Fairfax County: Kaine Requests Funding for School Drinking Water Testing
FCPS developing testing plan; last test was 2004.
In response to the lead contamination of drinking water of Flint, Michigan, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine joined 24 other senators asking Congress for funding to have school drinking water tested for lead and other toxins.
A Mindful Family
Family mindfulness meditation practices can bring calm to a hectic day.
Every evening after dinner and bath time, Elizabeth Rees, a Mount Vernon mother of three, instructs her children to lie on the floor keeping as still as possible. With soft tones, she recites a phrase, slowly and purposefully. These moments of serenity allow her family to release the chaos of the day.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac's Dillard Puts Away Conference 5 Champ Chantilly
Wolverines catcher Divine makes key pickoff throw in sixth inning.
The West Potomac softball team beat Chantilly in the regional tournament on Tuesday.
Editorial: Remembering on Memorial Day 2016
Observe a moment of silence.
On Memorial Day, we remember all of those who have died in military service, more than 400,000 in World War II, more than 30,000 in Korea, more than 50,000 in Vietnam.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Snapshot: Black History Month Celebration
The Metropolitan Youth Tap Ensemble of Metropolitan School of the Arts in Alexandria performed for the Black History Month Celebration by Music at NOVA at the Rachel M. Schlesinger Concert Hall and Arts Center in Alexandria. Other entertainment included poetry, Martin Luther King, Jr. excerpt readings, NOVA Jazz Ensemble, NOVA Community Chorus and more.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Girls on the Run To Help
For their community service impact project, the Girls on the Run (GOTR) Team at Belle View Elementary decided to provide school supplies and backpacks to benefit the Back to School program at United Community Ministries.
ArtSpireVA: A Vision Realized
Gennifer DeFilippo had the same thought each year as she watched some of her dance students walk away from performing, from dancing, from the arts. The reasons varied.
Mount Vernon: Hands-on Approach to Helping the Community
Mount Vernon Physical Therapy provides community outreach.
Mount Vernon Physical Therapy is proud of providing healing and service to the community.
Alexandria Appetite: Lift a Glass at Vine on the Waterfront
Annual food and wine festival returns to Oronoco Bay Park in June.
Ahh, summertime: The perfect season for sipping wine and sampling food alongside the Potomac River, nestled within the confines of Old Town’s Oronoco Bay Park.
Commentary: Mosquitos, Zika and a Healthy Summer
Zika virus spreads through the bite of infected Aedes mosquito, a type present in Virginia in summer.
As warm weather returns and the last days of school draw near, I’m sure that, like me, you’re looking forward to spending a lot of time outdoors this summer.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: April, 2016
In April, 2016, 138 homes sold between $1,450,000-$105,000 in the Mount Vernon area.
Mount Vernon Home Sales: April, 2016
Fairfax County: Female Firefighters Share Experiences
Offering to bring balance into gender issue.
For five-year veteran firefighter-paramedic Alisha Reakoff, her “gender has been a non-issue” in her experience with the Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department.
Fairfax Station, Lorton, Springfield, Mount Vernon: Lawmakers Report on 2016 General Assembly
Diversifying the economy, expanding Medicaid and school funding discussed.
Del. Dave Albo (R-42) introduced himself as a rare breed, an elected official in Virginia who happens to also be a Republican.
Mount Vernon Letter: For All or None
Letter to the Editor
A Constitutional issue recently arose that is worthy of mention.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Help Odyssey of the Mind Team
Having succeeded at the Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on April 16 at Menchville High School in Newport News, Va., the West Potomac High School team advances to the World Final Odyssey of the Mind Competition from May 25-28 at Iowa State University.
Mount Vernon: Krizek Tours DMV Lorton Center
Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) recently visited the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Lorton Customer Service Center to learn more about the agency’s operations and spend time with constituents.
Mount Vernon Letter: County Could Eliminate BZA
Letter to the Editor
I agree with Mr. Spiegel’s letter on “Evaluating Appointees” and do also have high hopes that Supervisor Storck does follow through with his stated commitment of appointing people to committees, boards, etc. that adhere to rules, regulations and codes.
Cappies Review: A Vivid ‘Starlight Express’
“Starlight Express” was perfectly interpreted in West Potomac High School and vividly created the imaginary stories that happen among trains.
Mount Vernon: Taking Ownership of Their Health and Fitness
Nine women buy Curves franchise.
Curves, an international health and fitness franchise, has been in Alexandria for more than a decade.
Fairfax County School Board members respond to Obama transgender bathroom guidance
When a student in Fairfax County Public Schools identifies as transgender and they bring it to the attention of their school staff, the school brings in the student’s parents and together they work out a tailored bathroom plan: where to use single-stall facilities on campus that will make the student feel most comfortable.