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Local Meeting Spotlights Budget, Tax Reform

Legislators: General Assembly at a Crossroads

Local Meeting Spotlights Budget, Tax Reform

Be Part of the Children's Connection

Call for student artwork and writing; deadline Dec. 3.

The annual Children's Connection is a tradition of well over a decade, and we begin getting inquiries from teachers and parents about submitting artwork and writing almost as soon as summer is over.

Positive 2015 Real Estate Market Spurs Upbeat Outlook for New Year

Experts predict continuing positive trend.

The final figures are in, and it looks like the 2015 local housing market was a modest winner.

Alexandria: Ireton’s Ryan Fannon is the Voice of Villanova

For years, he has known the agony of defeat. But when Kris Jenkins’ 3-pointer slipped through the net as the final buzzer sounded, play-by-play announcer Ryan Fannon finally experienced first-hand the thrill of a Villanova Wildcats NCAA championship victory.

Arlington: County Board Plans to Turn Parking Lot into Park

County Board approves advertisement of “National Mall-like” Courthouse plan.

Big changes are coming for the Courthouse Sector. A new civic building and a new county administration building are among the proposed additions to the site, as well as expansions onto nearby promenades and streetscapes.

Family Fun in Vienna Begins in May

Summer Concert Series, ViVa! Vienna! highlight spring, summer fun.

Fun activities starting in Vienna in May.

Proposal to Swap Offices for Condos

Part of a plan to redevelop Mantua Professional Center.

Nearly four acres of the Mantua Professional Center on Pickett Road are available for development, and the IDI Group Cos. hopes to build 80 condos there off Silver King Court. Details of the plan were presented during the Oct. 7 work session of the Fairfax City Council.

Lee High Welcomes New Principal, West Springfield Holds ‘Spartan Spree’

Springfield high schools get ready for a new school year.

Many believe that it is the job of the student to challenge and push themselves in the classroom, but for incoming Robert E. Lee High School Principal, Deirdre Lavery, success begins with the teachers.

Rebuilding Robinson Shows Resiliency in Loss to Yorktown

Rams overcome 3-0 deficit to tie Patriots before falling to 0-6-1.

The Robinson boys' soccer team lost to Yorktown 4-3 on April 7.

Youthful Guards Hatch, Meyers Spark Vikings

Sophomore, freshman lead Whitman girls’ basketball to win.

The Whitman girls' basketball team defeated Quince Orchard on Jan. 23.

Proposed Art in Silver Line Keeps Communities in Mind

Planned public art to be displayed at Silver Line station on Jan. 23.

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has unveiled its plans for public art to be placed outside of metro stations built in Phase I and Phase II of the Silver Line project.

Fun and Frolicking Through the Summer

Here are some suggestions for family activities in and around Potomac.

After school’s out, summer seems to fly by, with vacations, summer camp, sports clinics, team games and everything else. But every year, when fall starts, many wish they had done just a few more family outings or taken advantage of the many activities in and around Potomac. Here are some fun family leisure opportunities that shouldn’t be missed this summer. Start planning now for a memorable summer.

‘Thanks for Making This Vision Happen’

Expansion, renovation of Fair Oaks District Police Station celebrated.

When the Fair Oaks District Police Station was built in 1982, it met the needs of the employees. It opened in 1983 with some 65-70 police officers and a handful of civilians.

Alexandria Film Festival: A Banquet of 40 Films

Alexandria Film Festival celebrates 10 years.

There are more independent film festivals in the Washington, D.C. metro area now than any other time in the area’s history, and that’s great for cinephiles.

Full Conversation Requires Money on the Table in Fairfax County

Board intends to keep options open by advertising tax increase.

Mount Vernon: Quander Road School provides flexible, family-like special education experience

Within the first week of the 2016-2017 school year, teachers at the Quander Road School in Mount Vernon had already finished their jobs for five students. For that select group, they were ready to return to their base high school and transition back to a less restrictive educational experience.

Store franchise is establishing a special business partnership with Lorton Community Action Center.

ArPets: Meet Caia

Here’s what can happen when a dog is considered “less adoptable”.

When she met Goldie, she was struck by the label the dog had been given.

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