U.S. Rep Wolf (R-10) Announces Service Academy Appointments
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) announced the 10th District’s Class of 2018 appointments to the nation’s service academies, as well as those selected for Academy prep schools.
Georgetown Pike Repaving Underway
Most work will be done at night.
The $3.2 million project, a late summer effort to smooth roads before winter hits again, may not have a significant traffic pattern impact on the already congested historic road.
Experiencing Adventure
Great Falls Troop 55 Boy Scouts discover wilderness, wildlife in New Mexico.
Ten teenage Scouts and two adult leaders from Troop 55 in Great Falls went on a life-changing trek through the Sangre de Cristo Mountains (part of the Rocky Mountains) at Philmont Scout Ranch in Cimarron, N.M., this summer.
Week in Great Falls
Service academy nominations and blood drive.
Teen Drone Expert
Teen’s love for technology turns into drone expertise.
The teen, a rising junior at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology [TJHSST], has become a local drone expert since his interest was sparked about a year ago.
Troop 673 Promotes Three New Eagle Scouts
Daniel Cunningham, Will Tennille, and John Waugh, of Eagle Scouts from Troop 673 in Great Falls — sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Men — are the most recent among more than 100 Eagle Scouts developed by the Troop for over 50 years of activity.
Income Growth in Fairfax and Alexandria Lags Behind State and National Averages
Loudoun is the one bright spot in the region.
Paycheck growth in Fairfax County and the city of Alexandria are lagging behind the state and the nation, according to data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Crime Solvers Hold 5K, Raise Money
In the second year, the race has gained momentum, more runners, and two vendors.
Early Saturday morning, runners and walkers alike descended onto Fairfax Government Center for the second annual Crime Solvers 5K and helped raise money for Fairfax Crime Solvers. “[We’re] just a partnership to keep our community safe,” Fairfax County Crime Solvers President and Chairman, Jody Donaldson said.
Tysons West Meets Expanding Community Needs
The JBG Companies and JBGR Retail have closed on the sale of the current phase of its Tysons West mixed-use development.
From Great Falls to South Africa
On Sept. 18, Julia and Arthur will carry with them to South Africa donations of school supplies for disadvantaged South African children.
Great Falls Community Farmers Market - Where Local Families Gather
Now in its seventh summer season, the Great Falls Farmers Market bursts of music, song, and summer harvest.
Week in Great Falls
Drama camp and blood drive.
Serving Families For 90 Years
Pushing the boundaries has led to success, says Northern Virginia Family Services CEO.
An organization does not thrive for 90 years by chance. Northern Virginia Family Services, a county institution, has impacted families throughout the region for nearly a century with no sign of slowing down.
Preserving Great Falls Giants
Residents encouraged to contribute to planting of white oak trees.
When the early settlers came to what is now Great Falls and cleared the land for farms, they often left one type of tree to provide shade: the white oak.
Great Falls Creamery Opens
Local family runs business.
Great Falls Creamery, the newest ice cream shop in town, opened earlier this summer to give locals an in-town option for their favorite scoops.