Stories for January 2006

Tuesday, January 31

Residents question impact of new park on Lawyers Road.

‘It’s The Traffic, Stupid’

Military Notes

Volunteer Opportunities

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Pleas for the release of freelance journalist Jill Carroll come two months after kidnapping of Springfield native.

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Business Notes

Fighting To Unify Rolling Valley

Rolling Valley parents continue campaign to have their children moved into West Springfield High.

Fighting To Unify Rolling Valley

Camp ‘Helping Each Other’

Restonian brings camping experience to South Africa.

Camp ‘Helping Each Other’

Davis Kicks Off Town Meeting

Congressman begins a series of town hall meetings at Lorton Station Elementary School.

Davis Kicks Off Town Meeting

Waiting for Lines To Be Drawn

Parents at South County Secondary debate options, need for a boundary study.

Waiting for Lines To Be Drawn

Parents at South County Secondary debate options, need for a boundary study.

Waiting for Lines To Be Drawn

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Pleas for the release of freelance journalist Jill Carroll come two months after kidnapping of Springfield native.

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

A Shrinking Market

Affordable housing in Northern Virginia gets harder and harder to find.

A Shrinking Market

School Notes

Health Notes

Doing What's Right

Local elementary schools participate in Ethics Day at the McLean Community Center.

Doing What's Right

Local elementary schools participate in Ethics Day at the McLean Community Center.

Doing What's Right

Real Estate Notes

Detached Structures Come of Age

How a local builder transformed a squashed Arlington garage

Detached Structures Come of Age

Real Estate Notes

Ongoing

Waters, Babe Ruth League Elder, Dies

Vienna This Week

Blinded by the Light?

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Pleas for the release of freelance journalist Jill Carroll come two months after kidnapping of Springfield native.

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Calling All Dog Donors

Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank looking for dog blood donors at Great Falls Animal Hospital.

Calling All Dog Donors

No More Growth

McLean residents express resentment and concern over planned density increase for Tysons Corner.

No More Growth

Week in Arlington

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Pleas for the release of freelance journalist Jill Carroll come two months after kidnapping of Springfield native.

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Chesterbrook Construction to Begin

After five years, construction of facility begins this week.

Chesterbrook Construction to Begin

Cleaner Water Ahead

Board of Supervisors approves management plan for the Popes Head Creek Watershed.

Cleaner Water Ahead

Double Density

BZA finds developers can replace one house with two in parts of Hollin Hall.

Double Density

Calling All Dog Donors

Eastern Veterinary Blood Bank looking for dog blood donors at Great Falls Animal Hospital.

Calling All Dog Donors

Proposed Parking Deck Draws Fire

Neighbors say 'no' to Heritage Fellowship’s plan to build a 311-car parking garage with new facility.

Proposed Parking Deck Draws Fire

No More Growth

McLean residents express resentment and concern over planned density increase for Tysons Corner.

No More Growth

Y4.704K

Potomac Elementary rings in the Year of the Dog in Chinese New Year festivities.

Y4.704K

Vulture Clash

Potomac region provides banquet of roadkill for turkey vultures and black vultures.

Vulture Clash

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Pleas for the release of freelance journalist Jill Carroll come two months after kidnapping of Springfield native.

Kidnapping Hits Close to Home

Now It's the Residents' Turn

Despite dissent, RA sends proposed governing documents to voters.

Now It's the Residents' Turn

LoGrande Can Keep House

Mount Vernon resident granted variance for odd situation.

LoGrande Can Keep House

Chesterbrook Construction to Begin

After five years, construction of facility begins this week.

Chesterbrook Construction to Begin

Week in Reston

Bukont Resigns Windover Review Board

Council approves resignation 'reluctantly.'

Bukont Resigns Windover Review Board

No Pipsqueak in This Dog

Dog battling cancer inspires a family.

No Pipsqueak in This Dog

Cleaner Water Ahead

Board of Supervisors approves management plan for the Popes Head Creek Watershed.

Cleaner Water Ahead

Kingsbury Worked for Bureau of Indian Affairs

Davis Kicks Off Town Meeting Series

Congressman begins a series of town hall meetings at Lorton Station Elementary School.

Davis Kicks Off Town Meeting Series

Sold

Crescent and Fairway apartments, along with most of the other Winkler residential properties, are under contract.

Sold

Thursday, January 26

Getting To Know...

Calendar

Klos Charged with Murdering Friend

Four Years for 18 Stolen Guns

Police say not all weapons were recovered.

Four Years for 18 Stolen Guns

Klos Charged with Murdering Friend

Life Plus 43 Years

Mount Vernon man sentenced for murder of pregnant girlfriend.

Life Plus 43 Years

Klos Charged with Murdering Friend

Death Penalty Still an Option

Wednesday, January 25

School Notes

Faith Notes

Getting to Know Indra Books

Business

Volunteering

Ongoing Events

RA Blackmailed?

In meetings and communiqués, ARCH convinces RA to Tighten Fincial Flexibility

RA Blackmailed?

Faith Notes

Chantilly High Presents 'The Reluctant Dragon'

Week in Reston

Ongoing Events

School Notes

Fairfax Welcomes Chocolate Lovers

City celebrates everything chocolate Feb. 4-5.

Fairfax Welcomes Chocolate Lovers

The Incumbents

Five Council members want to be returned to City Hall.

The Incumbents

Doing the Two-week Sprint

Mark Herring

Doing the Two-week Sprint

Morrison To Leave Campagna

Citizens Speak Out

Approximately 50 Herndon and county residents attend constituent meeting, express concerns and support.

Citizens Speak Out

Costello's Dream on Stage

Sign of the Times

Developer's APR nomination could change the look of one Springfield neighborhood.

Sign of the Times

Two People Indicted by Grand Jury

Potential For Change

Three APR nominations seek to increase density, add retail space in Mount Vernon District.

Potential For Change

Can a Boundary Study Fix South County?

School board to vote on a boundary study to address overcrowding problems at South County Secondary.

Can a Boundary Study Fix South County?

