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Arlington Home Sales: November, 2014

In November 2014, 182 Arlington homes sold between $1,825,000-$105,500.

Arlington Home Sales: November, 2014

Marine Staff Sergeant Archie, a 6-year-old German Shepherd, came to get his picture taken with …

Great Falls resident Jackson Whitt, 3, visits with Santa at the 24th Annual Celebration of …

Potomac: Jolly Fat Man’s Run’ Promotes Spirit of Giving

Fun run benefits Operation Second Chance.

In 2004, a close friend of Cindy McGrew’s was deployed to Iraq. When his fellow soldiers were injured and heading to Walter Reed, she visited them, searching for a way to help the soldiers and their families.

Ami Diallo, 13, gets her face painted by Anh Tran during the Thanksgiving dinner distribution …

Voice of McLean for 100 Years

McLean Citizens Association celebrates 100th anniversary.

The oldest civil organization in the county celebrated it’s 100th anniversary, in turn celebrating the milestones McLean has achieved since 1914. The McLean Citizens Association has served as the voice of the people for 100 years and is the face behind McLean Day, Dolley Madison Library, McLean Community Center and hundreds of resolutions passed on the county level.

Thanksgiving Q&A: McLean’s Maffei Helps Feed Homeless

Senior QB, soccer player enjoys mashed potatoes, gravy.

Brian Maffei plays football and soccer for McLean High School.

Giving Thanks Through Music

Raising money for the Fred Begun Scholarship Fund.

At first glance, one might not think that Pilates instructor Julie Begun and high school student Ramone Cason have much in common. But this Thanksgiving their worlds might collide. Cason, his mother, three siblings, relatives and friends will gather for Thanksgiving dinner in the Casons’ one-bedroom apartment in Arlington. The 16-year-old might entertain the group with a musical performance. Although he has never been to an orchestra performance, he dreams of being a professional bass drummer.

(Burke) Thanksgiving Q&A: Bruin QB Edwards Happy to be Practicing

Lake Braddock will face Westfield in 6A North semifinals Saturday.

Lake Braddock will face Westfield in the 6A North region football semifinals.

City of Fairfax to Tackle Affordable Housing

Basically, the City of Fairfax’s affordable-housing policy is a work in progress. The City does have a policy but, as its leaders are finding out, it could use some tweaking. It has a flexible policy that between 5 and 12 percent of the total units built should be designated as affordable. But it makes a difference whether these homes are earmarked for those making 80 percent of the City’s median income of $107,000, or 60 percent.

Fairfax City Residents, Businesses Ask for More Affordable Housing

There was standing room only last week when residents and elected officials poured into Fairfax Baptist Church’s fellowship hall to discuss affordable housing in the City of Fairfax. And that church’s pastor, the Rev. Henry Brinton, got right to the point.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 80 homes sold between $1,812,500-$218,500 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: October, 2014

Chantilly: Great Beginnings Hosts Toys for Tots

Chantilly children's store is a drop-off for U.S. Marine Corps' toy collection program.

Tina Coulson, store manager of Great Beginnings Baby & Kids of Chantilly, is conducting a Toys for Tots campaign with the U.S. Marine Corps from now through Dec. 21 at the store located at 13920-B Lee Jackson Memorial Highway (Route 50) in the Sully Plaza Shopping Center.

Sports Brief: Favorites Dominate In Football Playoffs

Seven of the top-eight seeds won during the first round of the 6A North region football playoffs on Nov. 14. No. 1 Centreville, the defending state champion, blasted No. 16 Stonewall Jackson, 56-14. No. 2 Westfield beat No. 15 Langley 47-20.

Burke Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 38 Burke homes sold between $683,000-$128,000.

Burke Home Sales: October, 2014

Arlington Home Sales: October, 2014

In October 2014, 226 Arlington homes sold between $2,860,000-$62,000.

Arlington Home Sales: October, 2014

Chantilly Roundups

Certified technicians from the Sully District Police Station will perform free, child safety carseat inspections Thursday, Nov. 20, from 5 p.m. to dusk, at the station, 4900 Stonecroft Blvd. in Chantilly.