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Contractors Call Holidays Ideal Time to Ponder Remodeling Projects
Local contractors say that the holidays offer an opportunity to consider home renovations.
While the holidays can bring glad tidings and cheer, they can also spark an interest in remodeling, say some local contractors.
Letter: Simply Irreplaceable
Thoughts on the Brickyard school site.
‘Who You Gonna Call?’
Past President, Senior Services of Alexandria
"Mom's in the hospital following a fall and surgery. Just this morning the social worker called to say they are discharging her to a rehabilitation facility tomorrow and I need to approve of the placement! But I don't know anything about this place or what to expect!"
'Look Before You Lock'
Campaign focuses on heatstroke deaths among children.
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius joined Campagna Center CEO Tammy Mann and Alexandria City officials Aug. 17 to launch the “Look Before You Lock” campaign at a press conference held at George Washington Middle School.
Enjoying Arts and Chocolate
The Artists’ Atelier in Great Falls hosts ‘Flowers and Chocolate’ show.
An eventful weekend filled with sweet delights for both the taste buds and the eyes at the Artists’ Atelier Studio reception proved to be a popular outing among Great Falls residents and art enthusiasts alike.
Where Have All the Trees Gone?
Our tree canopy is already under considerable stress. Age, disease and pollution have taken a toll on the area’s mature trees, deer are destroying the young understory trees that replace trees as they die, and trees are lost as additions and bigger houses are built in older neighborhoods.
Week in Fairfax
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved Supervisor Pat Herrity’s (R-Springfield) plan and design for a Fairfax County license plate. Besides allowing residents to show pride in their community, proceeds from the license plates’ sales will go to the World Police and Fire Games, which the county is hosting in 2015.
Fifteen-year-old Runs Marathon for Orphans
David Glass of Fairfax Station is determined to help change the life of an orphaned baby in China.
David Glass is a 15-year-old with a big mission, to help change the life of an orphaned baby in China. Glass, an 8th grader at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax Station, understands how important it is for someone to believe in a child without parents as he was adopted at age 12 from an orphanage in Beijing. This year he will be running in the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, with all of the funds he raises going to help “baby David,” a 6-month-old baby boy who was abandoned with cleft lip and palate.
Book on Golden Retrievers Offers True Tales
Dave Carter reflects on his experience with golden retriever rescue.
A Potomac resident for over 35 years, Dave Carter knows many of his neighbors and even more dogs — specifically golden retrievers.
Column: Off to Do the People’s Work in Richmond
Our long-time state legislators—Delegate Ken Plum and State Senator Janet Howell—always begin the Reston new year with their (not really a) town hall get-together for constituents. They invite us to come and talk about the upcoming Virginia General Assembly session in Richmond when all 100 delegates and 40 senators convene for 45 or 60 days to consider thousands of new laws promoting the general welfare and a bright future for all Virginians.
A Place of Love and Beauty
1st Stage presents ‘Almost, Maine.’
Smitten you can become with the delightful, upside-down quirkiness at the heart of "Almost, Maine" the current 1st Stage production.
Freedom Hill Elementary Hosts International Day
School celebrates the global diversity of its student body.
Freedom Hill Elementary School [FHES] celebrated the diversity of its student population with an enthusiastically-attended International Day on March 30.
McLean Student Succeeds With STRIVE
McLean Student Succeeds With STRIVE
Missing Teen Found in Maryland, Returns Home
Missing Teen Found in Maryland, Returns Home
Betty Ann: Guiding Example
Betty Ann: Guiding Example
Business Notes
Business Notes
Byrne States Priorities for '03 Session
In the midst of a budget shortfall, Byrne said education and nursing home care as her top priorities.
Byrne States Priorities for '03 Session
Editorial: Limiting Local Authority
Assembly rushes bill limiting proffers without addressing who will pay for infrastructure.
In Virginia, a Dillon Rule state, local governments have only the powers explicitly granted by the General Assembly. And what the assembly gives, the assembly can take away.
Playing by the Rules
We teach our children that they have to play by the rules, but sometimes we as adults find ways to bend the rules when it suits our purpose.