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Youth Group Provides Equipment to Local Hospitals
Quarantine in Virginia has seen many students taking the initiative to raise funds and contribute to frontline pandemic workers.
Looking Back at Watergate
Journalist speaks about her coverage of Richard Nixon and Watergate.
As the nation marked the 40th anniversary of Richard Nixon’s resignation as president of the U.S. on Aug. 9, a fully packed auditorium at the Central Library gathered on Aug. 12 to see Elizabeth Drew, a journalist who covered the months leading up to Nixon’s resignation for The New Yorker, and to hear about the recent edition of her book on the Watergate scandal, “Washington Journal: Reporting Watergate and Richard Nixon's Downfall.”
Reston Child Actress on National Stage
Sissy Sheridan of Reston has her Own Nickelodeon Web series and co-stars in upcoming Netflix Show.
Curtis Knocking Presents ‘Happy Half-hours’
Local band started half-hour live performances of classic rock through their Facebook page.
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Melodic Harmonies of Nature Tune Out Urban Noise in Vienna
Local choir performs “Surround Sound” one night only.
Gaelic Football Comes to Fairfax
The sport combines elements of soccer, rugby, basketball, volleyball and American football.
“What sport are they playing? It’s not soccer,” said a park visitor, watching people use their hands to throw and bounce a soccer ball on an open field, on Sunday, Sept. 7 at Providence Park in Fairfax.
More than 800 Compete in Northern Virginia Senior Olympics
Pickleball closes out two-weeks of Olympic events
With more than 40 events ranging from Scrabble to shotput, the Senior Olympics was conducted across Northern Virginia at two dozen locations ranging from Loudoun Country to Arlington and around Fairfax; 819 Northern Virginia seniors participated in this year’s games.
Great Falls Woman Wins Governor’s Volunteerism Award
Jacqueline Cheshire helps people gain independence.
Jacqueline Cheshire and her new puppy, Agent, are almost never apart, until 18 months later when she gives the puppy up so it can receive further training as an assistance dog for Canine Companions for Independence (CCI).
Bike to Market Week Highlights Biking Ease and Safety
FCDOT and Fairfax County Farmers Markets encourage people to Bike.
Our Mom Eugenia Staying Afloat in Great Falls
The pandemic has not been easy for Our Mom Eugenia in Great Falls: the Greek restaurant, which relied almost entirely on indoor, dine-in service prior to the pandemic, has had to adjust to a new business model and decreased sales.
‘Bird Doctors’ Come to Lake Anne Elementary
Neighborhood Nest Watch Program involves students in banding local birds.
Throughout the last two weeks, the Smithsonian Migratory Bird Center has sent ornithologists to Lake Anne Elementary School to teach all grade levels about birds. An ornithologist is a scientist that studies the health and habitat of birds. They capture birds and measure the legs for bone growth and the length of the feathers. These measurements, along with the weight, indicate the health of the bird. They also study the habitats of birds, which may be an indicator of the health of the birds in the area.
Creating Great Families Through Adoption
More than 800 children in foster care in Virginia are ready and waiting to be adopted.
November is National Adoption Awareness Month. With that in mind, meet two families expanded through adoption; two families whose kids describe their family as "awesome."
McLean Neighbors Move to the Next Level
Two McLean next door neighbors win Gatorade Player of the Year and will play D1 sports.
From ‘Pete the Cat’ to Social Justice at West Springfield High
Speakers urge graduates to draw lessons from history.
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Fairfax County Parks Closed, Trails Open
Park Authority unrolls virtual resources during pandemic.
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Back to School
What Are the Most Exciting Changes in Herndon Schools?
Back to school season in Herndon brings plenty of new changes.