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Great Falls: 309 Houses or Scott's Nature Preserve?
Great Falls Historical Society thanks John J. Adams for “tireless,” impactful preservation efforts.
Without John J. Adams and Betty Cooke, Scott's Run Nature Preserve could have been developed into 309 houses.
MCA: Year Ahead
McLean Citizens Association launches new website, continues its century-long advocacy for McLean.
From Nursery to Nursing in Potomac
Planning Board recommends approval of 152,655 square-foot, three story retirement community on River Road.
Up Next: Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings on Sept. 21.
Potomac Elementary Moving?
Brickyard Road site to be considered.
Montgomery County Public Schools has been conducting a feasibility study for the modernization of Potomac Elementary School. “In response to community inquiries, the study scope has been expanded to explore the possibility of relocating Potomac Elementary School to the MCPS property known as the Brickyard Road Site,” according to MCPS documents.
Great Falls: Brooks Farm, Busy Week?
The Fairfax County Planning Commission is scheduled to reconvene on Wednesday, May 18, to make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors on the development of Brooks Farm.
Great Falls: Cutting Through Brooks Farm
GFCA raises new issue surrounding controversial redevelopment proposal; says community never had chance to respond.
Great Falls Citizens Association wants Supervisor John W. Foust to address concerns on Brooks Farm development.
Neighborhood Outlook: 1,400 Residents Oppose Brooks Farm Redevelopment
What's coming in Great Falls.
Rewind, Replay, or Redo?
November Town Election? Additional public hearing set for March 10.
The majority was not enough for Councilmember Steve Mitchell. Mitchell believes the change to move Herndon’s election to the fall needs to be decided by referendum not the Council. “Personally, I do not believe this decision should be made with the support of only four councilmembers,” Mitchell said during last week’s Town Council meeting Feb. 24. “I urge this Council to move this to referendum so we can have all of our citizens' voices heard.”
Great Falls: Final Chance for Brooks Farm?
Planning Commission defers Brooks Farm decision one more time; Supervisor Foust expects no more delays.
Revolutionary Measures in Police Reform in Fairfax County
Calls to 911 could be dispatched differently from the start.
Only 40% of Fairfax County Police officers are currently trained in crisis intervention techniques.
Reston: Fortune 100 Company’s Jewel Box in Woods
For its new headquarters, General Dynamics Corporation executives wanted a “jewel box in the woods,” said attorney Mark Looney.
‘Grave Concerns’ About Beltway
“In the era of climate crisis, making room for more greenhouse gas emitting vehicles on our roadways is irresponsible.”
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This Week in Coronavirus in Potomac
United States approaches one million Covid-19 Cases, (988,810 reported as of Tuesday) and more than 50,000 deaths, while here at home we cope with hunger, eviction relief, relief for small businesses.
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This Week In Potomac
2.61 Mile Bike Path Improvements The county will soon begin construction of an eight-foot wide, 2.61-mile bike path along MacArthur Boulevard between I-495 and Oberlin Avenue. The county’s Department of Transportation estimates that the project will be completed in one year.
Meals Tax? Ballot Possibility
Board of Supervisors potentially set to approve meals tax ballot question on June 7.
A majority of The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voiced support last week for including a Meals Tax Referendum as part of the 2016 General Election.
McLean: 'A Generation in Pain'
McLean High School senior wins national journalism award for combating depression.
McLean High School magazine journalist David Kagan didn’t know the power of depression when he started to research his article “A Generation in Pain” for McLean High School’s Highlander magazine.
Evictions Imperil Thousands of Families in Montgomery County
Economic devastation of the pandemic has 14,000 eviction cases waiting to be heard for failure to pay rent, mostly held in check by a moratorium
A “tsunami of evictions is on the horizon,” said Gabe Albornoz, at-large councilmember, at a session on Covid Rental Relief and Eviction Prevention on Feb. 11, 2021.
Will Maravell Go or Stay?
Organic farmer told to vacate land Aug. 15; challenge to occur in Montgomery County Circuit Court Aug. 14.
The county told Nick Maravell that he must vacate Brickyard Road by Aug. 15 so it can move forward with plans for soccer fields. Maravell asked to stay.
McLean: ’We Made It’
History teacher Dylan Wedan was ready with a “High Five” for all students as they rose en route to receiving their McLean High School diplomas.