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Reston, Herndon, Oak Hill Weekend: July 5-10
Weekend fun
Interim Dean of Nursing at NVCC’s Medical Education Campus in Springfield
Northern Virginia Community College’s Medical Education Campus in Springfield appointed Dr. Robert (Bob) Wade as interim dean of nursing for a one-year term.
Fairfax: ‘Dark Times at Grimesville High’ Goes to Capitol Fringe Festival
A production created and produced by George Mason alumni makes its debut in July at the 2016 Capitol Fringe Festival.
Fairfax City: Mayor Pledges Smart Growth, Greater Transparency
Mayor, City Council, School Board members sworn in.
Mount Vernon: Hollin Hall Automotive Supports 9/11 Heroes Run
Annual race to be held Sept. 10.
Tom Harvey, owner of Hollin Hall Automotive located at 7926 Fort Hunt Road, presented a check on June 20 to Jim O’Farrell, race director of the 2ndAnnual 9/11 Heroes Run.
Mount Vernon: Local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Patrols River
Volunteer force promotes recreational boat safety.
Since 1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has been supporting the Coast Guard in all its work — from conducting safety patrols to participating in search and rescue missions.
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: Born 70 Years Ago
Founded out of concern for local animals.
Seventy years ago this June the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria was born, and it was one of the first humane organizations in metropolitan Washington.
Alexandria People at Work: One Pint Can Save Three Lives
Robbins manages Red Cross Blood Drive in Alexandria.
It was 12:20 p.m., and donors were starting to line up for the American Cross Blood Drive at Alexandria Chapter House.
Pirates Vanquish Cottontail Cobia
The Pirates of Poplar Tree went fishing for Cottontail Cobia in their NVSL Division 4 season opener on June 25 and, after a several hours-long battle, successfully landed their catch and emerged victorious.
Herndon Crime Report
Notable police activities reported June 20-26.
Herndon: More Rain Than Shine, But Loads of Fun
Jenna and Fritz Tanis came to the fireworks in Herndon prepared, with a tent comfortable for four no matter how much rain fell.
Arlington: Keaton and Chaplin Inspire Silent ‘Twelfth Night’
Synetic Theater presents Shakespeare production set in the 1920s.
Synetic Theater is presenting "Twelfth Night" from July 13 to Aug. 7. After garnering 11 Helen Hayes Award nominations, Synetic’s 2014 hit is back by popular demand.
A Tea in Vienna with a Taste of History
Clothed in the dress of her day – mid-1800s, Ms. Elizabeth Cady Stanton greeted her guests demurely at a “tea” on Sunday, July 3, in the parlor of Freeman Store and Museum.
Parade, Fireworks Go On in Great Falls
Although the weather forecast threatened rain and thunderstorms for the majority of the day, it wasn’t enough to stop hundreds of people from gathering in Great Falls for the annual July 4 celebration.
Dragon Boating
It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.
Editorial: Hungry in Summer
There are hungry children in Northern Virginia, more so in summertime.
Summer for most children in Northern Virginia is a time of fun and activities, camp and vacation, trips to the pool and possibly to the library.
Mount Vernon Column: New Virginia Laws Go into Effect July 1
Commentary
Hundreds of new Virginia laws will go into effect on July, 1 that passed during the 2016 legislative session.
On the Trail: Earning My Mountain Laurels
Mount Vernon resident hikes part of the Appalachian Trail.
"If we find you collapsed beside the trail, George, we will pray over you."
Lorton: No Suspects Named as Police Investigate River Drive Homicide
In a June 20 update release, Fairfax County Police said detectives are continuing to investigate the March 11, 2016 murder of Johan De Leede.
Alexandria: Two Guilty Pleas in MS-13 Homicides
Love triangle and gangland hit go to court.
The two murders were unrelated, happening a month apart, but they share similarities.