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Provisioning for Community’s Well-being in Great Falls

Great Falls is just coming out of a colder than usual winter, with lower temperatures for longer, and more snow than expected, which discouraged many people from going outdoors altogether – (unless to spend more time at the ski slopes).

Coordinating Tysons’ Future

Developers, community discuss rail and redevelopment impact on local roads.

Coordinating Tysons’ Future

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‘I Don't Care If the Horse Poops on Me!’

One mom's commitment to helping her son to get back to therapeutic riding.

"When your child is young and has a diagnosis, you try anything," says Rachel Kirkland.

EPA to Mirant: Full Speed Ahead

EPA/DOE allows ncreased operations despite unanswered environmental questions.

EPA to Mirant: Full Speed Ahead

Questionnaire: Mick Staton, Board of Supervisors, Sugarland Run District

Questionnaire: Mick Staton, Board of Supervisors, Sugarland Run District

Drunk Driving Targeted During Holidays

Community groups, police offer alternatives and warnings to combat drinking and driving.

Drunk Driving Targeted During Holidays

Two States: Haves and Have-Nots

Two States: Haves and Have-Nots

Sally Baird Questionnaire

Sally Baird Questionnaire

The Artist's Atelier Announces New Website

The Artists’ Atelier has a new website showcasing the artwork of its resident artists. The new site, at http://gfatelier.fineartstudioonline.com, shows visitors images of available art, biographies and contact information for each artist, a calendar of upcoming events, and a short history lesson on how the Atelier came to be.

Opinion: Commentary: The Biggest Lesson One May Ever Learn

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Opinion: Commentary: Taking on Political Inaction Around Gun Violence Prevention

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AAA Hosts Free Car Check

A free car inspection might take some of the sting out of this winter’s weather.

Meteorologists look to the weather phenomenon La Nina for their winter predictions this year. AAA Mid-Atlantic Field Operations Manager Jeff Boone remembers something from The Farmer’s Almanac about the abundance of acorns and wooly bear caterpillars foreshadowing rough weather ahead. Computer models or natural signs, Boone and the weather folks are in agreement. The winter of 2012 could be another extra cold and stormy one for our region.

More Challenges For Metro Station

Series of setbacks have delayed Environmental Impact Study of Potomac Yard station.

The future is uncertain for the Potomac Yard Metro station, a long-planned stop on the blue and yellow lines between the Braddock Road station and the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station.

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Happy Halloween in Alexandria

A rare Blue Moon illuminated Halloween 2020, a quieter affair than in pre-pandemic days that saw families and neighbors mark the holiday with socially distanced gatherings.

Alexandria: Reynes Shares Something Sweet

People at Work

Julie Reynes walks down the ramp and pushes the buzzer at the side door of Harris Teeter on N. Saint Asaph Street. She checks in with Ashley Bigelow, the store's receiver, who verifies that the quantity of dates matches the invoice. Reynes pushes through a door that brings her out in the back side of the long glass deli case.

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Pavilion Fenced Off as Site for SEEC Workers in Arlington

The pavilion on South 27th Street and Shirlington Road sits empty after 20 years of serving as a meeting place for Shirlington Employment and Education Center (SEEC) workers.

When Social Goals Conflict with Traffic

Public Forum on toll lanes draws large crowd.

When Social Goals Conflict with Traffic

Column: Seniors Get Lesson on Heart Health

Senior Services of Alexandria teamed up with Inova Alexandria Hospital for their February speaker series on "Heart Health and Fitness for Seniors."

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Violence Awareness

Kinder Wins- Sort Of

Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors approve exception for Kinder properties.

Kinder Wins- Sort Of