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Commentary: What To Do Until Help Arrives

Teen-agers and adults take First Aid Courses at their local Red Cross or in adult education programs. Taking such a course doesn't make you a professional but it does mean you can provide emergency support until professional help arrives.

Letter: Why these Staff Cuts?

To the Editor: On Jan. 19 Alexandria City Public Schools Superintendent Morton Sherman unveiled what he deemed a "moral document" before the Alexandria School Board.

Future of Silver Line Discussed

Panel discusses labor agreements, Loudoun County’s decision.

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel discussion in Reston Wednesday, March 28 about the future of Phase Two of the Metrorail Silver Line. The discussion featured Virginia Secretary of Transportation Sean Connaughton, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova, Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Chair Scott York and Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority President Jack Potter.

Ordinary Heroes

When most people hear the word "hero," they think of the man with tights and a cape.

Getting to Know … Mike Lane

Philosophically Speaking

Planning Board looks at the underpinning of ability to sustain growth.

Philosophically Speaking

Public Hearing on Trail System Contentious But Civil

Environmental concerns make strong showing at public hearing for trails plan.

Public Hearing on Trail System Contentious But Civil

Focusing on Residents’ Priorities

It's an honor to serve you as your Maryland state delegate, representing District 15.

A Capital Debate on Streetcars

Controversy over streetcar to dominate discussion of capital improvement plan.

Members of the Arlington County Board are preparing for weeks of heated debate about the streetcar proposal on Columbia Pike, a project that continues to increase in price and opposition. Although the project has enjoyed support from previous elected officials, the board's two newest members are raising new questions about where the money comes from and how it's spent.

Mount Vernon Rec Center Offers Spring Break Camps

With Spring Break for public and private schools coming up on April 14 and April 21, the Mount Vernon Rec Center at 2017 Belle View Blvd. in Alexandria offers spring break camps, spring classes in ice skating and ice hockey and many opportunities to have fun.

Gathering Against Hunger

They measure, weigh and package food for Stop Hunger Now.

Besides feeding the soul, churches can also feed the body — literally. And on Sunday, Sept. 25, members of Centreville United Methodist Church (CUMC) did just that.

Encore Stages ‘The Lion King Jr.’ in Arlington

RunningBrooke to Celebrate 10 Years of Success

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Letter: Start Your Engines

When is something going to be done about the George Washington race track, formerly known as the George Washington Parkway?

Storytelling Troupe Leads Audience-Riveting Workshops

Better Said Than Done Launches Storytelling Classes

Better Said Than Done, Northern Virginia’s premier storytelling troupe, is launching a series of storytelling workshops and classes for anyone who wants to learn how to tell a story that their audience will love to hear—whether that’s a personal story or the story of their business—or learn how to enhance their storytelling performances. The first workshop, "Spotlight on You," will be held on Oct. 13, 2012, 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Epicure Cafe, 11213 Lee Highway, Fairfax. The fee for the workshop is $75 per person and advance registration is required. To register or for more information, go to bettersaidthandone.com and click on Classes.

Great Falls: Local Children Meet Dairy Farming Past

Betty Nalls Swartz explains cow-milking to Forestville first graders.

Betty Swartz and Greg Haymans visited the Forestville Elementary School’s kindergarten last Wednesday, and first grade last Thursday to share how Great Falls used to be the most productive dairy farming community in Fairfax County.

Opinion: Thanksgiving Help for Those in Need

Roll up those sleeves and help.

This week is the week to jump in to help the many organizations that will help needy families through the holidays. Here are a few ideas of how to help, but the opportunities are limitless.

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