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Welcoming Dr. Angel Cabrera

George Mason University welcomes new president.

Summer may be considered the “off-season” in education, but at George Mason University, major change is underfoot.

NOVEC Warns Of Energy Vampires

Electricity courses through wires in homes, schools, and businesses just as blood courses through living creatures’ veins. While fictitious vampires materialize on Halloween and in “Twilight” movies, energy vampires are real. They can suck enough electricity to account for about 10 percent of a consumer’s electric bill. The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative says consumers don’t need garlic or wooden stakes to stop energy vampires — they need power strips.

Letter to the Editor: More Than Just Money

Governor McDonnell is considering legislation that would seize control of the unaccredited Jefferson Houston Elementary School from the Alexandria City Public School Board and Superintendent Sherman can only say, “We believe we are going to make accreditation. We’ll have a conversation in June or July, and I hope I’m not here saying ‘Oops.’”

A Motivation For Giving

I encourage businesses everywhere to take up a cause, to embrace a model for volunteerism that conforms to their particular service or product and thereby stand in support of a better Northern Virginia.

Greg Werkheiser

Mount Vernon Campaign Notes: Foreman On Taxes

Politics

Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman, Republican Senate candidate in the 36th District, issued a release on taxes and the state budget: “One of the main reasons I decided to run for Dumfries Town Council in 2010 was that I was tired of sitting on the sidelines while local home values plummeted, property taxes and several additional fees were raised, and the local governing body seemed determined to make Dumfries less and less competitive with our neighbors.

Vienna: Oakton Field Hockey Competitive at Lake Braddock Tourney

The Oakton field hockey team finished 1-3 at the Blast ALS tournament.

Pride of Herndon Marches in the Cherry Blossom Parade

The Pride of Herndon played for the entire nation on April 16 in the 81st annual Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C.

Column: Importance of Community Engagement

Commentary

Last Friday, ACPS had a community event to launch the 5-year strategic plan called ACPS 2020.

Letter: Acclaimed New Field

Letter to the Editor

On my way home from church early Sunday afternoon, I noticed a soccer game in progress on the newly constructed Jefferson-Houston playing field, so I went across the street to watch Cal-Berkeley play Yale.

Potomac: Whitman Girls Fall To Roosevelt in State Semifinals

The Whitman girls’ basketball team’s undefeated season came to an end March 12, when the Vikings lost to Eleanor Roosevelt 48-30 in the 4A state semifinals at Towson University.

Letter: Take a Moment to Remember Fallen Troops

Letter to the Editor

I hope that Americans will take a moment from whatever they are doing this Memorial Day to remember our fallen troops.

Inova Center for Personalized Health’s Cancer Program Receives $50 Million Gift

Inova has received a $50 million gift from developer and philanthropist Dwight Schar launching the Inova Dwight and Martha Schar Cancer Institute.

Letter: Playing Budget Ball

I have to tip my sweat-stained Alexandria Aces baseball cap to the city manager.

Get Ready for Clifton Day

47th Annual Festival Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 12

Come enjoy great food, live music, a train ride and other family-friendly activities when the town of Clifton puts on Clifton Day, an annual, festival held in one of Northern Virginia’s most beautiful and historic areas. This year’s event is on Sunday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Winter Fun with Local History

Take a break from the cold to learn about the Franconia Museum and Laurel Grove School.

If tired of spending another cold winter day at the movie theatre or bowling alley, try something educational for a change. Take a step back in time this winter by visiting the Franconia Museum, located at the Franconia Government Center on Franconia Road. This museum, founded in 2006, offers information about the Franconia area that dates back to the Civil War. Pictures, artifacts and stories are abundant in the museum, bringing visitors back in time to an era when life was simpler. The Franconia Museum has a simple mission: to promote the heritage of the Franconia area. The museum is heavy in Civil War memorabilia.

Letter: Checking the History Commission

I am writing to ask that your paper look into the question of who checks the work of the History Commission.

Mentor of The Month

“I’m really surprised at the impact that Jose and his family have had on me,” said Todd Peterson, a Casa Chirilagua mentor.

Mount Vernon: Inova's Addo gives update to chamber

At 3 a.m. Nov. 16, the new Veatch Family Emergency Department at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital opened its doors to patients. The time was meant to be a slow one for hospital work, Inova Mount Vernon president and CEO Deborah Addo said — intended essentially to be a “soft open.”

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47th Annual Festival Scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 12

Take a break from the cold to learn about the Franconia Museum and Laurel Grove School.

High winds pound the area, downing trees and power lines, but life continues.