Doris Carpenter Honored at the Tibbetts Award Banquet
Doris Carpenter wins Jean Tibbetts History Award
Surprise Late-Winter Visitors at Riverbend Park
48 Tundra Swans grazing in the Potomac River.
Tundra Swans at Riverbend
Great Falls Residents to Discuss Golf Tournament Impact
Great Falls Citizens Association to hold Town Hall meeting on the issue on March 20.
Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2017
In February, 2017, 13 Great Falls homes sold between $12,000,000-$485,000.
Great Falls Home Sales: February, 2017
Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft Rides Offered in Area
Preparing to combat that time of year when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths are caused by drunk drivers, free Lyft rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area next Friday, March 17, 2017 (St. Patrick’s Day).
Area Social Justice Network Hosts Richmond Wrap-Up
Some successes, some defeats, and a partisan rallying call for 2017 elections.
The 2017 Legislative Session of the Virginia General Assembly was adjourned on Saturday, Feb. 15.
Leadership Fairfax Hosts Breakfast with Supervisors
On Friday, March 10, Leadership Fairfax (LFI) held its annual Breakfast with the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for the 26th time.
Committed to Peacemaking
Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County reception honors activists and advocates.
Suraya Sadeed said hearing more than 20 stories of students promoting peace in and out of their schools made her believe “there is still hope for a brighter future.”
Practice Makes Perfect
Local educators share strategies for getting children to practice music.
When Linda Gulyn’s son entered high school and asked to quit his clarinet lessons, the Arlington mother of four declined his request.
Over 50 and Playing Basketball
Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.
If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.
First Taste of Working World
Teen Job Fairs begin this weekend.
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) said his first job working at a pool over the summer formed a lot of his work ethic.
Optimistic About State of Hospitality
Panelists at Northern Virginia Chamber Forum discuss state of hospitality under the new administration.
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce gathered some heavy hitters to offer their thoughts and answer questions from a standing-room-only audience at the “State of Hospitality Under the New Administration” symposium on March 6.
County Moves to Restore Tobytown Cemetery
Restoring historic cemetery in Potomac
Letter to the Editor: Privy to ‘Miracle Cures’
Thank you for your article about the Feb. 24 Town Hall that Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-VA) skipped.