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RCA Announces Board Candidates

Online elections June 26 to July 10.

Contact Information for the Candidates: Colin Mills (president)—703-608-6049, cwmills47@hotmail.com; Gary Lee Thomas (president)—703-620-4279, garyleethomas@yahoo.com; Gary Walker (Lake Anne/Tall Oaks/Town Center)—703-864-3535, gary@gehwokka.com; Joe Leighton (South Lakes)—571-213-2611, joe_leighton@comcast.net; John Hanley (Hunters Woods)—703-391-9549, john.hanley@gi-de.com; Connie Hartke (Hunters Woods)—703-476-1230, constance@actwebservices.com; Tammi Petrine (At-Large)—703-390-0577, para1010@verizon.net.

Letter: Say Thanks in the Budget

Scott Gordon wrote a very moving tribute to our Alexandria First Responders in his Feb. 16 letter entitled "Say Thanks." He's right; the spirit of his letter and his recommendation to just say thanks are both spot on.

No More Mixing Bowl?

Two more major bridges will open by year's end as part of the Springfield Interchange Project.

No More Mixing Bowl?

It's Not Flooding — It's Runoff

Group evaluates environmental policy, strategy.

It's Not Flooding — It's Runoff

What Went Wrong?

Residents still losing power; investigations underway.

What Went Wrong?

A Sign for the Times

Week in Fairfax

City of Fairfax police have arrested a Shenandoah County man in connection with an Aug. 18 hit-and-run which resulted in the death of a pedestrian. The victim was James Ralph Davidson, 52, of no fixed address; charged with felony hit-and-run was Malik Tayvon Battle, 22, of 299 Stickley St. in Strasburg.

RunFit Kidz Promotes ‘Healthy, Active Lifestyle’

Celebration 5K race on Nov. 22 at Burke Lake Park.

Backyard track at Sangster Elementary School was still filled with energy after school despite the chilly weather.

Herndon Celebrates National Night Out

Neither intermittent downpours, nor recent confrontations that have sparked tensions and even violence between communities and law enforcement nationwide seemed to dampen the positive spirits of the hundreds of diverse Herndon residents who participated in the town’s August 5 National Night Out events

Fairfax County Supervisors Approve Model Airplane Field at I-95 Landfill in Lorton

Robert Freas of Fairfax Station can’t fly his model aircraft in his backyard. In fact, he has to drive to a field about 50 miles away for a facility that meets Academy of Model Aeronautics standards for planes like his. The fixed-wing fliers Freas and members Northern Virginia Radio Control (NVRC) club pilot can go up to eight feet long.

Wolf Honored as Defender of Human Rights, Dignity

U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) delivered the following speech on the House floor on Dec. 10, 2014, honoring retiring U.S. Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10): Congressman Frank Wolf of Virginia will cast his last vote this week, capping off a remarkable 34-year career of altruistic deeds, selfless service, bold humanitarian initiatives, and durable achievement.

McLean Rotary Names Business Person of Year

Christopher Fay recognized for efforts with Homestretch.

The McLean Rotary Club named its Business Person of the Year during their Tuesday, June 12 meeting, honoring Christopher Fay of Homestretch, a Falls Church-based nonprofit that provides homeless families with the ability to secure permanent housing, as well as obtain the skills needed to obtain self-sufficiency.

‘Solving a Problem’ — Or ‘Punting’ in Alexandria?

City, public housing leaders continue grappling with Resolution 830 overhaul.

Living Legends of 2020

Frank Fannon IV

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Controversy over Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston Erupts

Stakeholders and county supervisor speak out.

It is approaching three years since Connecticut-based real estate developer Wheelock Communities announced its acquisition of Hidden Creek Country Club in Reston.

As federal and state governments reduce programs for needy, Perez sees county carrying increased burden.

Government that Matters

Faith Notes

Scholar, Athlete, Daughter: Recollections about Erin

'She called home every night; she never missed.'