Stories for May 2017

Stories for May 2017

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Wednesday, May 31

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The 1890s Baseball Team Challenge Discoveries

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Police Practices Improve, Citizens Demand More

Board cites progress on Police Practices improvements, but some citizens demand more.

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Debate Can Be Civil, Too

Party platforms and civil discourse highlight forum for Lieutenant Governor candidates.

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‘Main Street’ Redevelopment Plan Revised

The proposal is calling for a pedestrian-oriented mix of office, retail and residential uses.

‘Main Street’ Redevelopment Plan Revised

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District Taco Opens In Tysons Corner

District Taco Opens In Tysons Corner

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Community Pays Tribute to Marge Toni Gersic

Community Pays Tribute to Marge Toni Gersic

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Car Lovers Gather at Katie’s Coffee House

Car Lovers Gather at Katie’s Coffee House

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Safety of Nike Field Renovation Questioned

Safety of Nike Field Renovation Questioned

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Great Falls Honors Fallen Heroes

Vietnam Veteran speaks at Freedom Memorial.

Vietnam Veteran speaks at Freedom Memorial.

Thursday, May 25

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Great Falls Townhall: Take Advantage of the Millions Spent on Parks

Presentation on area parks at Great Falls townhall meeting.

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Heading to World Finals from Great Falls

Forestville team qualifies to Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in Michigan.

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Saddlery Owner Proposes Plans for Turner Farm

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American Ninja Warriors Inspire Great Falls Students

Wednesday, May 24

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Fairfax County Launches Innovation Challenge

Challenge brings together several hundred attendees who “might normally not cross paths.”

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Teen Character Awards Presented on McLean Day

Teen Character Awards Presented on McLean Day

Potomac School Girls Athletics Director Inducted Into the Hall of Fame

Potomac School Girls Athletics Director Inducted Into the Hall of Fame

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Teen Filmmakers Win Awards in Film Festivals

McLean residents Benjamin Hunt’s and Josh Leong’s film accepted into nine film festivals.

Teen Filmmakers Win Awards in Film Festivals

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Safe Driving Initiative Promoted at McLean High

Safe driving in McLean.

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Summer Fun for Everyone

From holiday celebrations to weekly community activities, the Vienna area offers a diversity of amusements.

Summer Fun in Vienna.

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Day Prom Combines Dancing, Food and Fun

McLean High School prom.

Monday, May 22

Wednesday, May 17

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Safety in the Water

Water Safety Month designed to educate public in advance of summer swimming.

What’s Next in Elections?

Sasnett delivers keynote address at the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area annual meeting.

Great Falls Home Sales: April, 2017

In April, 2017, 20 Great Falls homes sold between $2,095,000-$464,900.

Great Falls Home Sales: April, 2017

America Responds to Third-Graders at The Langley School

America Responds to Third-Graders at The Langley School

Waging War Against Silent Disease

Vienna’s Colour Bar Studio raises money to support NatCapLyme.

Raising funds for Lyme Disease

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Great Falls Tree Walk Scheduled for Saturday, May 20

Great Falls Tree Walk Scheduled for Saturday, May 20

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Where Time, Talent, and Memories Meet

Great Falls Writer’s Group releases third anthology.

Great Falls Book Club

Thursday, May 11

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Spectacularly Dynamic ‘Gypsy’ at Langley Stage

Cappies Review

Wednesday, May 10

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Home on Cameron Opens in Old Town Alexandria

New store offers assortment of home furnishings.

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Expanding Family, Expanding Home

WINN Design + Build honored for remodeling Arlington home.

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Walk-In Closet Design Ideas

From chandeliers to luxury seating, the options are plentiful.

Commentary: Troubled History of Voter Disenfranchisement

Monday, May 8

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Celebrating Local History in Great Falls

The Great Falls Historical Society’s 40th Anniversary – A festive celebration of community.

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Pouring Hearts Onto Pages in Great Falls

Great Falls writers launch third anthology.

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Great Falls Resident Hiking Appalachian Trail

Spencer Brothers is hiking the thousands of miles of historic trail in honor of his fallen best friend.

Thursday, May 4

Mission: Preserving Great Falls History

The Great Falls Historical Society celebrates 40 years.

Tuesday, May 2

Monday, May 1

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Great Falls Bald Eagles Move Upriver

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Presenting… The Cooper Cafe in McLean!

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Great Falls Young Writers Rewarded for their Words