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Mount Vernon Station Mourns Fallen Officer

Mount Vernon Station Mourns Fallen Officer

Theatrical Dance Students Take the Stage

Theatrical Dance Students Take the Stage

The Power of Poetry

Potomac Elementary fifth-graders display their poetic skills in their Fifth Grade Museum.

The Power of Poetry

Engineering for the Environment

Robinson student combines service to the community with academic interests.

Engineering for the Environment

Serving Thankfulness

The ‘Little White Church on the Corner’ prepares Thanksgiving baskets.

Serving Thankfulness

Theatrical Dance Students Take the Stage

Theatrical Dance Students Take the Stage

Young Money

An Arlington elementary school holds a workshop on teaching finance to children.

Young Money

Murder Defendant Brought Here

Murder Defendant Brought Here

Voices from Arlington — Frank Cucurullo

Voices from Arlington — Frank Cucurullo

Letter: How To Save Affordable Units

Folks need to understand a few things about Hunting Towers: * First, VDOT abused its acquisition (eminent domain) authority when it took all three towers when it only needed one and a few out buildings for the Wilson Bridge project;

Area Roundups

The American Red Cross Greater Chesapeake and Potomac Blood Services Region will hold blood drives in cities and towns throughout the region. Donors are encouraged to give all summer long, but especially near key summer holidays when donations decline. From May 23 to Sept. 13, donors, recipients and blood drive coordinators will be asked to share their inspirational videos and personal messages about how their lives have been touched by blood donation. Call 1-800–REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit www.redcrossblood.org to schedule your blood donation appointment today.

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Leader Of The Pack

Firefighters distribute 2,400 backpacks to children in need.

Children receive backpacks from local firefighters

Letter: Knowledge Is Power

It’s that time of year, when Labor Day passes and school traffic schedules take effect. In the midst of the post-summer hassle and bustle, September also begs our nation to reflect on a memory that still seems surreal. Coverage of the crumbling Twin Towers, debris, chaos, terror—seemed like a scene from an action movie and not something I should have been watching on the local news channel. Changed forever by this modern era Pearl Harbor, I have struggled to understand why and how.

Column: About Long-Term Care

What everyone needs to know.

Long-term care is a hot topic for Baby Boomers and others who are caring for elderly parents or loved ones or thinking about their future and the possibility of needing long-term care.

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Honoring Movement for Women’s Rights

Lynne Garvey-Hodge of Clifton presents a program about the life and work of the suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker.

“Mr. president, how long must women wait for liberty?” was the cry of American suffragists in the early 20th century as they campaigned for votes for women. It was echoed by historic re-enactor Lynne Garvey-Hodge of Clifton, as she presented a program about the life and work of the suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker at the May meeting of the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Editorial: Share Wisdom With Newcomers and Others

Almanac’s Newcomers and Community Guide publishes in late August.

Our Newcomers and Community Guides, Insider's Editions, will publish the last week of August. What tips do you have for someone getting to know your community? We're hoping to share the places, activities, events, organizations and volunteer opportunities your neighbors might not know about.

Refugees from Slavery: Contrabands in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia

The National Park Service and the Office of Historic Alexandria will co-sponsor a program called Refugees from Slavery: Contrabands in Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at the Alexandria Black History Museum from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The program will consist of two parts. Initially, Professor Chandra Manning of Georgetown University will explain the history of the Contrabands, men and women who escaped slavery during the Civil War. Afterward, there will be further discussion about who the Contrabands were and how they can be remembered by a panel consisting of researchers, descendants, rangers, and local historians from across the region.

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Langston Hughes Celebrates Diversity Week

The celebration of Diversity Week at Langston Hughes Middle School came to a peak on Monday, April 29, with speeches by guest speakers, including Robert E. Simon, the founder of Reston. In an event which took place at the school hall, guest speakers spoke on the topic “How does Diversity Make Reston a Special Place to Live and Learn?”

Week in Great Falls June 5, 2013

Starshine Theater to Hold Audition Workshop

Starshine Theater!TM of Great Falls presents: "How to Audition for a Stage Show," for ages 6 through 18.

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Firefighters Praise Two Jefferson-Houston Students

Jefferson-Houston students receive AFD certificate of appreciation

Firefighters from Stations 208 and 209 paid a visit to Jefferson-Houston Elementary School June 12 to present a certificate of appreciation to a brother and sister for their composed handling of a 911 emergency call during a life-threatening situation.