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Alexandria Letter: Clear Those Handicap Spaces
Letter to the Editor
As a long time disabled resident of Alexandria, I have seen that when we have a significant snowfall, the snow in parking lots is often pushed into the handicap parking spaces.
Alexandria Letter: Unintended Consequences
Letter to the Editor
The law of unintended consequences is the controlling principle of human history, reminding us to be careful what we ask for lest getting it thereby sets the stage for something we consider even worse than what we tried to prevent in the first place.
Alexandria: Warehouse Sale Set for Feb. 6
Location moved to Westin Hotel.
The Old Town Boutique District will hold its annual Warehouse Sale Feb. 6 at the Westin Alexandria Hotel, a change in location from last year’s sale, which was held at the George Washington Masonic Memorial.
Commentary: Reports of Lake Anne’s Demise are Premature
Things were looking a little bleak at Lake Anne in December as winter officially began.
Vienna: Cool Things to Do in Winter
When children are off from school in cold weather, there’s still fun to be found.
The children are off from school --- again. It’s winter and it’s cold, and, possibly, snowy. You’ve done the library (Patrick Henry and the Oakton Library), the movies (huge selection at Tysons AMC) and have taken the kids bowling (Bowl America is full of youngsters during “break”).
Lorton, Fairfax Station, Clifton: Neighborhood Development Outlook Update January 2016
Ox Road Estates Adare Drive, an infill project of ten single-family homes is under construction.
Springfield: January 2016 Neighborhood Development Outlook Update
Here is a survey of new and ongoing changes and projects in Springfield.
Inova Sports Medicine Partners with Sports Clubs
Inova Sports Medicine partnered with Great Falls Soccer Club (GFSC) and Great Falls Lacrosse and Field Hockey Association (GFLA).
Mount Vernon: Several Projects Taking Shape in 2016
Including commercial, residential, hospital and U.S. Army.
The former Penn Daw Plaza shopping center was rezoned as part of a 2012 Comprehensive Plan amendment for the Penn Daw area and is set to be replaced by a mixed-use development. The development, now named “South Alex,” will feature 400 apartments, 41 townhomes and 44,000 square-feet of ground-level retail space. The project team is hoping to break ground by the second quarter of 2016.
Snowstorm Q&A: West Potomac’s Lisenby Got into Snowball Fights
Snowstorm Q&A with West Potomac junior Brandan Lisenby.
Chocolate Festival Returns Feb. 6-7 in Fairfax
When it comes to chocolate, the City of Fairfax does it up right.
Snowstorm Q&A: Westfield’s Karl Practiced on Turf in Basement
Snowstorm Q&A with Westfield field hockey player Mackenzie Karl.
Snowstorm Q&A: McLean’s Norton Went Sledding
Snowstorm Q&A with McLean softball player Bella Norton.
Snowstorm Q&A: Herndon’s Bradley Snowed in with Best Friend
Snowstorm Q&A with Herndon gymnast Alexa Bradley.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Reports from Jan. 15-21.
Notable incidents from the Vienna Police Reports from Jan. 15-21.
Mason Neck Lions Donate Bus Stop Bench in Lorton
Members of the Mason Neck Lions Club placed their latest donated bench at a bus stop along Richmond Highway on Jan. 15, according to a release from Lion Joseph Chudzik.
High Rent Among Challenges for Potomac Businesses
New government regulations could also have an impact.
Local businesses in Potomac will remain relatively stable, but could face new hurdles in 2016, predicts Potomac Chamber of Commerce President Adam Greenberg.
Brain Injury Services in Springfield gets survivors back into the community
In one moment, Kim Daily’s life changed forever. It was September 2011 and the Centreville resident was in a car accident where she hit her head. Afterwards she experienced some numbness and pain in her neck.