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Chantilly: Viewing Party for Chloe Hicks
Chloe Hicks, who is part of the Virginia Run Riptide swim team since she was 5, competed in the 200 Back Stroke at the Olympic Trials in Omaha, Neb. on Friday, July 1.
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Obituary: John “Jack” Carroll Stinson
John “Jack” Carroll Stinson, former president of the Stuart-Mosby Historical Society, died on June 28, 2016; he was 85.
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Chantilly Letter: Celebrating Being American
Letter to the Editor
As an American Muslim, I would not partake in Easter since it is a Christian holiday.
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Chantilly Letter: Reading Begins at Home
Letter to the Editor
As a current teacher, I observe children who develop literacy skills at home achieve in school. Studies show home environment has an impact on children’s beginning reading skills.
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Helping People in Crisis
Police learn to de-escalate situations.
Mental illness is a bigger problem in the U.S. than most people realize, and police come in contact with many people suffering from some form of it.
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Commentary: Time to Stand Up to Anti-Women Regulations
On Monday, June 27, the Supreme Court of the United States made the right decision to find the Texas TRAP laws unconstitutional.
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Herndon: More Rain Than Shine, But Loads of Fun
Jenna and Fritz Tanis came to the fireworks in Herndon prepared, with a tent comfortable for four no matter how much rain fell.
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Herndon Business Owner Raises Funds for Fisher House Foundation
On Thursday, June 23, Sean Moran, franchise owner of Wireless Zone in Herndon and South Riding, Virginia, presented Fisher House Foundation a check for $758 as part of his continued support for the charity.
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Herndon Youth and Adults ‘Read for the Win’ this Summer
Herndon Fortnightly Library’s Summer Reading Challenge inspires all to read.
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Potomac Snapshot: Corporate Award
Representatives from the Manna Food Center, Ahold USA and Giant Food gather at Manna Food Center’s Heroes Against Hunger Awards dinner.
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Potomac: Bass Joins Willco
Barry Bass has joined Willco as a managing director to lead its capital markets effort.
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Potomac News Brief: Ride On to Hold Forum On Proposed New Route
The public will have a chance to comment on a proposed new Ride On bus service at a public forum, presented by Montgomery County, to be held on Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. The hearing will take place in the All-Purpose Room at Travilah Elementary School, 13801 Dufief Mill Road, North Potomac.
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Potomac: Resources Online for Older Drivers
Montgomery County has launched “Explore Older Driver Resources,” a new webpage for older residents and their families.
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Potomac News Brief: Lottery for Farmer’s Market Coupons
A limited number of free farmer’s market coupon books worth $30 will be distributed by lottery to low-income seniors in Montgomery County on Thursday, July 7 at 10 a.m. The coupon books are available to Montgomery County residents age 60 years and older whose income is less than $21,978 (family of one).
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Arlington: Keaton and Chaplin Inspire Silent ‘Twelfth Night’
Synetic Theater presents Shakespeare production set in the 1920s.
Synetic Theater is presenting "Twelfth Night" from July 13 to Aug. 7. After garnering 11 Helen Hayes Award nominations, Synetic’s 2014 hit is back by popular demand.
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Ex-convicts Discuss Voting Rights Restoration
Arlingtonian ex-convicts meet with governor to discuss voting rights restoration.
The right to vote is one of the most fundamental American freedoms, and one denied to many Virginians released from prison on felony charges. On June 29, Gov. Terry McAuliffe met in Alexandria’s Northern Virginia Urban League with advocates for the restoration of ex-inmate’s rights.
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Arlington: Thunderbolts Take on Sharks
In its second meet of the NVSL Division II season, the Donaldson Run Thunderbolts hosted the Hunter Mill Sharks.
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Arlington and Springfield: NOVEC Lineman Saves Man in Cardiac Arrest
Arlington native was saved by CPR as a child.
A Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative lineman saved a man’s life on June 17 in Springfield by using cardiac pulmonary resuscitation skills he learned at NOVEC.
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Arlington: Young Named Poet Laureate
Katherine E. Young has been selected the first Poet Laureate of Arlington County. She will be installed at a brief ceremony during the County Board recessed meeting at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, at 2100 Clarendon Blvd.
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Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna