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A Million Here, A Million There
Largely noncontroversial items dominate City Council meeting.
A Million Here, A Million There
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Centreville Receives National Honor
High school feted for academics and inclusion
Centreville Receives National Honor
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Puppies Are Not A ‘Mill’ Product
Legitimate breeders do more than sell dogs, they match owners and pets.
Puppies Are Not A ‘Mill’ Product
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Ambitious Freshman Goes to Richmond
Englin files 10 bills and four budget amendments.
Ambitious Freshman Goes to Richmond
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Student Environmentalists Honored Nationally
Students Against Global Abuse of HHS to receive federal award for recycling efforts.
Student Environmentalists Honored Nationally
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Asking Tough Questions
Asking Tough Questions
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Remembering Aaron
Questions, memories remain after the shooting death of Aaron Brown, 18.
Remembering Aaron
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Column: A $350,00 Golden Fleecing
Remember the Golden Fleece Awards awarded annually by the late U.S. Senator Proxmire? They signaled out for ridicule wasteful, unnecessary government projects that often benefited only a special few. They diverted money away from projects that truly were needed. Even if you don't remember the awards, no one wants to be “fleeced.” But that is just what happened to local citizens when Montgomery County's Department of Environmental Protection awarded a contract allegedly to carry out the Glen Hills study mandated in the 2002 Potomac Subregion Master plan.
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Joe Guiffre: Retired But Still Connected
Responsibility means taking active role in the community.
For more than six decades Joe Guiffre has been involved in the business, civic and religious life of his community. That’s why he is a 2013 Living Legend of Alexandria.
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Editorial: In Wake of Sandy, Still Plan to Vote
Variety of choices in political landscape.
Hurricane Sandy means that the week preceding the election will not be what we were expecting. This editorial is being written Sunday night, Oct. 28, as forecasters predict five inches of rain and 65-mile-per-hour winds over the next two days. With some predicting that power could take a week or more to restore, we have to worry about the likely condition of the Eastern seaboard will be on Election Day, Nov. 6. Absentee voting in person had been cancelled for Monday, and most government offices were closed in anticipation of the storm. What will this mean for voter turnout, for access to voting places on Election Day?
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Profile in Service: Andrea Foley
Foley was awarded the Direct Service in Arts and Humanities award from Volunteer Fairfax.
Profile in Service: Andrea Foley
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Clearing the Air
One month after controversial board matter, Supervisor Gerald Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) sets the record straight.
Clearing the Air
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Prosecution: Evidence Proves Guilt
Prosecution: Evidence Proves Guilt
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Who Can Afford to Live Here?
Affordable Housing in Montgomery County: Special Report
Who Can Afford to Live Here?
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Clearing the Air
One month after controversial board matter, Supervisor Gerald Hyland (D-Mount Vernon) sets the record straight.
Clearing the Air
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McLean: Saving the Community Hall; Preparing for Closure
McLean Community Center likely to be closed for renovations in 2017 from April through November.
The McLean Community Center’s Central Financing Committee transformed a week of public worry into a probable solution for the center’s beloved and well-used Maffitt Hall community room.
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Centreville/Chantilly: Frey Says, ‘It’s Been A Good Run’
Frey gives his final “State of Sully” address.
With Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) opting not to run for re-election, his recent State of Sully address may well be his last one. He gave it June 24 to the Sully District Council of Citizens Association.
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Recalling Marilyn Shockey
Countless fairy tales begin with “Once Upon a Time” and tell the story of princesses, pirates, dragons, knights, and wolves. The fables often finish with the words “The End.” This month, the area theater community is mourning the loss of long-time Potomac resident and local playwright, singer, songwriter and actress Marilyn Shockey.