School Notes

Health

Rummaging for Bargains at West Potomac

Calendar

Schools

School Notes

Community

Faith Notes

School Notes

Health & Fitness

Faith

Faith Notes

Real Estate

School Notes

Health & Fitness

Faith Notes

Classes & Workshops

Health & Fitness

Clubs & Organizations

Health & Fitness

Taste-Filled Benefit for Symphony

Health & Fitness

Capitol Steps Performs for UCM

Getting to Know … Peter Dykhuis

Taste-Filled Benefit for Symphony

Getting To Know ... Laura M. Derby

Camps & Schools

People

Pet of the Week

Getting to Know … Peter Dykhuis

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Blowtorch Causes Apartment Fire

Obituaries

Jami Not Guilty of Rape, Abduction

By Bonnie Hobbs

Jami Not Guilty of Rape, Abduction

Mutiny at City Hall

Council defers vote on use of Founders Park.

Mutiny at City Hall

Roundups

WFCCA Learns about Sully Woodlands

City's Link to Richmond

Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis discusses concerns with city residents.

City's Link to Richmond

All Fall Down ... Later

Old bridge span demolition delayed.

All Fall Down ... Later

Question of Historic Preservation

Groups oppose building on potentially historic site.

Question of Historic Preservation

The (So Far) Undisputed Mayor

With no challengers so far, Bill Euille launches a campaign for reelection.

The (So Far) Undisputed Mayor

Six Years Prison for Raping Teen

A Midtown Makeover

KSI, McGuire Woods outline plan for Midtown Springfield redevelopment to include restaurants, central plaza.

A Midtown Makeover

Classic Combination

Marlow Guitar Series brings jazz to Fairfax.

Classic Combination

WFCCA Approves New Homes

Matter goes to Planning Commission Feb. 1

WFCCA Approves New Homes

BZA Approves New Inline Hockey Facility

Mayor's Ice Cream Shop

City Council approves restaurants, hears marketing strategy.

Mayor's Ice Cream Shop

Coming Out of Retirement

Vice Mayor Darryl Smith to be Purcellville Police Chief, will not run for reelection.

Coming Out of Retirement

Prescription Fraud Case Continued for a Year

Can a Boundary Study Fix South County?

School board to vote on a boundary study to address overcrowding problems at South County Secondary.

Can a Boundary Study Fix South County?

Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol

General Assembly finds temporary home while Capitol is renovated.

Mr. Jefferson’s Capitol

Social Worker Arrested

Business Notes

Clifton's Robert Polk, 65, Dies

Going, Going, Gone

Building removed to make room for parking, green space.

Going, Going, Gone

Week in Herndon

Family, Friends Mourn Leonard Burke's Death

Young Artists Show Their Work

Woodson pyramid art show brings together works from all grades.

Young Artists Show Their Work

Capital Improvement Update

Town Council, Planning Commission hear mid-year review on town projects in various stages.

Capital Improvement Update

Worth Noting

From Basketball To Books

George Mason University basketball players visit McNair Elementary School.

From Basketball To Books

Man Is Charged with Burglaries

The Newcomers

Four new candidates will be on the ballot.

The Newcomers

Potential For Change

Three APR nominations seek to increase density, add retail space in Mount Vernon District.

Potential For Change

Doing the Two-week Sprint

D.M. "Mick" Staton

Doing the Two-week Sprint

Arrest Made Following Series of Burglaries at Plaza

Stores burglarized by hole-in-the-wall culprit.

Arrest Made Following Series of Burglaries at Plaza

Site Celebrates Milestone

Week in Loudoun

Mark R. Herring (D)

Special Election: 33rd Senate District

Mark R. Herring (D)

Debating Rural Zoning

D.M. "Mick" Staton Jr. (R)

Special Election: 33rd Senate District

D.M. "Mick" Staton Jr. (R)

Life Plus 43 Years

Mount Vernon man sentenced for murder of pregnant girlfriend.

Life Plus 43 Years

Klos Charged With Murder

Kick Off: Reston Relay for Life

Chamber Elects New Board Members

Special Election Set

They Came and They Questioned

Budget priorities dominate Sickles' first Town Meeting.

They Came and They Questioned

President Visits Sterling

Campaign Finance Information, Jan. 1-Jan. 20, 2006

Word on the Street

West Potomac High School community brainstorms for the school’s future.

Word on the Street

Del Ray Glass Begins Move

Mystery of Time

Fairfax Chabad offers a class in Jewish mysticism.

Mystery of Time

Link to Richmond

Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis discusses concerns with locals.

Link to Richmond

End of the Line

Last train has left the station for Lee District Supervisor Dana Kauffman as chair of the Metro board.

End of the Line

Very Little To Complain About

Final RA district meeting ends on high note.

Very Little To Complain About

Fairfax Welcomes Choclate Lovers

City celebrates everything chocolate Feb. 4-5.

Fairfax Welcomes Choclate Lovers

Dazzled with Science

Forestdale Elementary students head to Lee High to study science.

Dazzled with Science

Teen Found Guilty of Stabbing Officers

Van Landingham To Exhibit New Work

Chamber of Commerce Chairman's Gala

Council Embraces Safe Haven

Home for homeless approved.

Council Embraces Safe Haven

Late Night Vote for Waterfront Property

Money Matters at Work Session

Monday's Town Council work session featured encouraging financial reports.

Money Matters at Work Session

Sending Care Overseas

Brownie troop collects stuffed animals for Iraqi children.

Sending Care Overseas

Sundown Towns: How They Changed the Way We Live.

Author James Loewen explains how sundown rules created white-only towns, that remained so even today.

Sundown Towns: How They Changed the Way We Live.

Tuesday, January 24

Health Notes

Driving Miss Jeannemarie

Sen. Devolites Davis town hall meeting discusses transportation, other issues.

Driving Miss Jeannemarie

Chili Immortalized

Winning recipes from the Taste of Great Falls Chili Cook-Off will now be served at The Old Brogue and at The Tavern.

Chili Immortalized

New Middle School May Move Students

Middle Schools Have Mixed Emotions

New Middle School May Move Students

Hanes Joins Dranesville Staff

Casey Hanes takes over as Linda Lammersen's replacement.

Hanes Joins Dranesville Staff

Construction Close on Kendale

Board tentatively approves $16 million contract; boundary change meetings planned for spring.

Construction Close on Kendale

Diane Leatherman Dies of Cancer at 68

Obituary

Diane Leatherman Dies of Cancer at 68

Health Notes

Senior Living

Fine Arts Scene

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Fine Arts Scene

Crafting a Vision for the Arts

New program would incorporate the arts into all components of McKinley Elementary School’s curriculum

Crafting a Vision for the Arts

Church Holds Ceremony for Same-Sex Couples

More than three dozen couples exchange vows at Arlington’s Unitarian Universalist church.

