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The Preservation Dilemma
Church officials clash with historic preservationists over a 190-year-old wall.
The Preservation Dilemma
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A Weekend With Branford Marsalis
A lifetime of memories for the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra and patrons.
A Weekend With Branford Marsalis
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Science Comes To Life In Local Competition
Sandburg Middle School takes top state honors.
Science Comes To Life In Local Competition
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Water Plant Problems Leave Businesses, Residents Dry
Water Plant Problems Leave Businesses, Residents Dry
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From South Africa to Potomac
St. Andrew’s families host students from Winterveldt, South Africa.
From South Africa to Potomac
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Brooks Farm: Decision Awaits in Great Falls
Planning Commission scheduled to make recommendation on proposal for 20 homes this week.
Twenty one hours and 37 minutes after he started his day on Thursday, Jan. 21, Great Falls Citizens Association president Eric Knudsen told the county’s Planning Commission the importance of Great Falls to the entire county and to the Chesapeake Watershed.
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County Limits Dog Tethering
“Man’s best friend deserves legal protection,” said Peggy Marshall, who adopted her best friend, Bianca.
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Westfield High Presents "Pajama Game" May 1-2
“Pajama Game” is Westfield High’s Cappies show.
Featuring a cast and crew of 60 and a 25-piece orchestra, Westfield High presents the musical comedy, “Pajama Game.” It’s the school’s Cappies show and the students have been rehearsing since March.
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In His Uncle’s Memory
Arlington resident joins in Johns Hopkins Ride to Conquer Cancer.
As part of the Capital Region’s first ever Ride to Conquer Cancer, Guckenberg will be cycling 150 miles throughout the D.C. metropolitan area’s countryside Sept. 13-14.
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‘Friends’ Create Community of Hope
Friends of Sadie collect record number of blood donations at fifth annual blood drive for childhood cancer.
Under dozens of rainbow-colored hearts and tables laden with Valentine’s treats, friends and family greeted each other with hugs and kisses as children chased each other through the halls of the Woods Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 9.
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‘Entertaining for Whole Family’
Chantilly presents children’s play, ‘Goldilocks on Trial.’
Somebody’s been inside the three bears’ home and eating their porridge. But did she commit a crime? That’s for the jury to decide in Chantilly High’s upcoming children’s play, “Goldilocks on Stage.” The curtain rises Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, May 17, at 2 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door or via www.chantillyhsdrama.com.
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Alexandria: Paws to Read
Encouraging confidence in reading through puppies.
Maggie doesn’t talk back. Caroline Schofield, a second grader, can read to Maggie without judgment or being corrected. Maggie lays next to Caroline, occasionally wagging her tail and resting her head against the girl’s left while Caroline reads from a book.
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Despite Heavy Rains, Huntington Dodges Floodwaters
Levee under construction to address future flooding.
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‘Raise the Bar for All Kids’ in Alexandria
Public schools chief to boost rigor, equity for students, families.
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McLean High Boundary Change Down to the Wire
After the last public hearing, the School Board votes on Feb. 4.
The McLean/Langley High School Boundary Study is at the end of its multi-year process for the School Board to take action by vote and provide capacity relief, or not.
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Ghost of Harry Byrd Haunts Virginia Assembly
Effort to remove statue prompts soul-searching at the Capitol.
The statue of Harry Byrd stands in a prominent spot in Capitol Square, watching lawmakers as they scurry from their offices to committee meetings and closed-door caucus meetings. It was erected in 1976, a time when memories of the segregationist governor and U.S. senator were still fresh among the Democratic majority. Now times have changed, and many people would like to see it removed and tucked away in a museum with a note explaining his plan to close public schools rather than integrate them.