Stories for October 2017

‘Passion For Fashion’ Show at Tysons Corner Raised $135K For Child Victims of Abuse

McLean Community Center Approves 2019 Budget

Final budget to be presented to County Board of Supervisors for approval.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: It’s Time Leaders Support Equal Pay for Equal Work

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Thank You, McLean

‘Food For Trees’ Sale Benefits Local Food Pantry in McLean

McLean’s Holiday Homes Tour Set for Dec. 7

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Northam, a Steady Hand for Governor

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Don’t Give Your Power Away: Vote

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: We Should All Kneel

Commentary: Poll Favors Housing

Voters strongly believe that people who work in their community should be able to find a home there.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Dishonest and Misinformed

Editorial: Don’t Stay Home

Your vote counts this round; nation is watching.

Who Will Help Dreamers and Refugees?

Individuals, religious groups and other organizations share same goal.

Providing SoberRide on Halloween

Facing – and Fighting – the Opioid Crisis

Connolly and Bulova host Opioid Crisis Roundtable.

Shifting Political Battlefield for Virginia General Assembly

Solid blue urban areas separated by political beltway from solid red exurbs.

Northern Virginia has more competitive seats than any other part of the commonwealth, a ring of districts that forms a beltway of sorts separating the inner solid blue in Arlington and Alexandria from the solid red in rural and exurban seats in Loudoun and Prince William. That puts Fairfax County squarely in the driver’s seat this November, when Democrats hope to pick up seats in an election that has balanced local issues like schools and roads with the ongoing reaction to President Donald Trump.

Vienna-McLean-Great Falls Entertainment Calendar through Mid November

McLean's Lewinsville Center Reimagined

New campus to add low-income housing capacity and activities for seniors.

Langley High School Saxons Unveil New Library and Fine Arts Wing

Commentary: What To Do Against the ‘Nightmare Scenario’?

Boosting a Child’s Self-Esteem

A positive self image is a lifelong gift.

Vienna-Great Falls-Mclean Calendar Through Nov. 3

Entertainment Calendar

McLean Fire Station Opened Its Doors For A Day

BASIS Independent McLean Debuts New Mascot

House Of Delegates Candidates Square Off In Debate In Great Falls

McLean Home Sales: September, 2017

In September, 2017, 86 homes sold between $5,500,000-$149,900 in the McLean and Falls Church area.

McLean Home Sales: September, 2017

Inside D.C. Design House

In its 10th year, showcase home raises money for charity.

House District 40 Shows Republicans Still Competitive in Clinton Districts

Democratic newcomer Donte Tanner faces uphill climb against incumbent Tim Hugo.

Democrats are energized, and they’re targeting Republican-held House districts that Hillary Clinton won last year. But House District 40 shows what an uphill climb this year will be for them.

HBC Group at Keller Williams Turns 40

Living History Celebrated in McLean

Silent auction at Claude Moore Colonial Farm focuses on community.

McLean 5K Run Showcases Community Spirit

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Sacred Duty

Used-Book Sale in McLean Changes Location

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Lessons for the 34th District Delegate Race

All-day Fun at Harvest Happenings in McLean

Vienna-Great Falls-Mclean Calendar Through October

Community Comes Together to ‘Raise the Region’

Gala raises more than $530,000.

Tysons Pimmit Library Re-opens to the Public

Conversations Brew During ‘Coffee with A Cop’ Day in McLean

Golden Gala Raises $134,500

Parent/teen Gala supports St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Children's Research Center Fundraiser

Obituary: Zachary Austin Heuple

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fresh Voices Kept Off Stage

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Steps to Limit Unsustainable Pension Liabilities

Guest Editorial: Challenges Remain for Police Reform

Includes communications and body cameras.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Not Red Or Blue Issue

Senior Talent Performs to Full House

From line dancing to modern dance.

Senators Meet with Leaders of Industry

In joint appearance, Warner and Kaine talk business in Northern Virginia.

U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says Gov. Terry McAuliffe should pick one region of the commonwealth to compete for landing a second Amazon headquarters in Virginia instead of trying to cheerlead for three different areas simultaneously. U.S. Sen. Mark Warner says the federal government should be allowed to negotiate drug prices through Medicare to bring down the cost of prescriptions. These are some of the revelations that Warner and Kaine dropped on industry leaders this week at a meeting of the Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce.

Alzheimer’s Walk Raises More Than $267,000

Thousands gather to raise money and awareness.

Buddy Walk Raises Funds and Awareness

Staying Socially Connected After Retirement

Volunteering and maintaining familial relationships can help seniors stay plugged in.

How to Be Useful, Fit, and Have Fun

Staying busy and remaining productive in the “Golden Years.”

A Household Re-Forms, and Looks Forward

Sun Design Remodeling's in-law addition complements existing architecture.

Volunteering Keeps 70-Year-Old Former Hospital CEO Young

Finding the right volunteer opportunity.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Claims Up Against Facts

Pendulum Politics in Northern Virginia

House District 34 has swung to the left, the right and back again.

Northern Virginia’s wealthiest suburbs are also some of its most hotly contested battleground precincts, the House of Delegates district surrounding Great Falls that’s swung left and right and left again in recent years. What once was the home of legendary Republican Vince Callahan has become kind of jump ball after he announced his retirement a decade ago.

‘Passion For Fashion’ Show To Raise Funds for Child Victims of Abuse

McLean Community Center to Vote On 2019 Budget

Governing Board recommends maintaining tax rate; possibly adding more work to renovation scope.

MPAartfest Celebrates Arts in McLean