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Warner Throws Down the Gauntlet on Tax Referendum

Public Hearing on School Budget Set for Saturday

Residents to comment on $165 million operating budget.

Public Hearing on School Budget Set for Saturday

Herndon Middle School Focuses on Literacy

Herndon Middle School students will increase their daily reading when new school year begins next month.

Herndon Middle School Focuses on Literacy

Are LEDs the Bulbs of the Future?

Local experts shed light on the issue.

Light bulbs. It used to be easy. Walk into the hardware store and pick out the wattage you need. But, for those of us who have recently found themselves part of the bewildered throng gathered in front of the new LED (light-emitting diode), CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) and halogen light bulb displays, there is hope as local experts weigh in on the issue.Idrissa Bagouda knows a lot about the subject.

State Accreditation Status a ‘Snapshot’

Schools in Mount Vernon and Lee districts receive warnings from VDOE.

“Test scores do not define our schools. They never have and never will,” said Mount Vernon school board member Dan Storck. Earlier this month the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) released accreditation results based on student performance in the 2013-2014 school year. The ratio of Fairfax County Public schools receiving full accreditation to those not making the grade dropped from 94 percent a year ago to 89 percent.

Northern Virginia Family Service: More than a Safety Net for 100 Years

During the Great Depression, they handed out coal and coats. Now, it’s an array of services.

Ninety-five years ago, Northern Virginia Family Service handed out coats and coal in Alexandria. Today, the organization has a much broader mission and geographic reach throughout Northern Virginia and – in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic – an increased need for its services.

‘There Are Too Many Unanswered Questions’ in Centreville

Since 1938, Luck Stone Corp. has operated its quarry along Route 29 in Centreville.

MWAA Proposes Dulles Toll Road Increases

Public comments accepted through Aug. 10, 2022.

The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority will propose raining the toll rates on the Dulles...

Discovering the Unknown

Edward Jones tells standing-room crowd the basis of his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel.

Discovering the Unknown

Asking for a Raise

Coalition seeks living wage ordinance, raise in pay for Arlington workers.

Asking for a Raise

Lynne Pope to Leave Deer Park

Sterling Resident Pursues Comic Dream

Maher performs in comedy clubs along east cost.

Sterling Resident Pursues Comic Dream

Westfield Opens 25-Room Addition

New Principal Thomas excited about school year.

Westfield Opens 25-Room Addition

Former Vienna Resident Killed in Iraq

Career soldier Capt. Christopher Petty was one of five killed in an explosion in Najaf.