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All Aboard the Ho Ho Ho Train
At Burke Centre Station, Santa trains educate young riders about rail safety.
It was a typical scene at Burke Centre Station, a line of people waiting for the train
Herndon: ArtSpace Herndon Opens Korean Pop Art Exhibit
Herndon Art Gallery prepares for January events.
Saturday, Dec. 12 there was a reception at ArtSpace Herndon for the Korean Pop Art in America exhibit. The exhibit is at ArtSpace Herndon from Dec. 8 until Jan. 10, 2016.
Herndon: Classical Ballet Theatre Reaches Out During the Holidays
Classical Ballet Theatre kicked off the 2015 holiday season with its annual classic production of “The Nutcracker,” held before sold-out houses at the 520-seat Ernst Theater at Northern Virginia Community College.
People at Work: Lawton ‘Plays the Kettle’
Emily Lawton pushes down the three piston valves in different combinations on her alto horn, pitched in E-flat and used in British style bands. She is "playing the kettle" as the glass doors automatically swing open but customers stop for a minute to listen before grocery shopping.
Letter: Thanking Public Safety Staff
Letter to the Editor
I continue to hear disturbing reports of police brutality throughout our country, I cannot help but think of the men and women of our own police, sheriff and fire departments.
Alexandria Appetite: Three Restaurants for Takeout Today
Short on time during the holiday season?
It’s the middle of the holiday season, and free time is short. Often, spare time is downright nonexistent, in fact, and the thought of sitting down to a home-cooked meal is but a dream. Here are three remedies that are sure to lend a hand during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Colvin Run Receives Playground Shade Structure
Colvin Run Elementary had the Ribbon Cutting ceremony to commemorate the installation of FCPS’ first playground shade structure.
Alexandria: Gang Violence Returns to City
Police suspect gang activity in Alexandria’s fourth unsolved murder in 2015.
It took a fourth murder in Four Mile Run Park on Dec. 4, but the Alexandria Police have finally opened the public to a hint of insight into the ongoing investigations. Police Chief Earl Cook spoke to the City Council on Dec. 8, and while he would not give details on any ongoing investigations, it’s clear police suspect the murder may be gang-related.
Ideas for Decking the Halls
Local designers create opulent holiday designs.
From traditional to glamorous, fresh to faux and high-end to old school, local tastemakers tell how they create dazzling holiday design extravaganzas.
December Events in Vienna Add Sparkle to the Holidays
From music to ice skating, area makes most of the colder months.
Most holiday fairs have passed by early December but special events and activities remain.
Santa Comes to Town for McLean’s WinterFest Parade
There were many drivers perplexed this Sunday afternoon when they realized Old Chain Bridge road was blocked off by police…that is, until they saw the sea of green and red that pooled into the heart of town for McLean’s seventh annual WinterFest parade.
Little Theater of Alexandria Stages ‘A Christmas Carol’
Charles Dickens’ classic story to play from Dec. 4-19.
The Little Theater of Alexandria (LTA) is presenting Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” from Dec. 4-19. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly Victorian humbug, who travels with ghostly guides through Christmas past, present, and future to find the true meaning of the holidays. Complete with special effects, Victorian carols, and Tiny Tim, "A Christmas Carol" is a must for the family.
Cappies Review: A Comedic Masterpiece
West Springfield High School’s production of ‘The Two Gentlemen of Verona.’
A doo-wop serenade, an adorable bromance, and a biker gang are almost as far as you can get from traditional Shakespeare.
Cappies Review: A Character Audience Loves to Hate
Hayfield Secondary’s production of ‘Beauty and the Beast.’
The magic of love that stems from generosity, kindness, and friendship engulfs the story of “Beauty and the Beast” and Hayfield Secondary School's transformative production of the popular Disney musical.
Week in Fairfax
Civil War Photo Exhibit at Historic Blenheim
Dozens of photographs taken during the American Civil War are on display now through Dec. 31 at the Civil War Interpretive Center at Historic Blenheim, 3610 Old Lee Highway.