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Club Names 2014 Arlington Garden of the Year

A yard filled with waterfalls and a koi pond, native plants, and vegetables grown in wooden pallets next to busy Washington Boulevard won the Rock Spring Garden Club’s 2014 Arlington Garden of the Year.

What’s Offensive about Redskins Pride?

Absolutely nothing, if you’re state Sen. Chap Petersen.

A lifelong Redskins fan, Fairfax state Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) has had it up to here with all the talk about the need to change the name of his beloved football team. He vented his frustration and indignation on his blog — Ox Road South — but said he was leery of tackling what he deemed the forces of political correctness in the "War Against the Redskins" until June 18, when the Federal Patent Office blocked the team’s Redskins trademarks, declaring that the name was "disparaging" to Native Americans at the time the trademarks were registered — as far back as 1967. That action pushed Petersen off the sidelines to lead an offensive attack.

County Chamber Honors Brain Injury Services

The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber) honored Brain Injury Services with the 2014 Nonprofit of the Year award. This category was part of the 2014 Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Awards presented at the Chamber’s Annual Chairman’s Luncheon on June 17, 2014.

Roundups for 6/18/2014

The editor presents the roundups from the week of 6/18/2014.

6/18/2014 Roundups

The editor presents the roundups from the week of 6/18/2014.

Graduation 2014: Leia Moran, Salutatorian

Fulfill the Promise

A speech given by the Salutatorian at the 2014 T.C. Williams commencement ceremony.

Week in Alexandria: May 21

Not Torn Asunder

Lawyers for former Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were back in court this week trying to persuade a judge to separate the charges against them.

Week in Alexandria

Rape charge dropped.

Commonwealth's Attorney Bryan Porter won't say why he asked General District Court Judge Donald Haddock to drop the charge of rape against former Alexandria Deputy Sheriff Bryant Duane Pegues, who was fired from his job after evidence emerged that he had sex with an inmate at the city jail last month.

Springfield Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 196 Springfield homes sold between $1,015,000-$172,000.

Springfield Home Sales: May, 2014

Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 99 Fairfax homes sold between $1,350,000-$154,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2014

Chantilly Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 17 homes sold between $1,010,000-$200,000 in the Chantilly area.

Chantilly Home Sales: May, 2014

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 89 homes sold between $1,300,000-$205,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.

Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: May, 2014

Centreville Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 82 Centreville homes sold between $894,900-$158,000.

Centreville Home Sales: May, 2014

Burke Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 63 Burke homes sold between $729,900-$128,000.

Burke Home Sales: May, 2014

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 91 homes sold between $1,300,000-$185,300 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: May, 2014

Reston Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 105 Reston homes sold between $1,575,000-$110,000.

Reston Home Sales: May, 2014

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 109 homes sold between $1,711,811-$216,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2014

McLean Home Sales: May, 2014

In May 2014, 92 homes sold between $4,000,000-$156,111 in the McLean and Falls Church area.