Church Holds Ceremony for Same-Sex Couples

Residents Bring Concerns to Delegates

Transportation, development and marriage amendment concerns abound at McLean "Town Hall Meeting."

Residents Bring Concerns to Delegates

This Week In Vienna

Celebrating 25 Years on the Farm

Claude Moore Colonial Farm prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Celebrating 25 Years on the Farm

Chili Immortalized

Winning recipes from the Taste of Great Falls Chili Cook-Off will now be served at The Old Brogue and at The Tavern.

Chili Immortalized

This Week in Great Falls

History Preserved

A McLean family uses a conservation easement to preserve their 19th century farm property.

History Preserved

This Week In Arlington

Residents Bring Concerns to Delegates

Transportation, development and marriage amendment concerns abound at McLean "Town Hall Meeting."

Residents Bring Concerns to Delegates

Teacher Returns from Japan

Teacher Makes Japanese Connections

Teacher Returns from Japan

Murder Trial Put on Hold

Commonwealth Appeals Court’s Decision

Murder Trial Put on Hold

Hanes Joins Dranesville Staff

Casey Hanes takes over as Linda Lammersen's replacement.

Hanes Joins Dranesville Staff

Celebrating 25 Years on the Farm

Claude Moore Colonial Farm prepares to celebrate its 25th anniversary.

Celebrating 25 Years on the Farm

This Week In McLean

History Preserved in McLean

A McLean family uses a conservation easement to preserve their 19th century farm property.

History Preserved in McLean

Western Ballston Metro Moves Forward

Developer will build part of western entrance to Ballston Metro in exchange for increased density.

Western Ballston Metro Moves Forward

I-66 Study Gets Approval

$10 million study will examine engineering and spot improvements on congested highway.

I-66 Study Gets Approval

School System Adds Arabic and Chinese

Board approves a county-wide, after-school program to begin in the fall.

School System Adds Arabic and Chinese

Kay Trent Holloway Dies at 69

Camp Israel

Reporter’s Notebook: Beneath tension and history, reporter finds friendships, familiar ground.

Camp Israel

‘Exclosive’ Coverage

Fencing “exclosures” in Gold Mine Tract part of multigroup study on deer population and plant survival.

‘Exclosive’ Coverage

This Week in Potomac 1-25-06

Calendar 1-26-06

Berliner to Seek Council Seat

Rales Announces Candidacy for U.S. Senate

Monday, January 23

Education Foundation Grants Teachers' Wishes

Teachers Enhance Programs through Grants

Education Foundation Grants Teachers' Wishes

Thursday, January 19

Friends, Family Remember Becca Young

West Potomac worked in Alexandria.

Friends, Family Remember Becca Young

Getting To Know ... Jim Davis

Construction Affects Speed Limit

Lifting Off

Theater of the First Amendment production recreates Icarus myth.

Lifting Off

Only the Best

Reston Interfaith and Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce announce the honorees for 2006.

Only the Best

Week in Reston

Friends, Family Remember Becca Young

West Potomac worked in Alexandria.

Friends, Family Remember Becca Young

Stage Productions Nominated

Three Alexandria theaters among the nominees.

Stage Productions Nominated

Chamber exhibit opens at the Lyceum

School Children Keep King's Dream Alive

Students honor Martin Luther King at City Hall.

School Children Keep King's Dream Alive

Judge Backs Mirant

Lawsuit challenged council's revocation of permit.

Judge Backs Mirant

Marching in Honor of MLK

Reston celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Marching in Honor of MLK

Four Paws, Two Eyes

Burke resident raises guide dog puppies for visually impaired.

Four Paws, Two Eyes

Citizens Befriend Accotink Watershed

Friends of Accotink founded to help protect watershed.

Citizens Befriend Accotink Watershed

Positive Role Models

New mentoring program helps children academically, socially.

Positive Role Models

$20 Million Worth of Leg Room

City Hall extension, police station renovation have 2007 completion date.

$20 Million Worth of Leg Room

On Utilitarianism — And Beauty

Old shopping center turns from ugly duckling to swan.

On Utilitarianism — And Beauty

Town Meeting To Examine Fort Belvoir's Impact

Residents encouraged to attend Feb. 4 event.

Town Meeting To Examine Fort Belvoir's Impact

Marriott Plans Additional Hotel for Route 1

Land swap to ease road widening.

Marriott Plans Additional Hotel for Route 1

Friends, Family Remember Becca Young

West Potomac graduate loved art and animals.

Friends, Family Remember Becca Young

Task Force Backs Road Improvements

Widenings and realignments recommended.

Task Force Backs Road Improvements

Uniting To Shelter Homeless

'Hypothermia outreach' program to start in February.

Uniting To Shelter Homeless

Whole Foods Opens Its Doors

Relocated market is welcomed to Old Town.

Whole Foods Opens Its Doors

Car Ignites in Parking Garage

City Residents Witness Inauguration

Alexandria Democrats celebrate with Kaine in Williamsburg.

City Residents Witness Inauguration

Campaign Season

City elections will pit incumbents against challengers in May.

Campaign Season

Citizens Befriend Accotink Watershed

Friends of Accotink founded to help protect watershed.

Citizens Befriend Accotink Watershed

Bridge Workshop Draws Crowd

Construction details trigger citizen questions.

Bridge Workshop Draws Crowd

Accotink Activists

Friends of Accotink formed to help protect watershed.

Accotink Activists

After 17 Years, Ice Cream Parlor To Close

Owners of Lee's Ice Cream & Deli are upset Reston Town Center will not renew their lease.

After 17 Years, Ice Cream Parlor To Close

Trial by Fire

Freshman legislator opposes Marriage Amendment.

Trial by Fire

Open for Business

Two new stores open this week at South Lakes Shopping Center.

Open for Business

Wednesday, January 18

School Notes

Health & Fitness

School Notes

Getting to Know...Bill Maykrantz

Profile

Getting to Know...Bill Maykrantz

Calendar

Briefs

Calendar

Huge Korean Church Is Denied

'It's the overall size and impact in the Occoquan'

Huge Korean Church Is Denied

Council Notebook

Faith Notes

Volunteer Notes

2nd Robbery at BB&T Bank

London Calling

Churchill musicians visit London on Winter Break trip.

