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Convenient color combo leads to college pick for LC's Sanyiah Littlejohn
Andrew Robinson (@ADRobinson3) Some people just look good in certain colors. Sanyiah Littlejohn figured out her best colors are green and gold, having seen plenty of success wearing those colors through three years at Lansdale Catholic. George Mason’s colors are green and gold too and thanks to a year-long process, Littlejohn decided it might not be a bad idea to stay in those colors at the next level as well.
Adoption fees waived for senior pets at Fairfax County Animal Shelter
FAIRFAX, Va. — Come and discover your new best friend this weekend at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter! In an effort to help these pets find their forever homes, the shelter is waiving adoption fees on select animals. WHAT:. Join the Fairfax County Animal Shelter for "Vintage Tails," a...
Fairfax School Board members divide up liaison assignments
The Fairfax County School Board assigned members July 18 to these standing committees for the 2024-25 school year:. • Audit Committee: Ryan McElveen (At-Large), chairman, and members Robyn Lady (Dranesville), Ilryong Moon (At-Large) and Marcia St. John-Cunning (Franconia). • Budget Committee: Kyle McDaniel (At-Large), chairman, and Rachna Sizemore Heizer (Braddock),...
Gold, Light Blue, Royal Blue win senior softball crowns
Below are final regular-season standings and rosters of the championship teams in the Northern Virginia Senior Softball League for the 2024 spring and summer season. Games in the three conferences were played at various venues throughout Northern Virginia. Playoffs follow the regular season. The three conference regular-season champions were the...
Construction worker struck and killed by vehicle in Alexandria, police say
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (7News) — A construction worker was struck and killed by a vehicle at a construction site Wednesday, according to the Alexandria Police Department (APD). On July 24 around 7:32 a.m., APD was called to a construction site in the 5700 block of Duke Street for a report of an injured person.
ALXnow’s top stories this week in Alexandria
Another somewhat slow week for local government reporters, but at the very least there was the Traffic and Parking Board approving street changes. There was still plenty of news elsewhere around Alexandria, though, with the Police investigating a vehicle-related death at the former Landmark Mall construction site and the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria continuing to investigate the deaths of three dogs at the Potomac Yard PetSmart.
WATCH: Metallica Learns How to Make Vinyl at Furnace Record Pressing
The guys from Metallica recently got a lesson in pressing splatter vinyl!. Last year they bought a controlling stake in Furnace Record Pressing in Alexandria, VA, so they stopped by to lead how it's done. Check out the video below or on YouTube, and for the complete story, listen to...
‘Beats, Bites and Brews’ returns to Carlyle neighborhood on Saturday
A big summer BBQ event is coming to John Carlyle Square (300 John Carlyle Street) tomorrow (Saturday). Beats, Bites and Brews, hosted by Chic Events DC, is free and pet friendly. It’s scheduled to run from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and will feature a beer garden and live music from local artists.
Business News from the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority – July 26
Fortune Ranks Chantilly in Fairfax County as a Top Place for Families. The Chantilly area in Fairfax County is ranked third in the nation by Fortune on its list of the 50 Best Places to Live for Families. “A suburb of Washington, D.C., Chantilly is a serene escape 24 miles...
Notes: WBJ explains the ‘complicated’ maneuvering to push Alexandria residential development forward
☀️ Today’s weather: Expect a mostly sunny day with a high of 86 degrees and a mild northeast wind at 7 mph. For Friday night, clear skies will prevail with a low of 68 degrees, as an east wind at 5 mph dies down in the evening. 🚨...
The Story Behind the Frank Lloyd Wright House in Alexandria
Finding affordable housing in the Washington region is a challenge today, but it’s not a new challenge. The Pope-Leighey House at Woodlawn, designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright, is a unique example of 1940s, intentionally designed affordable living. In 1939, journalist Loren Pope, a 28-year-old copy editor at...
Listing of the Day: 3113 Russell Road
Period details meet chic style in this renovated and expanded 1929 Colonial. Made for entertaining! Del Ray/Mt. Ida/Beverly Hills North area. Abundant curb appeal. Front picket fence and lush cottage garden charm. Mature magnolia, crepe myrtles, lilacs and fig frame wisteria-draped pergola, inviting porch swing, and welcoming covered entry. Elegant foyer, formal living room with wood burning fireplace, office, mudroom and stylish 3/4 bath powder room on entry level lead to side patio.
Football scandal triggers wave of school hires, abrupt removal of security chief
This past December, Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria posted an ad for a new head football coach. On Feb. 12, Darryl Overton, a championship football coach from across county lines at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, took the position, bringing with him an estimated 30-plus football players transferring to Hayfield from Freedom and at least three other area schools.
Tysons Mixed Market is Back and Kicks Off August 21
Tysons Community Alliance is partnering with The Boro and Diverse Markets Management once again to bring back the popular Tysons Mixed Market for its second year. The annual event launched last year as a way to support local businesses, further create a sense of place in Tysons, and bring the community together. Last year’s Mixed Market included over 50 vendors and brought out nearly 2,000 members of the community over the course of six weeks.
Free ‘Starlight Cinema’ movies coming to Chantilly this August
The dog days of August will bring free movie screenings to the Sully Historic Site (3650 Historic Sully Way) in Chantilly. The outdoor Starlight Cinema events are a part of the “Summer Entertainment Series” organized annually by the Fairfax County Park Authority (FCPA). The authority is also hosting Arts in the Parks, Evenings on the Ellipse, Franconia District Nights and other programs at various parks around the county.
JD Vance Resides in Proximity to an LGBTQ+ Bar in a Gayborhood of Washington D.C.
When I first heard about J.D. Vance, the Appalachian LARPer and Republican candidate for Vice President, I didn’t think we had anything in common. However, recent news reports have shed light on surprising similarities between us. It turns out that Vance lives in a gayborhood in the D.C. area and even brought baked goods to a trans friend after their top surgery.
Booz Allen Hamilton has added 2,500 employees in the last year
McLean, Virginia-based government consulting giant Booz Allen Hamilton, one of the largest employers in the D.C. region, continues to grow its ranks of consulting professionals, with the addition of 800 new employees in the second quarter. In the past year, Booz Allen has grown its head count by 2,500, or...
DC woman faces felony charge for escape of Virginia prisoner
VIRGINIA (DC News Now) — A woman from the District is facing a felony charge related to the 2023 escape of a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) inmate. VDOC announced Friday that Sasha Castillo was charged with Persons aiding escape of a prisoner. The indictment stemmed from the escape of inmate Naseem Isaiah Roulack, who […]
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