Stories for April 2007

Stories for April 2007

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Monday, April 30

Fast Start To Art

Geneva Day School opens the door to the art world for young students.

Fast Start To Art

Pentagon Play Time

Defense Department employees bring their children to work.

Pentagon Play Time

A Tree Grows In Arlington

Arlington celebrates Arbor Day at a local elementary school

A Tree Grows In Arlington

School Custodian Arrested

A janitor is charged with sexually assaulting a student. The school’s parents can’t believe it.

School Custodian Arrested

Potomac's Prizewinning Paper

Almanac wins awards for photography, public service, and coverage of local sports, business and arts.

Potomac's Prizewinning Paper

Good Time; Good Cause

Churchill carnival raises money for charity.

Good Time; Good Cause

Tension Ahead

Pedestrian and bike safety face off against right of way concerns along Seven Locks Road.

Tension Ahead

Dunham's Enters New Phase

Dunham's Enters New Phase

The Shocking Truth

Students learn Watts Up in program hosted by Locust Grove Nature Center and Mad Science.

The Shocking Truth

On Their Toes

Potomac Dance Ensemble

On Their Toes

Let The Healing Begin

Arlingtonians gather to discuss their feelings in the wake of the VT shootings.

Let The Healing Begin

This Week in Potomac 5-2-07

This Week in Potomac 5-2-07

It’s All About You — And Your Neighbors

Opinion — WMCCA President's Letter

It’s All About You — And Your Neighbors

Ribbon Celebration

Churchill High School Celebrates Blue Ribbon Award

Ribbon Celebration

Let The Healing Begin

Arlingtonians gather to discuss their feelings in the wake of the VT shootings.

Let The Healing Begin

Sunday, April 29

It’s a Strike

Majority of speakers at public hearing say ball fields do not belong on Stafford West property.

It’s a Strike

Thursday, April 26

Sangriagate

Order a Sangria at your own peril.

Sangriagate

Deciding the Future of Our Past

Two-day conference seeks to ask tough questions and chart a course for preservation.

Deciding the Future of Our Past

Getting to Know…Mindy LaBruno

Profile

Getting to Know…Mindy LaBruno

Madison Pounds Stone Bridge Pitching

Madison Pounds Stone Bridge Pitching

Local Woman's Body Found Overseas

Fairfax Peace Corps volunteer killed in a mountainous region in the Philippines.

Local Woman's Body Found Overseas

Mount Vernon Hokies Remember

West Potomac High alum organizes Virginia Tech vigil at her alma mater.

Mount Vernon Hokies Remember

Wednesday, April 25

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Calendar

Calendar

Painting the Past

Artist Profile

Painting the Past

Calendar

Calendar

Theater

Theater

Musings from the Maestro

Musings from the Maestro

Passing the Gavel

After 24 years, Elaine McConnell will leave the Board of Supervisors in December.

Passing the Gavel

Community Bids Farewell to Erin Peterson

Community Bids Farewell to Erin Peterson

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Washing the Earth

Burke Centre hosts annual Earth Day cleanup throughout the different neighborhoods in its community.

Washing the Earth

CVH Wildcats Comfort WHS Bulldogs at Rally

CVH Wildcats Comfort WHS Bulldogs at Rally

'Ambassador of Peace'

Fairfax cantor uses song to pray and unify.

'Ambassador of Peace'

'Ambassador of Peace'

Fairfax cantor uses song to pray and unify.

'Ambassador of Peace'

Passing the Gavel

After 24 years, Elaine McConnell will leave the Board of Supervisors in December.

Passing the Gavel

Mary Karen Read Remembered

Burgundy-and-orange-clad mourners attend memorial for Annandale High School graduate.

Mary Karen Read Remembered

Pat Herrity Runs for Supervisor

Pat Herrity vies for Springfield seat of retiring Elaine McConnell.

Pat Herrity Runs for Supervisor

Quarry Decision Postponed

Board of Zoning Appeals on verge of approving continued operation.

Quarry Decision Postponed

Mary Karen Read Remembered

Burgundy-and-orange-clad mourners attend memorial for Annandale High School graduate.

Mary Karen Read Remembered

Passing the Gavel

After 24 years, Elaine McConnell will leave the Board of Supervisors in December.

Passing the Gavel

Candidate Enters First Race

McClanahan runs for Springfield District Supervisor.

Candidate Enters First Race

All Hokies for One Night

George Mason University officials, students display their love, support for victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.

All Hokies for One Night

Civic Calendar

Civic Calendar

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

High-Rise Solution

Planning Commission endorses affordable high rises.

High-Rise Solution

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

People Notes

People Notes

High-Rise Solution

Planning Commission endorses affordable high rises.

High-Rise Solution

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

School Notes

School Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

People Notes

People Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Community Notes

Community Notes

'Saving Aimee' Shakes Up Signature

New musical chronicles life of 1920s evangelist.

'Saving Aimee' Shakes Up Signature

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

'Saving Aimee' Shakes Up Signature

New musical chronicles life of 1920s evangelist.

'Saving Aimee' Shakes Up Signature

Nailing Dishes at Carpenter’s

For the 5th year, local restaurants showcase signature plates for shelter.

Nailing Dishes at Carpenter’s

Musings from the Maestro

Musings from the Maestro

'Musical of Musicals' a Lively, Loving Spoof

MetroStage cast outshines Off-Broadway version.

'Musical of Musicals' a Lively, Loving Spoof

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Calendar

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Arresting Humor

Film Review

Arresting Humor

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

'Saving Aimee' Shakes Up Signature

New musical chronicles life of 1920s evangelist.

'Saving Aimee' Shakes Up Signature

Nailing Dishes at Carpenter’s

For the 5th year, local restaurants showcase signature plates for shelter.

Nailing Dishes at Carpenter’s

'Musical of Musicals' a Lively, Loving Spoof

MetroStage cast outshines Off-Broadway version.

'Musical of Musicals' a Lively, Loving Spoof

Painting the Past

Artist Profile

Painting the Past

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Stan Reid: On the Bus

Candidate rides buses, knocks on doors to get message out.

Stan Reid: On the Bus

Home Sweet Home

Fairfax City Homes Tour offers something new and something old this year.

Home Sweet Home

All Hokies for One Night

George Mason University officials, students display their love, support for victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.

All Hokies for One Night

Family and Friends Remember Reema Samaha

Family and Friends Remember Reema Samaha

Virginia Tech Victims Are Laid to Rest

A memorial tribute to Reema Samaha.

Virginia Tech Victims Are Laid to Rest

McConnell Endorses Herrity as Her Successor

McConnell Endorses Herrity as Her Successor

LRR’s Pat Herrity in the Race

Vying for Springfield seat of retiring Elaine McConnell.

LRR’s Pat Herrity in the Race

30 Year Old Town Utility Project Underway

Three way partnership will improve Old Town's streetscape.

30 Year Old Town Utility Project Underway

Ram Cheers for Skins

2006 Robinson graduate will take the field as a Redskins cheerleader this fall.

Ram Cheers for Skins

Fairfax Grad Among Shooting Victims

Kristina Heeger, 19, is recovering locally after being shot three times.

Fairfax Grad Among Shooting Victims

Pat Herrity Runs for Supervisor

Pat Herrity vies for Springfield seat of retiring Elaine McConnell.

Pat Herrity Runs for Supervisor

'Ambassador of Peace'

Fairfax cantor uses song to pray and unify.

'Ambassador of Peace'

McConnell Endorses Herrity

McConnell Endorses Herrity

Smyth Kicks Off Campaign

Providence supervisor receives support from local politicians, residents.

Smyth Kicks Off Campaign

Retired Officers Listen to Candidates

Morrogh, Petersen and Scott address law enforcement community.

Retired Officers Listen to Candidates

Meeting about Family Shelter

News Brief

Meeting about Family Shelter

Hyland To Seek Reelection

Revitalization, BRAC, affordable housing, open space: all on the platter.

Hyland To Seek Reelection

McConnell Endorses Herrity

McConnell Endorses Herrity

Quarry Decision Postponed

Board of Zoning Appeals on verge of approving continued operation.

Quarry Decision Postponed

They Got the Beat

Students snap to the beat of a poem during a poetry reading as part of the Mosby Woods’ April 20 Beatnik Café.

They Got the Beat

Hyland To Seek Reelection

Revitalization, BRAC, affordable housing, open space: all on the platter.

Hyland To Seek Reelection

Leslie Sherman: 1987 –2007

West Springfield graduate enjoyed history, running.

Leslie Sherman: 1987 –2007

'Shot After Shot Went Off And I Never Felt Anything'

Whitman graduate and Tech sophomore survived attack by playing dead.

'Shot After Shot Went Off And I Never Felt Anything'

Coming To Terms

Arlington mourns for the victims of the VT shootings — and wonders what could have been.

Coming To Terms

Pat Herrity Runs for Supervisor

Pat Herrity vies for Springfield seat of retiring Elaine McConnell.