London Calling

One Last Skate

Franconia Roller Rink hangs up skates after 33 years.

One Last Skate

Shell-Shocked in River Falls

Getting to Know ... Debbie Wilson

Faith Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Health & Fitness

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Health & Fitness

Faith Notes

Health & Fitness

School Notes

Volunteer Notes

Calendar

Caputo Ready for Freshman Term

Democrat represents Fair Oaks, Centreville area.

Caputo Ready for Freshman Term

Korean Church Issue Fuels Impassioned Pleas

Watersheds in Serious Trouble

Cub Run/Bull Run study aims to rectify local problems.

Watersheds in Serious Trouble

$34 Ways To Kill Your Lover

Fairfax woman indicted for solicitation to commit murder.

$34 Ways To Kill Your Lover

Week in Herndon

Worth Noting

Herndon Man Pleads Guilty to Bribery

New School Boundaries Are Proposed

$34 Ways to Leave Your Lover?

Fairfax woman indicted for solicitation to commit murder.

$34 Ways to Leave Your Lover?

Grandmother Charged with Killing Granddaughter

General Assembly Primer

Del. Tom Rust (R-86) offers insight to General Assembly session.

General Assembly Primer

Council Elections Gear-Up

Mayor, council members announce plan to run for re-election.

Council Elections Gear-Up

Getting to know ... Kevin Cuddihy

A Sad Farewell to Laura Hargis

Renaissance woman was active in local community.

A Sad Farewell to Laura Hargis

Business Notes

New School Boundaries Proposed

School Board to conduct public hearing on Jan. 30.

New School Boundaries Proposed

Roundups

Helping Herndon's Youth

Greater Herndon Community Coalition established to help students make good decisions, provide opportunities.

Helping Herndon's Youth

Staton Wins Nomination

Republican voters in the 33rd Senate District elect Mick Staton as the party's nominee to replace William Mims.

Staton Wins Nomination

Two Vying for Vacated Senate Seat

Mark Herring

Two Vying for Vacated Senate Seat

Ex-Aide Pleads Guilty to Bribery

Ties to McLean business.

Ex-Aide Pleads Guilty to Bribery

Preparing a Special Election in 19 Days

Officials in the 33rd State Senate District are prepared as possible for the Jan. 31 election.

Preparing a Special Election in 19 Days

Pet of the Week

Two Vying for Vacated Senate Seat

Mick Staton

Two Vying for Vacated Senate Seat

Arlington Celebrates Martin Luther King Jr.

Getting To Know ... Marcia Hanson

Profile

Getting To Know ... Marcia Hanson

Delegates Negate Vetoes, Look Ahead

"Wal-Mart Bill” gets attention, but Potomac reps see variety of issues.

Delegates Negate Vetoes, Look Ahead

‘We Share a Legacy’

Jewish and African American community members reflect on history to commemorate Martin Luther King Day.

‘We Share a Legacy’

Jacobs Indicted for Abduction, Burglary

Martial arts instructor scheduled to plead guilty to three charges in February.

Jacobs Indicted for Abduction, Burglary

Tuesday, January 17

Senior Living

Former Vienna Resident Killed in Iraq

Career soldier Capt. Christopher Petty was one of five killed in an explosion in Najaf.

Former Vienna Resident Killed in Iraq

Ongoing Calendar

Week in Loudoun

Camps & Schools

Two Men Confess to Stabbing

Suspects have been charged with the murder of seven Richmond residents

Two Men Confess to Stabbing

Condo Farms in Lee?

Richmond Highway, Beulah Street, Belvoir dominate proposed Comprehensive Plan changes.

Condo Farms in Lee?

Honoring a Dedicated Volunteer

Springfield-area man to be recognized for 40 years of volunteer service with Consumer Protection Commission.

Honoring a Dedicated Volunteer

Recommendation: Option Three

Office of Facilities Planning recommends moving Daventry neighborhood into West Springfield High.

Recommendation: Option Three

No Other Way Out

Fairfax County, VDOT, CSX Railroad at impasse over repair of Gunston Cove Road Bridge.

No Other Way Out

Going Where Eagles Soar

Winter weather provides an ideal chance to see bald eagles at Mason Neck, Pohick Bay parks.

Going Where Eagles Soar

New Home for School Building Under Discussion

Fairfax Water may provide land for new transportation building in Lorton.

New Home for School Building Under Discussion

Faith

Health Notes

Health

Volunteering

Classes & Workshops

Clubs & Organizations

Community

Real Estate

Business

Robert Joseph Evans

Obituary

Robert Joseph Evans

Calendar

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Calendar

Fine Arts Scene

Ongoing Calendar

Fine Arts Scene

Briefs

Students Turn Japanese

First and third graders at Great Falls Elementary participate in the school's Japanese Immersion program.

Students Turn Japanese

Going Where Eagles Soar

Winter weather provides an ideal chance to see bald eagles at Mason Neck, Pohick Bay parks.

Going Where Eagles Soar

Arlington Real Estate Assessments Up

County officials are exploring ways to reduce tax rates for Arlington homeowners

Arlington Real Estate Assessments Up

Arlington Mill Plans Rile Residents

School programs will not be offered in new community center

Arlington Mill Plans Rile Residents

Great Falls Plans for the Future

At GFCA meeting, residents discuss long-range plans for Great Falls.

Great Falls Plans for the Future

Fire Damages Five Apartments

Graduate of McLean High School Dies in Iraq

Major William F. Hecker, III is remembered as a scholar who loved his family and his country.

Graduate of McLean High School Dies in Iraq

Service Above and Beyond

McLean Rotary Club recognizes local students at its annual Youth Service Awards luncheon.

Service Above and Beyond

Education Foundation Grants Teachers' Wishes

Teachers Enhance Programs through Grants

Education Foundation Grants Teachers' Wishes

New Home for School Building Under Discussion

Fairfax Water may provide land for new transportation building in Lorton.

New Home for School Building Under Discussion

Great Falls Goes Japanese

First and third graders at Great Falls Elementary participate in the school's Japanese Immersion program.

Great Falls Goes Japanese

Service Above and Beyond

McLean Rotary Club recognizes local students at its annual Youth Service Awards luncheon.

