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Mother's Day Photos

Mother’s Day is May 11, and every year at this time, the Almanac calls for submissions to its Mother’s Day photo gallery.

McLean Theater Co. Presents ‘Catch Me If You Can’

Local high school brings Broadway to D.C.-area.

Will they catch Frank? The McLean Theater Company is premiering the musical “Catch Me If You Can,” a story of the world’s greatest con man and his worldly misadventures, to the D.C. metro area this week. “The story is so enticing for a director,” said theater teacher and director Amy Poe.

Roundups for 4/23/14

The editor presents the roundups for the week of 4/23/14.

Where Am I?

"I’m sitting in the rocking chair, good buddy," (a "Smokey and The Bandit" reference, if you’re not of a certain vintage), between two 18-wheelers where the police radar can’t find me – further referencing the C.B. radio days. Updating to the "Kenny-with-cancer" days, I’m a month or so past my last very encouraging CT Scan, the one I wrote about when my oncologist offered me a congratulatory handshake, a gesture he had not made in the five-plus years since we’ve been tangling with this damn disease; and I’m approximately seven weeks away from my next CT scan, "intervaled" every three months at present. Seven weeks is far enough away where I’m not even thinking about it, or the possibility of its discouraging results that I’ll know about on or about June 9th. I am cruising, emotionally, and savoring the excellent results from the last scan and not yet worrying, wondering, hoping, praying (too much) about my next scan. This means, at the moment – or moments, I should say, I am enjoying a relatively stress-free and blissful ignorance to what may – or hopefully may not, be happening in my lungs. I am, to quote a Three Stooges line: "as safe as in my mother’s arms."

Editorial: Past Time for Later Start Times

Teenagers are sleep deprived, and sleep deprivation takes a significant toll on safety, health and learning. We’ve known this for decades. But for decades, literally, Fairfax County Public Schools (and Montgomery County, Md.) have let a combination of reactionary blabber ("buck up and get moving;" "just tell them to go to bed earlier") and organizational resistance prevent implementing a solution to this very real problem. Getting up at 5:30 or 6 a.m. to hop on a school bus at 5:45 a.m. or even as late at 6:30 a.m. to get to school by 7:20 a.m. is not healthy for teenagers. It is nearly impossible for teenagers to go to sleep before 11 p.m. or midnight. Fairfax County high school students average six hours of sleep a night on weeknights. Research shows they need nine hours of sleep. Research has also quantified the costs of sleep deprivation.

Herndon Softball Edges Marshall in Eight Innings

Herndon catcher Martire delivers two clutch doubles in victory.

The Herndon softball team made the most of its four hits against Marshall on Monday.

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Commentary: Dean Supports Beyer

I’ve always stood for the Democratic wing of the Democratic Party. When I started my presidential campaign in 2003, I was against the Iraq War, and had worked hard as Governor of Vermont to create marriage equality and universal health care in my home state. Those positions weren’t totally popular at the time. But I believe candidates should pay attention not only to their prospective constituents, but also to their internal compass.

Letter: School Budget: Different Perspective

Letter to the Editor

"Challenging discussion on the Fairfax County FY 2015 Budget" is another attendee’s perspective on the Lee District Feb. 26 meeting at which the FCPS and Fairfax County budgets were presented.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 63 homes sold between $1,539,820-$220,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: March, 2014

Springfield Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 132 Springfield homes sold between $850,000-$215,000.

Springfield Home Sales: March, 2014

Reston Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 80 Reston homes sold between $1,065,000-$195,000.

Reston Home Sales: March, 2014

Bittersweet to the Core

Hub Theatre presents area premiere of the ‘Failure: A Love Story.’

"Failure, A Love Story" by Phlip Dawkins "is unique, funny, whimsical and has so much heart," said Helen Pafumi, Hub artistic director.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 114 homes sold between $18,600,000-$110,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2014

McLean Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 61 homes sold between $2,850,000-$184,900 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: March, 2014

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 58 homes sold between $975,000-$160,000 in the Herndon and Oak Hill area.

Oak Hill, Herndon Home Sales: March, 2014

Great Falls Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 11 Great Falls homes sold between $1,560,000-$560,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: March, 2014

Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 69 Fairfax homes sold between $1,180,000-$150,000.

Fairfax Home Sales: March, 2014

Centreville Home Sales: March, 2014

In March 2014, 81 Centreville homes sold between $800,000-$147,500.