Pat Herrity Runs for Supervisor

All Hokies for One Night

George Mason University officials, students display their love, support for victims Virginia Tech shooting.

All Hokies for One Night

Candidate Enters First Race

McClanahan runs for Springfield District Supervisor.

Candidate Enters First Race

McConnell Endorses Herrity

McConnell Endorses Herrity

'Ambassador of Peace'

Fairfax cantor uses song to pray and unify.

'Ambassador of Peace'

'Ambassador of Peace'

Fairfax cantor uses song to pray and unify.

'Ambassador of Peace'

Mary Karen Read Remembered

Burgundy-and-orange-clad mourners attend memorial for Annandale High School graduate.

Mary Karen Read Remembered

Man Killed in Fair Oaks; Woman Charged: DWI

Man Killed in Fair Oaks; Woman Charged: DWI

Roundups

Roundups

Leslie Sherman: 1987 –2007

West Springfield graduate enjoyed history, running.

Leslie Sherman: 1987 –2007

Havoc and Hilarity at Chantilly

Chantilly High presents 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.'

Havoc and Hilarity at Chantilly

Walk for Shea is April 29

Event raises money for SMA research.

Walk for Shea is April 29

Remembering Virginia Tech's Reema and Erin

Remembering Virginia Tech's Reema and Erin

All Hokies for One Night

George Mason University officials, students display their love, support for victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.

All Hokies for One Night

Havoc and Hilarity at Chantilly

Chantilly High presents 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.'

Havoc and Hilarity at Chantilly

'Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical' at Centreville High

'Jekyll & Hyde, the Musical' at Centreville High

Scholar, Athlete, Daughter: Recollections about Erin

'She called home every night; she never missed.'

Scholar, Athlete, Daughter: Recollections about Erin

All Hokies for One Night

George Mason University officials, students display their love, support for victims of the Virginia Tech shooting.

All Hokies for One Night

Candidate Enters First Race

McClanahan runs for Springfield District Supervisor.

Candidate Enters First Race

Wheel Meets the Pavement

Citizens meet one-on-one with county staff.

Wheel Meets the Pavement

Tuesday, April 24

‘Anything Could Have Happened’

Local Virginia Tech students recount last week’s shootings and their aftermath.

‘Anything Could Have Happened’

A Slice of Change

Potomac Pizza in the Village undergoes first renovation; AT&T Wireless opens in Semmes Building.

A Slice of Change

Builders for a Day

Local Realtors and mortgage lenders volunteer to work on Habitat for Humanity project in Fairfax.

Builders for a Day

Retired Officers Lister to Candidates

Morrogh, Petersen and Scott address law enforcement community.

Retired Officers Lister to Candidates

‘Anything Could Have Happened’

Virginia Tech students from Potomac, Md. recount last week’s shootings and their aftermath.

‘Anything Could Have Happened’

Community Notes

Community Notes

Courting History

Loudoun Murders Shape County Courts

Courting History

School Notes

School Notes

Schools

Schools

Community Notes

Community Notes

Road to Recovery

Kristina Heeger, 19, is recovering locally after being shot three times.

Road to Recovery

Steward of Jewish History

Darrin Kafka spent the last five years locating and restoring Holocaust-era Torahs.

Steward of Jewish History

Steward of Jewish History

Darrin Kafka spent the last five years locating and restoring Holocaust-era Torahs.

Steward of Jewish History

A Slightly Fractured ‘Fracture’

Film Review

A Slightly Fractured ‘Fracture’

A Slightly Fractured ‘Fracture’

Film Review

A Slightly Fractured ‘Fracture’

Third Time's the Charm

Langley junior James Rosenquist elected as student representative to Fairfax County School Board.

Third Time's the Charm

Board Honors Outstanding Volunteers

Board of Supervisors hosts 2007 Outstanding Volunteer Awards.

Board Honors Outstanding Volunteers

32 Down

Virginia Tech tragedy prompts mothers to ask difficult questions about gun control.

32 Down

Teeing Off to Raise Funds

Student Reminds Players

Teeing Off to Raise Funds

Neighbors Support Ava

Street-length garage sale raises more than $5,000 for McLin family.

Neighbors Support Ava

Rematch Set

Democrat Bruce Roemmelt announces run for party's nomination in 13th District.

Rematch Set

Celtic Festival to Stay

The Potomac Celtic Festival found a home once again in Leesburg.

Celtic Festival to Stay

Back for More

Loudoun Youth Fest prepares for its second countywide event.

Back for More

Candidates at Odds Over Fund-Raiser

Jeyanathan and Snow campaigns spar over fund raising.

Candidates at Odds Over Fund-Raiser

Board Cuts $19 Million From Budget

Technology Put on Hold

Board Cuts $19 Million From Budget

Man Pleads Guilty to Robberies

Geoffrey Logan Rogers and partner to be sentenced this summer.

Man Pleads Guilty to Robberies

Vecinos Unidos Celebrates Milestone

Youth outreach program marks 10 years of assisting area children academically and socially.

Vecinos Unidos Celebrates Milestone

Week In Great Falls

Week In Great Falls

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

McMillion Gets Probation

McMillion Gets Probation

Hokies Stand Together

A crowd of 1,000 gathers at St. Francis Episcopal Church for candlelight vigil in honor of those killed at Virginia Tech.

Hokies Stand Together

Parisian Prom Set for Weekend

Herndon High School’s annual prom to be held on its earliest date ever.

Parisian Prom Set for Weekend

West to Face Delgaudio

Democrat Jeanne West announces run for party's nomination in Sterling district.

West to Face Delgaudio

Builders for a Day

Local Realtors and mortgage lenders volunteer to work on Habitat for Humanity project in Fairfax.

Builders for a Day

Earth Day

Local Earth Day celebrations underscore the importance of protecting the environment

Earth Day

Making a Lemon into Lemonade

Former McLean Orchestra horn player tackles life with brain cancer via his own patient-friendly community Web site.

Making a Lemon into Lemonade

Man Charged with Assault, Abduction

Man Charged with Assault, Abduction

Construction Takes Group Effort

Multiple school openings make stable construction process necessary.

Construction Takes Group Effort

Week In McLean

Week In McLean

Shut Out Along Seven Locks

Letter to the Editor

Shut Out Along Seven Locks

Team Tiki Wins 1st Place in Teamwork

Team Tiki Wins 1st Place in Teamwork

Hokies Stand Together

A crowd of 1,000 gathers at St. Francis Episcopal Church for candlelight vigil in honor of those killed at Virginia Tech.

Hokies Stand Together

This Week in Potomac 4-25-07

This Week in Potomac 4-25-07

It Runs In The Family

Greek restaurant and wine bar in Traville Gateway encourages lengthy, relaxed meals.

It Runs In The Family

Riding and Hiking for a Community Cause

Spring Community Fair helps restore four-mile Travilah Loop of local hiking and equestrian trails.

Riding and Hiking for a Community Cause

Students Face the Future

Students Face the Future

General Inquiry

Brigadier General Andrew Twomey stops by Bells Mill Elementary before being shipped off to Afghanistan.

General Inquiry

Double Murder

Two days after a double shooting, police officers arrest a 19-year-old resident of Chatham Square.

Double Murder

Getting to Know … Ellen Byerrum

Getting to Know … Ellen Byerrum

Enter Exit

New real-estate brokerage offers ‘residual sales’ to agents.

Enter Exit

Council Notebook

Council Notebook

Reston Honors Its Best

Community raises $340,000 for Reston Interfaith.

Reston Honors Its Best

Community Mourns Tech Victims

Although none of last week’s casualties are from Reston, community remains affected.

Community Mourns Tech Victims

Council Candidates Ready for Election

Final week of Vienna’s annual Town Council election features live debate and last campaign push.

Council Candidates Ready for Election

RA Honors Volunteers

Award recipients highlight annual meeting.

RA Honors Volunteers

Community Prays for Hokies

More than 200 people join in expression of faith, condolence.

Community Prays for Hokies

Community Shows Support of Teacher

Parents and children join in mourning loss of the daughter of Herndon Elementary teacher.

Community Shows Support of Teacher

’Dream College’ Life Remembered

Family and friends remember Maxine Turner.

’Dream College’ Life Remembered

Monday, April 23

Haute Couture in Old Dominion

Marymount University’s annual fashion show attracts a big name designer.

Haute Couture in Old Dominion

Arlington Poetry

Arlington Poetry

Schools Lay Out Spending Plan

Raises for employees and capital improvements are two big-ticket items.

Schools Lay Out Spending Plan

Getting to Know ... Stan Karson

A long-time Arlingtonian talks about his own corner of the county.

Getting to Know ... Stan Karson

Changes in Store for School Properties

APS is leveraging its assets to fund its Career Center makeover. But not everyone is getting a piece of the pie.

Changes in Store for School Properties

Week In Arlington

Week In Arlington

Arlington Tax Rate Unchanged

But a new utility fee is just around the corner.