Service Above and Beyond

Opening New Hub

Service Station Hub will Create 200 Jobs

Opening New Hub

Graduate of McLean High School Dies in Iraq

Major William F. Hecker, III is remembered as a scholar who loved his family and his country.

Graduate of McLean High School Dies in Iraq

Condo Farms in Lee?

Richmond Highway, Beulah Street, Belvoir dominate proposed Comprehensive Plan changes.

Condo Farms in Lee?

Supervisors Answer Church's Prayers

Church’s Prayers Answered

Supervisors Answer Church's Prayers

No Other Way Out

Fairfax County, VDOT, CSX Railroad at impasse over repair of Gunston Cove Road Bridge.

No Other Way Out

Exhibit Shines Light on AIDS in China

Circus Comes To Sully

Sully Hosts Park Benefit

Circus Comes To Sully

Bishop Dedicates Church

Parish Processes into Church for First Time

Bishop Dedicates Church

Caputo Begins First Session

Briefs

Moving In

Service Station Hub will Create 200 Jobs

Moving In

Parents ID Children

Commission Encourages Parents to ID Kids

Parents ID Children

Half a Century in McLean

The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer celebrates its 50th anniversary.

Half a Century in McLean

Briefs

What Makes a Healthy School Lunch?

New committee is set to evaluate nutritional content of school food.

What Makes a Healthy School Lunch?

Recommendation: Option Three

Office of Facilities Planning recommends moving Daventry neighborhood into West Springfield High.

Recommendation: Option Three

Going Where Eagles Soar

Winter weather provides an ideal chance to see bald eagles at Mason Neck, Pohick Bay parks.

Going Where Eagles Soar

A Golden Celebration

From the Franconia Elementary School to plans for a new expansion, St. John's Lutheran Church celebrates 50 years.

A Golden Celebration

Monday, January 16

Wide-Ranging Senator

Devolites Davis to introduce bills about elections, transportation and crime during 2006 session.

Wide-Ranging Senator

The Future of Fairfax

Land use, development: clouds on the horizon?

The Future of Fairfax

Wide-Ranging Senator

Devolites Davis to introduce bills about elections, transportation and crime during 2006 session.

Wide-Ranging Senator

Thursday, January 12

Westfield Band Students Remember Laura McBride

Wednesday, January 11

Faith Notes

Camps & Schools

Volunteering

The Magic Carpet Cleaner

Leonardo Contardo shares his passion for fine rugs.

The Magic Carpet Cleaner

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Profile

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Health & Fitness

Calendar

Caputo Begins 1st Session

Sully's first Dem elected to state office begins General Assembly session.

Caputo Begins 1st Session

GOP Decides on Process

Republican candidate for the 33rd State Senate District to be decided on Jan. 16.

GOP Decides on Process

City Under Investigation

Justice Department to determine whether City of Fairfax violated religious land-use act.

City Under Investigation

Ambitious Freshman Goes to Richmond

Englin files 10 bills and four budget amendments.

Ambitious Freshman Goes to Richmond

Clean Smokestacks Bill Tops Ticer Agenda

Former mayor wants to restrict pollution and encourage pedestrian safety.

Clean Smokestacks Bill Tops Ticer Agenda

Five Expectations for 2006

Cabaret Preparations

Students prepare for annual show.

Cabaret Preparations

Bridge Building Exercise

RCC Board conducts annual conference last Saturday.

Bridge Building Exercise

Faith

School Notes

Camps & Schools

Faith

100 King Street: Open And Welcoming

With 2006, a new look and new cuisine debut in Old Town.

100 King Street: Open And Welcoming

2006 Looks Good For Alexandria Theater

Both professional and community theaters offer interesting shows this year.

2006 Looks Good For Alexandria Theater

Faith

Faith Notes

Health & Fitness

Volunteering

Faith

Camps & Schools

Health & Fitness

Life of Helping Others

Local nurse helps victims of Hurricane Katrina in Texas field hospital.

Life of Helping Others

Faith Notes

Health & Fitness

Camps & Schools

Students Preview Life After High School

College students return to MVHS to impart words of wisdom.

Students Preview Life After High School

Health & Fitness

Faith

Volunteer

Health & Fitness

Calendar

100 King Street: Open And Welcoming

With 2006, a new look and new cuisine debut in Old Town.

100 King Street: Open And Welcoming

The Magic Carpet Cleaner

Leonardo Contardo shares his passion for fine rugs.

The Magic Carpet Cleaner

Leonardo Contardo shares his passion for fine rugs.

The Magic Carpet Cleaner

100 King Street: Open Again, At Last

With 2006, a new look and new cuisine debut in Old Town.

100 King Street: Open Again, At Last

Toys for Needy Families

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Profile

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

No Change on Hunter Mill

Task Force formally endorses no change in density, advocates recognition of history along Hunter Mill.

No Change on Hunter Mill

Business Notes

Art in the Real World

Fairfax Academy brings graduates back for Alumni Career Day.

Art in the Real World

Day Labor Protests Persist

Opponents, supporters of Herndon's official hiring center voice opinions.

Day Labor Protests Persist

Warner: No Execution for Lovitt

Gov. Warner grants clemency, sentencing Lovitt to life without possibiity of release.

Warner: No Execution for Lovitt

Briefs

Shedding Light on Early History

Archaeologist uses finds to learn about Fairfax County's native inhabitants.

Shedding Light on Early History

The Best of High School Improv

Chantilly High wins countywide TheatreSports contest.

The Best of High School Improv

Getting to Know … Vivien Bacon

Good Shepherd Expands for Future

Renovations, proposed plan amendment will add to Burke parish.

Good Shepherd Expands for Future

The Price of Teaching

Even with a pay raise, teachers often struggle to make ends meet.

The Price of Teaching

Worth Noting

CUMC Hosts Health and Wellness Fair

Freshman Delegate Heads to Richmond

David Bulova stands up for local rights, anti-human trafficking.

Freshman Delegate Heads to Richmond

Roundups

Murder Suspect Still Incompetent

Charges may be dropped for stabbing of brother.

Murder Suspect Still Incompetent

Year in Jail for Assault and Battery

Rust Heads To Richmond

Transportation, balancing the budget will be priorities for General Assembly this session.

Rust Heads To Richmond

Setback for Hunter Mill Ban

VDOT rejects bid to ban Hazardous Materials from Hunter Mill Road; officials press for second study.

