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Publishing Panel Planned for Great Falls Book Festival
Discussion to offer advice on how to get published.
Proven experts in all facets of publishing offer a glimpse into the highly-competitive publishing world by offering advice, answering questions and sharing their inspirational – and sometimes surprising -- secrets to their phenomenal success at a publishing panel from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during the Great Falls Book Festival on May 2 at the Great Falls Library.
Column: Thanking Our Teachers Today … and Everyday
Commentary
Throughout Alexandria City Public Schools, there are heroes who welcome children everyday into their classrooms and make sure that each student’s unique academic, emotional and social needs are met. These heroes don’t let their students give up, no matter how hard the work becomes.
Encouraging Girls to Pursue STEM
Holy Child will host female speakers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.
When Trish Whitcomb’s daughter Colleen began to express an interest in engineering, she and her husband were at a loss as to how to foster her academic and career aspirations.
Franklin Sherman Celebrates 100 Years
Centennial bash for school with historic roots in McLean.
Kim Todd remembers how she felt at home at Franklin Sherman Elementary School in the late 1970s. Nearly 40 years later, she is serving as the school’s Parent Teacher Association centennial coordinator and has seen three of her children enter the school as she had. The school celebrated its centennial year carnival style with the community on Sunday with a petting zoo, cotton candy and fair-style rides and games.
ArtSpace Herndon Hosts Americas Ensemble Concert
Audience learns about rhythm and musicians’ life journeys.
“This is a perfect example of how the arts in Herndon has both an educational and entertaining mission to bridge cultures in our local community,” said Scott Mayhugh. Mayhugh was attending the Saturday evening music performance hosted at ArtSpace Herndon featuring artists of a group named Americas Ensemble.
ArtSpace Herndon Hosts Americas Ensemble Concert
Audience learns about rhythm and musicians’ life journeys.
“This is a perfect example of how the arts in Herndon has both an educational and entertaining mission to bridge cultures in our local community,” said Scott Mayhugh. Mayhugh was attending the Saturday evening music performance hosted at ArtSpace Herndon featuring artists of a group named Americas Ensemble.
Supervisor McKay Launches Effort to Explain County Budget Process
Effort could create interactive online guide and new chapter in citizens' handbook.
Lee District Supervisor is frustrated. Every year, he hears from parents who want him to do something about funding full-day Kindergarten.
Column: Solar Coming to Reston—At Last?
Independent Progressive
Do you ever wonder why there seem to be almost no solar panels in Reston? You’d think that this generally progressive planned community inspired by visionary Robert Simon would in fact be a leader in using solar technology.
Safe Virginia Initiative Looks ‘Beyond Thoughts and Prayers’
The ADAMS Center event focuses on communities of faith’s response to violence.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Consider Guaranteed Basic Income with Rescue Funding
As clergy, we understand how COVID-19 tested our communities’ resolve in more ways than one.
Maude in Herndon Honored
Celebrated as an award winner in the category Salon Culture by Salon Today.
Supporting Friends and Loved Ones with Breast Cancer
Choosing words and actions that don’t cause additional pain.
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Schools Work to Gain Accreditation
Bucknell: Before, During, and After-School Programs
Schools Work to Gain Accreditation
Getting to Know ... Kevin Grebb
A Yorktown graduate tells of flying high in the Air Force and getting tough on the lacrosse field.
Getting to Know ... Kevin Grebb
Getting to Know… Heather Sanderson
Getting to Know… Heather Sanderson
Schools Work To Gain Accreditation
Part Four: Bucknell provides programs before, during and after school.
Schools Work To Gain Accreditation
Mental Illness Takes Center Stage in Richmond
Death of Fairfax County inmate among recent controversies prompting action.
The death of a woman who struggled with mental illness at the Fairfax County jail is among the many recent controversies in Virginia correctional facilities, a reform effort that spans from changing how deaths behind bars are investigated to how law-enforcement officers interact with suspects who suffer from mental illness.
Recalling a Life of ‘Honor and Dignity’
Family, friends remember Michael Bohn.
Michael K. “Mike” Bohn knew how to do just about everything. And according to one testimony after another at his memorial service last week, what he didn’t know, he figured out.