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Arlington: German Conversation for Fun

Seniors gather weekly in Arlington to engage in German

Last week the theme was "hats." Some people wore hats, and one person brought a computer printout of hats with names and historical dates associated. The weekly German conversation at the Langston-Brown Community and Senior Center is about to begin.

Arlington: Threading Your Way Through the Maze

Help for dementia patients and their families in Arlington; excellent services but many people don’t know what they are.

Laura “Fayse” Howard lives in the house her husband Allen built in South Arlington. The side entrance looks out on bird feeders hanging from a tree he planted. There is a bench big enough for two in the garden. The kitchen is the way kitchens used to be: cozy, galley size. In the living room, there are pictures of family, an antique organ, crocheted blankets, and a rescued dog named Diva who is keeping an eye on things from “her” armchair.

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Tour of Local Civil War Sites

The Friends of Fairfax Railroad Station Museum held a tour of Civil War sites on Saturday, April 2. Under rainy skies starting at 8:30 a.m., 18 people rode around Fairfax Station, Clifton and Centreville for seven hours in five cars, and stopped at local Civil War sites, while tour guides John McAnaw and Blake Myers shared their history expertise.

Fairfax: ‘Virginia Woolf’ at Old Town Hall

City of Fairfax Theatre Company presents Edward Albee’s ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf.’

The City of Fairfax Theatre Company will present Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” from April 22 to May 8. Performances will take place in the Old Town Hall, 3999 University Drive, Fairfax.

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Herndon: The Taste of Mom’s Soup

Profile: Katharine Mardirosian of 100 Bowls of Soup.

When you first enter Herndon’s iconic store, 100 Bowls of Soup, herbal fragrances surround you and they may even transform your ideas of soup.

Vienna: Up and Running!

Runners of all ages brave gusty winds and freezing temps to support James Madison High School’s Track & Field 5K Fun Run.

The popular slogan for James Madison High School in Vienna was particularly fitting Sunday morning, as hundreds of Mad Men - and women - braved raucous winds and bone-chilling cold to run, walk and jog in the 11th annual 5K Fun Run/Walk to benefit the Track and Field program.

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Alexandria Business: Teaism Goes Cold

By the end of April, healthy food restaurant Teaism will close.

After four years as part of the first wave of the North Old Town renaissance, the Teaism Restaurant on on N St. Asaph Street will close on April 24.

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Inside the Alexandria Police Department: Evidence

An occasional series, drawn from the Alexandria Citizen’s Police Academy.

The Alexandria Citizens’ Police Academy is a 10-week course hosted by the Alexandria Police Department (APD) to offer citizens a better understanding of how the department works. Throughout the course, participants sit in on emergency calls and ride along with police officers on patrol.

Alexandria Letter: Funding Pre-K Centers

Letter to the Editor

Last year, a joint effort by the Alexandria City Public Schools and the City of Alexandria resulted in the creation of a Long Range Educational Facilities Plan (LREFP).

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Mount Vernon: West Potomac Earns First Win Over TC Since 2009

Somuah’s two goals lead Wolverines past Titans.

The West Potomac boys' soccer team defeated T.C. Williams 3-1 on Monday.

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Burke: Robinson Girls’ Lax Dominating Opponents

Rams beat Lake Braddock, 19-1.

The Robinson girls' lacrosse team defeated Lake Braddock 19-1 on Tuesday.

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Lawmakers Wrap-up Richmond Legislative Session

Unspent TANF grant money, prisoner rights among social issues discussed.

On average, low income families in Virginia who are eligible and sign up for funds from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant receive $269 monthly and are cut off after five years. But lawmakers say there’s a lot more unexpended money available in the federal grant that, if it remains unused, could one day be taken back.

After 15 Years, Wolfe Admits Guilt

Writes confession saying he killed Danny Petrole.

After 15 years of denying that he ordered the killing of Danny Petrole, Justin Wolfe reversed himself last week in a handwritten confession. In it, he admitted giving the go-ahead to the man who carried out the hit.

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Clarendon Farmer’s Market Season Opens

Encouraging healthier eating.

The Clarendon Farmer’s Market at Courthouse slipped into its summer season amidst the raindrops on Saturday, April 2. Chester Beahm has driven 60 miles from Rivington, Va. to open his cheese stand at 8 a.m. Fields of Grace Farm offers four aged cheeses, four flavored cheese curds, two flavors of mozzarella, feta and more.

Arlington Letter: Argentinean National Day Celebration

Letter to the Editor

It is interesting to share the wonderful and challenging moments in the history of the Argentinean National Day Festival Celebration. The committee pioneered the idea of sharing with the Argentine, Hispanic and international community’s some of the food, arts, and culture of Argentina. It has always been a pleasure to showcase events in Arlington and to present young artists and famous performers at the acclaimed "Festival Argentino."

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: April 1-10

Entertainment

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.

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Potomac Weekend Fun: April 1-10

Entertainment

Events near Potomac, Md.

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Arlington Weekend Fun: April 1-10

Entertainment

Events in Arlington Co., Va.

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Suspicious Noises Reported in Area of March 11 Mason Neck Homicide

The Department of Public Safety and Communications received several calls of “suspicious noises” around the 6000 block of River Drive in Mason Neck, early in the morning on March 20, a Fairfax County Police release said.

Area Roundups

Area happenings in Burke and Fairfax.