Share of McLean Continues to Meet Challenges by Those in Need in McLean and Great Falls and Pimmit Hills
Share of McLean raises $50,000 this holiday season to give clothing, toys and gift cards to approximately 250 families in need in McLean, Great Falls and Pimmit Hills. Families are invited to a holiday celebration in December.
Quiet Riot: ‘C’mon Feel the Noise’
County passes new noise ordinance, will revisit effectiveness in 18 months.
The Board of Supervisors is at peace with the county’s new Noise Ordinance.
‘You’ll Be Laughing, You’ll Be Crying’ in Langley High School's 'Almost Maine'
Langley High School students perform at The Langley School.
Playwright John Cariani convinced Richie Follin and Peter Ongman to stare into each other’s eyes for 25 seconds. On stage.
A Grand Green Flag
Elementary school students awarded for environmental efforts.
Franklin Sherman Elementary sixth-grader Alex Verina enjoys the outdoor classroom the school recently built.
Bridge to Altruism
Karen Magley teaches bridge three days a week at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Great Falls. “Chicken soup for the brain,” said Magley, a Great Falls resident.
Gun Debate Continues in McLean
Seeks solution for all parties.
The past 10 months, on average, six people have sat in the audience of McLean Citizen Association meetings at the McLean Community Center.
Democrats Win Closely Watched Races in McLean, Great Falls and Herndon
History promised Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) that her reelection bid to Virginia’s House of Delegates would be close; no matter how much money Republicans pumped into Craig Parisot’s campaign in the final days.
Election Morning in Dranesville
Photos from Dranesville polling stations
Murphy vs. Parisot, Double Sequel
34th District has history of close elections.
The 34th-District House of Delegates race between Kathleen Murphy (D) and Craig Parisot (R) is a rematch of the special election triggered last November when Barbara Comstock (R) was elected to the U.S. Congress.
One-Woman Show in the Race for District 31 Senate?
Barbara Favola seeks reelection to Virginia State Senate.
For the second time in a month, Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) debated by herself.
25th Anniversary: McLean Community Center's Old Firehouse Teen Center
The McLean Historical Society and the McLean Community Center (MCC) celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Old Firehouse Teen Center with dozens of residents in attendance on Oct. 13.
Who’s the Leader? Who’s Politicking?
Foust runs on his record; Chronis says new leader is needed for Dranesville Supervisor.
Supervisor John W. Foust mentioned numerous endorsements he has already received and highlighted achievements he has made with the McLean community.
Chairman Candidates Offer Stark Differences
Anti-taxer Arthur Purves challenging incumbent Chairman Sharon Bulova.
Sharon Bulova is exactly where she wants to be. “I believe in local government. It’s where the rubber hits the road, and where you’re closest to your constituents,” said Bulova, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, the top elected official in Fairfax County.
$75 Billion Global Cybersecurity Market
Northern Virginia is “hotbed for cyber security entrepreneurship.”
With all its sophistication and intricacies, cybersecurity starts with a simple premise.
Favola Debates Alone, Forakis a No-Show
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) will face Republican George V. Forakis on the November ballot, but she did not face him in last week’s debate because he did not attend.
McLean: Helicopter, Hikers Needed for Rescue
Fire and Rescue personnel lifted an injured hiker from Scott’s Run Park Sunday morning.
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Units rescued an adult woman who fell from the rocks in Scott's Run Park in McLean at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 20.
McLean Orchestra’s Splash of Emotion
Local orchestra begins its 45th season on Oct. 10 at Oakcrest School performance hall.
McLean Orchestra conductor and musical director Miriam Burns doesn’t hesitate from knowledge that she can change a life in one evening.
McLean Citizens Association: By the Numbers
On the 28th of September from 7-8:30 p.m., MCA is scheduled to host a conversation with Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza at the McLean Community Center, 1234 Ingleside Ave.
Fairfax County: More Open Space
Survey about parks shows more households using the parks, lower satisfaction.
Fairfax County residents say preservation of open space is the most important service that the Park Authority can provide.
Vienna Stars Shine
Players from Great Falls, Vienna, McLean and beyond come together to win under-10 national championship in fast-pitch softball.
Sarah Semko and The Vienna Stars ‘04 amassed what the Washington Nationals couldn’t this 2015 season: a 43-game winning streak.
McLean: Larger Houses, Fewer Trees?
In-fill development a “hot issue” in McLean, Great Falls, as older homes and trees make way for much larger houses.
McLean and Great Falls communities are often named with roots to their natural surroundings: Langley Forest, Langley Oaks, Chesterbrook Woods, Franklin Forest, Chesterbrook Farm, McLean Hamlet, Amberwoods, Woodhaven, Woodside Estates, Summer Wood, Great Falls Glen, Bradley Oaks.
Fairfax County: Historic Sites - Resident Curators?
In exchange for rehabilitating the property, the curator gains use of the property and pays no rent.
The Virginia General Assembly enacted legislation in January 2011 to ensure that local jurisdictions establish a Resident Curator Project.
Newcomers Guide: Who Runs McLean?
McLean Citizens Association continues to celebrate a century of citizen activism.
McLean Citizens Association continues to celebrate a century of citizen activism.
McLean Teacher Trained to Teach About the Holocaust
Cristian Manoatl doesn’t claim the most traditional approach to his own schooling when he was a McLean High School student.
Stream Team Convenes in McLean
Plans to restore Dead Run in McLean Central Park will involve removal of dozens of trees.
Supervisor John Foust’s Stream Team was scheduled to convene for its first meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the McLean Community Center to discuss and potentially make decisions that will impact the McLean Central Park.
2015-16 Deer Archery Program
Two information meetings about the county’s Deer Management Archery Program are scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Fairfax Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway, and Tuesday, Aug. 18, 7 p.m. at Mount Vernon District Station, 2511 Parkers Lane in Alexandria, Community Room.
