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Rochefort: Officer of the Year

Wrote third-highest number of traffic tickets in the county.

PFC Brian G. Rochefort has been named the Sully District Police Station’s 2015 Officer of the Year. And although he couldn’t be present to receive his award, he was honored during the Feb. 10 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee.

Chantilly: Hong Named Officer of Month

Someone who’s hit the ground running and quickly made an impression on his supervisors, Sully District Police Officer John J. Hong was recently recognized as the Officer of the Month. He was honored at the Jan. 13 meeting of the Sully District Station’s Citizens Advisory Committee.

Potomac: Thousands Seek Traffic Light Following Fatal Collision

Police investigating accident.

Following the fatal collision at River Road and Pyle Road on Saturday night , Feb. 27, an online petition attracting more than 3,000 signatures is calling for a traffic light at that intersection.

Potomac Brief: Report Addresses School-to-Prison Pipeline

The Montgomery County Council received the Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) report on “The School-to-Prison Pipeline in Montgomery County” on March 1.

Arlington: County Board Clashes Over Playground Construction

If there’s one place in Arlington where you're likely to see more arguments than at a playground, it's the County Board. An argument between neighborhood residents against their civic association and the Neighborhood Conservation Advisory Committee escalated to a disagreement between members of the County Board, but one that ended with unanimous approval.

Arlington: Minding the Budget Gap

Quick look at the Arlington County Schools budget.

Arlington County has a revenue sharing agreement with the school system, where the schools automatically receive 46.5 percent of the local taxes revenue.

Arlington: Draft Childcare Regulations Withdrawn

Controversy forces County Board to reconsider regulations.

The Arlington County Board on Feb. 23 pulled draft revisions of Chapter 52 child care regulations from the public comment website after voluminous comments, "some quite pointed," had been received criticizing a number of the draft provisions.

Reston: Northern Virginia Restaurant Week

56 Restaurants in Northern Virginia Restaurant Week

From March 7 to 14, the third Northern Virginia Restaurant Week (NOVA Restaurant Week) will showcase many local eating establishments. Some 56 restaurants are expected to participate.

Cameron DePina of Alexandria was born one day shy of 31 weeks at Virginia Hospital …

Centreville: Westfield in Need of ‘Soul Searching’ After Loss

Bulldogs to face Hylton in state quarterfinals Friday at Robinson.

The Westfield boys' basketball team finished region runner-up.

Vienna: Oakton Girls’ Basketball Repeats as Region Champion

Cougars will face Woodbridge in state quarterfinals.

The Oakton girls' basketball team won its second straight region title.

McLean: Truly ‘Wunderbar’, A Cappies Review

Madeira School presents “Kiss Me Kate.”

Taking the themes of Shakespeare and putting them into an upbeat, lively show, the Madeira School's performance of “Kiss Me Kate” was truly "Wunderbar!"

Great Falls: Langley to Face Landstown in State Quarterfinals

Saxons beat Herndon in region third-place game.

The Langley girls' basketball team placed third in the 6A North region.

Week in Great Falls

Weekly happenings in Great Falls

Irish Countryside in Great Falls

The Old Brogue celebrates 35th anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day with painting of Irish countryside by Great Falls artist.

Mike Kearney opened The Old Brogue in Great Falls on St. Patrick’s Day in 1981.

Arlington: Changes Proposed for ART Local Bus Routes

Public input sought.

Arlington has developed draft recommendations to improve bus service in the county. The 10-year transit development plan for ART and Metrobus routes contains proposals for 36 routes to enhance or restructure their services. One of these proposals would be a headway-based route that would connect Skyline, Pentagon City and Crystal City.

Arlington Resident Revels in ‘Car-lessness’

Being car-free is the new normal for younger generation.

In a world with too many cares, having no car means one less headache. Katy Lang is an example of the trend among “under 30s” Arlington residents: they don’t have a car. Lang became “carless” over five years ago. Lang is an organization development consultant for the American Chemical Society, downtown.

Report: Striking Increase in Arlington Residents Seeking Assistance

Arlington safety-net report draws crowd.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 17,000 Arlington residents are living at or below the Federal poverty level of $24,250 for a household of four.