Arlington Tax Rate Unchanged

Friday, April 20

Getting to Know ... Stephen Dugan

This local sandwich impresario has gained the favor of one of Arlington's political elites.

Getting to Know ... Stephen Dugan

Thursday, April 19

Global Warming Gets A Cold Shoulder

General Assembly ignored greenhouse gases legislation.

Global Warming Gets A Cold Shoulder

Inside The Mind Of A Killer

An Alexandria criminal psychologist discusses the motives of the Virginia Tech Killer.

Inside The Mind Of A Killer

From London, With Fuzz

From London, With Fuzz

Best Friends to the Rescue

Students Rescue Family

Best Friends to the Rescue

Mount Vernon Police Begin Pedestrian Initiative

Mount Vernon district police start initiative to maximize safety for both pedestrians and motorists.

Mount Vernon Police Begin Pedestrian Initiative

Hyland To Seek Reelection

Revitalization, BRAC, affordable housing, open space: all on the platter.

Hyland To Seek Reelection

Schism Remains Between Doyle And Task Force

Private rooms for IMVH disappear from IHS long range plans.

Schism Remains Between Doyle And Task Force

BRAC Hearing Highlights Skepticism

Officials urge Department of Defense to make a reality check on BRAC deadline.

BRAC Hearing Highlights Skepticism

Braddock Plan On Hold

Community sessions have raised more questions than answers.

Braddock Plan On Hold

Wednesday, April 18

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Getting To Know …

Sommer Long

Getting To Know …

Community Notes

Community Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed

Video Game Review

I Feel the Need, the Need for Speed

Sterling Believes in ‘Miracle’

Sterling Believes in ‘Miracle’

Is This Loud Enough?

Is This Loud Enough?

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Theater

Theater

Northern Virginia Community Notes

Northern Virginia Community Notes

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Carnival of Cadence

First Yockadot poetry festivals seeks to break down artistic boundaries.

Carnival of Cadence

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

The Life & Death of an Antarctic Explorer

Detached involvement marks Port City's production.

The Life & Death of an Antarctic Explorer

Real Estate

Real Estate

School Notes

School Notes

Opening Honors

School Board votes to open enrollment of honors Language Arts to all middle-school students.

Opening Honors

Ceremony of Remembrance

Fresh tragedy casts a mournful pall over city’s annual Holocaust memorial ceremony.

Ceremony of Remembrance

Let Us Now Praise Fearless Men and Women

Valor Awards honor Alexandria public-safety employees for heroism and courage.

Let Us Now Praise Fearless Men and Women

Charles McMillion Is Given Two Years of Probation

Charles McMillion Is Given Two Years of Probation

FERC Authorizes Transco’s Proposal

Virginia Run community 'disappointed' in decision.

FERC Authorizes Transco’s Proposal

LCPS Respond to Tech Shootings

Students Stay in Touch with Friends, Rethink College Plans

LCPS Respond to Tech Shootings

New Interpretation

Burke resident wins business awards.

New Interpretation

Mourning Together

Community gathers April 17 for vigil for victims of Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech.

Mourning Together

New Interpretation

Burke resident wins business awards.

New Interpretation

The Life & Death of an Antarctic Explorer

Detached involvement marks Port City's production.

The Life & Death of an Antarctic Explorer

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

People

People

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Signature's Assassins Wins Most Helen Hayes Awards

Charter Theatre's "Stories" wins new play award.

Signature's Assassins Wins Most Helen Hayes Awards

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Civic Calendar

Civic Calendar

Northern Virginia Community Notes

Northern Virginia Community Notes

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Business Notes

Business Notes

Sterling Believes in ‘Miracle’

Sterling Believes in ‘Miracle’

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Getting To Know …

Sommer Long

Getting To Know …

People

People

Community Notes

Community Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Calendar

Calendar

The Inside Story

‘Bodies The Exhibition’ presents human life in astonishing detail.

The Inside Story

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar

Old Town's American Wood-Fired Kitchen

A custom sandstone bar offers eclectic cocktails, 12 tap beers, and international wines.

Old Town's American Wood-Fired Kitchen

The Inside Story

'Bodies The Exhibition’ presents human life in astonishing detail.

The Inside Story

Carnival of Cadence

First Yockadot poetry festivals seeks to break down artistic boundaries.

Carnival of Cadence

Signature's Assassins Wins Most Helen Hayes Awards

Charter Theatre's "Stories" wins new play award.

Signature's Assassins Wins Most Helen Hayes Awards

Signature's Assassins Wins Most Helen Hayes Awards

Charter Theatre's "Stories" wins new play award.

Signature's Assassins Wins Most Helen Hayes Awards

The Inside Story

‘Bodies The Exhibition’ presents human life in astonishing detail.

The Inside Story

Is This Loud Enough?

Is This Loud Enough?

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Old Town's American Wood-Fired Kitchen

A custom sandstone bar offers eclectic cocktails, 12 tap beers, and international wines.

Old Town's American Wood-Fired Kitchen

Calendar

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Shooting Victims Are Remembered in Vigil

Shooting Victims Are Remembered in Vigil

Once Again, the Community Grieves

Westfield High grads killed in Virginia Tech rampage.

Once Again, the Community Grieves

Residents Unite To End Homelessness

Forum exposes strategies to fight countywide problem.

Residents Unite To End Homelessness

Partying in the 34th

Devolites Davis hosts campaign kick-off event, her opponent throws fund-raiser party.

Partying in the 34th

Once Again, the Community Grieves

Westfield High grads killed in Virginia Tech rampage.

Once Again, the Community Grieves

City Welcomes Resident as Superintendent

Former Robinson Secondary principal takes on job as Fairfax City Schools superintendent.

City Welcomes Resident as Superintendent

Let’s Play Ball

Chilly morning couldn’t keep Fairfax Little League players, fans away from opening ceremonies.

Let’s Play Ball

New Interpretation

Burke resident wins business awards.

New Interpretation

Tech Tragedy Hits Close to Home

Shooter, several victims, from Northern Virginia.

Tech Tragedy Hits Close to Home

Let’s Play Ball

Chilly morning couldn’t keep Fairfax Little League players, fans away from opening ceremonies.

Let’s Play Ball

Shooting Victims Are Remembered in Vigil

Shooting Victims Are Remembered in Vigil

Could Have Been Prevented

Letter to the Editor

Could Have Been Prevented

A Little League of Their Own

West Springfield Little League launches season with parade, ceremony at Wrigley Field in Springfield.

A Little League of Their Own

Council Notebook

Council Notebook

At the School Board

At the School Board

Schools Prepare for Disaster Scenarios

Virginia Tech shooting prompts administrators to anticipate how to.

Schools Prepare for Disaster Scenarios

LCPS Respond to Tech Shootings

Students Stay in Touch with Friends, Rethink College Plans

LCPS Respond to Tech Shootings

Advocating To End Violence

Letter to the Editor

Advocating To End Violence

Future Scientists Make Waves

Lake Braddock students imagine what technology will be like in 20 years.

Future Scientists Make Waves

Little League of Their Own

West Springfield Little League launches season with parade, ceremony at Wrigley Field in Springfield.

Little League of Their Own

New Interpretation

Burke resident wins business awards.

New Interpretation

Rite of Spring

Central Springfield Little League starts season with Friday night ceremony.

Rite of Spring

One on Top of the Other

Rolling Valley students participate in speed-stacking competition.

One on Top of the Other

Moving 'BRAC'wards?

Officials urge Department of Defense to make a reality check on BRAC deadline.

Moving 'BRAC'wards?

Moving 'BRACwards'?

Officials urge Department of Defense to make a reality check on BRAC deadline.

Moving 'BRACwards'?

'The Man Who Came to Dinner'

Chantilly High stages comedy April 20-21, 27-28.

'The Man Who Came to Dinner'

Bull Run Presents ‘Mulan Jr.’

A spectacle for the eyes and ears.

Bull Run Presents ‘Mulan Jr.’

Making the World Brighter

Friends of Little Rocky Run help with annual stream clean-up.

Making the World Brighter

Walk for Shea is April 29

Event raises money for SMA research.

Walk for Shea is April 29

Mourning Together

Community gathers April 17 for vigil for victims of Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech.

Mourning Together

Going 'BRAC'wards?

Officials urge Department of Defense to make a reality check on BRAC deadline.

Going 'BRAC'wards?

How Many More Killings?

How Many More Killings?

Mourning Together

Community gathers April 17 for vigil for victims of Monday's shooting at Virginia Tech.

Mourning Together

Future Scientists Make Waves

Lake Braddock students imagine what technology will be like in 20 years.

Future Scientists Make Waves

New Interpretation

Burke resident wins business awards.

New Interpretation

Westfield Still a World-Class School

Westfield Still a World-Class School

Tuesday, April 17

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Getting To Know … Frank B. Crandall

Getting To Know … Frank B. Crandall

Fun with Trash

Puppeteer Encourages Children to Play with Junk

Fun with Trash

Calendar: April 18-24

Calendar: April 18-24

Honoring History

Loudoun synagogues commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 15.

