Area Skaters Go National
Vienna, McLean skaters participate in 2016 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships.
Piper Williams of Vienna, Nina Sebastien of McLean, Elaine Zhang of Vienna, and Taylor Olson of Falls Church represented our area at the 2016 U.S. Synchronized Skating Championships in Kalamazoo, Mich. last week.
UVA Backs Students’ Research Projects
From examining how James Joyce’s work relates to civil unrest to quantitative eco-labeling schemes, and from researching Roman property law to analyzing the pathology of Alzheimer’s disease, 50 University of Virginia undergraduates will pursue 46 grant-funded research projects this summer.
Great Falls Preschool Launches Innovative New Art Studio, Yoga Classes
A new art studio has opened for children at the St. Francis Creche Episcopal Preschool and the school has also added a yoga class to its after-school curriculum.
Great Falls: Marshall High School Students Win Virginia LifeSmarts Competition
Jessica Lewis, of Great Falls, along with Marshall High School classmates Ethan Epstein, Sam Hassett, Thea Prevalsky and Quiana Dang took top honors in the Virginia LifeSmarts competition, held in Richmond.
Great Falls: Trompeter to Address Great Falls Writer’s Group
It began with a camera and a Christmas tree.
Great Falls: Author Faces Death but Chooses Life
Robert F. Dorr to speak to the Great Falls Writer’s Group (GFWG) on Thursday, March 10, at the Great Falls Library.
As a writer, this is the singular word that Robert F. Dorr remembers most vividly; the word his doctor used last fall, on the day of his diagnosis, to describe the type of tumor they had just discovered in his brain.
Great Falls: Dwelling Detectives
Great Falls Historical Society hosts presentation on researching the history of your Fairfax County house.
Many residents of Great Falls have asked on many occasions how to research the history of the Fairfax County home they are living in.
Great Falls: Awaiting Brooks Farm Decision
Planning Commission scheduled to make recommendation to Board of Supervisors at this Thursday’s hearing.
Great Falls awaits the Planning Commission’s decision on the potential rezoning of Brooks Farm off Springvale Road.
Springfield Veterinary Holistic Center offers extension to conventional medicine
Bettejeanne “BJ” Hammond much prefers the term “body work” to massage. “Open wine and get out the candles, that’s what people think of massage,” she said. “They think it’s to relax, but it’s so much more than that.”
Letter: Cooper Students Support Students in Afghanistan
To the Editor
About two years ago I attended an event in Washington, D.C. where the First Lady of Afghanistan, Ms. Ashraf Ghani, spoke on behalf of the Aschiana Foundation.
McLean and Great Falls: Supreme Court Inspires Case Day at Langley
Justice Antonin Scalia remembered at Langley during Case Day, which he helped originate.
United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin “Nino” Scalia helped former Langley teacher James Catlette develop Case Day into an annual academic gift to each Langley graduating class.
Great Falls: Saxons Shoot Their Way to Conference 6 Title
Langley makes nine 3-pointers against South Lakes.
The Langley boys' basketball team won the Conference 6 championship.
Great Falls: Langley Girls Win First Conference Title Since 1988
Saxons upset previously unbeaten Fairfax.
The Langley girls' basketball team defeated Fairfax 42-38 on Saturday to win the Conference 6 title.
Commentary: Building on Success
Congress passes more legislation to fight human trafficking.
Congress continues to work together in a bipartisan manner on an issue that grabs headlines throughout the country and here in Northern Virginia.
Sports Roundups
Sports happenings in Vienna, Great Falls and McLean.