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Two McLean Students Named Presidential Scholars
Thomas Jefferson High School seniors Joe Broom and Anna Venetianer receive honors.
Each year, the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program recognizes 170 students selected from around the Country for their accomplishments in academics and in the arts.
Delegates, State Senators Hold Springfield Town Hall Meeting
Residents bring questions for legislators.
State senators George Barker (D-39), Linda T. “Toddy” Puller (D-36), Adam P. Ebbin (D-30), Del. Mark D. Sickles (D-43), and Supervisor Jeffrey C. McKay (D-Lee District) held a town hall meeting on Saturday, Jan. 24 at the Thompson Center in Alexandria. More than 40 people attended despite the overcast, drizzly weather. The panel acknowledged Puller, who announced her retirement earlier this month, and her work in the Virginia senate before talking about bills and issues they are working on during this short session of the General Assembly, which is scheduled to end Feb. 28.
McLean, Langley High Students Unite to Fight Cancer
The night kicked off with the over 800 participants surrounding the track to cheer on cancer survivors doing a lap around the track.
Taking the Long View
Budgeted, incremental improvements are the key to effective planning, aging in place.
When they decided not to move-on after retirement, seniors Mike and Sandy Nusbaum slowly began enlarging their long-term residence with several goals in mind.
Paralympic Swimmer Competes on World Stage
Arlingtonian Alyssa Gialamas most recently competed at Parapan American Games.
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Celebrating Romance in Great Falls
Where to wine, dine and relax in Great Falls on Valentine’s Day.
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Bren Mar Residents Celebrate Police and Community
Shaved ice beats snow cone at block party product name test.
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Moms are Always There, Until They Aren’t…Or Are They?
Reflecting on mothers from a different era
Moms are always there.
Honoring Connor
Parents honor son through pediatric cancer foundation.
Connor Robert White was only six months old when he passed away from a rare form of childhood cancer. Connor was born on July 6, 2012. “He was the easiest child. He was the happiest child…” said Beth White, Connor’s mom. “But that’s how we knew something was wrong initially. He was all the sudden fussy crying.”
Route 7 BLM Protests Continue Tuesdays
A group of around ten protestors has stood in silent protest along Leesburg Pike every week since June.
On Aug. 25, for the twelfth Tuesday in a row, a handful of protestors stood in silence next to Leesburg Pike.
History Tells How Burke, VA Almost Disappeared
Burke, Virginia, now an 11.5 square mile unincorporated section of Fairfax County with a population of roughly 41,000, was fated to disappear in 1951.
Children Dig Into Reading
Summer reading program sparks enthusiasm in area libraries.
This year’s summer reading program in Fairfax County libraries provides children and their parents with enriching opportunities they can sink their hands into.
Fairfax Station Students Attend Summer Science Program in Israel
Local student and budding scientist Pierce Eggan was one of only 19 American students chosen to attend the summer science program at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel, one of the world’s foremost centers of scientific research and graduate study.
Saying Thank You to Blue Star Moms in Great Falls
Bob Nelson hosts another Military Appreciation Monday at the Old Brogue.
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Mentoring Guides Foster Care Alum
“If God doesn’t have a plan for you, have a plan for yourself.”
When foster children age out, that's when they need the most support. For Travis Parnell, he found a mentor in Keith Foxx, and he's hoping to pay it forward.
McLean: Summer Strings Camp Mixes Monsters and Music
Campers keep orchestral skills fresh through sight reading, music history.
Teens Rally to End COVID-19
Area teenagers organize the Car Cruise to End COVID-19, raising $7,800 for the American Nurses Association.
In April, Andrew Morin, Eric Mical, Tommy Zavrel, and Peter Hayes, all between 16 to 17 years old, started organizing the Car Cruise to End COVID-19.
What I Did on My Summer Vacation — Built Rockets, Apps
TJHSST offers STEM courses to middle schoolers.
Inside W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Jacob Parker is watching a cartoon on the computer, while his teacher Dan Trau walks around the room, answering questions from students.