Honoring History

Town Unveils Budget Proposal

Proposed budget includes increase in real estate tax rate, town employee salaries.

Town Unveils Budget Proposal

LCPS Requires New TB Screening

Students Need New Screening

LCPS Requires New TB Screening

What Some May Not Know about Bob Simon

20 questions not often asked of Reston’s founder.

What Some May Not Know about Bob Simon

A Show of a Different Color

Stone Bridge High School students prepare for their spring musical.

A Show of a Different Color

Fine Arts April 19-25

Fine Arts April 19-25

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Developing Character at Forest Edge

Developing Character at Forest Edge

Tour Guide for Revitalization

Founder’s Day walk explains plan recommendations.

Tour Guide for Revitalization

Second Time's The Charm?

McLean resident John Foust announces second campaign for Dranesville District Supervisor.

Second Time's The Charm?

Rail to Dulles Runs Through Uncertainties

Funding for second phase of the project still not finalized.

Rail to Dulles Runs Through Uncertainties

West*Group Employees Clean Scott’s Run Stream

West*Group Employees Clean Scott’s Run Stream

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Open Questions

Second phase of Rail to Dulles still hasn’t finalized its funding, with many factors uncertain.

Open Questions

Schools April 19-25

Schools April 19-25

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Civic Calendar April 18-24

Civic Calendar April 18-24

Faith April 19-25

Faith April 19-25

School Notes April 18-24

School Notes April 18-24

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Alexandria Bulletin April 19-25

Alexandria Bulletin April 19-25

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Faith April 18-24

Faith April 18-24

Getting To Know … Frank B. Crandall

Getting To Know … Frank B. Crandall

Faith April 19-25

Faith April 19-25

Alexandria Bulletin April 19-25

Alexandria Bulletin April 19-25

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Obits: Wayne E. Tucker Dies

Obits: Wayne E. Tucker Dies

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Health & Fitness April 19-25

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Schools April 19-25

Schools April 19-25

Girl Power on the Road

Girl Authority comes to Jammin’ Java Saturday, April 21 with its new release "Road Trip."

Girl Power on the Road

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Obituary: Wayne E. Tucker

Obituary: Wayne E. Tucker

Community Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Calendar April 18-24

Calendar April 18-24

Obituary: Wayne E. Tucker

Obituary: Wayne E. Tucker

Fine Art April 18-24

Fine Art April 18-24

Strange Art, Stranger People

A festival in Crystal City showcases the peculiar.

Strange Art, Stranger People

Obituary: Buddy Crabtree Dies

Obituary: Buddy Crabtree Dies

Bringing Back the ‘B’ in Movies

Reviving the lost format of late-night horror television.

Bringing Back the ‘B’ in Movies

The Snack that Talks Back

Film Review

The Snack that Talks Back

Fun with Trash

Puppeteer Encourages Children to Play with Junk

Fun with Trash

Calendar April 18-24

Calendar April 18-24

Fine Arts April 19-25

Fine Arts April 19-25

Calendar April 18-24

Calendar April 18-24

One Girl's Story

One Girl's Story

Getting to Know ... Gelena Braslavsky

This former vegetarian is about to embark on a Peace Corps mission to Bulgaria.

Getting to Know ... Gelena Braslavsky

Homeowners Association Turns Message Board Off

Community Responds, Launches Web Site

Homeowners Association Turns Message Board Off

Reviewing Lake Anne’s Future

Group holds additional meetings to dissect document.

Reviewing Lake Anne’s Future

Charlie Brown Comes to Vienna

Classic "Peanuts" cartoon strip brought to life at community center.

Charlie Brown Comes to Vienna

Hope Tees Off

Annual Heroes of Hope golf tournament promises to be bigger and better.

Hope Tees Off

One Girl's Story

One Girl's Story

Pippin Gets Punk Rock Facelift

Herndon High School’s drama re-shapes modern classic musical.

Pippin Gets Punk Rock Facelift

Tragedy Among Friends

O'Connell High School graduate sentenced for killing former classmate and friend.

Tragedy Among Friends

Teeing Off for the Troops

Operation Pinecone holds golf tournament fund-raiser.

Teeing Off for the Troops

Town to Launch New Inspections

New program would require inspections of rental units in certain town districts.

Town to Launch New Inspections

Week In Great Falls

Week In Great Falls

Forest Grove Elementary School Students Might Get Switched

Attendance Boundary Changes Hope to Free Up Space in Sterling Classrooms

Forest Grove Elementary School Students Might Get Switched

Peace in the Streets 5K Postponed

Race Put on Hold

Peace in the Streets 5K Postponed

Commission Recommends More CIP Funds

Alternate recommendation cites need for increased funding for town maintenance, construction.

Commission Recommends More CIP Funds

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Tracking the Trees

Great Falls Heritage Tree Census seeking large tree submissions from the community.

Tracking the Trees

Open Questions

Second phase of Rail to Dulles still hasn’t finalized its funding, with many factors uncertain.

Open Questions

Spring Cleaning

Loudoun Celebrates Earth Day

Spring Cleaning

Man Jumps from Overpass

Man Jumps from Overpass

Walkers Rally to Help Premature Babies

The 37th Leesburg WalkAmerica will take place April 29 at Ida Lee Park.

Walkers Rally to Help Premature Babies

Blowin' In the Wind

60 mile per hour gusts damage houses, take down trees and cause power outages in Great Falls and McLean.

Blowin' In the Wind

Dredging Resumes at Lake Accotink

Some silt to be relocated to fill in wetland on island in Lake Accotink.

Dredging Resumes at Lake Accotink

Missing Lansdowne Man Found

Missing Lansdowne Man Found

Stallions Bob Their Hair

South County girls cut hair for Locks of Love to prepare for spring musical.

Stallions Bob Their Hair

Church Steps In, Talks About Gangs

Gang Program Targets Adults, Educates Community

Church Steps In, Talks About Gangs

Crunching Numbers in Clifton

Clifton Town Council asks committees for spending requests, revenue source ideas.

Crunching Numbers in Clifton

Certified Community At Last

Great Falls is 23rd community in the nation to be designated as a National Wildlife Federation Community Habitat.

Certified Community At Last

Herndon Honors Top Volunteers

Three veteran community service workers recognized for contributions to town.

Herndon Honors Top Volunteers

Herndon Hokie Alumni Among Grieving

Local Virginia Tech alumni react to news of country's deadliest shooting.

Herndon Hokie Alumni Among Grieving

West*Group Employees Clean Scott’s Run Stream

West*Group Employees Clean Scott’s Run Stream

No Consensus On Expansion

Governing Board holds two more public hearings and citizens give mixed responses to proposed expansion options.

No Consensus On Expansion

Week In McLean

Week In McLean

Stallions Bob Their Hair

South County girls cut hair for Locks of Love to prepare for spring musical.

Stallions Bob Their Hair

Second Time's The Charm?

McLean resident John Foust announces second campaign for Dranesville District Supervisor.

Second Time's The Charm?

Bringing Dreams To Life

By year’s end, gallery building, studio space will open at transformed Lorton Workhouse on Ox Road.

Bringing Dreams To Life

Crunching Numbers in Clifton

Clifton Town Council asks committees for spending requests, revenue source ideas.

Crunching Numbers in Clifton

West*Group Employees Clean Scott’s Run Stream

West*Group Employees Clean Scott’s Run Stream

Week In Arlington

Week In Arlington

Arlington Reacts to VT Shootings

County schools and universities mull their security policies after the shootings in Blacksburg.

Arlington Reacts to VT Shootings

Listening to the People

A local foundation holds a forum to get ideas on where it should donate its money.

Listening to the People

Global Warming on a Cool Day

Arlington hosts one of many global warming rallies this weekend.

Global Warming on a Cool Day

Area Students Display Entrepreneurial Skills

Vienna Tysons Chamber recognizes local talent.

Area Students Display Entrepreneurial Skills

History, Art on Display

Students display their artistic abilities at the Post Office.

History, Art on Display

Happy Birthday Reston

Community celebrates Founder’s Day as Reston turns 43 and its founder 93 years old.

Happy Birthday Reston

Virginia Tech Killing Spree Scares Families Back Home

Parents and students from Great Falls and McLean struggle to comprehend Monday’s mass shooting.

Virginia Tech Killing Spree Scares Families Back Home

Delayed, But Still On

Developer asks county for more time before presenting Midtown Springfield plan.

Delayed, But Still On

Monday, April 16

Arlington Reacts to Tech Shootings

County schools and universities mull their security policies after the shootings in Blacksburg.

Arlington Reacts to Tech Shootings

Shock and Questions Arise from Disbelief

Local residents reflect on tragic events at Virginia Tech.

Shock and Questions Arise from Disbelief

Have a ‘Blast’ at Churchill

Have a ‘Blast’ at Churchill

This Week in Potomac 4-18-07

This Week in Potomac 4-18-07

Testy Waters

Proposed wellness center in the Village gets a lukewarm reception at its public introduction.

