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Public Forum to Discuss Tysons Transportation Funding

After seventeen months of deliberation, County officials have developed a plan for the Board of Supervisors on how to fund an estimated $3.1 billion in additional transportation needed to support the transformation of Tysons into an urban center. County residents will now have an opportunity to hear planners discuss the recommendations at a public forum. The McLean Citizens Association hosts the meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 2, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave., McLean.

Fairfax County Fall Fun Calendar

Along with the seasonal changes of fall—“sweater weather,” the oft-sighted decorative pumpkin, new menus and produce, and the swath of color across the treeline in every direction—come the fall events. Apple picking, parading through town in costume and spending time enjoying fall in Fairfax County are musts. Here are some favorite events to aid and abet your celebration of the season at hand.

Center View Roundups: Sept. 20, 2012

Free Carseat Inspections, Low-Cost Rabies Clinic Offered, Democratic Women to Meet, Meet Congressional Candidates, Author To Discuss Battle, Fair Oaks CAC to Meet, Countywide Transportation Meeting, Sully District Council Meeting, Park Authority to Meet, Clifton Day is Oct. 7 and WFCM Seeks Food, Volunteers

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 20, 2012

Upcoming events and activities

Last Big Swim of the Season

The Cameron Street pool opened on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 15 for the dogs.

Serving Up Leadership

Armstrong to be honored as Business Leader of the Year.

He is a native Dubliner but for decades, chef Cathal Armstrong has made Alexandria his home, opening his signature Restaurant Eve in 2004 and creating The Eat Good Food Group with his wife Meschelle. On Nov. 13, Armstrong will be honored as the 2012 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Leader of the Year at a reception to be held at Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Art Center.

West Potomac Field Hockey Finishes Sixth at Invitational

Wolverines beat Wakefield; lose to Fairfax, Yorktown, W-L.

The West Potomac field hockey team finished sixth at the two-day Herndon Invitational.

Yorktown Field Hockey Finishes Fourth at Herndon Invite

Washington-Lee wins fifth-place game in overtime.

Yorktown finishes fourth, W-L fifth, Wakefield eighth at two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Marshall Goes Undefeated, Places Third at Field Hockey Invite

Scoring format leaves Statesmen out of championship game.

Marshall finished 4-0 at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Host Herndon Finishes Runner-Up at Field Hockey Invite

Hornets led by sophomores Stone, Palacios.

The Herndon field hockey team finished second at the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Fairfax Field Hockey Wins Herndon Invitational

Rebels outscored opponents 37-1 during 10-0 start.

The Fairfax field hockey team posted four shutouts en route to winning the two-day Herndon Invitational on Sept. 14-15.

Lake Braddock Field Hockey Beats TC in OT

The Lake Braddock field hockey team defeated T.C. Williams, 2-1, in overtime on Sept. 14.

Column: Why Not Compulsory Voting?

Of all the political campaigns going on none are more important than the locals. Why each and every citizen doesn’t run to their voting precincts on Voting Day has always been a puzzle.

Greater McLean Chamber to Present Business and Community Awards

The Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce will present its annual Business and Community Awards on Oct. 2 at the 3rd Annual Suits and Sneakers event. Held at Claude Moore Colonial Farm (6310 Georgetown Pike, McLean), the festivities will run from 6 until 9 p.m

Reilly Takes Reins at McLean High School

New principal comes from Herndon High School.

Ellen Reilly has been named principal at McLean High School, replacing Dr. Deborah Jackson, who left in July. Reilly comes to McLean High from Herndon High School, where she served as an assistant principal. She previously served as an assistant principal at Oakton High School, and as an American Sign Language teacher at Falls Church High School and Mantua Elementary School.

2012 Fall For The Book in Arlington

Upcoming events and activities.

For Justin Wolfe, It’s Good and Bad News

State won’t appeal overturned convictions, but Prince William plans to retry him.

For Justin Wolfe and his family, the past week has been a rollercoaster of emotions. On Friday, Sept. 7, the state attorney general’s office said it won’t appeal his overturned convictions in a murder-for-hire, death-penalty and drug-dealing case.

The Background: Drugs, Murder and Money

When 21-year-old, Centreville High grad Danny Petrole was slain in his car in front of his Bristow townhouse, March 15, 2001, it stunned the community and devastated his family. It also led police to discover a drug ring of major proportions operating in the Centreville/Chantilly area.

Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Sept. 13, 2012

Upcoming events and activities.

‘Ride To Thrive Polo Classic’ a Smashing Success

Event benefits Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program in Clifton.

The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP), based in Clifton, hosted its sixth Ride To Thrive Polo Classic on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Chetwood Park in The Plains, Va. The polo match featured Team Chetwood Park/Golden Zebra of Lorton versus Team Los Tigres of Clifton.

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