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Robinson’s Class of 2012 graduates.

The seniors enjoyed their last few hours as Robinson students at their graduation ceremony reminiscing about old memories and new beginnings. On May 14, in the Patriot Center at George Mason University, Robinson Secondary School’s class of 2012, their teachers and parents said goodbye.

From Prison to Cultural Center

Lorton Workhouse Arts Center hosts Art Out Loud, Ice Cream Social in July.

For visual arts, performances and education, the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center is the place to be this summer. More than 100 years ago, however, one of the region’s most distinctive cultural arts center started life as a prison complex.

Column: Northern Virginia by the Numbers

Most people know the biggest and best numbers about Northern Virginia. We live in a remarkable region of the country. Some of our jurisdictions have among the highest incomes in the country. The educational attainment of adults is among the highest in the country.

McLean High Sings Musicals

Concert features variety of Tony Award-winning songs.

McLean High School combined the best of stage and song last weekend, as they presented a concert of Tony Award-winning songs over two nights. Numbers from more than a dozen musicals were featured, everything from intimate duets to rousing group numbers.

Role Model for Leadership

Commentary

Former Senator Charles J. Colgan passed away earlier this month.

NOVEC Offers Scholarships

Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative and Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives are accepting applications for higher-education scholarships from high school and home school seniors who receive electricity from electric cooperatives.

Great Falls Teen Wins Golf College Prep Series

Kelly Chinn hopes to play golf in college and one day compete in the PGA tour.

Great Falls Teen Wins Golf College Prep Series

Letter to the Editor: Alexandria's Spending Priorities?

Several weeks ago, the Alexandria city manager was reminded during a Federation of Civic Associations meeting that the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) was in a state of flux, and that Alexandria should stop or postpone any construction of the planned $268 million Metro Station in Potomac Yard. His reply was that Metro was beginning to turn around.

Springfield: Being True Eagles

More than 400 Edison High School Class of 2016 members receive diplomas.

Commentary: Preparing Bills for New Session in Virginia

Celebrating the Persian New Year at Tysons Corner Center

The Nowruz Festival will be held Sunday, March 12

Following 3,000 years of customs and traditions, the colorful Nowruz Festival — the Persian New Year celebration — will be held on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year's festival, with more than 75 booth vendors, is free and will be held in front of Bloomingdale's at Tysons Corner Center.

Woodson Defeats Hylton in State Championship

Reston Fulfills a Tree City Requirement

Pull out invasive plants; plant the native plants.

Commentary: Small But Needed Step in the Right Direction

Why raising the felony larceny threshold to $500 is an important step in Virginia?

Serving Burke and Communities Beyond

Corazon Sandoval Foley established the Burke/West Springfield Senior Center without Walls, providing services for senior citizens in her district.

Pedestrian Bridge Meetings Narrow it Down

Second Braddock Road pedestrian workshop supports bridge crossing Braddock Road.

Braddock Road pedestrian bridges.

Children Give and They Receive in Arlington

Residents contribute to the Fill the Cruiser Holiday Toy Drive.

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Editorial: Laser Focus on Safety

While Metro lapses can’t be excused, it’s much safer than driving; maintenance-related safety issues also plague area bridges and roads.

Intense scrutiny on the safety and maintenance record of the Washington region’s Metro system is resulting in continuing revelation of lapses, and ongoing inconvenience with repair schedules shutting down entire lines and the end of late night service.

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