Setback for Hunter Mill Ban

Warner: "No Execution for Lovitt"

Gov. Warner grants clemency; sentencing Lovitt to life without possibility of release.

Warner: "No Execution for Lovitt"

Freshman Delegate Heads to Richmond

David Bulova stands up for local rights, anti-human trafficking.

Freshman Delegate Heads to Richmond

Week in Herndon

Representing with Ink

Supervisor's cartoons bring board meetings to life.

Representing with Ink

Transportation, Anti-Gang Top Priorities

Marsden brings bipartisanship to General Assembly.

Transportation, Anti-Gang Top Priorities

Teen Is Charged With Murder

Man Charged with Indecent Liberties

Council Addresses Commerce Bank Issues

Council Notebook

Council Addresses Commerce Bank Issues

Profile of the Week

Getting To Know ...

Profile of the Week

Lanier Funds Approved

Fairfax, Lanier to benefit from the bond money.

Lanier Funds Approved

McClendon Given Probation; Must Make Restitution

Just Around the Corner

New developments, services will abound in Lorton, courtesy of new shopping centers set to open this spring.

Just Around the Corner

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Profile

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Westfield High Mourns Band Director

Laura McBride Dies of Cancer

Westfield High Mourns Band Director

Board Adopts Budget

Board Increases, Reduces and Adopts Salaries

Board Adopts Budget

Hospital Hopeful on Expansion Plans

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital's financial outlook is also brighter.

Hospital Hopeful on Expansion Plans

Murder Suspect Deemed Incompetent

Ahmed Deria to stay at Central State Hospital.

Murder Suspect Deemed Incompetent

Independence Employees Looking for Work

More than 2,000 people are left without a job as airline announces closing, but options are available.

Independence Employees Looking for Work

Discovery Park Gets Closer

Rust Heads To Richmond

Transportation, balancing the budget will be priorities for General Assembly this session.

Rust Heads To Richmond

No Place to Go

Restrooms are supposed to be available to passengers at Metro stations, but few are.

No Place to Go

Spring Bank Association Forms Watershed Group

Traffic analysis for Kings Crossing development unveiled.

Spring Bank Association Forms Watershed Group

Constituents Speak

Residents Focus on Transportation and Public Services

Constituents Speak

Deserved Recognition

Stone Bridge junior recounts her ordeal as she spent a year battling cancer.

Deserved Recognition

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Profile

Getting To Know ... Teresa Champion

Republicans Decide on Process

The Republican candidate for the 33rd State Senate District to be decided on Jan. 16.

Republicans Decide on Process

Week in Reston

News Briefs

Week in Reston

Virtual Assistance

Local Author Promotes Working from Home

Virtual Assistance

New Chair for Commission

Straying from the Beaten Path

Improvised trails off Billy Goat Trail threaten Bear Island Ecology

Straying from the Beaten Path

Off to Richmond

Moran to Lead Dems on Transportation

House Democrats focus on constitutional amendments and traffic concerns.

Moran to Lead Dems on Transportation

Good Shepherd Expands

Renovations, proposed plan amendment will add to Burke parish.

Good Shepherd Expands

Whose Line Is it Anyway?

TheatreSports competition tests Fairfax County students' improv skills.

Whose Line Is it Anyway?

Pen and Ink

Supervisor's cartoons bring board meetings to life.

Pen and Ink

Longtime Reston Activist Dies

Beverly Sharp, 62, died Friday after a long battle with cancer.

Longtime Reston Activist Dies

Rotarians Treated To Corporate Candor

Smoking dangers are spelled out by a tobacco company.

Rotarians Treated To Corporate Candor

Council Notebook

Feds Order Mirant Start Up

Despite problems, power station ordered to start-up.

Feds Order Mirant Start Up

Freshman Delegate

Marsden brings bipartisanship to General Assembly.

Freshman Delegate

Profile of the Week

Getting To Know ...

Profile of the Week

Police Brutality Accusations Leveled

Tuesday, January 10

Business

Fine Arts Scene

Ongoing Calendar

Senior Living

Fine Arts Scene

Schools

Finding The Space

New concert, practice venue for musicians opens in Springfield.

Finding The Space

Health

They're On the Case

Langley High School's AP Government class present the school's 14th Annual Case Day.

They're On the Case

A Tragic End

Friends remember Janina Price as a devoted wife, mother and friend.

A Tragic End

County Looks to Expand Stock of Affordable Housing

Board Members outline new initiatives during Civic Federation meeting

County Looks to Expand Stock of Affordable Housing

Health Notes

School House Rocks Commission Meeting

The fates of the Oakton School House and the Payne General Store appear to be sealed after last Wednesday's meeting of the Fairfax County History Commission.

School House Rocks Commission Meeting

Calendar 1-11-06

Vienna Man Killed in Iraq

Loved ones remember Ayman Taha, who studied economics before joining the Army Special Forces.

Vienna Man Killed in Iraq

Life on the Street

After hurricane Katrina, pets proliferate in Southern Mississippi

Life on the Street

This Week in Potomac 1-11-06

Images of Faith

Tapestries at Temple B'nai Shalom depict months, values of congregation.

Images of Faith

Classes & Workshops

Volunteering

Health Notes

Real Estate

Health Notes

Clubs & Organizations

People

Community

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Ongoing Calendar

Ongoing Events

Ongoing Calendar

Redefining Forensics at Churchill

Prepping for General Assembly

Transportation funding, immigration and gay marriage are expected to be the most contentious issues in Richmond this year.

Prepping for General Assembly

Parks, Police and Property Rights

A short laundry list prompted some extended discussion at Monday's Town Council meeting.

Parks, Police and Property Rights

Moran Works to Retain Defense Agencies

Language in defense bill demands explanation of new anti-terrorism building standards

Moran Works to Retain Defense Agencies

Murtha Discusses Troop Redeployment

Congressman expounds on war stance during contentious town hall meeting in Ballston

Murtha Discusses Troop Redeployment

Images of Faith

Tapestries at Temple B'nai Shalom depict months, values of congregation.

Images of Faith

Building and Opening Bridges

Interstate 95 Northbound bridge of the Springfield Interchange opened with fanfare, ceremony

Building and Opening Bridges

Ready for Richmond

General Assembly session starts this week, focusing on taxes, transportation concerns.

Ready for Richmond

Luse Keys in to Strathmore Program

Theatrical Dance Students Take the Stage

Residents Pursue Sound Barrier

At General Assembly public hearing, members of the Hallcrest Heights Homeowner's Association request help from local delegates.

