Stories for May 2017

Stories for May 2017

Stories for May 2017

Wednesday, May 31

Opinion: Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day 2017

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Investing in Equal Access to Education

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Stressful 100 Days

Brief: Fairfax County Public Schools Budget

Police Practices Improve, Citizens Demand More

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

Debate Can Be Civil, Too

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

Thursday, May 25

Clarification

Urban League Honors Community Leaders

Presents $50,000 in scholarships at its 27th Annual Awards Gala

Edison’s Mai Receives Rotary Award

Edison’s Mai Receives Rotary Award

Wednesday, May 24

West Potomac Softball Enters Region Quarterfinals

King Honored for Sportsmanship

‘Parkway Problems Will Get Worse’

Residents cite traffic volume, speeding and maintenance.

Ceremony Honors ‘Eco-friendly’ Golf Course in Mount Vernon

Essay Contest Winners Recognized in Mount Vernon

At Future Leaders Forum

West Potomac High School Receives 11 Cappies Nominations

Commentary: Reasons in Favor of Gas Merger

Commentary: Attend Local Public Safety Meeting

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protect Neighborhoods

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Heart-Breaking Responses

Fairfax County Launches Innovation Challenge

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

Friday, May 19

Mount Vernon Home Sales: April, 2017

In April, 2017, 132 homes sold between $1,850,000-$87,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: April, 2017

Thursday, May 18

Mount Vernon Residents: Airplane Noise Getting Worse

South Flow Alliance aims to get FAA to address noise.

Foundation Supports Alice’s Kids

Commentary: A Demographic Look at the 44th District

Cappies Review: ‘Billy Elliot’ at West Potomac High School

Celebrating Bike to Work Day

Bike to Work Day

Residents: Airplane Noise Getting Worse

South Flow Alliance aims to get FAA to address noise in the Mount Vernon neighborhoods.

Residents speak out about airplane noise

Reviewing Redevelopment Challenges of Route 1

Embark Richmond Highway meeting examines project complexities.

Reviewing Redevelopment Challenges of Route 1

Pow Wow Explores Native American Culture

Honoring mother earth at Fort Hunt Park.

Pow Wow Explores Native American Culture

Wednesday, May 17

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.

Commentary: FCPS to Propose Increases in Class Sizes

Monday, May 15

Home and Garden Tour

Roots Run Deep at St. Aidan’s

Thursday, May 11

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Mosquito Breeding Area

Revolutionary Weekend: 600 re-enactors camp at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Wednesday, May 10

Talking about ‘Sobrietease’

UCM Gala Honors Hyland, Raises $190,000

Bench in Mason Neck Dedicated to Volunteers

Home on Cameron Opens in Old Town Alexandria

New store offers assortment of home furnishings.

Expanding Family, Expanding Home

WINN Design + Build honored for remodeling Arlington home.

Walk-In Closet Design Ideas

From chandeliers to luxury seating, the options are plentiful.

Commentary: Troubled History of Voter Disenfranchisement

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unnecessary Alarm

Thursday, May 4

McNally’s Valentine to ‘La Divina’ at MetroStage in Alexandria

Notes from the Producer

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar May 2017

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar May 2017

Wednesday, May 3

Dining Dates to Circle for May

‘Truly Helping Our Neighbors’ in Mount Vernon

Good Shepherd Housing raises $260,000 at Transforming Lives gala.

Democratic Governor Candidates Debate in Fairfax

A capacity crowd filled Lanier Middle School for a debate sponsored by Fairfax Democrats and Emerge USA.

Walking and Aware in Fairfax County

Event urges more communication on sexual violence.

Shamrocks and Champagne in Alexandria

SOLA gala benefits ASO

Tuesday, May 2

Pipeline Playwrights Presents ‘Unprotected’ in Alexandria

MetroStage hosts play where mother and daughter confront issue of sexual assault.

Unprotected at MetroStage in Alexandria

Commentary: Preserving ‘America’s Best Idea’

Monday, May 1

Strategies for Maintaining Weight Loss

Study shows lifestyle changes are critical to keep off unwanted pounds.