Thrasher-Walker Leads Westfield to Playoff Victory over Robinson
Bulldogs receiver Burns thrives in wildcat role.
Westfield will face Lake Braddock in the 6A North semifinals.
Titans Hope Playoff Berth a Program-Changer
T.C. snaps 22-year playoff drought, loses to South County.
The T.C. Williams football team lost to South County in the opening round of the 6A North region playoffs.
West Potomac Harrier Genuario Earns All-State
Senior places 11th in 6A girls’ race at VHSL state meet.
Genuario improves 12 places from last season.
W-L Girls’ XC Finishes Second at State Meet
Angell is Generals’ top finisher in fourth place.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team made its first trip to states a memorable one.
Oakton’s Stoney, Girls’ Team Win State XC Titles
Three Oakton girls’ harriers earn all-state
Stoney is Oakton's first individual boys' cross country state champion since the 1970s.
West Springfield’s Alcorta Wins State XC Title
Lake Braddock boys finish second, girls third.
West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta set a meet record with a time of 17:13.
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Seahawks Ready to ‘Cut Nets’
South Lakes girls’ basketball returns nine from state-playoff team.
The South Lakes girls' basketball team opens the season on Dec. 3 at Stone Bridge.
Getting Ready for Guests at Thanksgiving and Beyond
Ideas for prepping your home so that visitors feel welcome.
When Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season next week, it will mean an onslaught of house guests for some. Local style gurus offer simple ideas for getting your home ready for visits from friends and family.
Holiday Cooking with Children
Local culinary instructors offer suggestions for bonding in the kitchen.
Maria Kopsidas recalls childhood holidays filled with turkey, sweets and merriment. Because she grew up in a family of professional chefs, cookbook authors and culinary enthusiasts, the stretch from Thanksgiving to Christmas always brings fond food recollections.
Editorial: Shop Locally, Shop in McLean
Small business Saturday isn’t enough; don’t wait until then, and don’t stop after that.
An effort to support locally owned businesses has resulted in the recognition of Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year that is Nov. 30. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is known as a dedicated day of national zeal for shopping. Presumably the next day shoppers can focus on local shopping.
Stallions Trample Titans' Postseason Excitement
South County outscores T.C. Williams 37-6 in final two-plus quarters.
South County defeated T.C. Williams 51-27 in the first round of the 6A North region football playoffs on Friday.
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TC Football Ends 22-Year Playoff Drought
Titans will travel to face South County in opening round of regionals.
The T.C. Williams football team will face South County on Friday in the first round of the 6A North regional playoffs.
Oakton Wins Individual, Team Region Cross Country Titles
Stoney wins boys’ title, Oakton girls win team championship.
Oakton boys', girls' cross country teams qualify for states.
Running on Her Own
West Springfield’s Alcorta posts 3rd-best time in Burke Lake history.
West Springfield senior Caroline Alcorta produced the third-best time in Burke Lake Park course history.
Potters Return to Colvin Run Mill
Local potters returned to Colvin Run Mill the first weekend of November for their holiday sale. Many of the potters are juried members of the Torpedo Factory Art Center's Scope Gallery located in Alexandria.
Editorial: Proof Every Vote Matters
Elections have consequences, including very close races.
Tuesday morning, a full week after an Election Day that included races that were more suspenseful than anticipated (and also many races that were foregone conclusions), we are probably more than a month away from certifying the winner of the Virginia Attorney General race.
It Wasn’t Fun While It Lasted
But it was only a week, and I was able to leave under my own power, assisted by a wheelchair, which is of course standard procedure when leaving a hospital after an admission, so it wasn’t a total loss. It was three months ago today, Friday, August 2nd that I was "ambulanced " to Holy Cross Hospital where I spent the beginning of my seven, first-ever nights in a hospital; pretty fortunate track record for someone my age.
Creating a Feast for the Eye
Local designers share ideas for a striking Thanksgiving table.
While a menu of turkey and gravy will satisfy the belly this Thanksgiving, a well-designed centerpiece that reflects the warm hues of fall will be a feast for the eyes.