Residents Pursue Sound Barrier

School Officials Propose Adding Arabic and Chinese

If adopted, a countywide, after-school program taught by college professors would begin in the fall.

School Officials Propose Adding Arabic and Chinese

They're On the Case

Langley High School's AP Government class present the school's 14th Annual Case Day.

They're On the Case

A Tragic End

Friends remember Janina Price as a devoted wife, mother and friend.

A Tragic End

Images of Faith

Tapestries at Temple B'nai Shalom depict months, values of congregation.

Images of Faith

Taking Advantage of an Opportunity

South county residents urged to take action on storm water, school projects

Taking Advantage of an Opportunity

Ice-Dancing Queens

Great Falls wives and moms take on the rigors of ice dancing.

Ice-Dancing Queens

Building and Opening Bridges

Interstate 95 Northbound bridge of the Springfield Interchange opened with fanfare, ceremony.

Building and Opening Bridges

Interstate 95 Northbound bridge of the Springfield Interchange opened with fanfare, ceremony.

Building and Opening Bridges

Week in Loudoun

Airports Authority: Give It Back

Building and Opening Bridges

Interstate 95 Northbound bridge of the Springfield Interchange opened with fanfare, ceremony.

Building and Opening Bridges

Theatrical Dance Students Take the Stage

Ice-Dancing Queens

Great Falls wives and moms take on the rigors of ice dancing.

Ice-Dancing Queens

Taking Advantage of an Opportunity

South county residents urged to take action on storm water, school projects.

Taking Advantage of an Opportunity

'The Voice' of Latinos

Man Stabbed in Chest and Back

Keene Mill's Word Masters

Students at Keene Mill Elementary School rank among top in nation in vocabulary challenge.

Keene Mill's Word Masters

McLean Residents Pursue Sound Barrier

At General Assembly public hearing, members of the Hallcrest Heights Homeowner's Association request help from local delegates.

McLean Residents Pursue Sound Barrier

Monday, January 9

Lawmakers To (Hopefully) Tackle Transportation

Reston's legislators tell business leaders that help may be on the horizon for the region's traffic woes.

Lawmakers To (Hopefully) Tackle Transportation

LoGrande’s Garage Approved

Application for variance still pending.

LoGrande’s Garage Approved

Thursday, January 5

Health Notes

Calendar

Health Notes

Calendar

Schools Gauge the Future

Schools Expect More Money and More Students

Schools Gauge the Future

Discussing Issues Over Eggs

Chamber of Commerce Hosts Delegates, Asks Questions

Discussing Issues Over Eggs

Learning About Academy

Parents, Students Encouraged to Attend Sessions

Learning About Academy

Donor Matches Funds

Looking Back on School's Milestones

Schools Celebrate Accomplishments

Looking Back on School's Milestones

Wednesday, January 4

Faith Notes

Getting to Know The Stiefvaters

Profile

Getting to Know The Stiefvaters

Saying Farewell

After almost 40 years of business, House of Lance Salon closes on New Year's Eve.

Saying Farewell

Springfield Ripe for Change

APR Nominations, possible renovations at Springfield Mall expected in 2006.

Springfield Ripe for Change

County Staff Recommend Denial of Korean Church

Holiday Help

No Raise for Council

City Council throws out motion to double annual salary.

No Raise for Council

Herndon High Help

Changes Bring Identity to South County

New secondary school, progress on Lorton Prison Site highlight 2005.

Changes Bring Identity to South County

State Legislators Brief Mt.Vernon-Lee Chamber

A tug of war predicted over transportation and the budget.

State Legislators Brief Mt.Vernon-Lee Chamber

Getting To Know...

Zimmerman Elected Board Chairman

Lays out priorities for year-long term

Zimmerman Elected Board Chairman

Year of Changes

Comprehensive Plan brush-up, construction projects, animal hoarding topped this year's headlines.

Year of Changes

Getting To Know ..

Amending the County Plan

Residents, county staff discuss language that will guide development of Lorton land.

Amending the County Plan

Whole Foods Donates To Recreation

December Sales Helped Merchants

Despite last minute spike in sales, Alexandria merchants want free parking returned

December Sales Helped Merchants

December Saved The Year

Alexandria retail merchants want free parking returned.

December Saved The Year

People

Whole Foods Donates To Recreation

People's Favorite 'Green' Business

Documenting Independence at Home

A film by Rolling Productions features accessibility success stories.

Documenting Independence at Home

ODBC Hosts 'Polar Burr Plunge'

Holidays Made Brighter for Bryant Teens

First Books distributes books and New Hope Church delivers gifts.

Holidays Made Brighter for Bryant Teens

December Saved The Year

Alexandria retail merchants want free parking returned.

December Saved The Year

People's Favorite 'Green' Business

Whole Foods Donates To Recreation

ODBC Hosts 'Polar Burr Plunge'

Holidays Made Brighter for Bryant Teens

First Books distributes books and New Hope Church delivers gifts.

Holidays Made Brighter for Bryant Teens

Business

Classes & Workshops

Scout To Scout — Life To Life

Coolness under stress proves to be a lifesaver.

Scout To Scout — Life To Life

December Sales Helped Merchants

Despite last minute spike in sales, Alexandria merchants want free parking returned

December Sales Helped Merchants

200 Candles

Major revitalization project marked city's bicentennial year.

200 Candles

Ongoing Calendar

Setting Priorities

Reston's state legislators prepare for 2006 General Assembly session.

Setting Priorities

McLean Man Kills Four, Self

Nathan W. Cheatham, 27, had a history of mental problems and drug abuse.

McLean Man Kills Four, Self

Business Notes

Briefs

Mackay Named To Head Office of Historic Alexandria

Woodson Won’t Run Again

City Council member decides not to seek a third term.

Woodson Won’t Run Again

McLean Man Kills Four, Self

Nathan W. Cheatham, 27, had a history of mental problems and drug abuse.

McLean Man Kills Four, Self

Another Look at Proposals

County staff, nominators discuss changes to Comprehensive Plan.

Another Look at Proposals

Changes Bring Identity to South County

New secondary school, progress on Lorton Prison Site highlight 2005.

