Locals Support Military Vets
Operation Second Chance receives donation from local State Farm office.
Members of the State Farm branch in Great Falls presented a check for $1,500 to Operation Second Chance, a charity that provides for injured service members and their families, Thursday, April 4.
Parents Sound Off on School Issues
McLean Citizens Association hosts education discussion at McLean High School.
Parents from around the McLean and Langley High School pyramids gathered at McLean High Monday, April 8, to participate in an education forum hosted by the McLean Citizens Association.
Langley Theatre Explores Dickens
“The Life and Times of Nicholas Nickleby” debuts April 18.
When the plans were announced for Langley High School’s spring play, many of the cast and crew weren’t familiar with the title. While “The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby” isn’t at the top of the list of the most popular Charles Dickens works, after doing their research, the cast found plenty to get excited about.
Column: Asked and Answered
I think about it enough, I don’t want to think about it too much. What’s “it?” Cancer.
Children ‘Dress Up With Grown-ups’
Medical Care for Children Partnerships funds medical, dental care for children of uninsured working families in Fairfax County.
“To me, children are the most beautiful creatures of God and there is nothing comparable to being able to give them a healthy and happy smile.” —Dr. Tehreem Butt, recipient of the Dr. Jorge Arnoldson Award
Kushal Seetharam of Great Falls Named 2013 Goldwater Scholar
wo Duke University juniors have been selected as scholars by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. Kushal Seetharam and Yaohua Xue are among 271 students awarded Goldwater Scholarships for the 2013-14 academic year.
Letter: A Photo ID: Victory for Voters
To the Editor:
Asian American Chamber Recognizes ‘Jewels of Asia’
The Asian American Chamber of Commerce held its third Annual Awards Gala, Jewels of Asia, on Friday, April 5, at the Westin Tysons Corner. More than 200 guests gathered to recognize businesses (public & private sector, for-profit & non-profit) as well as business leaders of Asian and Pacific Islander descent who have made outstanding contributions to the Metropolitan Washington D.C. business community and economy.
A Very Good Year
2013 starts on a high note for real estate in McLean and Great Falls: first quarter sales are up 7.5 percent.
By 2013 starts on a high note for real estate in McLean and Great Falls: first quarter sales are up 7.5 percent.
‘Windows and Doors’ on Exhibit at The Artists’ Atelier
‘Windows and Doors’ on Exhibit at The Artists’ Atelier
Letter: Senior Center Looks for Volunteers
Letter: Senior Center Looks for Volunteers
Letter: Alarmed by School Names
Letter to the editor
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Foundation Prepares to Promote Mental Health
Josh Anderson Foundation to sponsor events across county for mental health and depression awareness.
Before Fairfax County students finish the school year and head to summer break, they first must deal with exams, both final and for AP classes. This can lead to a lot of stress over the final two months of school, pressure the Josh Anderson Foundation is determined to relieve.
Keeping Lawns Green in Great Falls
Choosing environmentally friendly ways to manage lawns.
As the weather warms and lawns begin to grow again, it’s tempting to start fertilizing right away to ensure they look as full and green as possible. The Great Falls Citizens Association’s Environmental Committee says that spring fertilizing isn’t necessary most of the time, and can cause harm to lawns and waterways.
Family PASS to Host Soiree
Fundraiser will help serve families facing homelessness.
A mother of four children, Josephine Rivera didn’t have many options after becoming a victim of domestic abuse. After her husband was arrested, she was forced to support those children, ages 8 to 18, on an $8 an hour salary, and she soon found herself homeless.
Easter at The Falls
Ecumenical council hosts annual Easter Sunrise Service.
Dozens of people gathered at Great Falls Park before sunrise Easter Sunday, using flashlights to walk the path from the parking lot to the visitor center. At an hour usually reserved for only staff members, the Great Falls Ecumenical Council held its annual Easter Sunrise Service in the park.
Langley Boys' Lacrosse Bounces Back
Saxons overcome missing players, loss to Robinson.
The Langley boys' lacrosse team defeated Chantilly on March 28 in a rematch of last season's state championship game.
Column: Selfless or Selfish
Selfless or Selfish
A Richmond Report Card Presented
SALT hosts annual Richmond Wrap-up.
Asked how effectively the issues facing disadvantaged populations have been addressed by legislators in Richmond, Carla Peterson, director of Virginia Citizens United for Rehabilitation of Errants (CURE), said: “Not nearly enough. What has happened is that [Governor Bob] McDonnell has hired a person who is probably the most reformist person that I know of, in charge of corrections. [A person] who is making progress and not as much as we would like to see done, but it serves as a glimmer of hope. There are some [changes] taking place.”