StingRays Win Fourth Championship
The undefeated River Bend StingRays beat Westwood (300-216) to win their fourth consecutive DCCL Blue Division Championship.
Silence of the Court: Virginia Supreme Court Denies Access to Audio Recordings
Lack of transparency is explained as effort to shield personal conversations.
The Virginia Supreme Court operates in silence, denying public access to audio recordings of its oral arguments.
Joining Together To Save Animals
There are dozens of animal welfare organizations across the country working to secure "forever homes" for dogs and cats of all ages. And while there's a general camaraderie amongst them, stemming from their common cause, what's a little friendly competition among peers? For the past few years, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has sponsored a nationwide contest to challenge shelters to see how many more animals they could adopt between June and August beyond the total the year before.
Making Sure Children Don't Go Hungry
Our Daily Bread provides meals for children during summer break.
For most children, summer means the end of homework and tests, and the beginning of cookouts and carefree summer vacations.
Final Touches at Greensboro Station
The platform level canopy at the Greensboro Station is the perfect place to shoot construction looking west along Route 7.
Arts Council of Fairfax County Receives $50,000 Our Town Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced 59 Our Town grant awards totaling $4.725 million and reaching 34 states in the Our Town program's third year of funding. The Arts Council of Fairfax County is one of 59 grantees and will receive $50,000 for Imagine Art Here, a public art community engagement project in Tysons.
Claude Moore Farm Holds Market Fair
Visitors of all ages enjoyed activities at the annual fair.
The sounds of violin and shouts of laughter filled the air as people explored the grounds, played games and listened to live music. This weekend, July 20-21, the annual Summer Market Fair was held at the Claude Moore Colonial Farm at Turkey Run. Located in McLean, the Claude Moore Colonial Farm reenacts the typical farm life of Virginia in 1771, just before the American Revolution.
Taking a Rest
Dolce DeGrandis, friend of Bill and Monica DeGrandis of Great Falls.
Open House at Seneca Hill
Canine Companions for Independence puppy Romer III enjoys a free swim at Seneca Hill's aquatic center. Free access to the pool was one of the many things available during the Seneca Hill Animal Hospital, Resort and Spa Open House.
Duchess of Great Falls
Our son Declan has been begging us for a dog for the last several years. We finally received our dog, a German shepherd named Duchess, in late February. She was definitely worth the wait.
Student Art at Starbucks
Forestville Elementary School youth have the honor of exhibiting their original paintings on the walls of the Great Falls Village Center Starbucks, courtesy of Great Falls Studios.
Hamster Haven
People and Pets
If I left it up to my twin 9-year-old girls our house would be overrun with dogs, cats, chickens and any other varmint they happen to run across. I’m an animal person myself, so the nuts haven’t fallen far from the tree. Though we currently have two dogs and a cat, I decided 9 was an appropriate age for the girls to have a pet of their own.
Bridge Replacement on Schedule
Beach Mill Road Bridge construction nearly halfway complete.
Replacement of the bridge on Beach Mill Road is one month into construction, and according to the Virginia Department of Transportation, it is proceeding according to schedule.
Author Finds Mystery in Great Falls Park
John Dibble’s first novel, "Difficult Run," features murder and mystery in Great Falls Park.
John Dibble is used to finding solace in Great Falls Park. He often walks the paths of the park with his dog Noochie. His familiarity with the park made it the perfect setting for his first novel, the mystery thriller "Difficult Run," named for the stream that first inspired him.
Mediterranee Promotes Local Art
Nikole Smith exhibits bold, abstract art.
In their series highlighting local artists, Mediterranee owners Ashraf Hussein and Eddie Marine have chosen to follow up D.C.-based impressionist Frank James Ellis’ in-restaurant exhibit with Nikole Smith’s abstract paintings.