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Learning about Immigration Reform

Forum provides information about a national debate.

As Congress tries to tackle immigration reform, residents gathered in an auditorium at Kenmore Middle School on Tuesday, May 14, to learn about the various and complex parts of this issue. U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) started the forum off by speaking of one area of common ground between both sides of the immigration reform debate.

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Great Falls: Langley Boys’ Swim and Dive Wins Region Championship

Saxon girls finish region runner-up.

The Langley boys' swim and dive team won the 6A North region championship.

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Pet Pantry’s Doors Wide Open in Alexandria for a Community in Need

Linda Easley didn’t know where to turn.

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Area Schools Celebrate New Beginning

What’s new at Irving Middle, Lake Braddock Secondary and Sangster Elementary?

Rising seventh grade students at Washington Irving Middle School are not the only ones preparing for changes this upcoming school year. “This is the first year that we’re going to teach the Civics and Economic class to all eighth grade students at the honors level,” said Assistant Principal Rick Mondloch in an interview on Aug. 18.

A Fresh Take on Richmond Highway

New eateries bring frugal fun to Mount Vernon Plaza.

A Fresh Take on Richmond Highway

A Fresh Take on Richmond Highway

New eateries bring frugal fun to Mount Vernon Plaza.

A Fresh Take on Richmond Highway

ARHA Approves Glebe Park Concept

Annual budget revised upward by $1.2 million.

ARHA Approves Glebe Park Concept

Schoonmaker, Kipps Wed

Schoonmaker, Kipps Wed

Military Notes Oct. 30-Nov. 5

Military Notes Oct. 30-Nov. 5

New Principals Named

New Principals Named

Madison Launches 'Fame'

Madison Launches 'Fame'

Murder on Patrick Street

Brother of Greg Murphy is unexpectedly slain in

Murder on Patrick Street

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Steven Kurtz Wins Great Falls Farmers Market's Healthy Snack Contest

Halloween fell on Saturday this year, and the farmers market was filled with vendors in costume with treats for everyone.

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Mount Vernon: Festive Start to Fort Hunt Fast Pitch Season

Fort Hunt Softball held its Opening Day celebration on Sunday, April 12, at the Walt Whitman softball complex. Approximately 400 people including players, family members and volunteers attended. The party started off with a picnic, games and dancing.

Madison Girls’ XC Dominates Conference 6

The Madison girls' cross country team produced the top four finishers at the Conference 6 meet.

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.

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Seniors Group Celebrates Anniversary

At Gum Springs Community Center.

Gum Springs seniors

Holiday Events, Dec. 24-30

Holiday Events, Dec. 24-30

Food & Drink in Herndon/Reston, Feb. 4-10

Food & Drink in Herndon/Reston, Feb. 4-10