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Letter: Objections to Rezoning
To the Editor
I fully agree with Dudley Losselyong's letter (“Decision Driven by Tax Base, Great Falls Connection, July 6-12, 2016).
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Great Falls: Benefits of Giving Back
On Friday, several dozen high school girls gathered at Great Falls Library to hear about how they could get involved in volunteer opportunities.
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Arlington: Lift Off for Potomac Gondola
A look at the initial feedback from citizens and advice from an existing gondola system.
The Georgetown-Rosslyn Gondola baffles people. The proposed tram alongside the Key Bridge has drawn a mixture of interest and confusion.
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Arlington: Readying for Long Bridge Project
The Atlantic Gateway is underway. Gov. Terry McAuliffe discussed the details of the $1.4 billion plan to reform regional road and rail projects at Alexandria’s Union Station on July 8.
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Arlington Sports: Thunderbolts Stung by Stingrays
In its third meet of the NVSL Division II season, the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts fell on the road against the Little Rocky Run Stingrays. The final score was 260-160.
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Arlington: What’s the Hurry? Where’s the Fire?
Questions raised by Task Force on Station 8 still need to be resolved.
Betsy Forinash, Richard Lolich, and Alexandra Bocian and other North Arlington residents believe Arlington County Deputy Manager Jim Schwartz must have some other agenda for pushing the relocation of Fire Station 8 from Hall’s Hill to Old Dominion and 26th Streets, because if he had read the report of the FS#8 Task Force, he’d know that doesn’t make sense. The tenor of citizens’ remarks rose last week when word leaked out that the county was leaning towards the Old Dominion site because it was said to be more cost effective.
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Weekend Events: July 7-10
Weekend events in your area.
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Reston, Herndon, Oak Hill Weekend: July 5-10
Weekend fun
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Fairfax County: School Board Renews Superintendent Garza’s Contract
Fairfax County Public Schools has secured four more years with Dr. Karen Garza at the helm as superintendent. The School Board members voted unanimously to extend her contract through June 30, 2020 at their June 30 meeting.
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Interim Dean of Nursing at NVCC’s Medical Education Campus in Springfield
Northern Virginia Community College’s Medical Education Campus in Springfield appointed Dr. Robert (Bob) Wade as interim dean of nursing for a one-year term.
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Fairfax: ‘Dark Times at Grimesville High’ Goes to Capitol Fringe Festival
A production created and produced by George Mason alumni makes its debut in July at the 2016 Capitol Fringe Festival.
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Fairfax: Our Daily Bread Receives a $30,000 Grant for Food Bridge Program
Fairfax-based nonprofit Our Daily Bread (ODB) received a grant in the amount of $30,000 from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program.
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City of Fairfax Theatre Company Presents “The Music Man”
The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will present Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” July 22-30, 2016.
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Fairfax City: Mayor Pledges Smart Growth, Greater Transparency
Mayor, City Council, School Board members sworn in.
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Letter: Joining Climate Defenders
To the Editor
Since I was a young child, the environment has been an important part of my life.
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Mount Vernon: Update on North Hill Rezoning Plan
Proposal includes multifamily rental and town homes.
After decades of meetings and stalled redevelopment, the most recent plan for making over North Hill’s 33-acre vacant site at the intersection of Route 1 and Dart Drive has gone the furthest.
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Mount Vernon Local Thrives in Women’s Professional Football
Brownson leads D.C. Divas back to Conference Championship.
Playing the game of football professionally is something not many people get the opportunity to do. However, one player in particular that’s making a push for women’s football, is Mount Vernon local Callie Brownson.
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Mount Vernon: SLES Students Recognized for Community Service
The sixth grade students of Stratford Landing Elementary joined their teachers and families at Sandburg Middle School on June 22 to celebrate the 2016 Promotion Ceremony. Featured at this year’s ceremony was the announcement of the first annual Stratford Landing Community Service Recognition Certificate.
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Mount Vernon: Local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrols River
Volunteer force promotes recreational boat safety.
Since 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has been supporting the Coast Guard in all its work — from conducting safety patrols to participating in search and rescue missions.