Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.
Great Falls Native Wins Top Prize in Synthetic Biology
An interdisciplinary team of William and Mary students have brought home one of the biggest prizes in synthetic biology, an honor that has been called the World Cup of Science.
Halloween Pet Parade in Great Falls
A Pet Parade was held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Great Falls Village Centre Green and sponsored by Great Dogs of Great Falls.
Halloween Spooktacular in Great Falls
Hundreds of people came out for the Halloween Spooktacular held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Great Falls Village Centre Green in Great Falls.
Steven Kurtz Wins Great Falls Farmers Market's Healthy Snack Contest
Halloween fell on Saturday this year, and the farmers market was filled with vendors in costume with treats for everyone.
Doreen Montis Exhibits at Katie’s Coffee House in Great Falls
From Fields to Shores, a collection of fine art photography by Doreen Montis, will be on display at Katie’s Coffee House in Great Falls, during the month of November.
Letter: Foust/Obama, You Didn't Build That!
To the Editor
Your Newcomers and Community Guide published an excellent multi-paged article with color photographs titled, "The Best of Dranesville."
SoberRide for Halloween
The Washington Regional Alcohol Program will provide free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Halloween evening, this Saturday, Oct. 31.
Editorial: Vote Nov. 3
Read Election coverage at www.ConnectionNewspapers.com.
If you live in a district with a hotly contested race, you definitely know from the contents of your mailbox that there is an Election coming up.
Fairfax County: School Bond Referendum Tops $300 Million
The Nov. 3 election ballot will include a Fairfax County Public Schools bond referendum, featuring school improvement projects totaling $350,000,000.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors-Mason: Mollie Loeffler (I)
Question and answer
Question and answer
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors-Mason: Penelope A. “Penny” Gross (D)
Question and answer
Question and answer
Halloween and Weekend Events in Vienna, McLean and Great Falls
Things to do this weekend.
Halloween and weekend events in your neighborhood
Adam Lind is Fairfax County’s New Bicycle Program Manager
Fairfax County Department of Transportation (FCDOT) Director Tom Biesiadny announced the selection of Adam Lind as the county’s new Bicycle Program Manager in the Capital Projects and Traffic Engineering Division.
Letter: Murphy Opposes Tolls on I-66
To the Editor
Delegate Kathleen Murphy opposes tolls on I-66. She made an unequivocal statement at the McLean Community Center debate on Oct. 18 that she is opposed to tolls on I-66--and has always been opposed to such tolls.
Gun Control Compromise
31st Senate District candidates unite behind gun control legislation, at least conceptually.
While Republicans and Democrats disagree on virtually everything, gun control still stands out above the rest as one of the more divisive issues.
Murphy vs. Parisot, Double Sequel
34th District has history of close elections.
The 34th-District House of Delegates race between Kathleen Murphy (D) and Craig Parisot (R) is a rematch of the special election triggered last November when Barbara Comstock (R) was elected to the U.S. Congress.