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Pacelle Launches Latest Book in Potomac

“The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals”

"There's no shortcut to long-term reform," said Wayne Pacelle, president of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and author of a New York Times’ best-selling novel, “The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals.”

Potomac Snapshot: C&O Canal Pride Days

On April 23, the C&O Canal Trust, in partnership with the C&O Canal National Historical Park, held the 9th annual C&O Canal Pride Days.

Potomac Gardening: The Asparagus Story

A visit to Tyler and Bess Abell’s garden.

Sometimes things are bound to grow on you. From an early age, Bess Abell (born Elizabeth Clements) knew that asparagus held an important place in the life of her family. Her mother was a great fan of the leggy vegetable, as was her father, Earle Clements, former Governor of Kentucky (1946-1950), who was an avid gardener and talented chef, too.

Arlington: Schools To Dip Into Reserves

School Board sacrifices future budgets to avoid cuts in 2017.

The good news is that the Arlington School Board approved a budget without cutting any of the proposed programs from the $582 million budget the School Board sent to the County Board.

Arlington: Responding to Metro Delays and Closures

Arlington leadership and ridership look at upcoming Metro changes.

From elected officials to Metro riders just passing through, this has been the response to the long-awaited plan to fix the Washington Metro.

Arlington: Career Coach Writes Book

Arlington career coach offers advice to career changers.

For many individuals, making a career change can feel like a being on a never-ending road trip.

Arlington: Fire Station 8 Task Force Nears Decision

Task force will vote on options May 12.

The Fire Station 8 Task Force narrowed down its options during its meeting on April 26, and will now vote on May 12 to narrow the decision down to one proposal going forth to the County Board.

McLean Crime Reports

Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police blotter from April 30-May 7.

First Friday Art Walk in Great Falls

27 artists in three group studios participate with galleries and restaurants at Village Centre.

The kick-off event for the First Friday Art Walk in the Village was held on Friday, May 6 in the Village Centre in Great Falls.

Letter: ZIKA Mosquito Farm on Your Property

To the Editor

Our neighborhood experience with a Fairfax County Stormwater Management project is nothing like the rosy picture painted by Mr. Eric Knudsen (“Stormwater Management Engages Community,” Great Falls Connection, April 20-26, 2016).

Great Falls: Historical Allure, or Relic of the Past?

30 days for commitment to take control of the Grange for community use.

The legacy of past farmers of Great Falls awaits. And have awaited.

Great Falls: Brooks Farm, Busy Week?

The Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled to reconvene on Wednesday, May 18, to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the development of Brooks Farm.

Sandlot volunteer Kerry Fowler teaches Sarah Awwad from ECS Federal how to drywall window openings.

Langley High School Junior Andrew Shapiro’s one-man team, Pull-Ups For Life, will be raising funds …

Langley High School Junior Andrew Shapiro (left) is a one-man team raising funds for cancer …

Fairfax County: Training to Reverse an Overdose

In 30 to 45 seconds, a single dose of the drug Naloxone can be the difference in whether someone experiencing an opiate overdose lives or dies.

Fairfax County: Shining a Light on Addiction and Overdose

Herrity’s Town Hall addresses heroin and prescription drug abuse in Fairfax County.

South Lakes High School and George Mason University graduate Ginny Lovitt lost her brother Chris to a heroin overdose. He was 21 and had been discharged from the Sagebrush Treatment Center of Northern Virginia just a week before, in January of 2013. His tolerance was down.

Twin Springs Fruit Farm, one of the first vendors at the North Old Town Farmer’s …

Mount Vernon: Fort Hunt Little League hosts first Challenger game

Children with mental and physical disabilities were able to take the field April 30 as the Fort Hunt Little League hosted its first “Challenger” baseball game at Hollin Hall fields.

Burke: Funeral Held for Lake Braddock Teenager

A funeral service for 16-year-old Brenda Soto of Burke was held Friday April 29 at Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home. Soto was a student at Lake Braddock Secondary School, where she was found unresponsive in a bathroom just before 6 p.m. on April 20. The Office of the Medical Examiner hasn’t released the cause and manner of her death.

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