Changes Bring Identity to South County

Man Charged with Burglary, Abduction

Family Mourns Laura Harsh's Death at 37

Making Good On Promises

Council continues to move forward with ribbon cuttings and ground breaking.

Making Good On Promises

Fannon Property To Become Townhouse Condos

First 2006 Planning Commission meeting stirs no controversy

Fannon Property To Become Townhouse Condos

Ten Things to Look For in 2006

Getting To Know ..

Roundups

Knolls of Newgate Redevelopment

Plan for property has both good and bad sides.

Knolls of Newgate Redevelopment

RYA Awards

Scout to Scout — Life to Life

Coolness under stress proves to be a life saver.

Scout to Scout — Life to Life

Week in Herndon

New Buildings Change the Local Look

2005: The Year in Review

New Buildings Change the Local Look

Herndon Resident Hoarding Dogs

Fox Mill resident voluntarily releases 31 dogs to Fairfax County Animal Shelter at request of animal control.

Herndon Resident Hoarding Dogs

Second Man Charged with 1991 Rape

Looking Forward

Renovations, new driving patterns on menu for 2006.

Looking Forward

Korean Church Presents Revised, Updated Plans

Highlights of 2005

First New Year's Baby

Moving Forward

As the new year begins so do new visions for the town.

Moving Forward

Auld Lang Syne

New Year's activities throughout downtown Fairfax welcome Jan. 1, 2006.

Auld Lang Syne

Sen. Mims Steps Down

Resignation of a state senator means another election for a part of Loudoun County.

Sen. Mims Steps Down

2005 Marks Departures, New Beginnings for Mount Vernon

Area shared in joys, lent a hand in crisis and celebrated anniversaries.

2005 Marks Departures, New Beginnings for Mount Vernon

Robbery Suspect Shot On Route 1

Suspect in stable condition after attempting to flee.

Robbery Suspect Shot On Route 1

Remembering the Highlights of 2005

Board Adopts a Construction Plan

School Board Adopts a Plan to Build and Renovate Schools

Board Adopts a Construction Plan

McLean Man Kills Four, Self

Nathan W. Cheatham, 27, had a history of mental problems and drug abuse.

McLean Man Kills Four, Self

2005: Beginnings and Endings

No Rebate

Board of Supervisors votes down the tax return.

No Rebate

Looking Back

New ownership for Springfield Mall, continued progress on Mixing Bowl top stories for 2005.

Looking Back

South County Area's Evolution

APR nominations, proposals for the redevelopment of the former prison site will change the look of area.

South County Area's Evolution

South County Area's Evolution Continues

APR nominations, proposals for the redevelopment of the former prison site will change the look of area.

South County Area's Evolution Continues

Change of Rules a Compromise?

The new rules of order ask the chairman and the vice chairman to work together on setting the agenda.

Change of Rules a Compromise?

Issues Facing Loudoun in 2006

Goodbye 2005, Hello 2006

Restonians considered changes in land use, governance and transportation in 2005.

Goodbye 2005, Hello 2006

Briefs

State Legislators Brief Mt. Vernon-Lee Chamber

Tug of war predicted over transportation, budget.

State Legislators Brief Mt. Vernon-Lee Chamber

Year in Review (Part I)

Sheriff Lawhorne Takes Oath of Office

Saying Farewell

After almost 40 years of business, House of Lance Salon closes on New Year's Eve.

Saying Farewell

Preservationists Lose Battle

Justice Delayed

Phillip Thurman was jailed 20 years for a crime he did not commit.

Justice Delayed

Reston Man Stabbed on Christmas Eve

Victim, 21, stabbed on a path behind Hunters Woods Shopping Center.

Reston Man Stabbed on Christmas Eve

Fifth Murder Marks End of the Year

Inner City housing project becomes murder scene a second time.

Fifth Murder Marks End of the Year

Getting To Know ...

New Stores Open at RTC

Year in Review (Part II)

Worth Noting

Briefs

Amending the County Plan

Residents, county staff discuss language that will guide development of Lorton land.

Amending the County Plan

Tuesday, January 3

Ongoing Calendar

Weekly Calendar 1-4-06

This Week in Potomac 1-4-06

A Mother Who Did Everything Right

Friends and family of Sheila Cheatham and her son Nathan remember them in happier times.

A Mother Who Did Everything Right

Week in Loudoun

Victim Will Be Missed by Many

Friends and family recall happy times with Chris Buro.

Victim Will Be Missed by Many

Deaths in 2005

2005 Year in Review

Deaths in 2005

Parks and the Outdoors in 2005

2005 Year in Review

Parks and the Outdoors in 2005

Faith

Senior Living

Health

Clubs & Organizations

Ongoing Events

Health

Real Estate

Pet of the Week

Calendar

Volunteering

Ongoing

Volunteering

Ongoing Events

Calendar

Fine Arts Scene

Ongoing Calendar

Calendar

Looking Forward, Looking Back

Business Notes

County and State Government in 2005

2005 Year in Review

County and State Government in 2005

Land Use in 2005

2005 Year in Review

Land Use in 2005

Transportation in 2005

2005 Year in Review

Transportation in 2005

Looking Back on 2005

Field controversies, generous land donations and fund-raising efforts make up the bulk of news in McLean and Great Falls.

Looking Back on 2005

House Burns to the Ground in McLean

Looking Back, Looking Ahead

Looking Back on 2005

Field controversies, generous land donations and fund-raising efforts make up the bulk of news in McLean and Great Falls.

Looking Back on 2005

A Mother Who Did Everything Right

Friends and family of Sheila Cheatham and her son Nathan remember them in happier times.

A Mother Who Did Everything Right

World Events Turn Local in 2005

2005 Year in Review

World Events Turn Local in 2005

House Burns to Ground In McLean

Collision on Seven Locks

Residents Complain About Windover

Windover Heights residents brought complaints, and the council approved various purchases.

Residents Complain About Windover

Crime in 2005

2005 Year in Review

Crime in 2005

Looking Back on 2005

Forest conservation, special education draw attention in 2005. Council reins in property taxes; School Board answers concerns on Seven Locks.

Looking Back on 2005

Monday, January 2

A Reluctant Activist

One year after stepdaughter's death, Debbie Sausville speaks out to help Fairfax County Police with 'Safe December' program.

A Reluctant Activist

One year after stepdaughter's death, Debbie Sausville speaks out to help Fairfax County Police with 'Safe December' program.

A Reluctant Activist