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Biking, Walking Advances in Alexandria

The city hires a pedestrian and bicycle coordinator.

Biking, Walking Advances in Alexandria

Constant Traditions in Changing World

The Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge celebrates 100 years.

Constant Traditions in Changing World

Henderson Case Goes to Grand Jury

1st Stage Focuses on First Opportunities

Tysons Corner theater looks to become ‘new theater for new city.’

Members of the Marshall High School community, two teachers and five former students, created 1st Stage Theatre in 2008 in Tysons Corner with an eye on the future. They opened just as the first concrete for the new Tysons Metrorail was being poured, but also at the start of the economic recession.

Developments Abound in Reston

Silver Line, Master Plan task force opportunities loom.

Reston will be the first community along the Dulles Corridor to experience the Silver Line with the opening of the Wiehle Avenue Station. With stations at Reston Town Center and off Sunrise Valley Drive to come as part of Phase Two, the community is actively involved in planning for both phases.

From Police Officer to Prosecutor

Bryan Porter prepares for Commonwealth’s Attorney race.

Sitting in the audience with 600 peers and colleagues at the Spring 2013 Institute of the Virginia Commonwealth Attorney’s Association, Alexandria Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter, 43, heard a description being read of the award-winner of the prestigious 2013 Von Schuch Award. Without forewarning, he suddenly realized he was the chosen recipient of this prosecutorial distinction which is analogous to the “Who’s Who” of the most respected prosecutors in Virginia. “It’s very humbling to know you’ve been recognized by your peers,” Porter said.

Yoga Community Lauds New Smithsonian Exhibit

Sackler exhibit is first of its kind.

Yoga instructor Luann Fulbright of McLean moved her practice from the mat to a gallery recently when she joined diplomats, philanthropists, artists and fellow yogis at a gala to celebrate the opening of "Yoga: The Art of Transformation" at the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery in Washington, D.C. It is the world’s first exhibition on the art of yoga.

Thrift Shop Gift Ideas in Herndon

The Closet, Bargain Loft, offer gift ideas that support local charities.

While there’s no shortage of standard brick-and-mortar and online places to shop for this holiday season, several thrift shops in Herndon offer special gift opportunities, as well as a chance to help the less fortunate while doing so.

City Officials Clash with Descendants of Long-Neglected Graves at Fort Ward

African-American burials may never be discovered as city prepares management plan.

Two years ago, city officials aimed a high-powered radar from California at the ground in various spots at Fort Ward.

South County Middle School's First Year

South County Middle School students kick off first year as “mustangs.”

“We really, really like kids here,” said Rita Clarke, one of the front office staff at the brand-new South County Middle School in Lorton. And it shows.

Lofty Salon Celebrates Grand Opening

The new salon and wellness center on Maple Avenue is owned by a local hair care professional.

Lofty Salon Celebrates Grand Opening

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The city hires a pedestrian and bicycle coordinator.

The Ashburn-Sterling Masonic Lodge celebrates 100 years.

Second Braddock meeting focuses on what has not worked with past growth, development in Fairfax County.

More than three years after Fairfax woman's death, jury finds primary suspect not guilty.

Bill Dwyer is honored for years of service.

Michele Powers, dietician, chef, and cooking instructor, has 12 recipes published in the July issue of Cooking Light.

County-wide, people gather to help.

The ReStore in Hybla Valley turns donated building goods into funding for Habitat for Humanity.

A second handicapped-accessible park is on the horizon at Lee District.