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Not The Typical Guard Dog
Buffy, a Lhasa Apso and Miniature Poodle mixed dog, has been a McLean resident for over 13 years.
In many cases, dogs are supposed to be great companions for their owners, which occasionally means holding down the fort when master is away, or being a guard dog.
Fairfax Teen to Hold Stress Management Workshop
Stress management workshop to be held Saturday, April 2, in the Fairfax United Methodist Church.
It doesn’t matter what Molly McCracken’s personal issues were last year.
Now, For Something Completely Different
At the GW Community School, distancing doesn’t mean disconnecting.
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Vienna: Finding Himself Onstage
A Vienna native hosts, produces and performs in a variety of stand-up comedy shows.
Allan Sidley, who recalls growing up “on the mean streets of Vienna, Virginia” has always had a knack for making people laugh.
Learning About Burke History
Burke Historical Society discusses jazz scene, marks Burke History Day on Oct. 10.
How many people know that Burke is named after the 19th-century farmer, merchant and local politician, Silas Burke?
Rachel Carson Takes Odyssey of the Mind
Two teams from Rachel Carson Middle School compete in the World’s Competition of Odyssey of the Mind.
Between school, sports and activities, there is often little time for students to express themselves or to use their minds in innovative ways.
Dogs To Return To the People’s House
With the Biden presidential victory, an engaging tradition will be restored to the White House – occupancy by a pet dog.
Meet Best Friends of McLean
Best friends of McLean
Suffragist Memorial in Lorton Will be a ‘Site of Conscience’
Film brings to light torture, abuse suffragists suffered at Occoquan Workhouse.
The Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association held a viewing of the 2004 film “Iron Jawed Angels” directed by Katja von Garnier on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at Gunston Hall in Lorton. The 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote was ratified on this day 95 years ago in 1920. The date is designated as Women’s Equality Day.
Burke: Saturday Mornings at Farmers Market
Colorfulness and people’s interaction make the Burke Farmers Market a place to be.
Located in the outdoor parking lot just in front of the Burke Centre Station, Burke Farmers Market is one of the 11 farmers markets in Fairfax County that are home to a variety of fresh, local products.
A Night Out with the Women of McLean
Women’s Club raises funds for charities.
The New Dominion Women’s Club held its annual “Arts Night Out” on Friday, April 24 at the McLean Project for the Arts in the McLean Community Center.
Springfield: Having Each Other’s Back
Robert E. Lee High School Class of 2016 celebrates graduation.
Spartans Come Together for a Bittersweet Last Time
West Springfield High graduates urged to be “the best you possible.”
West Springfield’s Class of 2013 graduated at the Patriot Center on Friday, June 14, in front of a packed crowd of families, friends and teachers, receiving inspirational words for the future, as well as bittersweet, nostalgic memories from the past. Principal Mark Greenfelder, a fellow Spartan himself, began the graduation with words of wisdom from his favorite book “The Element,” explaining to students that in order to be happy and successful, they needed to find the intersection between what they were passionate about and what they were good at.
Candlelight Vigil for Florida Shooting Victims
Protesters at NRA headquarters decry killings, demand lawmakers pass laws to stem gun violence.
Great Falls: Veterinary Clinic, Seneca Hill Animal Hospital to Merge
Mission: first-class pet care in Great Falls.
The Georgetown Pike Veterinary Clinic is a familiar sight tucked comfortably in the Village, but next month the operation is seeing big changes. Come Feb. 1, the clinic will be merging with Seneca Hill Animal Hospital and relocating to Seneca’s facility down the road.
Great Falls Enjoys Sundays on the Green
Summer concerts series draws crowds to the Village Centre.
The band Atlas Road Crew graced the crowd in the Village Centre for the weekly Concert on the Green event.