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Moon Landing Remembered

Former NASA engineer recalls first lunar landing with pride.

Bob Cromwell, a former metallurgical engineer for the Apollo Program Office at NASA headquarters, remembers the reactions of his colleagues after the first lunar landing which occurred almost 43 years ago on July 20, 1969.

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Laurel Hill Golf Club To Host National Tournament

U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship coming to Lorton.

Laurel Hill Golf Club in Lorton will host a national golf tournament this summer — the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. The U.S. Golf Association will stage the tournament July 15–20. More than 3,000 players will attempt to qualify for the championship at 71 different locations throughout the country in June.

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Mount Vernon Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales

In May 2013, 157 homes sold between $1,400,000-$65,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Real Estate: May 2013 Top Sales

Letter: Thinking of History In Real Time

Letter writer Kiran Hampton asks if she is "the only one alarmed by the presence of high schools named after Confederate leaders?" ["Alarmed By School Names, Connection, April10-16, 2013]. In response, I would say, "Why yes, I believe she is."

Letter: Thinking of History In Real Time

Letter writer Kiran Hampton asks if she is "the only one alarmed by the presence of high schools named after Confederate leaders?" ["Alarmed By School Names, Connection, April10-16, 2013]. In response, I would say, "Why yes, I believe she is."

Letter: Unaware of Federal Law?

To the Editor: Your story of June 20 by reporter Michael Lee Pope, headlined “An Alternative for Alternative B,” raises some very serious concerns about the planning process in Alexandria.

Parking Structure, Mixed Use Development Project Abandoned

Due to the withdrawal of Suffolk Construction Company, Inc., the project’s general contractor, the Town of Vienna and Arrington Properties, LLC have mutually agreed to terminate the project.

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Obituary

Patricia Rae (Pat) Cochenour, 71, of Reston Dies

Patricia Rae (Pat) Cochenour, 71, died on Dec. 29, 2013, at her home in Reston, after a long battle with cancer. Pat was born in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 5, 1942, to Ada May (Thorowgood) Cox and the late Thomas E. Cox, Jr. She married James R. Cochenour on Aug. 20, 1980.

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Arlington Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales

In July 2012, 257 Arlington homes sold between $2,100,000-$85,000.

Arlington Real Estate: July 2012 Top Sales

Week in Fairfax

Fairfax's Virginia Small Businesses Summit and Best Buddies Fundraiser

Piero’s Corner Italian Restaurant will host a Best Buddies fundraiser Sunday, Sept. 16, at 5 p.m. for its busboy, Eric Latcheran of Chantilly, and his friend Ryan Gutkowski of Clifton. The restaurant is at 9959 Main St. in Fairfax. Eric, 25, and Ryan, 24, have intellectual disabilities and are raising money so they may participate in the fun run at the annual Best Buddies Challenge, Oct. 20, in Washington, D.C. Piero’s will donate a percentage of its Sept. 16 food proceeds toward the cause.

Welcome Newcomers, Enjoy Potomac’s Beauty

If you are a newcomer to Potomac, you are in for a real treat — as living there for 20-plus years showed me every day.

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$168,000 Awarded in Scholarships to Student Leaders

This year, a total of$168,000 in scholarships was given out to awardees. The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia currently has 20 active college scholarship funds set up by generous donors. There is approximately $175,000 in college scholarship funds awarded every year to over 50 high school students in Northern Virginia.

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GMU to Present ‘Into the Woods’

New musical theater partnership at George Mason University.

"Into the Woods," performed at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts Concert Hall, 4400 University Drive, Fairfax. Performances: Oct. 26 at 8 p.m., Oct. 27 at 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. and Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. Tickets: $15-$20. For tickets call 888-945-2468 or visit: www.cfa.gmu.edu.

Artists Come Together and Support the Workhouse for the 2012 Collector’s Showcase

The Workhouse Arts Center is now exhibiting the 2012 Collector’s Showcase in its very own Workhouse Gallery. This year’s showcase, which will be on display until Feb. 25, features over 60 diverse works, all of which were donated by Associate and Studio artists’ of the Workhouse.

McCaffrey Addresses Friendship Veterans

Patsy Ticer receives distinguished service award

The Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Association held its annual breakfast Feb. 20 at the Holiday Inn and Suites in Old Town in the traditional kick-off to the city's George Washington Birthday Parade celebrations.

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Hardy Souls

Bike to Work Day goes on despite rain.

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Brief: Arlington Senior Olympians Awarded

94 Gold, 68 Silver, 41 Bronze.

In the recently concluded Northern Virginia Senior Olympics several long standing records were broken. Participation was the highest in its 30-year history and the highest number of events — 40 — were offered. It was also a bonus year for Arlington which celebrated a 20 percent increase in participation and the largest number of medals awarded. The total medal count was 94 Gold, 68 Silver and 41 Bronze.

Zombie Slouch Will Help Sick Children

Centreville Day is presenting the first annual Zombie Slouch 5K Run and Walk, on Saturday, Oct. 20, outside Colin Powell Elementary, 13340 Leland Road in Centreville.

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Two Companies Bring Their Magic to McLean for 2016 Puppetry Festival

Children can enjoy two puppet shows and learn how to make their own puppets at a Puppetry Festival sponsored by The Alden in McLean on Saturday, Feb. 20.