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Massive Resistance from an Eyewitness
Civil rights pioneer explains segregation to diverse group of students.
As the students assembled in a conference room at Campbell Elementary School, it was clear that the Rev. James M. Kilby had his work cut out for him. How would a 71-year-old civil rights pioneer explain massive resistance to this diverse crowd of students — a group that included not only whites and blacks but also Hispanics and Indians?
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Business Briefs
Business Briefs
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Business Briefs
Business Briefs
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Business Notes
Business Notes
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Dynamic Duo
The Brindley Brothers will play at their venue, Jammin' Java, this Friday and Saturday.
Dynamic Duo
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Obama’s Agenda
Herndon-Reston citizens on second term priorities for President Obama.
A man walks into a bar… actually a female journalist walked first into O’Sullivan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant on Elden Street in Herndon and then into the bar at Il Fornaio Authentic Italian Restaurant and Bakery on Market Street in Reston Town Center, and posed the same question to several patrons of each establishment: “What do you see as the priorities for President Barack Obama’s second term in office?”
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In Search of a ‘Forever Home’
Humane Society of Fairfax working for animal and human welfare.
Look up Petfinder.com on your Internet browser page. It’s a site where animal welfare groups can promote animals they have available for adoption. Type in a town or zip code. Let’s use Alexandria as an example. Check "Cat" for "Type of Animal." Hit "Search."
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An Election about Elections
Voters to determine how redistricting works next year.
When Republicans were in charge of drawing political boundaries for the General Assembly and Congress, Democrats supported an amendment to the Virginia Constitution creating a new mapmaking commission. The idea was to take the power of political gerrymandering out of the hands of the majority and hand it over to a group that wouldn’t be quite so focused on screwing the opposition. But then Democrats seized control of the General Assembly, and most House Democrats flip flopped on the issue.
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Commentary: Resurrection: A Cautionary Tale
Churches doing affordable housing not a sign of social health.
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Westfield's Improv Team Wins Event and Trophy
Westfield's Improv Team Wins Event and Trophy
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Westfield's Improv Team Wins Event and Trophy
Westfield's Improv Team Wins Event and Trophy
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Fairfax: Artful Living Event to Benefit Families in Need
Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread (ODB) invites the public to attend a special evening of art, wine and strengthening community in association with the Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival to benefit the families it serves in the Fairfax County area who are working toward financial self-sufficiency.
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Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
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Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
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Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
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Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
Board Approves New Boundaries over Parents' Objections
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Neighbors Urge Move to Drew
Nauck residents say time has come for return to local school. But current Drew parents fear they will be pushed out.
Neighbors Urge Move to Drew
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‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Potomac Falls
‘Romeo and Juliet’ at Potomac Falls
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Gerry Hyland, Mount Vernon District Supervisor
Gerry Hyland, Mount Vernon District Supervisor
