Stories for June 2018

Stories for June 2018

Subscribe

Thursday, June 28

Tease photo

InterFaith Bridge Builders Honored in McLean

Three people recognized for selfless work at the event held at Saint Luke Catholic Church.

Tease photo

Logan Festival Returns to 1st Stage in McLean

Festival showcases some of the nation’s notable solo performing artists.

Week in Great Falls

Wednesday, June 27

Tuesday, June 26

Opinion: Commentary: When the Dangerous Unknown Is Preferable

We must recommit ourselves to being steadfast in our compassion for and dedication to assisting those fleeing violence, terror, and oppression.

Thursday, June 21

Kim Greer is New Langley High Principal

Former AP at Marshall High has 25 years as an educator.

Tease photo

When the Great Falls Community Comes Together

On July 4, Great Falls celebrates hometown.

Wednesday, June 20

Tuesday, June 19

Tease photo

Talking to Children about Suicide

Creating safe environment is key to opening a discussion.

Opinion: Commentary: The Art of a Deal with the Devil

Friday, June 15

Tease photo

Fourth Graders Campaign to Save Claude Moore Colonial Farm

A hands-on experience in civic activism at Forestville Elementary.

Tease photo

Great Falls and Reston Soccer Merge

Coach Radovan Pletka talks about his experience, vision.

Thursday, June 14

Tease photo

Virginia Voters Choose Firebrand

Corey Stewart to lead Republican ticket this fall.

Conservative firebrand Corey Stewart was denied an opportunity to be the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in 2013. And then he came within striking distance of being the party’s standard-bearer in the gubernatorial campaign last year. Now, finally, the chairman of the Prince William County Board of Supervisors has secured a spot at the top of the ticket, bringing his brand of anti-immigrant, pro-Confederate Trumpism to the race against incumbent U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine.

Tease photo

Wexton to Take on Comstock

Moderate state senator did not get pulled to the left in primary.

State Sen. Jennifer Wexton (D-33) made a name for herself in Northern Virginia as a tough-as-nails prosecutor, including one case that grabbed national headlines involving a woman who persuaded her boyfriend to kill her father with a samurai sword. During her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, she never lost that sense of law-and-order grit, refusing to be pulled to the left as other candidates were calling for President Trump to be impeached.

Wednesday, June 13

Cappies: The Next Theatrical Generation Takes the Stage

The 19th Annual 2018 Cappies Award Gala honors area high school talent.

Tease photo

Preparing Home for Summer

From finding spaces for wet swimsuits and school papers to adding new throw pillows, small touches can add a warm-weather feel.

Sunday, June 10

Tease photo

Great Falls Authors Meet Neighbors, Each Other

Great Falls Library sets up the “Great Falls Local Authors Collection,” a section entirely dedicated to local authors.

Tease photo

Four Local Teams Compete on Global Stage

Great Falls, McLean students compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals.

Saturday, June 9

Week in Great Falls

Thursday, June 7

Wednesday, June 6

Column: Creature Comforts

Tease photo

Families Meditating Together

Family mindfulness practices can boost overall wellbeing.

Tease photo

Commentary: Filling the Summer Gap

Commentary: Green for Medicaid

The most important vote I have ever taken.

Opinion: Editorial: Medicaid Expansion Will Save Lives

Almost too many benefits to count that will help all Virginians, including economic stimulus.

Commentary: Potential for Progress on Pension Reform