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Insiders’ Tips: What Are Your Favorite Places in McLean?
After four dynamic years yielding him two Cappie awards and an EP of original songs, McLean’s Damian Leverett, 18, cites the food of Chop n Chicken at 1375 Beverly Road, McLean, as the main fuel to his fire. The recent McLean High School graduate says, “It was my favorite meal to have before performances. … They catered a few of our all-night rehearsal dinners and fed us in between matinee and evening shows.” The aspiring actor recommends the “Create Your Own” option which allows customers to add any three toppings to the restaurant’s namesake dish, but he adds that because “every dish has their delicious chopped chicken … it’s hard to go wrong.” As Leverett prepares to study acting at the Guthrie Theater BFA Program at the University of Minnesota, he reflects on the family-owned business as “definitely the restaurant I’ll miss most when I move away for college.”
ArPets: Sage
They sold their house and left their dog behind. Seriously.
The garbage truck hauled all kinds of junk away, boxes were packed and furniture wrapped.
Silent Auction to Benefit Great Falls Schools
Celebrate Great Falls Foundation taking donations; auction to run May 1–14.
Herndon Celebrates National Night Out
Fourteen neighborhoods in Herndon participate in celebrations and block parties.
On Tuesday, Aug. 6, the Herndon Police Department and the community participated in the celebration of "America's Night Out Against Crime."
Uncertainties of the Fall 2020 High School Sports Season
Local student athletes weigh in.
As the fate of in-person classes for high schools in the fall remains unknown, another uncertainty – the fall high school sports season – is on many student athletes’ minds.
Great Falls: Preventing Zika: Doing Your Part
Open public meeting in Great Falls on how to prevent the disease from spreading.
In light of growing international concerns regarding the spread of the Zika virus, the Fairfax County Health Department is holding open public meetings to inform residents how to best prevent the disease from spreading.
Woodson Graduate Directs Award-winning Film
Nicole Rosen’s 16-minute “Toy Soldier” will show at the GI Film Festival in May.
When Nicole Rosen sets out to make a film, she doesn’t shy away from sensitive subject matter—she pursues it. One of her first projects in high school was called “Life Chronicles.” “Basically I shot people who were dying, suffering from terminal diseases,” Rosen said. “They wanted to film their lives for their families. I think it really hit something—my first really intense experience in filmmaking.”
End of SROs in Schools in Arlington
School Resource Officers are a divisive element in discussions around making schools a safer and more inclusive environment for students of color.
A Perfect Attendance
McLean High graduate Catherine Overberg clocks in perfect attendance K-12.
Graduating from McLean High School on June 17, Catherine Overberg sealed in her perfect attendance record for thirteen full years of school. That’s right—not a day missed, not even an hour.
Model Trains Tell Area History in Vienna
The Northern Virginia Model Railroaders hold Model Train Open House.
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Children ‘Dig Into Reading’ at Lorton Library
The library launches summer reading program.
The Fairfax County “Dig Into Reading” Summer Reading Program is currently in full swing at Lorton Library, where many children and young adults’ names hang on the wall indicating that they have met their reading log goal and received their coveted coupon book.
New Train Debuts on Metro's Blue Line
7000-series train gets positive passenger reviews.
It is a project that has been five years in the making. On April 14, the Washington Metro’s new 7000-series train debuted, transporting passengers from the Franconia-Springfield Station on Tuesday morning. “Good morning, customers. Welcome aboard Metrorail’s new 7000-series train,” said the operator as the train pulled into the station.
Building a Better Life
An Afghan immigrant’s story: From Soviet war to American Dream.
“Personally, I never think anyone is better than me, and I never think I’m better than anyone,” Bob Zahory of Centreville chuckles as he offers up another pomegranate lemonade.
Pharmacy Construction Means Headache for Some in Great Falls
Neighbors worry about the inevitable surge of traffic and noise to their corner of Great Falls.
Celebration, Farewell and Beginning at Edison High School
Thousands watch seniors turn their tassels Monday night.
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Burke: Bruin Marching Band Shines at Oakton Classic
Featuring Latin repertoire, the band members gave an energetic performance at the 30th Oakton Classic competition.
The football field was filled with different kind of vividness: colorful costumes, beautiful sound of instruments, lively performance and cheers and a round of applause from the audience. Oakton Classic is the annual invitational marching band competition run by the band boosters of Oakton High School.