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Rachel Carson Takes Odyssey of the Mind

Two teams from Rachel Carson Middle School compete in the World’s Competition of Odyssey of the Mind.

Between school, sports and activities, there is often little time for students to express themselves or to use their minds in innovative ways.

Centreville: ‘Diverse Travel Choices?’

Residents hear I-66 improvement plans, give opinions.

VDOT plans to improve travel on the 25 miles of I-66 between Route 15 in Haymarket and the I-495/Capital Beltway. So it’s created three alternatives and will take the best elements from each — tempered by residents’ comments from several public hearings — and develop the final design.

Putting Herndon’s Pieces Together

Mixed-use, vibrant downtown in the works.

Richard Downer has been waiting almost 30 years for a tangible vision of Herndon’s downtown to take shape.

Chantilly Baseball Falls to Madison

Chargers will face Western Branch on June 12 in state semifinals.

Matt Favero stood on the Madison High School baseball field following Friday’s 6A North region championship game and recalled the mellow mindset he possessed while returning to the mound for the top of the fourth inning.

McLean: Volunteers Urge Residents to Do More

Do More 24 raises nearly $1.5 million in a day.

Donors, nonprofits and companies raised nearly $1.5 million during Do More 24 on Thursday, June 5.

Potomac: Market Introduces ‘Community First Day’

Effort seeks to help alleviate hunger.

Once a month, Yasmin Abadian, husband Jimmy McWhorter and their daughter Anna Irani arise at dawn, drive to 24th and G Street in D.C., don aprons, prepare and serve breakfast to the homeless who rely on Miriam’s Kitchen to provide them with a substantial breakfast and to counsel them on how to end their homelessness.

Potomac: Possible Loss of Tennis Club Upsets Members

New assisted living facility is proposed.

Potomac Tennis and Fitness Club (PTC) and Potomac Pilates members are fearful, angry and disheartened that their favorite recreational facility may be demolished within a year or two.

McLean: Taking a Stand for Future Generations

County boards, McLean High students tackle “civil rights issue of our era.”

Catherine Reed of Equality Virginia thanked McLean High School junior Darrell “DJ” Valdez for the effect he will have on the future, and on all civil rights.

Potomac: Bethesda Big Train off to Undefeated Start

Manager Colangelo looking for stronger road starts.

Bethesda Big Train manager Sal Colangelo was pleased with the final result of Monday’s game against the Vienna River Dogs — an early-season matchup of undefeated teams in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League. But it was the Big Train’s initial effort that had Colangelo voicing his displeasure.

Get Outdoors Day at Great Falls Park

Visitors flock to the parks to participate in summer activities, Get Outdoors Day next Saturday.

The advent of the summer months attracts large crowds to the parks of Great Falls located on the Virginia side of the upper Potomac River.

Community, VDOT Discuss Bridge Over Piney Run

Public information meeting held on bridge replacement project.

Last week, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) held a public information meeting in Great Falls regarding the replacement of the Walker Road Bridge over Piney Run.

The Herndon cast for the June production of Molière’s great comedy, Tartuffe. This play will …

A photo of Team One with their third place trophy and pin towel. Featuring coaches …

Arlington: Gulf Branch Nature Center Gives Firefly Lessons

Gulf Branch Nature Center and Park gave firefly lessons on June 3.

Making Power While the Sun Shines

153 homeowners qualify for program to add solar features to their homes within the next seven to nine months.

Residents of Arlington are showing an increasing interest in solar power. Eighty-one residents have already installed solar panels and solar water heating systems in an attempt to go green, while 153 others are in a new program considering installing these features to their homes or businesses.

Setting Priorities for Arlington Police

Arlington’s new police chief talks national crisis and local challenges.

For the most part, nothing changed. Jay Farr was doing what he’d normally been doing as acting police chief since Chief Doug Scott retired in March. But since he was selected by County Manager Barbara Donnellan to permanently fill the position on May 14, Farr says there’s been a slight change in the atmosphere.

Arlington: New Police Chief Stresses Community Outreach

Nauck Civic Association hosts discussion of local criminal justice system.

Jay Farr, addressing the Nauck Civic Association community meeting June 1, said he was there to " put a face to a position." He emphasized the importance of community outreach and input.

Arlington: Masonic Story Memorialized

African-American Lodge honored.

History finally caught up with Arlington Lodge #58 F&AM, Prince Hall on Saturday, June 6. Arlington County erected a marker commemorating the strong and beneficial presence of generations of mostly African-American men in the Nauck community.