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Pet Food and Adoption Center Opens at Reston’s Lake Anne
PetMac merges animal rescue and good nutrition in shop.
When PetMAC owner Cindy Williams moved her pet supply and adoption center to Reston’s Lake Anne, she took her business philosophy of community outreach and high-quality inventory to a lakeside shopping center abundant with small locally-owned businesses.
Creating Art at Reston Town Center
Joyce Ann Drayton of the Children's Craft Shop in Centerville creates a work of art during the Reston Town Center Chalkfest.
Mount Vernon: Former Owner of ‘Sub Shop’ Convicted for Arson and Insurance Fraud
A jury has convicted former Fort Belvoir-area resident Lawrence Wayne Reese, 56, of nine offenses including arson, use of fire in commission of another federal offense and multiple counts of fraud related to submission of a fraudulent insurance claim.
Alexandria: Beauticians, Barbers and Books
Literacy initiative targets youths on summer break.
Local barber shops and beauty salons across the city have united to promote Beauticians, Barbers and Books, a new literacy initiative to encourage children to continue reading throughout the summer.
Plastic Horses Sold for Charitable Purposes
Inspired by Potomac artists nearly 10 years ago, plastic horses were painted and sold for charitable purposes. Above is the only one that was sent to greener pastures.
What Makes Reston a Great Place to Live
Reston residents discuss their favorite places, activities.
Linda Holloway, a resident of Reston since 1970, calls herself ”a very part-time bookseller and a full-time lover of books,” as she stands in front of the cash register at the Reston Used Book Shop at Lake Anne. It may come as a surprise to longtime residents of Reston, but “many people don’t know where we are,” said Holloway. Even so, “I love the whole Lake Anne area. It’s where it all started…it’s a cool place and I feel like I’ve come home,” said Holloway.
Chantilly Day: Coming Together as a Community
Thousands enjoyed the first-ever Chantilly Day, Saturday, May 12, in the Sully Place Shopping Center.
Summer Fun: Music in the Air
The Motor Driven Band (Dan Dimmick, Art Fox, Paul Stagnitto, and Tom Ross) plays at the Concerts in the Courtyard series at Potomac Place Shopping Center on Saturday, May 24.
Cold Treat
Wes Oscar Sachar, Lucille Elizabeth Scogna, and Eva Grace Sachar didn’t think it was too cold for ice cream on Sunday, even though it was cold enough for parkas and hats outside Toby’s Ice Cream shop in Westover.
Holiday Gifting from Toys to Acts of Kindness
The spirit of the season is giving of love.
There’s still plenty of time to buy gifts for family and party hosts. There is even time to buy a gift or two for someone without the means to reciprocate. Here are a few ideas from local shops, restaurants and resources. And, please, remember that gifts do not have to come in wrapping to be welcomed and appreciated.
Barber Shop Landmark Closes
Tavern Square tenants scramble for space as deadline comes.
Barber Shop Landmark Closes
Burke Centre Shop Closes Doors
Burke Centre Shop Closes Doors
Burke Centre Shop Closes Doors
Burke Centre Shop Closes Doors
A Dentist, a Florist and a Man-Eating Plant
McLean Community Players production of “Little Shop of Horrors” opens at Alden Theatre this weekend.
A Dentist, a Florist and a Man-Eating Plant
A Dentist, a Florist and a Man-Eating Plant
McLean Community Players production of “Little Shop of Horrors” opens at Alden Theatre this weekend.
A Dentist, a Florist and a Man-Eating Plant
Flat-tops to Long Hair, Woody’s Seen it All
Local barber Lloyd Woody celebrates half a century of service to the community.
Flat-tops to Long Hair, Woody’s Seen it All