Getting lost in the big green eyes of Gracie Blue is just one of the reasons why the Satoskar-Colby family keeps her around. When she’s not exploring the backyard or the storage room ceiling, she’s curled up and blissed out on someone’s lap.

Paul Kohlenberger has been named the Friends of the McLean Community Center (FMCC) organization’s 2017 “Friend in Deed.” Kohlenberger is the 26th person to receive this award “with gratitude for outstanding leadership and support of the McLean Community Center.” FMCC President W. Glenn Yarborough, Jr. presented the award at the […]

Re-emerging onto the scene after nearly five years with his latest exhibit, Color-full Romance, local artist and watercolor specialist Bill Abel (far right) debuted his new works at Falls Church Art and Frame last Friday. Abel showcased a variety of new techniques as a part his collection, namely that most […]

RSVP Northern Virginia will hold a volunteer orientation, Friday, July 14 at 11:30 a.m., at the Thomas Jefferson Library (7415 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church), near Loehman’s Plaza Shopping Center. RSVP Northern Virginia is a regional program that provides individualized support to connect adults ages 55 and older with volunteer service […]

Three Marshall High School students (from left to right) Nicolas Hauser, Diego Ignacio and Jonathan Epp will represent the D.C.-Maryland-Virginia region along with their team, the Beltway House of Hoops, as a top-seed at the national Amatuer Athletic Union tournament in Orlando, Fla. starting on Wednesday, July 19. (Photo: Courtesy […]

Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe has awarded a $50,000 high school innovation grant to Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) to develop programs that emphasize personalized learning; in college, career and civic readiness; and alignment with local workforce needs. FCPS was among five school divisions to receive an initial planning grant from […]

St. Anthony of Padua Church (3305 Glen Carlyn Rd., Falls Church), will celebrate the installation of its new pastor, Father Matthew Zuberbueler, today at 7 p.m. The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington will be the principal celebrant. Saint Anthony Padua Church is located in one of the […]

All Falls Church residents and area locals are invited to attend a different kind of fundraiser with the Art Lover’s Choice event to support Creative Cauldron (410 S Maple Ave., Falls Church). Stop by the Creative Cauldron and view an eclectic exhibit of artwork donated by generous patrons and artists. […]

At a fundraiser hosted by the LGBT Victory Fund in D.C. Monday, Virginia state delegate candidate Danica Roem (center), who won in a Democratic primary field of four last month for the right to challenge Republican incumbent Bob Marshall in the 13th District, was joined by incumbent Virginia Democratic state […]

Falls Church resident and a 2010 graduate of George Mason High School, Miles Butler, is a featured performer in a D.C. Fringe Festival production of “Shinka” in its world premiere. It is a dance and theater work by Ren Gyo Soh that “explores the mystery of living beings.” In a […]