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Week in Loudoun

Beyond TV Screens and Telephone Hotlines

Two Alexandrians confront Katrina's living aftermath.

Beyond TV Screens and Telephone Hotlines

Churchill Tries to Live Up to 'Story'

Hoffman, Voightmann lead in staging of Broadway classic.

Churchill Tries to Live Up to 'Story'

Celebrating 400 Years of History

Third history conference sheds light on progress being made to understand the past.

Celebrating 400 Years of History

Resurrecting The Post for a New Era

The Post has two upcoming gigs in Vienna and Alexandria.

Don’t let the minor chords fool you: The Post is made up of happy people. The band, originally started by guitarist Kate Jarosik and singer/pianist Chelsea Bryan during their time at the University of Virginia, took a brief hiatus after graduation but has started up again with some new musicians in Northern Virginia. Fresh off a successful stint through a Battle of the Bands at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, The Post is getting ready for a show there next Wednesday, Aug. 28 and another at St. Elmo’s in Alexandria Sept. 20.

RSTA Regular Season Concludes With New Champion and Close Meet

It is said that all good things must come to an end and so it was on Saturday as the final meets of the Reston Swim Team Association (RSTA) regular season took place under a hot, humid day.

Creating Livable Community For All Ages

County and local organizations seek to find and meet seniors’ needs.

People over 55 make up approximately 30 percent of Fairfax County’s population, making them the largest population group. Many of that group have chosen, or plan, to spend their later years in Fairfax County, but as they age in place, there are certain services and resources needed.

Encouraging People to ‘Live Like Nick Did’

Memorial blood drive, Nov. 30, will honor Nick Franca.

If he’d lived, Nick Franca would be celebrating his 24th birthday on Dec. 4. But the Town of Clifton native and 2009 Centreville High grad died of a form of cancer called neuroblastoma, in May 2011, at age 21.

Potomac School Notes 8/8/12

Potomac School Notes

Mount Vernon School Notes March 6

School notes for Mount Vernon natives.

Streamlining the Schools

Efficiency review of school division suggests 72 recommendations at a cost of $8.4 million.

Streamlining the Schools

Dramatic Improvement

Madison teacher is recognized for expanding the school's theater program.

Dramatic Improvement

Rain Garden Doubles as Memorial

In the Name of Science

Fairfax High students place first in statewide Science Olympiad.

In the Name of Science

Organic Rules Face USDA Scrutiny

Charities Win at Half Marathon

Ndereba, Johnson win 13.1-mile race.

Dreary skies couldn't dampen the spirits of more than 3,000 runners who took to the streets of Virginia and Maryland Oct. 7 in the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon, won by Kenyan Samuel Ndereba in 65 minutes and 15 seconds with American Kellyn Johnson leading the women in 1:13:24.

Herndon Volunteer Appreciation Event Held

32nd annual Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Night a success.

Herndon helped volunteers feel the appreciation at the 32nd annual Mayor’s Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Herndon Community Center on April 10.

eCybermission Team Heads to Nationals

Students submit project on RSI awareness and hand stretching exercises.

Four sixth-graders from Greenbriar West Elementary School have been selected as national finalists for the eCybermission competition, sponsored by the U.S. Army and administered by the National Science Teachers Association.

Burke: Volunteers and County Workers Recognized at Best of Braddock Awards

Thanks to Jim Watkins, a striking statue of a barracuda emerging from the water now graces the Commonwealth Swim Club. Watkins and other volunteers, members of the club, have helped maintain and repair areas of the facility, including restoration of the storm runoff channel, new lighting and landscaping.

Week in McLean

Weekly happenings in McLean.

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