Langley Dedicates Courtyard
Improvements include wildflower section, wildlife habitat certification.
Langley High School welcomed students, faculty and staff to their courtyard Friday, May 18, showing off student’s artwork and the Eco Club’s recent garden plantings.
Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day
Time to honor, also time to ensure proper care of veterans.
In February, Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner, 49, of Fairfax, was the highest ranking military officer to die in the war on terror.
Seeking the Positive from the Tragic
5K Run/Walk supports youth mental wellness.
Nearly 150 runners and walkers came out Saturday to participate in the Youth Mental Wellness 5K Walk and Run at Lake Accotink in Springfield.
Long & Foster Celebrates 15th Annual Community Service Day
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., the largest independent residential real estate company in the United States, has announced that its Great Falls office will recognize the company’s annual Community Service Day on June 6 by collecting goods for the Embry Rucker Shelter in Reston. Goods include gas, Target and Metro cards, pantry items and rain gear (coats, umbrellas…).
A Heart of Gold
Remembering Joe Cassella.
He slowly pushes the weight. Every fiber of his being aching and begging for relief. "Come on, donkey push it," commands the voice spotting him. "If you don’t believe it you can’t achieve it." The inspiration compels him through another set of reps. The words reverberate throughout the gym.
Preserving Great Falls History
Great Falls Historical Society honors Marjorie Lundegard.
Marjorie Lundegard is the recipient of the 2012 Jean Tibbetts History Award, presented at the Great Falls Historical Society’s Annual Tibbetts Award Luncheon and Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 20.
Langley Boys Lacrosse Edges Madison in Liberty Finals
Ahearn's 5 goals, 4 assists lead Saxons to fifth consecutive district crown.
The Langley High Saxons captured their fifth Liberty District tournament title in as many years last Friday, May 11 in a riveting boys lacrosse contest at Marshall High School. The Saxons defeated a tenacious Madison Warhawk side that pushed the Saxons to the brink before they were able to secure a 13-12, smash-and-grab finals win for the district title.
Weekly Entertainment (Vienna/McLean/Great Falls)
May 17-24.
Things happening in the Vienna/McLean/Great Falls area.
Week in Great Falls
Things happening in Great Falls.
Forestville Presents Musical
Last weekend, Forestville Elementary School performed the musical, "Wonka," about a children’s contest at a fantastical chocolate factory.
Old Brogue Hockey Skates Away with Fifth Title
Inline hockey team wins third straight championship.
Chris Bass is no stranger to the Old Brogue. As a young man he was there on opening day in 1981 and hasn’t strayed too far since. In fact, now he wears a jersey with the bar’s name on it, as a member of the Old Brogue inline hockey team.
Searching for Great Falls’ Biggest Trees
Third annual Big Tree Hike features some of the largest trees in the state.
As part of a running group, Bob Vickers was familiar with the land along the Potomac River owned by the Potomac Conservatory. So when he heard about a contest looking for the biggest tree in Great Falls, he knew exactly where to look.
Editorial: Most Endangered?
Potomac River has made great strides, has miles to go to save the Bay.
Unless your home is served by well water, you are almost certainly among the five million people in the Washington Metropolitan area who get their drinking water from the Potomac River.
Local Real Estate: March 2012 Top Sales in McLean and Great Falls
Local Real Estate: March 2012 Top Sales in McLean and Great Falls
Northern Virginia Bill Signing Puts Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence in Spotlight
A rare moment of bipartisanship between Republican governor and Democratic legislators.
Strangulation will be punished more aggressively to combat violence against women. Campus police will work with other police agencies to crack down on domestic violence of unmarried couples. And the telephone number for a human trafficking hotline will be placed in the restrooms at strip clubs across Virginia.