Valerie K. Hardy (third from right) was announced as Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School’s new principal on Monday and will be officially appointed to her new role on Monday, July 10. With over 18 years in the field of education, Hardy brings a bevy of experience as a teacher, counselor […]

Juan Pineda of Falls Church, Va., was recognized as a SkillsUSA National Finalist in the Customer Service Competition after he placed in the Top 10 at 9th place at the National SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Championships held in Louisville, Kentucky from June 19 – 23. Pineda also received a SkillsUSA […]

Tedd Magsig with Let’s Play Music in the City: “We just celebrated our 10 year anniversary this year, and we’re looking forward to the next 10 years.”

Rising senior Daniel SanGiovanni of George Mason High School started all of his matches at center back for the U17 Virginia State Soccer Team at the 2017 Region I Olympic Development Program Tournament. In addition to representing the Virginia State team, Daniel served as a volunteer assistant coach at DC […]

Last Thursday, June 22, the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia (LCNV) held its Annual Recognition Event at the James Lee Community Center Theater (2855 Annandale Rd. Falls Church). Students, teachers, volunteers and community partners were recognized for their commitment to adult literacy in Northern Virginia. Students read essays based on […]

Live on the airwaves were three fifth grade students from Belvedere Elementary School in Falls Church, who made an appearance on an episode of the Book Club for Kids podcast that is geared toward middle grade readers. The students (from left to right) Diego Chavez, Callie Petit and Valeria Vargas-Perez […]

Celebrate Independence Day at Arlington’s sixth annual July 4th Celebration at Long Bridge Park (475 Long Bridge Dr., Arlington). From 5 – 10 p.m., join in the patriotic spirit with a food truck rally, live music featuring Jeff From Accounting, sports and games for all ages and moon bounces (weather […]

The Locker Room Sports Bar & Grill (502 W. Broad St., Falls Church) is hosting a fundraiser for the Shepherd’s Center in order to raise funds that will assist the senior communities in McLean, Arlington and Falls Church on Wednesday, July 12 from 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. 15 percent […]

Champions of Arlington Soccer Associations 3 vs. 3 tournament in their age group are four rising fourth graders from Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (from left to right) L. Meade, S. Meade, H. Boesen, C. Weatherly and S. Witt. (Photo: Liz Weatherly)