"cristina and amber kissing scenes"

Sun shines on 48th Clifton Day

It was a big way to be welcomed to the neighborhood. Adam and Julianne Erbrecht moved to Clifton two weeks before the historic town’s massive annual festival Clifton Day.

Clifton’s Haunted Trail Set for Oct. 24

The historic town of Clifton is preparing to add a new set of ghost stories to its collection. One of its primary annual fundraisers, the Haunted Trail, is scheduled to return for another year on Oct. 24.

Alexandria: Preparing City for National Spotlight

Visit Alexandria plans for upcoming PBS drama “Mercy Street.”

Forget Lady Mary and the Grantham’s of Downton Abbey. A new PBS drama based in Civil War Alexandria will make its premier in January and Visit Alexandria is preparing the city for its close up in the national spotlight.

Alexandria: Key Witness Opens Severance Trial

Prosecution begins arguments.

Nancy Dunning, a real estate agent in Del Ray and wife of an Alexandria Sheriff.

Alexandria: Sonoma Cellar Opens in Old Town

“We are passionate about bringing Sonoma County and Virginia wine to the D.C. area."

There is something new to “wine” about in Alexandria: Rick and Elizabeth Myllenbeck welcomed customers to Sonoma Cellar, a wine tasting room and bistro in Old Town, to celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and reception Sept. 30.

Chantilly High Presents ‘Annie, the Musical’

“The sun will come out tomorrow.”

Complete with Daddy Warbucks, Sandy the dog and a certain red-haired orphan, Chantilly High is presenting “Annie, the Musical.” The curtain rises Thursday-Friday, Oct. 22-23, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12 at the door or $10 via www.chantillyhsdrama.com.

Arlington THRIVE to Celebrate 40 Years

Nonprofit provides money in an emergency.

Never heard of THRIVE Arlington? There is a reason for that. THRIVE has existed for 40 years in Arlington, albeit under a different name: AMEN.

Mount Vernon Brief: Shooting Death Under Investigation

A community member reported hearing a gunshot and a man lying in the road around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Oct. 4, Fairfax County Police said.

Learning About Burke History

Burke Historical Society discusses jazz scene, marks Burke History Day on Oct. 10.

How many people know that Burke is named after the 19th-century farmer, merchant and local politician, Silas Burke?

Herndon Native, Oakton High Grad Elizabeth Dean Rocks European Radio

Herndon native and Washington, D.C. resident Elizabeth Dean’s voice has been rocking European radio.

Arlington Brief: Highway Safety Supervisor Struck

Virginia State Police were on scene of a traffic crash in the right southbound lane of Interstate 395, less than a mile south of the Ridge Road overpass on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 10:16 p.m.

Meet Rebecca Glenn at Great Falls Library

Local author Rebecca Glenn will be speaking about her debut novel “Becoming Lisette” at the Great Falls Library on Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

Alexandria: Aldersgate Church Community Theater Presents ‘The Miracle Worker’

Tells the classic story of blind and deaf Helen Keller and Annie Sullivan.

Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) is presenting "The Miracle Worker," the story written by William Gibson about the blind and deaf Helen Keller and her teacher Annie Sullivan, from Oct. 2-17 at the church located at 1301 Collingwood Road in Alexandria.

Centreville Farm Hosts Fall Festival: Hayrides, Baby Animals, Fields of Fear at Cox Farms

The 43rd annual Fall Festival is now opened at Cox Farms in Centreville and promises to be fun for the entire family.

Marsh Leads Fair Oaks District Police Station

Keeping officers happy and the community safe.

The Fair Oaks District Police Station running smoothly, due to its officers as well as the man at the helm, Capt. Chris Marsh.

Arlington: Get Paid To Talk

Voice-over work continues to grow.

Voice Coaches in conjunction with the Arlington County Public Schools will be giving a presentation, "Getting Paid to Talk," on Oct. 7 at Washington Lee High School from 6:30-9 p.m.

Herndon Police Helps with Pope’s Security

Latest from the Herndon Police Department.

On Saturday, Sept. 26, as part of National Drug Take-Back Day, 186 pounds of unwanted and expired prescription drugs were dropped off at the Herndon Police Department station on Herndon Parkway.

Vienna: Family Fall Fun

From Oktoberfest to the much-anticipated annual halloween parade, Vienna offers a diversity of entertainment.

When the air turns crisp, colorful leaves fall, pumpkins and a halloween parade take over, it’s fall in Vienna.

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