Testy Waters

Rainy Run

Landon School’s sixth annual Mark’s Run benefits diabetes research.

Rainy Run

Green by Design

Local DAR chapter honors former Potomac resident for her advocacy in green interior design.

Green by Design

Wind-Whipped

Powerful storm levels trees and leaves many residents without power

Wind-Whipped

Thursday, April 12

A New Kind of Healing Touch

Alexandria business offers and teaches how to give rehabilitative massages to dogs.Alexandria business offers and teaches how to give rehabilitative massages to dogs.

A New Kind of Healing Touch

A New Kind of Healing Touch

Alexandria business offers and teaches how to give rehabilitative massages to dogs.Alexandria business offers and teaches how to give rehabilitative massages to dogs.

A New Kind of Healing Touch

Wednesday, April 11

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Anything But Dull

Cappies Review

Anything But Dull

Community Notes

Community Notes

People Notes

People Notes

Anything But Dull

Cappies Review

Anything But Dull

Getting to Know ...

Beth White

Getting to Know ...

Calendar

Calendar

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

24 Years in Prison For Bank Robberies

Rogers sentenced for Fair Lakes, Chantilly heists.

24 Years in Prison For Bank Robberies

Business Notes

Business Notes

Chamber Honors Star Members

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber presents Potomac Star Business Awards.

Chamber Honors Star Members

Breathing Easy in Clifton

Is traffic congestion in Clifton causing air quality concerns?

Breathing Easy in Clifton

Tidying Up Mason Neck

Volunteers remove trash from Potomac River March 31.

Tidying Up Mason Neck

A World Seen with Autistic Eyes

Fairview Elementary students get a small taste of what it is like to be autistic.

A World Seen with Autistic Eyes

More Headaches on Gunston Cove

Upcoming closure on Gunston Cove Road will add traffic to Lorton, Armistead Roads, Richmond Highway.

More Headaches on Gunston Cove

Chamber Honors Star Members

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber presents Potomac Star Business Awards.

Chamber Honors Star Members

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Narrower Focus Sought for Affordable Housing

Advocates: Fairfax not doing enough for low income residents.

Narrower Focus Sought for Affordable Housing

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Volunteering

Volunteering

School Notes

School Notes

Theater

Theater

Buildings Planned for Fairfax Corner

Proposal includes new residential, retail, office uses.

Buildings Planned for Fairfax Corner

Health Notes

Health Notes

Dietary Supplements: What You Need To Know

Without clinical trials by FDA, it’s up to the consumer to make informed decisions.

Dietary Supplements: What You Need To Know

Business

Business

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

School Notes

School Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Civic Calendar

Civic Calendar

Keeping Leesburg Beautiful With a Song

Artist Profile

Keeping Leesburg Beautiful With a Song

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Keeping Leesburg Beautiful With a Song

Artist Profile

Keeping Leesburg Beautiful With a Song

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Changing a Tire Can Be Fun and Educational

Centreville High students learn automotive education in NATEF-certified class.

Changing a Tire Can Be Fun and Educational

State of Lee, Mt. Vernon

Two supervisors look at past, present and future of their districts.

State of Lee, Mt. Vernon

Playing with Fire

New firefighters learn the ropes at city’s Pickett Road training facility.

Playing with Fire

Censorship? Not at GMU

University officials decide to let controversial painting in an on-campus art exhibit stay on the walls.

Censorship? Not at GMU

Censorship? Not at GMU

University officials decide to let controversial painting in an on-campus art exhibit stay on the walls.

Censorship? Not at GMU

Kennedy Indicted in Federal Court

Weapons, drug charges for father of teen who killed Armel, Garbarino.

Kennedy Indicted in Federal Court

Chantilly Fire Injures Four

Electrical spark ignites blaze; $500,000 damage estimated.

Chantilly Fire Injures Four

Controversial Painting

GMU decides to keep questionable painting on display.

Controversial Painting

Going Green To Get Their Bronze

Orange Hunt students earn Girl Scout award for collecting electronics for recycling.

Going Green To Get Their Bronze

A World Seen with Autistic Eyes

Fairview Elementary students get a small taste of what it is like to be autistic.

A World Seen with Autistic Eyes

More Headaches on Gunston Cove Road

Upcoming closure on Gunston Cove Road will add traffic to Lorton, Armistead Roads, Richmond Highway.

More Headaches on Gunston Cove Road

A World Seen with Autistic Eyes

Fairview Elementary students get a small taste of what it is like to be autistic.

A World Seen with Autistic Eyes

Chamber Honors Star Members

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber presents Potomac Star Business Awards.

Chamber Honors Star Members

Breathing Easy in Clifton

Is traffic congestion in Clifton causing air quality concerns?

Breathing Easy in Clifton

Westfield Presents 'Disney Dazzle'

Westfield Presents 'Disney Dazzle'

Tidying Up Mason Neck

Volunteers remove trash from Potomac River March 31.

Tidying Up Mason Neck

Identity-Fraud Case Goes to Grand Jury

Identity-Fraud Case Goes to Grand Jury

LRR Gets New Parking District

LRR Gets New Parking District

Cool Day Fishing

Brisk weather fails to deter Lake Accotink anglers.

Cool Day Fishing

Tuesday, April 10

School Notes

School Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Calendar: April 11-17

Calendar: April 11-17

Little of This, Little of That

Local deejay explores world of free-form radio.

Little of This, Little of That

Calendar

Calendar

That Old Grinding Feeling

Film Review

That Old Grinding Feeling

Getting to Know .. David Daly

Getting to Know .. David Daly

Close to Home

Murray Honors Mother Through Volunteer Work

Close to Home

Inova Alexandria Hospital: Ready, Willing & Able

Residents and hospital adopt all for one, one for all code.

Inova Alexandria Hospital: Ready, Willing & Able

Accused Attacker Found Competent

Derrick Wright will stand trial for murdering his friend and colleague.

Accused Attacker Found Competent

Health Notes

Health Notes

Hunters Woods To Honor Building Supervisor

Clara Johnson provides nearly 30 years of service.

Hunters Woods To Honor Building Supervisor

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

JROTC's shooting ranges cause lead exposure concerns at Mount Vernon, Hayfield, Herndon, Edison and South Lakes.

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

Pursuit Continues for Serial Bank Robber

Man suspected in half of Vienna’s 2006 bank robberies still at large.

Pursuit Continues for Serial Bank Robber

Girl on the Train

Burke resident saves a life on Metro.

Girl on the Train

Calendar

Calendar

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Obituary: Melvin Janssen Dies

Obituary: Melvin Janssen Dies

Business Notes

Business Notes

Calendar

Calendar

Writing Their Futures

Teens in trouble with courts turn to writing to find success.

Writing Their Futures

Disney Wishes and Pirate Dreams

Ashburn resident finalist in Disney Dream Job contest.

Disney Wishes and Pirate Dreams

God Help Us

Film Review

God Help Us

Calendar

Calendar

Writing Their Futures

Teens in trouble with courts turn to writing to find success.

Writing Their Futures

Seeking Missing Teen; Man Found

Seeking Missing Teen; Man Found

Week In Great Falls

Week In Great Falls

Off and Running

Off and Running

Smoldering Debate Over Smoking

Controversial smoking ban produces noxious fumes at City Hall.

Smoldering Debate Over Smoking

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

JROTC's shooting ranges cause lead exposure concerns at Mount Vernon, Hayfield, Herndon, Edison and South Lakes.

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

Council Notebook, April 12, 2007

Council Notebook, April 12, 2007

A Mandate to Fail?

School Board is set to consider a resolution decrying feds but following their rules.

A Mandate to Fail?

Police Search for Witness

Police Search for Witness

Board Works Together

New Board of Trustees conducts first working session, faces first legal issue of fiscal year.

Board Works Together

Waiting for Lake Anne Plan

Reston P&Z examines effects of PRC amendment.

Waiting for Lake Anne Plan

School Seeks Special Exception

Oakcrest School hopes to make better use of its space.

School Seeks Special Exception

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Kurtz Announces Decision to Run

Catoctin representative reverses earlier decision to vacate seat.

Kurtz Announces Decision to Run

English for Non-Native Speakers

Multiple local programs exist, but coordinators underline need for commitment.

English for Non-Native Speakers

Pursuing a ‘More Artful Place’

Teens create earrings, bracelets.

Pursuing a ‘More Artful Place’

Hall Awaits Sentence for Williams’ Murder

Williams’ Family Continues To Wait for Closure

Hall Awaits Sentence for Williams’ Murder

Lawsuits Head to Hearing

Advertisement of approved Rural Policy Area amendment subject of first court hearing.

Lawsuits Head to Hearing

Orchestral Friends

McLean Orchestra patrons show their support at “Reaching for the Stars” gala.

Orchestral Friends

Planning for Herndon's Next 20 Years

Public input sought as comprehensive plan drafting process begins.

