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Vienna: Presidential Must-Read
If praise from a former U.S. president, and a Foreword by another is any evidence, local author David Priess has hit the target with his first book.
Opinion: After One Year, Silver Line is Changing the Face of Northern Virginia
If you were among the thousands descending upon Tysons Corner Center this summer for the grand opening of the new Hyatt Hotel, which included a concert and fireworks, you experienced firsthand the transformation taking place there and throughout the Dulles Corridor thanks to the arrival of Metro’s Silver Line.
Centreville Man Entertains Rush-hour Motorists
Hip-hop dancer can J-Walk without crossing the road.
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Influential Great Falls Artist Passes Away
Mother of "Renoir in a box" finder influenced local arts.
Long time Great Falls resident and artist, Marcia M. Fuqua, 85, died Sept. 9. Fuqua is remembered fondly in the home town as an artist and leader in the Great Falls arts community. In the last year, however, Fuqua has become more widely known as the mother of the woman who found the “Renoir in a box” and the controversy surrounding the ownership of the painting.
McLean: Summer on a High Note
Spring Hill Elementary School Orchestra Director’s Strings Camp remains McLean’s summer tradition.
Every summer, Spring Hill Elementary School orchestra director Ruth Donahue runs an orchestra summer camp for children to improve their music skills.
Great Falls Writers Launch Speaker’s Series
Great Falls Park inspires Pamela Palmer’s Feral Warrior novels.
More than 30 people attended the first Great Falls Speaker’s Series at Great Falls Library on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to hear author and Herndon resident Pamela Palmer read from the latest book in her Feral Warrior series — “Wulfe Untamed” — and to learn about her storytelling process in a question-and-answer discussion.
Great Falls Writers Launch Speaker’s Series
Great Falls Park inspires Pamela Palmer’s Feral Warrior novels.
More than 30 people attended the first Great Falls Speaker’s Series at Great Falls Library on Tuesday, Sept. 23 to hear author and Herndon resident Pamela Palmer read from the latest book in her Feral Warrior series — “Wulfe Untamed” — and to learn about her storytelling process in a question-and-answer discussion.
Herndon: Taiko Drumming at Fox Mill Elementary
At Fox Mill Elementary School students not only learn the Japanese language, but also gain exposure to Japan’s culture.
Parting Words in Arlington
Metro, schools, and affordable housing loom as major Arlington challenges in Fisette’s last State of the County address.
Planting New Seeds
Area church helps open new church.
It was just after 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, and West City Fellowship’s third official service was about to begin at Wakefield High School.
Langley High Seniors Wrap Up 4U Campaign
Provide support and encouragement for underclassmen through campaign.
As the much-anticipated graduation season gets in full-swing for the Class of 2014, a lingering feeling of nostalgia can push some people to reflect on their school years—what they’ve accomplished and what they’ve learned.
Twilight Rock ‘n’ Run at South County
South County's Band hosts fundraising 5K race.
The inaugural Twilight Rock ‘n’ Run drew a nice-sized crowd to South County High School on Sept. 13, a cool Saturday night. The 5K race was sponsored by the South County Band Boosters to raise money for the band and for Turf SoCo, an initiative to raise money for new football field turf.
Great Falls Author Paints a Powerful Portrait
Laura Elliott launches her newest novel, ‘DaVinci’s Tiger.’
It began about twenty years ago with a single question. Award-winning author Laura Elliott says the idea for her newest novel was first ignited when her daughter Megan, then a small girl, walked into the room one morning and asked her mother, “Did you know that the only Leonardo in all of the Americas is right here in Washington, D.C.?”
Happy Feet
West Springfield Dance Team wins fourth consecutive NDA National Championship.
Despite being three-time national champions, the West Springfield Dance Team coaches weren’t taking anything for granted going into the 2013 NDA Nationals competition. “We didn’t think we’d win Nationals,” said coach-choreographer Tara Perez. “We’re very critical of our routines and every year is a completely new place.”
ArPets: Meet Jackfruit, the Rat
Rats apparently make great pets. Truly. This isn't just another crazy 2020 thing. Or actually, maybe it is.
