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Challenging the World

Two Reston teams advance to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

Your problem, should you choose to accept it, is this: Use a word or words to make a first and last name. You must relate this name to an occupation. You will have one minute to think and three minutes to respond. You must be creative. Boring responses will not earn you a point. Examples of creative responses are: Minnie Ster is a pastor, Clara Net is a musician or Ali Gator is a marine biologist.

From the Performers’ Point of View

Singers, musicians talk about Chantilly’s upcoming show.

Performing in Chantilly High’s annual Jazz & Pizzazz show is more than being a student entertaining the community; it’s also about carrying on a tradition for more than a quarter of a century.

Lake Braddock Theatre Revisits ‘Rashomon’

Director and fight choreographer also worked on school’s 1994 production.

Nineteen years ago, Lake Braddock drama teacher R.L. Mirabal and local choreographer Casey Kaleba worked together on “Rashomon,” the staged version of Akira Kurosawa’s 1950 dramatic film rooted in Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s Japanese folkloric stories and "In a Grove."

Workhouse Promises Fireworks, Free Concerts, Artistic Programs

Since opening in 2008 as the Workhouse Arts Center, the staff within the stately red bricks of what was originally a Progressive Era prison has worked to develop the site as a central fixture of the Lorton community.

Letter to the Editor: Don’t Disconnect Parents from Schools

The Alexandria PTA Council, on behalf of its 3,000 members (parents, teachers and students) throughout the city, is writing to express our strong opposition to the “Opportunity Education Institution” legislation recently adopted by the state Senate (SB1324) and House of Delegates (HB 2096) and awaiting Governor McDonnell’s signature.

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.

Conflicting Roles for Null?

Council members question Ann Null's affiliation with national group threatening to sue town.

Conflicting Roles for Null?

County Efforts Target Gangs

Hormone Therapy: Why Was Study Stopped?

Potts Makes Pitch for Governor in Reston

Russell Potts Rides the "Straight Talk Express" though Reston.

Potts Makes Pitch for Governor in Reston

History as a Contact Sport

West Springfield teacher Ron Maggiano receives one of 45 Disney Teacher Awards nationwide.

History as a Contact Sport

Alexandria: Tragedy and Charity For Deputy Sheriff

Hardships continue for deputy sheriff, while family and coworkers help.

People at the Alexandria Sheriff’s Department say good things about Sergeant Chris O’Dell, but one of the most telling stories about O’Dell is when he saved an inmate’s life in August 2014.

Transitway Comes to Arlington

Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the launch of joint Arlington-Alexandria bus service.

“This is Arlington,” said Sandra Borden from the Crystal City Civic Association as she points across Glebe Road, “and over there, that’s Alexandria.”

Q&A: SSSAS Grad Majure Competes in Under Armour All-America Game

Majure to play lacrosse at Duke, looking forward to watching Duke basketball.

Q&A with St. Stephen's & St. Agnes graduate Ellie Majure.

Pinball Wizard

Chantilly man wins state pinball championship.

Kevin Stone took out a loan to buy the 15 pinball machines in his McLean basement, the site of this year's Virginia state pinball championship. Virginia was one of 33 states to take part in the simultaneous championships on Saturday, Feb. 7.

Langley Principal Leaves for South County

Matthew Ragone created “Saxon Country,” says school family network committee co-chair.

For six years, he was the glue that brought Langley High School (LHS) together. LHS Principal Matthew Ragone has left the school to boost South County High School’s academics as its new principal.

Maestro Musings: Inspired: ‘Rhapsody for Lily’

A friend recently shared with me, "When a child is born you celebrate not only the birth of the child, but also the birth of father and mother." The Alexandria Symphony Orchestra's upcoming Valentine's Day themed concerts on Feb. 15 and 16 at the Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall & Arts Center are extraordinary concerts for me, and extra-personal ones, as I conduct these programs as a new father, and will be premiering an original work composed by me and my wife Kathryn, inspired by the birth of our child.

Herndon’s Gardens on Display

Annual garden tour highlights creativity of local gardeners.

The Town of Herndon’s Cultivating Communities initiative will host their annual Garden Tour Sunday, June 24 from noon to 4 p.m. The tour will feature five different stops within the town borders, all representing a variety of approaches to suburban residential gardening.

Digging into History

Alexandria Archaeology Museum to host archaeology camp for teens next month.

Madeline Francis wants to be an archaeologist when she grows up, just like her aunt Whitney.

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