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Holiday Season Begins at Mesmeralda’s in McLean

One of McLean's oldest shops is getting in the holiday spirit. Brimming with candles, cards decor and a host of holiday and hostess gifts, Mesmeralda’s is a store where a visitor can pick up something for everyone on their list.

Brightview Opens in Great Falls

Senior community allows residents to stay close to home.

Brightview Senior Living opened with a party and a full house. As Great Falls’ first senior living community, the assisted living complex’s grand opening on Nov. 6 gave local seniors the option to stay close to their loved ones.

Alexandria: The Right Stuff

Astronaut Buzz Aldrin salutes USPTO veterans.

It was one small step taken 45 years ago. Around the world, eyes were collectively riveted to grainy pictures on a television screen while others gazed up at the sky in wonder and awe.

Hayfield Secondary Teacher Wins Milken Educator Award

Elizabeth Galinis, a geosystems and AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) teacher at Hayfield Secondary School, has been named a winner of the Milken Educator Award by the Milken Family Foundation. Galinis is one of up to 40 educators nationwide selected to receive the award along with a $25,000 unrestricted cash prize. The announcement was made at a surprise assembly by Mike Milken, co-founder of the Milken Family Foundation, and attended by Patricia Wright, state superintendent of public instruction.

Hunters’ Unplanned Renovations

It was just before 9:30 p.m. on a snowy Sunday night at Hunters Bar and Grill in Potomac Village. In the pub, no one was sitting at the table closest to the front window, and Fred Berman was sitting with his wife and daughter at a table between there and the bar. Then there was a huge explosion as a car drove through the front wall, smashing through glass, brick wall and tables. “I thought I was dead,” said Fred Berman, who owns the restaurant with his brother Murray. “Somebody drove a car through our window and then it went out as fast as it came in.”

Langley Soccer Reaches Region Semifinals

Saxons defeat T.C. Williams, 1-0, in quarterfinals.

The Langley boys’ soccer team fought an uphill battle against T.C. Williams and the Titans’ spirited home crowd during the regional quarterfinals on May 24. But thanks to the defense of Rhys Howard and a goal from striker Justin Galiani, the Saxons found a way to advance.

Commentary: Make a Difference: Recycle Life

Demaine Completes Renovations in Alexandria

Alexandria funeral home has been serving community for 65 years.

Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in June

Places, Events to See In and Around Herndon

Small town charm with award-winning amenities.

Opinion: Independent Progressive: 2019—A Year of Key Choices

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Cappies Review: Virtual Theatre Reaches Audiences Far and Wide

Robinson Secondary School presents ‘Epiphany’ podcast

Intricacies within our everyday human experiences are many times lost in time – but Robinson Secondary School's "Epiphany" podcast made sure that these stories are shared with audiences far and wide.