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McLean Chef Hosts ‘American Grilled’
David Guas takes on television.
On Wednesday, July 2, McLean’s own Chef David Guas took on television as host and co-judge of the Travel Channel’s new show “American Grilled,” in which he travels around the country hosting grilling competitions every Wednesday at 9 p.m.
Train Station Parking Will Be Expanded
Two easements should help Vienna businesses, trail users.
After much discussion and public comment, The Town of Vienna has granted conservation and parking easements to the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority.
Our Daily Bread Launches School Supply Drive
Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread (ODB) is seeking volunteers from the community to donate funds, backpacks and calculators to assist needy children who attend schools in the Fairfax County area as part of its Collect for Kids Back to School Program. For the fourth year, ODB is collaborating with Kids R First, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS), the Fairfax County O
Beloved Children’s Book Comes to Life on Stage
‘Pippi Longstocking’ to be presented in Fairfax.
A children’s classic comes to life when The City of Fairfax Theatre Company and Truro Anglican Church present “Pippi Longstocking: The Family Musical.”
Robinson, Woodson Students Performing in Hit Musical
They’re in “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.”
Students from Robinson Secondary and Woodson High play prominent roles in Westfield Summer Stage’s upcoming musical, “How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying.” Featuring a cast and crew of 85, all performances are at Westfield High, 4700 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly.
Bathrooms of Bliss
Potomac architect creates luxurious lavatory retreats.
From skylights to illuminating floor tiles, the options for transforming a boring and outdated bathroom into a serene oasis are seemingly endless, but one local architect melds creativity and craftsmanship for dramatic results.
Summer on the Tennis Court
Chesterbrook Junior Tennis Team hosts camp and matches throughout Summer 2014.
Open to any children ages 9 through high school, this summer camp is the perfect way for a child to have fun while enjoying the sport they love.
A New Work Order
Local designers help create organized and stylish home offices.
Whether it’s a nook, in the kitchen or a designated room, a home office is the place were ideas come to life. Local designers dish about the secrets to creating a workspace that is organized and functional yet stylish. “You’re going to spend a lot of time in it so aesthetics do matter,” said Patricia Tetro of BOWA in McLean.
Shaping New Tysons
MCA discusses Tysons’ past, present and future.
As the Silver Line Metro stations prepare to open this month, McLean Citizens Association is educating its members about the county’s comprehensive plan for Tysons.
America Eats Tavern Opens at Tysons
American cuisine and culture on display at the Ritz-Carlton.
America Eats Tavern (AET), the new restaurant helmed by Spanish-born and award-winning celebrity chef José Andrés and business partner Rob Wilder, opened in the Tysons Corner Ritz-Carlton last month.
His and Her Addition
Addition pulls together styles and overcomes challenges.
On the face of it, adding a two-level structure to a 30-year-old brick house is not especially difficult. Essentially, Vienna homeowners Al Dobson and his wife Joan Davanzo each have a pet project — a spacious first level garage to house sport cars, motorcycles and ’60s rock for him; a lovely sunroom comprised of floor-to-ceiling window walls for her.
Oakton’s Lourdes Navarro in ‘Pippi Longstocking’
Plays the title character’s girlfriend in children’s show.
A children’s classic comes to life when The City of Fairfax Theatre Company and Truro Anglican Church present “Pippi Longstocking: The Family Musical.”
Craftsman-style Bungalow Meets Open Floorplan
Updates help make 80-year-old house in Arlington’s Bluemont neighborhood a home.
Coming across an 80-year-old bungalow in an otherwise up-and-coming neighborhood, today's buyer may get excited about the possibilities, but will probably end up walking away.
You Can Run, But You Can’t Win?
Fairfax County fires attorney for winning city council seat.
Like many lifelong City of Fairfax residents, Nancy Fry Loftus is proud of her hometown’s character and charm — a Norman Rockwell postcard of small-town life in the heart of an increasingly urban, diverse and bustling region.
Column: Changing of the Guard at Reston Citizens Association
The recent Reston Citizens Association (RCA) Board election, although it received little media coverage, was an important event for Reston.
Week in Vienna
Street work, farmers markets, blood drive and volunteer opportunity.
Letter: Understatement of the Decade
Delegate Plum may be granted a modicum of exultation, although his commentary "Silver Line No Silver Bullet" (Connection, July 2-8, 2014) could well qualify as the understatement of the decade.
Letter: Counter-arguments Missing
I would think that one goal of sports organizations is to bring people together, not divide them.
Parties, Action Continue At Reston Pools
Reston Association holds 4th of July party and other events.
The afternoon on July 4 there was a community party at Lake Newport Pool in Reston.
Potter’s Fire Awards Trophies For Holiday Challenge
Businesses show community spirit in downtown Herndon.
The Potter’s Fire Throwdown is a contest developed to challenge other businesses in Herndon to decorate their storefronts for the patriotic holidays from May 10 to the 4th of July.