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Yorktown Boys’ Basketball Blows Out First-Place Hayfield

Patriots snap Hawks’ 11-game win streak with 28-point victory.

The Yorktown boys' basketball team snapped Hayfield's 11-game win streak on Monday night.

Ferguson, Johnson Lead Herndon Boys’ Basketball

Hornets coach Hall says win against Chantilly brings credibility.

The Herndon boys' basketball team beat Chantilly behind 25 points apiece from Will Ferguson and Dorian Johnson.

The New Year, Same as the Old Year?

Having survived almost four full years from the date of my original diagnosis/prognosis doing what I’ve done, all I should feel is: that anything is possible. I’m living proof.

Police Athletic Trainer Inducted Into Hall of Fame

Treating sprained ankles, separated shoulders and aching backs are everyday occurrences for Fairfax County Police Department’s athletic trainer Nancy Burke.

Importance of Recess

Pediatric researchers say unstructured play can help a child’s cognitive, physical, emotional and social development.

Can climbing on monkey bars help a child’s cognitive development? Can a game of tag boost preschooler’s social skills? The nation’s top pediatricians say “yes” and some local educators agree.

Tysons Service District Created

New tax district will help fund Tysons Corner improvements.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted eight to two to create a Tysons Corner Service District, which is expected to raise money to help cover the estimated $3.1 billion in new roads and public transit development planned for the area.

Group Protests at CIA Headquarters

Anti-torture organization fasts, blocks off entrance.

The Dolley Madison Boulevard entrance to CIA Headquarters was rendered impassable the morning of Saturday, Jan. 12, as more than three dozen people in orange prison jumpsuits and black hoods over their heads lined up to protest actions taken by the intelligence agency in recent years.

McLean Chocolate Festival Returns

New venue allows for more attendance, vendors.

The McLean Rotary Club will welcome chocolate lovers from all over Sunday, Jan. 27 at McLean High School for the second annual McLean Chocolate Festival.

Off to the Movies

Mason professor has unconventional method of teaching complex concepts.

An Arlington resident and George Mason University professor has an unconventional way of helping her students master complex concepts and evaluating their proficiency: She requires them to watch movies.

Area Roundups

Twain Middle to Host Elective Extravaganza

Letter: All Talk No Action

I appreciate your Jan. 3-9, 2013, publication issue which contained the views and objectives of our local elected politicians.

Save the Soil or Plow Ahead?

Pivotal year ahead in Potomac.

Days before the county was scheduled to take possession of 20 acres of farmland on Brickyard Road to develop the into soccer fields, Gov. Martin O’Malley got involved.

Montante Wins National Contest

Vincenza Montante, a senior at Washington-Lee High School, in Arlington, was one of two student winners in the 2012 National Punctuation Day Presidential Punctuation Contest. http://www.nationalpunctuationday.com/

Will Justin Wolfe Be Freed?

Family, friends await court’s action.

In March 2001, Centreville High grad Danny Petrole, 21, was shot and killed outside his Bristow townhouse. The crime involved drug-dealing and money, and the shooter — Chantilly High grad Owen Barber IV, who pleaded guilty — received 38 years in prison.

Wine pourers watched carefully to ensure that sample tickets were deposited into yellow plastic buckets …

One of at least a dozen security guards sprinkled throughout the Crystal City Wine Walk …

McLean Home Sales: November, 2012

In November 2012, 113 homes sold between $3,500,000-$152,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: November, 2012

Stafford Company Expands to Fairfax County

Professional Lifestyle Innovations LLC (PLInnovations), a local health and fitness company, is expanding its services to Fairfax County, specifically to serve new customers in Fairfax Station, Clifton and Lorton. Based out of Stafford, Va., the company recently launched its new website, www.plinnovations.com. PLInnovations’ website allows clients to purchase and download fitness plans designed for personalized, in-home fitness training.

Alexandria Home Sales: November, 2012

In November 2012, 181 Alexandria homes sold between $1,670,000-$69,000.