Herndon: 100 Bowls of Soup
The kitchen relocates from Vienna to Sunset Business Park in Herndon.
Herndon is home to more than 100 restaurants and 1,300 businesses, according to Dennis Holste, economic development manager for the Town of Herndon.
McLean: 'A Generation in Pain'
McLean High School senior wins national journalism award for combating depression.
McLean High School magazine journalist David Kagan didn’t know the power of depression when he started to research his article “A Generation in Pain” for McLean High School’s Highlander magazine.
Happy Birthday Silver Line, and Many More
Reactions to the $3 billion project up and down the line.
”Herndon is ready,” said Mayor Lisa Merkel, regarding Herndon’s future Silver Line stop. Merkel dubbed Herndon, “A Next Generation Small Town.”
Happy Birthday Silver Line, and Many More
Reactions to the $3 billion project up and down the line.
”Herndon is ready,” said Mayor Lisa Merkel, regarding Herndon’s future Silver Line stop. Merkel dubbed Herndon, “A Next Generation Small Town.”
Great Falls: Woman of the Year
Raising more than a quarter of a million dollars for cancer research with 17 local events.
Katie Simmons Hickey’s daughter Rylie, 3, delivered the knockout punch in Hickey’s fundraising film for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Langley High School in Nebraska
Langley High School’s Science Olympiad Team was honored by the Board of Supervisors and Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34) Tuesday, June 23.
Fairfax County: Deferring to Noise
New standards will wait until after the November election.
The Board of Supervisors wants to spend more time with noise. Last Tuesday, June 23, the Board deferred action on the proposed changes to the county’s noise ordinance until Nov. 17, 2015.
‘Don’t Want to Be Disturbed’
Stream restoration efforts, including loss of trees, ruffle neighbors’ feathers.
Many McLean Central Park neighbors aren’t convinced. Why focus on McLean Central Park, asked one resident, “in this pleasant community where people don’t want to be disturbed?”
Nearly Half a Billion for Schools, Fire, Police
Reston, Merrifield fire stations would be renovated or replaced.
Voters will decide in November on nearly half a billion dollars in bond sales for schools and public safety projects.
McLean: Taking a Stand for Future Generations
County boards, McLean High students tackle “civil rights issue of our era.”
Catherine Reed of Equality Virginia thanked McLean High School junior Darrell “DJ” Valdez for the effect he will have on the future, and on all civil rights.
Rules on Noise Set To Change
Board of Supervisors scheduled to resume discussion and vote on proposed Noise Ordinance on June 23.
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust asked to defer a proposal to adopt a new chapter of the county’s noise ordinance to September so the board could have more time to weigh testimony of more than 30 speakers at the public hearing, May 12.
Great Falls: 309 Houses or Scott's Nature Preserve?
Great Falls Historical Society thanks John J. Adams for “tireless,” impactful preservation efforts.
Without John J. Adams and Betty Cooke, Scott's Run Nature Preserve could have been developed into 309 houses.
Lord and Lady Fairfax Crowned
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. announced the 2015 Lords and Ladies Fairfax at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Noise Ordinance to be Addressed by Board of Supervisors on May 12
Neighbors of McLean High School and the school's athletic director have calibrated a solution. If music from loudspeakers gets amped up after or before a softball or football game, the athletic director knows precisely where the volume control should be set.
Neighborhood Outlook: Development and Land Use in McLean
An occasional series on development and land use in McLean.
Budget Gets Marked Up
Supervisors scheduled to adopt budget next Tuesday, April 28.
The Board of Supervisors marked up the proposed budget Tuesday, April 21, by increasing school funding, adding key economic growth positions and restoring money to suggested cuts to "critical" human service programs Tuesday morning, April 21, according to its Chairman Sharon Bulova.
Langley Case Day Seniors to Attend United States Supreme Court Tuesday
Langley senior Eryney Marrogi sat on the judicial bench four seats from U.S. Supreme Court Clerk Gen. William K. Suter, retired. Suter and Marrogi grilled Langley seniors Katherine Cassidy, Madeline Shaw, Cameron Davis and Paul Dell for 15 minutes each.
Contemporary Overhaul for McLean Community Center
Center renovation, adding 7,750 square feet, is scheduled for completion in 2018.
When the McLean Community Center was built in 1974, community centers were designed similar to schools, said architect Greg Lukmire, "institutional facilities that could withstand all sorts of abuse."
Board of Supervisors Honored Langley Swim and Dive
Sheriff Stacey Kincaid gave Langley High School Girls Swim and Dive team an extra splash of praise Tuesday, April 7 while the Board of Supervisors were recognizing the team for winning the VHSL 6A state championship this past winter, the sixth time in the school's history.
McLean Gymnastics: Remarkable Season
The Board of Supervisors honored McLean High School's girls gymnastics team for winning the Virginia High School League 6A state championship, the team's first.
Holocaust Remembrance Day in Fairfax County
"One of the most important things we do."
Holocaust survivor Michel Margosis spoke before the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, April 7, when the Board of Supervisors made a proclamation declaring April 16 as Holocaust Remembrance Day in Fairfax County.
More Than 200 Attend First Fairfax County Budget Hearing
Schools, libraries, economic development authorites and others seek more funding while tax-hawks call for reductions.
More than 200 people packed the Fairfax County Government auditorium Tuesday, April 7, and 60 speakers were scheduled to testify before the Board of Supervisors on the advertised budget. The hearing began with a presentation by School Board Chairman Tamara Derenak Kaufax. Members of the Fairfax County School Board sat in the front row, gave a standing ovation, and remained standing as Kaufax finished her testimony to begin the budget hearings.