Planning for Herndon's Next 20 Years

Student Environmentalists Honored Nationally

Students Against Global Abuse of HHS to receive federal award for recycling efforts.

Student Environmentalists Honored Nationally

To Raise or Not To Raise?

Councilmembers debate three areas of the budget for nearly two hours before reaching a compromise.

To Raise or Not To Raise?

LCRC Appeal Denied

New convention call could allow more candidates to enter county races.

LCRC Appeal Denied

New Disease, New Challenges

Ashburn woman dedicates self to getting information to celiac disease patients.

New Disease, New Challenges

Time To Pop the Corn

Annual Jewish Film Festival is back with some new features this year.

Time To Pop the Corn

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

JROTC's shooting ranges cause lead exposure concerns at Mount Vernon, Hayfield, Herndon, Edison and South Lakes.

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

Thrift Store Extends Hours

GSA Calls to Community for Donations

Thrift Store Extends Hours

Girl on the Train

Burke resident saves a life on Metro.

Girl on the Train

Teens Travel to Perform Miracles

Youth Group Travels World to Form Bonds

Teens Travel to Perform Miracles

Park Service Lends An Ear

The Park Service holds a listening session to get public input on what it should do with a large influx of federal funds.

Park Service Lends An Ear

Learning Blooms in Wolftrap Gardens

Elementary school students create outdoor classrooms.

Learning Blooms in Wolftrap Gardens

The Business of Diversity

Ashburn-based staffing company enters video-gaming industry

The Business of Diversity

Real Moms, Real World

South Riding mother creates site dedicated to helping mothers connect.

Real Moms, Real World

Sixth-Grader Sweeps Geography Bee

Nationals Bound

Sixth-Grader Sweeps Geography Bee

Girl on the Train

Burke resident saves a life on Metro.

Girl on the Train

Fairfax Legion Welcomes President

President Bush delivers televised speech from American Legion Post 177.

Fairfax Legion Welcomes President

Hobby Shop Offers Postal Services

Store Owners Provides Convenient Service

Hobby Shop Offers Postal Services

This Week in Potomac 4-11-07

This Week in Potomac 4-11-07

Orchestral Friends

McLean Orchestra patrons show their support at “Reaching for the Stars” fund-raising gala.

Orchestral Friends

Week In McLean

Week In McLean

Spring of Change

While historic tavern receives facelift, change is evident all around C&O Canal by Great Falls.

Spring of Change

Masked Man Robs Wachovia

Suspect escapes with cash after robbing Churchill Road branch.

Masked Man Robs Wachovia

Dancing Through Decades is a ‘Blast’

Churchill’s ‘Blast’ revue to give a musical tour of a variety of genres and time periods.

Dancing Through Decades is a ‘Blast’

‘Fun with a Purpose’

New moms group has community service goal.

‘Fun with a Purpose’

Mark of Friendship

April 15 5K run at Landon remembers Mark Ferris '94, who died from complications of juvenile diabetes.

Mark of Friendship

Chamber Honors Stars

Mount Vernon Chamber names four for the Potomac Star Business Award.

Chamber Honors Stars

Four Run for MCC Governing Board

Three adult and two teen positions available on the McLean Community Center’s Governing Board.

Four Run for MCC Governing Board

‘Jaws of Life’ Added to Squad

McLean Citizen’s Foundation follows up with additional grant.

‘Jaws of Life’ Added to Squad

Matches Made by Lawyer Entrepreneur

Fix it solutions from general contracting to leaking faucets.

Matches Made by Lawyer Entrepreneur

Oakcrest Applies for Exception

Oakcrest School hopes to make better use of its space.

Oakcrest Applies for Exception

Cranking Out Art

Seven Potomac artists hone their crafts in public view at the Torpedo Factory.

Cranking Out Art

Persistence of Memory

Suspect awaits trial in a bizarre triple shooting last April.

Persistence of Memory

Farewell to Two Fire Chiefs

Cabin John honors Charles Edward Lawrence Jr. and Frank Leizear Sr. after both die on same weekend.

Farewell to Two Fire Chiefs

Hearing from the Public

Forum on the city’s budget brings competing requests for spending and austerity.

Hearing from the Public

No Agreement, More Time

Draft proposed Consent Order regarding Mirant plant pleases no one.

No Agreement, More Time

Writing Their Futures

Teens in trouble with courts turn to writing to find success.

Writing Their Futures

Paths of Resistance?

Proposed bike and pedestrian paths raise congestion and right of way concerns.

Paths of Resistance?

Girl on the Train

Burke resident saves a life on Metro.

Girl on the Train

Time To Pop the Corn

Annual Jewish Film Festival is back with some new features this year.

Time To Pop the Corn

Girl on the Train

Burke resident saves a life on Metro.

Girl on the Train

>‘Hiding’ in Reston Since 1991

German armed forces command for North America is on Sunrise Valley Drive.

>‘Hiding’ in Reston Since 1991

Fresh Push For 'Town'

RCA presents revised town proposal.

Fresh Push For 'Town'

This Postman Won't Ring Again

Veteran postal carrier and Vienna native Jimmy Marr retires after 39 years of service.

This Postman Won't Ring Again

Sending Love from Home

Sending Love from Home

Monday, April 9

"The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"

MetroStage presents the Off Broadway sensation "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"

"The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"

Fine Art April 12-19

Fine Art April 12-19

Calendar April 12-19

Calendar April 12-19

Calendar April 11-18

Calendar April 11-18

Schools April 12-19

Schools April 12-19

Dorothy Fonow Is Leaving WFCM

Jan Welch is interim executive directo

Dorothy Fonow Is Leaving WFCM

Health & Fitness April 12-19

Health & Fitness April 12-19

Poetry in Olsson’s

Two different ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Poetry in Olsson’s

Faith Notes April 12-19

Faith Notes April 12-19

Faith Notes April 11-18

Faith Notes April 11-18

Health & Fitness Notes April 12-19

Health & Fitness Notes April 12-19

Faith Notes April 12-19

Faith Notes April 12-19

Neighborhoods: Seminary Valley

Neighborhoods: Seminary Valley

Health & Fitness April 12-19

Health & Fitness April 12-19

Global Warning?

The Gaia Theory unlocks mysteries of Earth’s natural wonders.

Global Warning?

School Notes April 11-18

School Notes April 11-18

Schools April 12-19

Schools April 12-19

Neighborhoods: Old Town

Neighborhoods: Old Town

Neighborhoods: Old Town

Neighborhoods: Old Town

Neighborhoods: Seminary Valley

Neighborhoods: Seminary Valley

Global Warning?

The Gaia Theory unlocks mysteries of Earth’s natural wonders.

Global Warning?

Civic Calendar April 11-18

Civic Calendar April 11-18

Global Warning?

The Gaia Theory unlocks mysteries of Earth’s natural wonders.

Global Warning?

Fine Arts Scene April 11-18

Fine Arts Scene April 11-18

Fine Art April 12-19

Fine Art April 12-19

"The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"

MetroStage presents the Off Broadway sensation "The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"

"The Musical of Musicals (The Musical!)"

Humble Beginnings

Author Sarah Moffett offers a touching memoir about ‘Growing Up.’

Humble Beginnings

Cooking Royalty

For over 25 years, Garry Cook has been creating‘the best breakfast.’

Cooking Royalty

Age Is A State Of Mind -- And Profit

Age Is A State Of Mind -- And Profit

Calendar April 12-19

Calendar April 12-19

Humble Beginnings

Author Sarah Moffett offers a touching memoir about ‘Growing Up.’

Humble Beginnings

Where History Makes History

Shakespeare or not, WSC puts on good show.

Where History Makes History

Poetry in Olsson’s

Two different ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Poetry in Olsson’s

Cooking Royalty

For over 25 years, Garry Cook has been creating‘the best breakfast.’

Cooking Royalty

Poetry in Olsson’s

Two different ways to celebrate National Poetry Month.

Poetry in Olsson’s

Park Service Lends An Ear

The Park Service holds a listening session to get public input on what it should do with a large influx of federal funds.

Park Service Lends An Ear

Week In Arlington

Week In Arlington

Getting To Know… Maria Johnson

A Wakefield High science teacher used to work for the labs that made the first cloned sheep.

Getting To Know… Maria Johnson

Narrower Focus Sought for Affordable Housing

Advocates: Fairfax not doing enough for low income residents.

Narrower Focus Sought for Affordable Housing

Helping Non-Profits Make Change

Arlington creates a new tool for charitable organizations.

Helping Non-Profits Make Change

Sunday, April 8

Getting to Know...

Lawerence H. Bullis

Getting to Know...

Week In Arlington

Week In Arlington

Thursday, April 5

Getting to Know......Marjorie Banker

Profile

Getting to Know......Marjorie Banker

Getting to Know......Marjorie Banker

Profile

Getting to Know......Marjorie Banker

Getting to Know...Susanna Ven

Getting to Know...Susanna Ven

Alayo Guilty to Grand Larceny

Alayo Guilty to Grand Larceny

Buildings Planned for Fairfax Corner

Proposal includes new residential, retail, office uses.

