The 2023 Holiday Ornament Sale in Great Falls
Supplies are limited.
The 2023 Holiday Ornament Sale in Great Falls- Supplies limited; purchase now.This year marks the 210th anniversary of the historic Georgetown Pike. The Great Falls Citizens Association partnered with The Arts of Great Falls to create and sell an exceptional ornament to commemorate the milestone. It is the second in the series.
How to Survive an Active Shooting
Roundups
Fundraiser for Britepaths, Nov. 28, in Fairfax
News Briefs
Forever Friends
Lawhorne, Knoernschild honored in Del Ray.
“This community literally would not be what it has become without people like Dana and Tommy.” — Del Ray resident Gayle Reuter
Centreville Motorcycle Crash Kills Lorton Man, 27
A crash between a car and a motorcycle last week took the life of a 27-year-old Lorton man.
Recognizing Pedestrian Safety as a Public Health Concern
On average, there are 172 crashes involving pedestrians every year in Fairfax County and Black and Hispanic people are both injured and killed at more than double the rate of white people. — Fairfax County Health Department
Civil War Christmas at Fort Ward
News Briefs
MPO Travis Heiden: Officer of the Quarter
MPO Travis Heiden was recently honored as the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for July, August and September. He was feted at the Oct. 11 meeting of the station’s Citizens Advisory Committee.
Happy Thanksgiving 2023
There are so many complexities and challenges in the world in which we live that it is important to take some time to reflect on the good things that are going on in our families, communities and the world for which we need to be thankful.
Bald Eagles Spotted on Their Nest
The mated pair of Bald Eagles in Great Falls have once again been spotted on their nest on Minnehaha Island, seen from Riverbend Park.
Correcting 2 Points from Veterans Day Article
I write to correct two points from your article on the Veterans Day observance at the Great Falls Freedom Memorial in your November 15-21, 2023 edition.
Children’s and Teen’s Connection
Children’s and Teen’s Connection
Potomac Home Sales: October, 2023
In October, 2023, 27 Potomac homes sold between $2,125,000-$738,000.
Potomac Home Sales: October, 2023
SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
SUBMIT A LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Service Project at Monticello Park
Join the Audubon Society of Northern Virginia for its second worksession of service in Monticello Park this Sunday, Nov. 19, 1-3 p.m.
Interfaith Walk for Peace
Community gathers to walk and pray for peace.
“How do we live with war and peace at the same time, with love and hatred at the same time?” — Rabbi Steven Rein
Bailey Resigns School Board
Former councilmember to step down Nov. 30.
“This is not a decision I made lightly.” — School Board member Willie Bailey on his resignation
Is the Fix In? Don’t Do It!
On changes to the Single Family Housing code.
On Nov. 1, the contest for the 2024 local Alexandria elections began.
Madison Defeats Langley, Continues March
Brothers score five TDs between them.
The Madison Warhawks hosted the visiting Langley Saxons on Nov. 10 in Vienna for a first round football playoff game.