Well Heeled
The Shoe Hive celebrates 20 years.
“This was not very thought out – it was all very spontaneous and here we are 20 years later.” — The Shoe Hive owner Elizabeth Todd
South Lake Seahawks Remain Undefeated
Westfield led with 4:30 to play in the 4th quarter, but South Lakes scored on a 65-yard TD and held off Westfield to take the 28-24 nailbiter.
The Westfield Bulldogs (7-2) took on the unbeaten South Lakes Seahawks (9-0) on Nov. 3 in Reston.
Route 29 Northbound Bicycle and Pedestrian Shared-use Path Opens
Improves safety, connectivity, and mobility.
Nov.19 is World Day of Remembrance 2023 for road traffic victims.
Female Olympic Rowers Break Barriers to Win
Centreville High presents ‘Girls in the Boat’
Centreville High’s upcoming play, “Girls in the Boat,” tells the stories of the U.S. women’s Olympic rowing team as it breaks down barriers for women in sports and eventually wins its first gold medal.
Westfield High’s Cappies play is ‘Miss Holmes’
What if Sherlock and his assistant were women?
Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story.
Life-changing, Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund
Fall Soiree awards held.
Life-changing Women's Club of Great Falls Scholarship Fund.- Fall Soiree awards held.
McLean Community Players Present ‘Proof’
This weekend at the Great Falls Grange
McLean Community Players Present Proof by David Auburn- This weekend at the Great Falls Grange
Military Appreciation Monday for Navy SEAL Foundation
The Nov. 13 Military Appreciation Monday (MAM) dinner will be supporting the Navy SEAL Foundation
Dementia Caregivers Conference on Friday
Join the Northern Virginia Dementia Care Consortium this Friday, Nov. 10, from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m., for its 37th annual Family Caregiver Conference.
2023 Is A Year for New Business
From martial arts studios to swim schools and home fixtures, 2023 has seen many new businesses open in the Mount Vernon and Springfield areas.
News Briefs: Tree Lighting Ceremony
News Briefs
Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk on Dec. 2
During Alexandria’s Biggest Holiday Weekend, celebrate the return of top signature events, including the 52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade in historic Old Town Alexandria at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023.
County’s Hypothermia Prevention Program Opens Dec. 1
2023 homelessness statistics show 10 percent increase in people experiencing homelessness at the Point in Time count.
Hypothermia
Stuff the Bus, Virtually
Stuff the Bus, Virtually
Franconia District School Board Candidate Back on the Ballot
Candidate, Dems, and GOP respond to last minute court ruling and reversal.
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, the Fairfax County Office of Elections requalified Fairfax County Franconia District School Board Candidate Marcia C. St. John-Cunning based on a ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court that afternoon. A Fairfax County judge allowed two additional petition sheets to count toward St. John-Cunning’s required signature threshold to be a qualified candidate.
Alexandria City High School Evacuated Due to Bomb Threat
Just before noon on Wednesday, Nov. 1, students and staff at the Alexandria City High School King Street campus were evacuated in response to a bomb threat received by Alexandria City Public Schools.
Interfaith Alliance Honors Moline
Faith and Freedom Award recognizes work for religious freedoms.
“Jack’s fierce dedication to our Constitution and to the rights of all people have inspired so many of us who are committed to building a country where all belong.” — Interfaith Alliance CEO Rev. Paul Raushenbush
New Coats Distributed to Families in Need
“Building resilient and sustainable communities takes all of us in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors working together.” — Amelia Chasse Alcivar of Hilco Redevelopment Partners
Early Voting Continues Through Saturday, Nov. 4
Those who wait until the last minute to vote do so at their peril.
Voting