Buildings Planned for Fairfax Corner

From Adams to Kennedy

Students in the Orff Ensemble perform at the Kennedy Center.

From Adams to Kennedy

Puppy Love — Cyber Space Style

Alexandria resident creates a blog celebrating and providing information on man's best friend.

Puppy Love — Cyber Space Style

School Board Revisits Cell Tower Policy

The debate over Mount Vernon High School's tower wasted time and energy, staff says.

School Board Revisits Cell Tower Policy

Choi is Convicted of Grand Larceny

Choi is Convicted of Grand Larceny

Little Rocky Run Seeks Parking District

Seeks to ban oversized vehicles on public streets.

Little Rocky Run Seeks Parking District

Bank-Pad Proves Controversial

Controversial issue heads to Planning Commission

Bank-Pad Proves Controversial

After Jury's Verdict, Family Speaks Out

After Jury's Verdict, Family Speaks Out

Peele Guilty of Clifton Woman's Death

Jury recommends 15 years in prison.

Peele Guilty of Clifton Woman's Death

Delving into Local History

Seniors research history of Spring Bank Farm.

Delving into Local History

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

School Notes

School Notes

Within a Whisker

He’s a riverboat captain, Santa Claus and Coast Guard Reserve engineer — now "The General" tries assembling an army of beards.

Within a Whisker

Getting to Know......Jeri Fields

Profile

Getting to Know......Jeri Fields

Getting to Know....Kay Rzasa

Profile

Getting to Know....Kay Rzasa

Calendar: April 4-April 10

Calendar: April 4-April 10

Two Days of History

Alexandria will host a conference in May to explore challenges surrounding historic preservation.

Two Days of History

Rawand Hirezi Praised, Mourned by Family

Rawand Hirezi Praised, Mourned by Family

Costco Wants to Add Gas Station

Costco Wants to Add Gas Station

Council Notebook — April 5, 2007

Council Notebook — April 5, 2007

Washington's ‘Liquid Gold’ Flows Again

Distillery and Gristmill capture Washington's innovative entrepreneurial spirit.

Washington's ‘Liquid Gold’ Flows Again

Witnessing the Nuremberg Trials

Mount Vernon resident Ann Stover witnessed the famed Nuremberg Trials which prosecuted top Nazi officials for war crimes during World War II.

Witnessing the Nuremberg Trials

Commission OK’s Van Dorn Townhouses

Plan for 17 townhouses now goes to Board of Supervisors.

Commission OK’s Van Dorn Townhouses

West Potomac Students Raise SAT Scores

West Potomac High School average SAT scores increased significantly in 2006.

West Potomac Students Raise SAT Scores

Gala Extraordinaire

Former State Del. Marian Van Landingham honored by Senior Services of Alexandria

Gala Extraordinaire

State Chess Champ, Again!

Under Coach Bill Moore, Bull Run Elementary wins K-5 division.

State Chess Champ, Again!

Where Young Speakers Soar

Washington Young Speakers Club is geared to improving skills of students ages 6-16.

Where Young Speakers Soar

Business Notes

Business Notes

Wednesday, April 4

People

People

People

People

School Notes

School Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Volunteering

Volunteering

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Civic Calendar

Civic Calendar

Pet of the Week

Pet of the Week

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Loudoun Ongoing Events

Calendar

Calendar

Theater

Theater

Business Notes

Business Notes

Next Year In Jerusalem

JCCNV hosts community Passover Seder April 3.

Next Year In Jerusalem

Calendar

Calendar

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Connecting Arts, People

Fairfax resident interns at Kennedy Center.

Connecting Arts, People

Budget Talks Continue

Clifton Town Council sets meeting for budget talks.

Budget Talks Continue

Egg-Celent Activity

Parkwood Baptist Church hosts an Easter egg hunt March 31.

Egg-Celent Activity

Two Injured In Pohick House Fire

Two Injured In Pohick House Fire

County Stamps Out Park-and-Ride Plan

Staff recommends against public private proposal.

County Stamps Out Park-and-Ride Plan

Peele Guilty of Woman's Death

Jury recommends 15 years in prison.

Peele Guilty of Woman's Death

Vulcan's Uncertain Future in Lorton

Vulcan Quarry's special-use permit may not be renewed based on neighbor's complaints of structural damage.

Vulcan's Uncertain Future in Lorton

Budget Talks Continue

Clifton Town Council sets meeting for budget talks.

Budget Talks Continue

Meeting Place for Friends

Seniors from around the Clifton-Fairfax Station area meet at Clifton Presbyterian twice a week to socialize.

Meeting Place for Friends

Connecting Arts, People

Fairfax resident interns at Kennedy Center.

Connecting Arts, People

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Getting to Know ...

Capt. Dave Domin

Getting to Know ...

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Art in Loudoun

Art in Loudoun

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Health Notes

Community Notes

Community Notes

Business Notes

Business Notes

Volunteering

Volunteering

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Seeing Departmental Changes from Within

Women firefighters honored for 25 years of service.

Seeing Departmental Changes from Within

Health Notes

Health Notes

Clubs & Organizations

Clubs & Organizations

Classes & Workshops

Classes & Workshops

Seeing Departmental Changes from Within

Women firefighters honored for 25 years of service.

Seeing Departmental Changes from Within

Community Notes

Community Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Getting to Know ...

Capt. Dave Domin

Getting to Know ...

Seeing Departmental Changes from Within

Women firefighters honored for 25 years of service.

Seeing Departmental Changes from Within

Calendar

Calendar

Camps & Schools

Camps & Schools

Community Notes

Community Notes

Fine Arts

Fine Arts

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Calendar

Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Calendar

Loudoun Theater

Loudoun Theater

Easter Bunny: Man or Myth

Easter Bunny: Man or Myth

Calendar

Calendar

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Next Year In Jerusalem

JCCNV hosts community Passover Seder April 3.

Next Year In Jerusalem

Board Adopts 96-Cent Tax Rate

Board Adopts 96-Cent Tax Rate

Peele Guilty of Woman's Death

Jury recommends 15 years in prison.

Peele Guilty of Woman's Death

Real Estate Tax Increase? Maybe Not

City Council to consider stagnant real estate tax in exchange for higher meals and property taxes.

Real Estate Tax Increase? Maybe Not

Discussion with Davis

U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11) talks about his views with constituents at town hall meeting.

Discussion with Davis

Daniels Run Detox

Volunteers clean up the Potomac Watershed at Daniels Run Park March 31.

Daniels Run Detox

Next Year In Jerusalem

JCCNV hosts community Passover Seder April 3.

Next Year In Jerusalem

Peele Guilty of Woman's Death

Jury recommends 15 years in prison.

Peele Guilty of Woman's Death

A Potomac Less Trashy

A Potomac Less Trashy

Week in Herndon

Week in Herndon

Stopping the Waters

Two more Braddock District lakes need improvements to their spillways to prevent storm-water floods.

Stopping the Waters

Connecting Arts, People

Fairfax resident interns at Kennedy Center.

Connecting Arts, People

Route 50's What-If?

Town planning consultants present preliminary draft after a week of community input on the Route 50 master plan.

Route 50's What-If?

Next Year In Jerusalem

JCCNV hosts community Passover Seder April 3.

Next Year In Jerusalem

Connecting Arts, People

Fairfax resident interns at Kennedy Center.

Connecting Arts, People

It’s Hands-On at Wakefield

Wakefield Forest stands out as one of few county elementary schools to offer electives.

It’s Hands-On at Wakefield

Stopping the Waters

Two more Braddock District lakes need improvements to their spillways to prevent storm-water floods.

Stopping the Waters

Modern-Day Troubadour

Kicking convention to the curb, Woodrow Landfair travels the country and works on novels.

Modern-Day Troubadour

In Search of Song

Burke VFW Post searches for volunteers to form a band to play at local events and festivals.

In Search of Song

Discussion with Davis

U.S. Rep. Tom Davis (R-11) talks about his views with constituents at town hall meeting.

Discussion with Davis

Connecting Arts, People

Fairfax resident interns at Kennedy Center.

Connecting Arts, People

Marshmallows from the Sky

Jubilee Christian Center's annual egg hunt March 31 features a helicopter marshmallow drop.

Marshmallows from the Sky

Vulcan's Uncertain Future in Lorton

Vulcan Quarry's special-use permit may not be renewed based on neighbor's complaints of structural damage.

Vulcan's Uncertain Future in Lorton

Meeting Place for Friends

Seniors from around the Clifton-Fairfax Station area meet at Clifton Presbyterian twice a week to socialize.

Meeting Place for Friends

Tuesday, April 3

Schools April 4-10

Schools April 4-10

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Learning To Be Authors

Westbriar hosts fourth annual Authors’ Tea.

Learning To Be Authors

Alexandria Bulletin April 4-10

Alexandria Bulletin April 4-10

Fine Art April 4-10

Fine Art April 4-10

New Fields, Same Dreams

How the Internet has changed sports card collecting.

