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West Springfield’s Robinson Getting Back in Shape

Standout point guard returns after missing five weeks with injured ankle.

April Robinson, a 2011 first-team All-Met selection, has worked on her endurance since returning to the lineup after missing more than a month with an injured ankle. Monday’s match-up with T.C. Williams was Robinson’s fourth game after her five-week layoff and the Titans put her to the test. TC pressured Robinson in the backcourt and forced her to work up and down the floor.

Leadership Arlington Graduates 36

Leadership Arlington celebrated the graduation of the second Young Professionals Program class, completing a four-month leadership development program.

High Demand Keeps Home Prices Up

Despite steadily increasing real estate prices, experts say the Reston market is not experiencing a bubble.

High Demand Keeps Home Prices Up

This Week In Potomac 9-15-04

Soldier's Best Friend

Vienna pet day care collects donations for military dogs in Iraq.

Soldier's Best Friend

Standoff Ends with Non-Lethal Force in Vienna

Biberaj Interns With Former President

Reston Expert Discusses Dog Behavior

Presentation stresses the need for safety and positive training in households with dogs and children.

Reston Expert Discusses Dog Behavior

Herndon: Winners Announced in Photo Competition

Late winter events at ArtSpace Herndon.

Each year ArtSpace Herndon invites photographers from Virginia, D.C. Maryland, and West Virginia to participate in their annual Fine Art Photography Competition.

Focusing on the ‘Last Mile’

Transit study presented in Herndon.

The Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) hosted its final public meeting to present an overview of their Super NoVa Region Transit and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) study at Herndon Middle School on the evening of Sept. 27.

“They’re Not Alone”

New domestic violence victims screening tool launches in Fairfax County.

Fairfax County is taking a step forward to reduce the deaths among victims of domestic violence. According to the police department, county domestic violence hotlines receive over 240 calls each month.

Fairfax Station: Temple B’Nai Shalom recognizes veterans with special Shabbat dinner and service

Lt. Col. Jacob Kramer was concerned after finding a Star of David in a moving box. The Springfield resident was previously stationed in Morocco by the U.S. Army.

Potomac: ‘Jolly Fat Man’ Supports Veterans

Fundraising event marks 20th anniversary.

Yank yourself out of that warm bed, jump into your running gear — and head to Bethesda’s Capital Crescent Trail on Dec. 12 to run or walk with the “Jolly Fat Man.”

Potomac: Diener Students and Bullis Buddies Give Back

Project helps the homeless.

“It’s nice helping homeless people and it really gives me something to smile about,” said Bullis 5th grade student Dillon Malkani. He and his fellow classmates have served as “Bullis Buddies” since the beginning of the school year to students at The Diener School — a school which serves children with learning challenges.

Opinion: Chamber Promotes Reston Businesses

Why business should do business with the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce.

The Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce (GRCC) is changing the way businesses are connecting with each other.

Dissecting Comedy

Potomac author releases third book, “Poking a Dead Frog.”

If you picked up a book titled “Poking a Dead Frog,” might it be about biology, herpetology or even paleontology? Mike Sacks’ latest book is about none of these. Instead it is a collection of his “Conversations with Today’s Top Comedy Writers.”

Great Falls Community Farmers Market - Where Local Families Gather

Now in its seventh summer season, the Great Falls Farmers Market bursts of music, song, and summer harvest.

Potomac: ‘Girls’ Night Out’ Features Author Iris Krasnow

Women gather for a night of learning and laughter

“The Healing Power of Women’s Friendships” — a timely topic for a “Girls Night Out” evening — set the tone and spirit for an evening featuring the wisdom of journalist and New York Times best-selling author Iris Krasnow.

Potomac: Church’s Strawberry Festival Marks 25 Years

Coordinating annual event proves to be a family affair.

Hungry for Judith Dubowy’s delectable strawberry shortcake, Becky Queen’s famous chocolate-covered strawberries, home-made baked goods or grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and pulled pork?

Special Screening of Honor

Film screening March 16 to help WWII veterans travel to their monument.

The Honor Flight Network transports aging veterans to visit memorials built in Washington D.C. in their honor.

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