strength Leads to Wins
Taylor enters second season as South Lakes football coach.
The South Lakes football team is coming off a 2-8 season in 2014.
Fairfax: Coach Dougherty Instilling Toughness in Cavaliers
Woodson football team hosts “midnight madness” practice.
Woodson is looking to improve on its 2014 record of 2-8.
Column: Back on Track
Having reread last week’s column a time or two now, I’ve realized that I neglected to update you regular readers – especially those of you who read my most recent pre- and post-scan columns: “Abyssful” Ignorance and Scant Know For Sure Anymore – on the previous week’s scan results. Once again, I have defied the odds – maybe statistics would be a better word?
Arlington: Wakefield Football Enters 2015 as ‘The Hunted’
Warriors hosted first playoff game last season.
The Wakefield football program won eight games last season, including a playoff victory.