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Opinion: Finding Oil
In a world darkened by violence and despair, candles will soon light up the night.
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Teaching Empathy at Floris
Floris students complete 8-week young philanthropists workshop.
At 8:15 a.m. on a drizzly Thursday morning, fifteen youngsters from the fourth, fifth and sixth grades at Floris Elementary School in Herndon gathered in the school’s “Little Theater” to receive certificates for the successful completion of their 8-week Touching Heart (TH) young philanthropists workshop.
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Week in Vienna
Local happenings in Vienna.
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Church Street Stroll to Kick-Off Holiday Season
Before the holiday season gets too hectic with items to buy, wrap, send, make, bake, and return, you can enjoy a traditional, relaxed, and charming kick-off to the holiday season at Vienna’s Church Street Holiday Stroll from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 30.
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Letter: Entering Into the Arena
To the Editor
Theodore Roosevelt once said that the credit belongs to those who are in the arena. Craig Parisot should be commended for stepping into the arena in what he knew would be a tough fight.
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Week in McLean
McLean new briefs
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Tysons Partnership Expands Programs and Reach
Tysons Partnership announced the formation of three teams to build engagement, share best practices and turbo-charge a vibrant community:
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Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce to Host Regional Women's Leadership Forum
On Dec. 2, the Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will host its annual Women's Leadership Forum. The theme of this year's summit is "Intentional Success in 2016--It's Your Time!"
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Ryan Laughrey Becomes Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Troop 673, sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Men, recently promoted a new Eagle Scout, Ryan Laughrey, on Nov. 12.
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Letter: Women Inspiring Women in Sports
To the Editor
After seeing the article, "Area Coaches to be Honored for Work Empowering Girls," I could not help but think how great it is to see women inspiring women in sports.
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Award-winning Author Comes Home to Celebrate New Novel
On Thursday evening, Dec. 17, Great Falls resident Laura Elliott will discuss her newest book, “DaVinci’s Tiger,” and describe the intricate process of researching and writing the book.
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Burke: Robinson to Face Undefeated South County in 6A North Semifinals
Rams RB Foncha rushes for 157 yards, 3 TDs in win over Chantilly.
The Robinson football team will travel to face South County at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 6A North region semifinals.
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Lorton: South County to Host Robinson in 6A North Semifinals
Q&A: RB Ramsey enjoys father’s gumbo on Thanksgiving.
South County will host Robinson at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday in the 6A North region semifinals.
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Burke: Lake Braddock Football to Host Westfield
Q&A: Burins RB Atkins commits to Vanderbilt.
Lake Braddock running back Lamont Atkins committed to Vanderbilt on Sunday.
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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Football Suffers Playoff Loss to South County
Q&A: Lineman Opoku, RB Annan discuss semifinals, other teams and next season.
The West Potomac football team finished 8-4 in 2015, losing to South County in the 6A North region quarterfinals.
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Alexandria: Bishop Ireton Football Loses in State Championship Game
Cardinals fall to Benedictine in second straight state final.
The Bishop Ireton football team lost to Benedictine 35-6 on Saturday.
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Area Roundups for Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield
The inaugural Turkey Trot for Parkinson’s is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26 at Burke Lake Park. Events including a five-kilometer run/walk and one-mile “Gobble Wobble” walk are set to begin at 9 a.m.
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250 Brave Cold in 23rd Burke CROP Hunger Walk
Jennifer Weiner’s wristband read 11,188 steps. That’s how many it took the Springfield resident to complete the 3.7-mile Burke CROP Hunger Walk on Nov. 22. Weiner is Rabbi Educator for Congregation Adat Reyim, which sent more than a dozen volunteers to the fundraiser for the 14th straight year.
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Burke, Springfield: Drug awareness meeting at Lake Braddock highlights rise in youth heroin use
Youth Heroin Use Described As ‘a big problem’
Heroin use is here in Fairfax. “It’s definitely here,” said 19-year veteran officer employed by both the Fairfax County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration as a Task Officer who spoke at a drug awareness meeting sponsored by the Lake Braddock Secondary School Parent Teacher Student Association.