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Inspiring Young People in Creative Learning Activities
Fairfax Symphony named a Dominion ArtStar
With more than five decades as an honored symphony, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) adds 2021 Dominion Energy ArtStar to its accolades.
Leveling the Playing Field in School
Advocating for children with special needs or learning disabilities
When Lisa Lightner's son Kevin was two years old, she discovered that he would need special learning support in school.
The Madness of Trust and Betrayal in Reston
Months of no hot water for mixed-use Reston condo
It's a losing game in the long run for any condo association to postpone needed maintenance on their buildings or make band-aid fixes.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Three Months Without Hot Water at Lake Anne
The Lake Anne of Reston issue is a microcosm of our national politics.
Reston Homicide Suspect Arrested in Newport News
A 20-year-old man has been arrested after he fled the Northern Virginia area following Wednesday’s deadly shooting of Samuel Onyeuka in Reston.
Opinion: Commentary: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is!
I have never known a politician who has not promised better schools, quality of life and safety.
Keeping Hunter Mill Residents Warm This Winter
No one needs to go without a coat.
The Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Closet that Cornerstones ran in partnership with the Hunter Mill District Supervisor’s office continues to be a much-needed resource for the community.
Vienna Police Highlights Feb. 5 – Feb. 11, 2021
The following summary contains various incidents of general interest as well as vehicular crashes handled by the Town of Vienna, Virginia Police Department from Feb. 5 – Feb. 11, 2021.
Controversial Solutions at Play for Springvale Road Bridge in Great Falls
Great Falls Citizens Association invites VDOT to Feb. 25 Town Hall.
Policies passed down to state levels encouraging single-lane deteriorating bridges to be replaced with two-lane bridges because of purported safety concerns are once again at the forefront for discussion between the Great Falls Citizens Association, community members, Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville District), and the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Downtown McLean Re-Imagined
Open House scheduled to review McLean re-planning effort
A virtual community open house is scheduled for Sat., Feb. 20, 9-11 a.m., regarding the re-planning effort for downtown McLean.
New Police Station and Animal Shelter Planned for Lorton
As the South County area grows, facilities are needed to meet the demand.
New Police Station
Roof is Raised on Jean and Ric Edelman Indoor Riding Arena
The indoor facility will expand the success for the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program.
Riding Arena
Romance and Reproduction Are Underway
Our area is awash in bald eagles preparing for offspring.
In the grip of mid-winter’s cold and Covid isolation, romance may be but a fleeting fantasy for humans, but among area bald eagles, romance and reproduction are well underway.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Find Blocks Adjacent to Historic District to Add in Alexandria
“Let’s call these concessions what they are — bribes,” remonstrated a resident opposed to the Heritage megaproject.
All You Need is Love in Alexandria
Couples share the secret of working together.
It takes a brave soul to go into business with your other half.
Obituary: Charles R. Hooff III
Real Estate developer dies at 80
Alexandria native and real estate magnate Charles Hooff III, principal broker of the firm that bears his name, died Feb. 1 at the age of 80.
Appetite: Three Alexandria Restaurants You’ll Love This Valentine’s Day
Love is in the air – and what better way to show your adoration than with a special restaurant menu for Valentine’s Day?
Best of the Best in Alexandria
Two TC seniors win full scholarships to attend college
When T.C. Williams High School senior Natnael Asegdew was 6 years old, he moved to the United States from Ethiopia and his parents had one purpose in mind: to ensure their two children received a quality education.
Editorial: Send Pet Photos
The Pet Gazette, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish the last week of February, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Friday, Feb. 19.
Mount Vernon’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting Hits All Levels
Pandemic in the area was looked at, along with other issues
The common thread for all the speakers at Supervisor Dan Storck’s (D-Mount Vernon) town hall meeting was the need to defeat the coronavirus, and rebuild the economy as the virus impact is lessened in Virginia.