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Letter: Loss of ‘Community’ On Bike Paths

Last week I took a hard fall on the bike path. At 5:45 a.m., as I entered the Mount Vernon bike path on my commute to the Pentagon, I misjudged the location of the ramp entrance and instead slammed into the curb. Though it was dark, I was equipped with proper lighting on front, back and helmet, reflective belt and eye protection to prevent and be prepared for possible mishaps. I had made this trek hundreds of times, so making the entrance should have been easy.

Letter: BRAC History Is Important

On Sept. 12, five West End Civic Associations hosted a candidate forum focused on West End issues, which was attended by all of the candidates running for City Council. These same civic associations invited the mayoral candidates to participate in a similar forum but Mayor Euille’s campaign staff explained, he is way too busy to spend an evening with the voters of the West End.

Hands-On Fun while Learning

Children attend LEGO camp in Clifton

Sure, LEGOs are child’s play—but they’re also much more. And Clifton’s Cam Meyer, 15, recently shared his knowledge of what these colorful building pieces can do during a LEGO camp held in the town’s meeting hall.

Voters to Have Final Say on Waterfront Plan as Legal Challenges Linger

Boat Club occupies the Strand as tensions mount over controversial small-area plan.

Last weekend, members of the Old Dominion Boat Club staged an annual ritual that’s something of a cross between a tailgating party and Occupy Wall Street. Every year, members shut down a section of the Strand for several hours to make sure everybody knows that the land is officially Boat Club property. The yearly affirmation usually goes without much notice.

Hands-On Fun While Learning

Children attend LEGO camp in Clifton.

Sure, LEGOs are child’s play — but they’re also much more. And Clifton’s Cam Meyer, 15, recently shared his knowledge of what these colorful building pieces can do during a Lego camp held in the town’s meeting hall.

Great Falls Plans for Future of Resources

Grange, Forestville Schoolhouse, Riverbend Park to be discussed at meetings this month.

As Great Falls prepares for its future, two meetings this month will help the community decide what the next generation holds for several major landmarks.

Signs Point To Change: Arlington County makes some changes to sign ordinance

For Dan Magnolia, the headache of dealing with Arlington County government is a sign of the times. Visitors to his business in south Arlington are likely to see a four-foot by three-foot sign announcing the business

Sophomores Snow, Gaudian Lead Bruins past T.C. Williams

Lake Braddock girls’ lax responds to loss with pair of victories.

Lake Braddock sophomore midfielder Allie Snow scored less than 30 seconds into Tuesday’s girls’ lacrosse match-up against T.C. Williams. Moments later, Snow controlled the draw, scampered down the field and scored again. Fellow 10th-grade middie Kristen Gaudian then made it three goals in the opening minute and the Bruins were off to the races.

Column: State: Local Streams and Rivers Are Polluted

Last week, I received a report from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regarding Mount Vernon and Lee’s rivers and streams.

Restonians Gather for Candlelight Vigil

Family, friends mourn the loss of Justin Carter, 19.

Restonians Gather for Candlelight Vigil

Springfield Community Theater teams with the Greenspring Players for a production of 'The Sunshine Boys.'

Partnership's the Thing

Three Towers on the Horizon

Midtown Springfield project begins to take shape.

Three Towers on the Horizon

Saying Good-bye to Guthrie

Long-time Reston resident Michael Guthrie is moving out of the area.

Saying Good-bye to Guthrie

Dialogues Hope to Mend Circles of Trust

Open Dialogues Allow People to Understand Each Other

Dialogues Hope to Mend Circles of Trust

Businesses Brace for New Overtime Rules

New federal rules change who is eligible to receive time-and-a-half pay for working more than 40 hours per week.