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West Springfield High School Hosts Job and Opportunity Fair
Robinson graduate Jackson Muse was looking for some professional direction. Currently a junior political science major at Shepherd University in West Virginia, he’s worked at Barnes & Noble but is potentially interested in counseling for the Fairfax County Park Authority, or helping open the new Wegmans at Hilltop Village Center.
Obituary: William Anderson Payne
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William Anderson Payne, 93, a native Alexandrian, died Friday, March 13, 2015. He retired from Southern Railway after 42 years of service, was an active member of The Fraternal Order of Eagles and was a member of the Andrew Jackson Lodge #120, A.F.&A.M.
‘Homework Helpers’ Expands, Serving Four Schools
Parent-led program matches middle school tutors with elementary students.
For two years now, a group of seventh and eighth grade students at Rocky Run Middle School have been working with local elementary school students every Tuesday and Wednesday night to tackle different academic obstacles.
Potomac: Beer, Wine and Sake Added to En Bistro
Restaurant receives liquor license.
Since opening this past year, En Bistro and Sushi has impressed the Potomac community with its fresh sushi and sashimi, served in a manner that resembles a piece of fine art, instead of a dinner entrée. The small restaurant, located behind the Verizon store and next to Tally Ho in the Potomac Village Shopping Center is a Japanese bistro, complete with a kimono, once owned by a Japanese movie actor. The kimono was sent to owner Billy Ye by his mother many years ago — and he has been waiting to find the just right spot for hanging it.
A Spring Fling in McLean
New Dominion Women's Club hosts fashion show, luncheon and raffle.
The New Dominion Women's Club held its sixth annual Spring Fling Fashion Show, Luncheon and Raffle, which featured colorful spring fashions from Bloomingdale's, on Sunday, March 22 at Assaggi Osteria Restaurant in McLean.
Hunting for Talent in Springfield
The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Fairfax County Chapter held it’s annual Talent Hunt at Robert E. Lee High School. Fifteen contestants from Northern Virginia and Maryland showcased their talents through song, dance, oratory and expressive arts for evaluation by four judges. The Talent Hunt program of Omega Psi Phi is one of several national programs designed to identify and support youth.
Fairfax High Band Students Shine
Fairfax High band members made their school proud at the recent, All-District Band auditions, March 6, at West Springfield High. Fairfax had the most students selected of any high school in the district. Some 36 FHS band students were chosen and another nine were named alternates.
Alexandria: IB to the Rescue?
Jefferson-Houston to expand International Baccalaureate program.
Alexandria’s unaccredited Jefferson-Houston elementary and middle school is expanding its International Baccalaureate (IB) program to the full school in hopes of reforming the school’s image. Jefferson-Houston will be the first and only school in the Alexandria school system to have a full International Baccalaureate program.
Alexandria: Waterfront Developer Muddies Public Relations
Residents, council members disparage company’s email.
A select group of Waterfront residents received an unexpected email from EYA, the developer currently set to redevelop the Robinson Terminal South site.
FCPS Students Win 17 First Place Awards at Virginia DECA Conference
A total of 385 students from 20 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) high schools and the Fair Oaks Classroom on the Mall were recognized at the Virginia DEC
FCPS Students Win Eight Top Prizes in Regional History Day Competition
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) students won eight first place awards at the regional competition for National History Day held last weekend at Mount Vernon High School. The two best entries in each category and in each age division have qualified to compete in the Virginia History Day contest on Saturday, April 18, at Virginia State University in Petersburg.
The Right Fit: Choosing a Summer Camp
How parents can ensure positive summer experiences for their children.
Though the official start of spring is still days away and the frigidity of winter is still recent on the minds of many, Janelle Wright, a Potomac, Md., mother of two, has already mapped out the summer for her children.
Woodson Boys' Basketball Falls in State Semis for Third Straight Season
Cavaliers can't get over hump against defending 6A champ Colonial Forge.
The Woodson boys' basketball team lost to Colonial Forge 59-51 Friday in the 6A state semifinals.
ROUNDUP: Woodson Boys Lose, Westfield Boys Win in 3OT
Madison girls lose in OT, Oakton girls fall to hot-handed Bethel.
Roundup of 6A state semifinal action.
New York Bound
Negro Ensemble Company selects local playwright.
Alexandria resident and playwright McKenya Dilworth will be one step closer to realizing some of her biggest dreams on Sunday, March 29.
United at Last With Family
Man who died in 1863 is reburied in Chantilly cemetery.
James Davis died in 1863, but he was just buried Monday in the Oakton Baptist Church Cemetery in Chantilly.
WHS Boys’ Basketball Wins 6A North Region Title
Bulldogs defense puts clamps on defending champ Woodson.
Woodson point guard Eric Bowles, the 6A North region Player of the Year, entered Saturday’s championship game averaging 30.7 points in three region tournament contests.
Westfield Boys’ Basketball Team Wins 6A North Region Title
Bulldogs defense puts clamps on defending champ Woodson.
Westfield beat Woodson 52-43 in the 6A North region final.
Celebrate Great Falls, with Wine Tasting
Community comes together at River Bend Country Club.
A sellout crowd of 200 Great Falls residents and members of the local business community gathered at River Bend Country Club on Friday evening, March 6, to mix, mingle and raise money for the Celebrate Great Falls Foundation. It was the organization's second annual wine tasting event, held at River Bend Country Club on a very cold evening.