New Fields, Same Dreams

VDOT Makes Grave Decision

Project Moves Cemetery Moves to Herndon

VDOT Makes Grave Decision

Tough Questions

African American parents ask why white parents weren't invited to informational meeting.

Tough Questions

So Much Theater, So Little Time

Residents rise to the defense of small community theater groups at McLean Community Center programs meeting.

So Much Theater, So Little Time

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Transportation Plan Update Underway

County hopes to move updated plan to Planning Commission by late spring.

Transportation Plan Update Underway

Leesburg Equine Center Reopens

State orders end to month-long quarantine.

Leesburg Equine Center Reopens

Warrants Uncover Rival Gangs

Sterling Park Sees MS-13, 18th Street Presence

Warrants Uncover Rival Gangs

Incumbents Seek Re-election

Three incumbents look to defend their seats May 1.

Incumbents Seek Re-election

Mobile Hyperbarics Available

Alternative treatment option offered for head and brain injuries.

Mobile Hyperbarics Available

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Real Estate Notes

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Civic Calendar April 3-10

Civic Calendar April 3-10

Faith Notes April 4-10

Faith Notes April 4-10

Bulletin Board

Bulletin Board

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Schools April 4-10

Schools April 4-10

Faith April 4-10

Faith April 4-10

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes April 4-10

Faith Notes April 4-10

School Notes

School Notes

Faith Notes

Faith Notes

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Volunteer

Volunteer

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Health & Fitness April 4-10

Obit: Eleanor Louise (Vanderburgh) Wall Dies

Obit: Eleanor Louise (Vanderburgh) Wall Dies

Obit: Eleanor Louise (Vanderburgh) Wall Dies

Obit: Eleanor Louise (Vanderburgh) Wall Dies

Alexandria Bulletin April 4-10

Alexandria Bulletin April 4-10

Volunteer

Volunteer

Volunteers

Volunteers

Sisters of Sweet

Family-owned The Sugar Cube offers a variety of treats.

Sisters of Sweet

New Fields, Same Dreams

How the Internet has changed sports card collecting.

New Fields, Same Dreams

Bishop Takes Fresh Look At "Championship Season'

Gunston hosts revival of prize-winning play.

Bishop Takes Fresh Look At "Championship Season'

Bishop Takes Fresh Look At "Championship Season"

Gunston hosts revival of prize-winning play.

Bishop Takes Fresh Look At "Championship Season"

Fine Art April 4-10

Fine Art April 4-10

Calendar April 4-10

Calendar April 4-10

One Man's Trash Becomes Marraccini’s Treasure

Potomac Falls Resident Makes Art Out of Gum

One Man's Trash Becomes Marraccini’s Treasure

Sisters of Sweet

Family-owned The Sugar Cube offers a variety of treats.

Sisters of Sweet

Calendar April 4-10

Calendar April 4-10

Bishop Takes Fresh Look At "Championship Season"

Gunston hosts revival of prize-winning play.

Bishop Takes Fresh Look At "Championship Season"

Fine Arts Scene April 3-10

Fine Arts Scene April 3-10

Calendar April 4-10

Calendar April 4-10

Tax Rate Falls by a Penny

Board try to make school projects fit without increasing county's debt.

Tax Rate Falls by a Penny

Week In Great Falls

Week In Great Falls

Mobile Hyperbarics Arrives

Alternative treatment option offered for head and brain injuries.

Mobile Hyperbarics Arrives

Stone Hill Gets Stung

The new middle-school's students vote on their new mascot.

Stone Hill Gets Stung

Golf Tournament to Help Troops

Operation Pinecone to raise money for care packages through golf tournament.

Golf Tournament to Help Troops

Herndon Man Killed in Toll Road Crash

Local father, veterinarian technician killed in wreck March 23.

Herndon Man Killed in Toll Road Crash

Town Unveils Budget Decrease

Recommended budget shows "minimal" increases to overall homeowners' taxes.

Town Unveils Budget Decrease

Volunteers Take Time to ... Volunteer

Firefighters Help Katrina Victims

Volunteers Take Time to ... Volunteer

Viva Les Miserables!

Broad Run High School students prepare for their spring musical.

Viva Les Miserables!

'Fairy Tales on the Bookshelf'

Local artist Ronni Jolles donates 7-foot whimsical piece to Great Falls Library.

'Fairy Tales on the Bookshelf'

Low Turnout at Hearings

Few in attendance at community-based budget hearings.

Low Turnout at Hearings

Staying on Top

Constant map updating keeps fire and rescue up with new development in the county.

Staying on Top

Week in Loudoun

Week in Loudoun

Run, Don't Walk, for Peace

Sterling Park Residents Run for Peace

Run, Don't Walk, for Peace

Helping Honduras Again

Three siblings from McLean work to raise $100,000 to win matching grant from Doris Buffett.

Helping Honduras Again

Split Liver Transplant Saves Two Lives

College Student Shares Liver with Infant

Split Liver Transplant Saves Two Lives

Volunteers Clean Up Loudoun

Potomac River Watershed’s annual cleanup comes to Loudoun.

Volunteers Clean Up Loudoun

No Debate Set

Challenger declines debate challenge.

No Debate Set

Giving Public Office Another Shot

Republican Dave Hunt announces his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates 34th district.

Giving Public Office Another Shot

Labor of Love

Friends of Rachel Smith donate money to the Montgomery County Humane Society in her honor.

Labor of Love

Week In McLean

Week In McLean

Have a ‘Blast’ at Churchill

School performs annual musical, vocal and dance revue April 13, 14, 20 and 21.

Have a ‘Blast’ at Churchill

Mt.Vernon & Lee Districts: Past, Present & Future

Mt.Vernon & Lee Districts: Past, Present & Future

ICC: A Bad Idea Gets Worse

Opinion: West Montgomery President's Letter

ICC: A Bad Idea Gets Worse

9 Women In

Bullis School celebrates 25 years of coeducation

9 Women In

Shooting on Gainsborough Road

Florida man visiting family suffers self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to police.

Shooting on Gainsborough Road

Helping Honduras Again

Three siblings from McLean work to raise $100,000 to win matching grant from Doris Buffett.

Helping Honduras Again

Giving Public Office Another Shot

Republican Dave Hunt announces his candidacy for the Virginia House of Delegates 34th district.

Giving Public Office Another Shot

This Week in Potomac 4-4-07

This Week in Potomac 4-4-07

Two Injured In Pohick House Fire

Two Injured In Pohick House Fire

Who is Bright Ideas?

Mirant goes on the offensive with another survey.

Who is Bright Ideas?

ACVA Forum Focuses On National Harbor Tourists

Is Alexandria on its way to becoming Virginia's Georgetown?

ACVA Forum Focuses On National Harbor Tourists

New Hotel Approved With Valet Parking

Commission denies open space vacation and approves porch additions.

New Hotel Approved With Valet Parking

Opportunity And Challenge Entice New Planning Director

Blending old and new with changing demographics is the trick.

Opportunity And Challenge Entice New Planning Director

The Dirty Truth

19th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup highlights the impact that the people have on the local environment.

The Dirty Truth

Outdoor Seating Helps Restaurants

Patios raise sales as people look to enjoy warm weather.

Outdoor Seating Helps Restaurants

Metro Planning: More Than Rail

Residents give input to metro accessibility.

Metro Planning: More Than Rail

Lake Anne Revitalization Gains Momentum

Public meeting introduces plan recommendations.

Lake Anne Revitalization Gains Momentum

To Render or Not To Render

Condo Association considers own property in revitalization.

To Render or Not To Render

Week in Vienna

Week in Vienna

Week in Reston

Week in Reston

Preparing for Beulah Construction

Projected year-long project will force detours, likely increase school bus ridership.

Preparing for Beulah Construction

Music's Next Star?

Herndon's Emma Bailey Loves Performing

Music's Next Star?

Virginians Honored for Work Against Child Abuse

Virginians Honored for Work Against Child Abuse

Monday, April 2

Putting The Art In Arlington

A massive arts event is invading and transforming a vacated building in Crystal City.

Putting The Art In Arlington

Dead Men Come Alive

A folk band with a historic name comes home to Arlington.

Dead Men Come Alive

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

JROTC's shooting ranges cause lead exposure concerns at Mount Vernon, Hayfield, Herndon, Edison and South Lakes.

Lead Contamination at Five County High Schools

Virginians Honored for Work Against Child Abuse

A local organization recognizes four local women who have devoted their lives to ending child abuse.

Virginians Honored for Work Against Child Abuse

Young Money

An Arlington elementary school holds a workshop on teaching finance to children.

Young Money

Park Delays Frustrate Yorktown

Delays in the opening of Greenbrier Park are angering the Yorktown community. But developers say the hold ups were unavoidable.

Park Delays Frustrate Yorktown

Union Protests Pork

A worker’s union protests at a local Harris Teeter over the store’s pork purchases.

Union Protests Pork