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Life Time Athletic Opens in Reston
New gym brings jobs, promotes fitness in Reston
Life Time Athletic Reston held an official opening ceremony on the evening of Sept. 12. The grand opening ceremony was open to the public, and several local dignitaries attended, including Robert "Bob" Simon, Jr., founder of Reston. Life Time Athletics staff from the Reston store and other locations including Centreville were also on site to attend to the large number of visitors.
Take a Hike!
Hiking group brings nature closer to Northern Virginians.
Shortly before 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 26, the parking lot by the softball field at Wakefield Park in Annandale filled up and several people approached Stefan Eom, of Annandale, the leader for the six-mile Wakefield to Lake Accotink hike organized by the Northern Virginia Hiking Club (NVHC).
Reston: Valentine’s on Ice
Skaters swirl across the outdoor rink, despite the sub-freezing chill, contrasting with a slow Saturday afternoon at the Reston Town Center (RTC).
Fairfax: Billy Coulter Rocks Lake Royal
Fairfax locals gather for night of Americana music at lake hillside, for the first of Braddock Nights’ summer concerts.
Picnic blankets and lawn chairs coated the hillside at Lake Royal Friday, July 10, as dozens of Fairfax residents attended the first of Braddock Nights’ free musical performances this summer.
Murder Mystery Marks Annual Meeting
Burke Historical Society presents 1918 murder of Eva Roy.
The Burke Historical Society marked its annual meeting on Sunday, Jan. 25, at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke, with the unsolved murder of 14-year-old resident Eva Roy in 1918. Speaker Cindy Bennett became interested in the Eva Roy case while going through a list of people supposedly killed by the Bunny Man, an urban legend figure which gained prominence in Fairfax County in the 1970s.
Elementary Schools Prepare for New School Year
As the beginning of the school year approaches and teachers return to their classrooms, principals and administrators are busy organizing and planning to ensure a successful start of the year.
McLean Farmers Market In Full Swing
The Farmers Market at Lewinsville Park, Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon.
Burke Centre Library Book Fair Fuels Passion for Reading
The public library held a book fair Thursday to Sunday offering great deals on great books.
December is Puppy Mill Awareness Month
Breeding license is no indicator of quality
Third article in a series.
Traveling Players Ensemble Comes to Tysons
New studio at the Tysons Corner Center to open in January of 2020.
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Sowing Seeds of Love
Dranesville Elementary family commemorates classmate, unveils Jessica’s Garden.
The thunderous percussion of Dranesville Elementary’s “Drumming Dragons” served as accompaniment while its students and faculty alike proceeded from the building to sit among six painted wooden garden beds.
Summer fun events in Vienna, McLean and Great Falls.
Here’s your top ten list of events to check out this summer.
Katie’s Cars and Coffee Drives a Crowd in Great Falls
Cars and enthusiasts rev up with coffee at Katie’s every Saturday morning.
Finding Forever Families for Felines
Nonprofit helps Animal Shelters with overflow.
Jacquie Barker saw the problem with the normal animal rescue cycle. Ideally, animal rescue starts with the rescue, followed by a period of sheltering, and finally, adoption. But often rescue organizations’ efforts get stuck during the sheltering or fostering phase.
Great Falls Honors Fallen
Memorial Day ceremony held at the Great Falls Freedom Plaza.
A record number of people attended this year’s annual Memorial Day ceremony at the Great Falls Freedom Plaza.
DogFest Spotlights Service Dogs at Pentagon Row
Event benefits Canine Companions for Independence.
The first annual DogFest Walk ‘N Roll in the area kicked off early Saturday morning, Sept. 13, as close to 30 teams queued up on Pentagon Row to support Canine Companions for Independence.
Playing Golf, Helping Great Falls Schools
Great Falls Friends & Neighbors supports local elementary schools.
Burke’s Brightest Seasonal Corner
Drivers traveling on Lee Chapel Road in Burke are reminded that Valentine’s Day is upon us, thanks to Larry Gould’s eye-catching red heart garden ornamentation.