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Potomac Nature: A Family Affair

Nesting Baltimore orioles at C&O Canal National Historical Park at Great Falls.

Every five or 10 minutes, one or the other of the adult Baltimore Orioles returned to their pendulous, hanging, nest, with a beak full of food for their recently hatched chicks.

Arlington: Have Planetarium, Will Travel

Thanks to a portable planetarium, Marymount University has been taking space to elementary and middle school students.

Fatal Crash in Vienna

Officers responded to the 8700 block of Park Street on Friday, June 17, at around 7:36 a.m. for a report of a traffic crash involving a single-vehicle.

McLean and Great Falls: Thank You, 2016 Graduates

Langley High School seniors matriculate at DAR Constitution Hall on Monday, June 20.

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.

McLean: ‘Footloose’ coming to Alden Stage

McLean Community Players present musical July 8-24.

School is out for the summer with vacations coming, but the McLean Community Players (MCP) take on the musical “Footloose” will give local audiences a reason to have a “staycation.”

Alexandria is Hemorrhaging Affordable Housing

Alexandria continues to lose affordable housing.

Living in Alexandria isn’t cheap and for many locals who need affordable housing, it seems to be getting more expensive by the day.

Alexandria: WWII Veteran Dies at 95

Bill McNamara survived Normandy invasion.

At 15 years old, Bill McNamara was determined to join the U.S. Cavalry. But when he walked into the local armory one Friday night, he was told he was too young. Not to be dissuaded, he walked around the block, stepped back inside and this time gave his age as 18 to the recruiter. The year was 1936 and McNamara had joined what would become America’s Greatest Generation, one of thousands who left for battlefields half a world away never knowing if they would ever see home again.

Arlington: The State of Affordable Housing

Arlington continues to struggle with loss of affordable housing.

With each year, Arlington becomes less and less affordable. According to David Cristeal, housing director for Arlington County, between 2000 and 2013, Arlington has lost 13,000 units of affordable housing.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 125 homes sold between $1,840,457-$230,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2016

Springfield Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 211 Springfield homes sold between $1,110,000-$154,500.

Springfield Home Sales: May, 2016

Reston Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 138 Reston homes sold between $1,347,500-$125,000.

Reston Home Sales: May, 2016

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 76 Potomac homes sold between $2,350,000-$510,000.

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2016

Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 149 homes sold between $1,365,000-$105,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: May, 2016

McLean Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 122 homes sold between $2,650,000-$180,000 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: May, 2016

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 118 homes sold between $1,285,000-$200,000 in the Oak Hill and Herndon area.

Oak Hill and Herndon Home Sales: May, 2016

Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 23 Great Falls homes sold between $1,900,000-$495,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: May, 2016

Fairfax Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 99 Fairfax homes sold between $1,384,845-$168,575.