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Potomac Pedestrian Killed on Tuckerman

Potomac resident was the 16th pedestrian to be killed in Montgomery County this year.

Potomac Pedestrian Killed on Tuckerman

Glimpse of Marianne

Marianne Oweiss managed her husband’s medical practice for more than 20 years.

Glimpse of Marianne

Crime

Crime

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2016

In January, 2016, 7 Great Falls homes sold between $1,285,000-$839,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: January, 2016

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Willkommen

Lift a stein and say “prost” in celebration of fall. Celebrating 20 years of brewing more than 200 different styles of beer, Capitol City Brewing Company will host its 13th annual Mid-Atlantic Oktoberfest Beer Festival at The Village at Shirlington in Arlington on Saturday, Oct. 6 from noon-7 p.m.

McLean Crime Reports

Notable incidents in McLean from the Fairfax County police blotter from Jan. 19-29.

Letter: Brings Understanding Of Schools

Letter to the Editor

Kathy Smith has been an advocate for children and families in Sully District for 20 years. First as a PTA president at Poplar Tree Elementary School, Rocky Run Middle School and Chantilly High School and then as the district’s school board member, Kathy has always put children first.

Letter: Time for ‘New Blood’

Letter to the Editor

This will reply to the letter in your Aug. 20 edition asking “[w]hat is it about Euille’s candidacy that so concerns the vice mayor’s supporters?”

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Thinking of Downsizing?

Free seminar will focus on moving to a smaller place without sacrificing style.

Homeowners considering a move from a large home to a smaller dwelling will have an opportunity to receive expert advice on their transition later this month.

Letter: ZIKA Mosquito Farm on Your Property

To the Editor

Our neighborhood experience with a Fairfax County Stormwater Management project is nothing like the rosy picture painted by Mr. Eric Knudsen (“Stormwater Management Engages Community,” Great Falls Connection, April 20-26, 2016).

McLean: Claude Moore Colonial Farm Needs Help Replacing Roof

The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, a privately operated living history museum and National Park, is seeking donations from the community to replace the roof on its colonial Farmhouse.

Alexandria: Police Investigate Robbery

The Alexandria Police Department is investigating the robbery of sweetFrog, a frozen yogurt shop located in the 500 block of S. Van Dorn Street.

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Mount Vernon: Sharing about Alzheimer’s

Author discusses caregiving.

At the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, author Meryl Comer discussed her book, "Slow Dancing with a Stranger: Lost and Found in the Age of Alzheimer's," a personal memoir, recounting her last 20 years as a caregiver, first for her husband and now for her mother, both with Alzheimer's disease. Following her June 9 presentation, she conducted a Town Hall-type meeting, answering questions and discussing issues and problems she encountered.

Alexandria: Titans 6th Grade Boys Team Takes National Title

Team brings home National Travel Basketball Association 2014 Championship title.

During the week of July 20 through July 28, the Alexandria Titans 6th and 9th grade teams traveled to Myrtle Beach, S.C. to participate in the National Travel Basketball Association Nationals Championship Tournament.

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Class of 2015: Arlington Has New Tree Stewards

Tree Stewards volunteer to keep communities green.

Tree Stewards of Arlington and Alexandria graduated a class of 20 new Tree Stewards on April 14.

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Harrison Opens at Reston Town Center

A new, upscale rental community is now open in Reston, the Harrison at Reston Town Center. Almost 20 percent of its 360 apartments have been pre-leased. One bedroom apartments start at $1,855, while two bedroom apartments range from $2,400 to over $5,000, and a three-bedroom, three-bath penthouse apartment is listed at $6,600 with more than 1,500 square feet of living space.

Centreville/Chantilly Weekend Entertainment: 03/20/15

Saturday/March 21

Groundbreaking Set on New Affordable Housing

With this week’s closing of construction financing for The Springs Apartments at 555 N. Thomas St., Arlington, the Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH) has scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for March 11, 1-2:20 p.m., and completion will be in fall 2016.

Crime in Mount Vernon

The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

Letter: Good Old Times

Letter to the Editor

I really enjoyed Marilyn Campbell's article about "Keeping School Clutter Under Control" [Connection, Aug. 13-19, 2014], which contains great advice about maintaining a tidy environment in the home relating to school activities and assignments.