
Committed to Peacemaking
Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County reception honors activists and advocates.
Suraya Sadeed said hearing more than 20 stories of students promoting peace in and out of their schools made her believe “there is still hope for a brighter future.”

Practice Makes Perfect
Local educators share strategies for getting children to practice music.
When Linda Gulyn’s son entered high school and asked to quit his clarinet lessons, the Arlington mother of four declined his request.

Over 50 and Playing Basketball
Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.
If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.
First Taste of Working World
Teen Job Fairs begin this weekend.
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) said his first job working at a pool over the summer formed a lot of his work ethic.

Optimistic About State of Hospitality
Panelists at Northern Virginia Chamber Forum discuss state of hospitality under the new administration.
The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce gathered some heavy hitters to offer their thoughts and answer questions from a standing-room-only audience at the “State of Hospitality Under the New Administration” symposium on March 6.
A Mixed Bag: General Assembly Session 2017
Commentary
The best way I can describe the 2017 session of the General Assembly is to call it a mixed bag.
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Marching for ‘Park Free RTC’
Hundreds protest new Reston Town Center parking fees.
Hundreds of people opposed Reston Town Center’s new paid parking scheme on Saturday, March 4, by marching in a “Park Free RTC” protest march.
RA Reviews Newly Published Lake House Report
Reston Lake House Report
Letter to the Editor: Fairfax County Cannot Ignore Low Salaries of Police Force
As we have heard for many years now, Fairfax County is once again in a budget crunch.
Editorial: Independent, Civilian Oversight in Place
New auditor and panel will make an excellent police force better, more transparent and accountable.
In February, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors followed through in establishing two forms of independent oversight of law enforcement for the first time in county history.
Stop Bullying Federal Workers
Republicans hold control of all three branches of government, and therefore have a responsibility to lead the civil service that employs millions of Americans, and every American relies upon for myriad services.

Hunter Mill District Community Summit Held
Budgets, education, economic climate, immigration and Metro all on the agenda.
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins held a community summit on Saturday, March 4 at the Frying Pan Park Visitors Center in Herndon.
Obituary: Raymond T. Olsen
Raymond T. Olsen, 87, of Oak Park, Illinois passed away Feb. 27, 2017 after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

A Team of Winners
Gianmichel D'Allessandro, in the green cap, prepares to dive in for his school record-setting swim in the 50-yard freestyle.

South Lakes Athletes Break Records, Win State Honors
South Lakes High School seniors Devyn Jones, Timiebi Ogobri and Peter Sepulveda closed out their four-year indoor track and field careers by earning All-State honors at the 6A State Championship February 24-25, 2017.

Board of Supervisors Approves $2.2 Billion Infrastructure Plan
Associated Road Fund approved; Service District vote will be next month.
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved the $2.2 billion Reston Transportation Funding Plan and its associated road fund on Tuesday, Feb. 28, despite vocal opposition from community members.

Herndon Artist Lisa Tureson Exhibits at Touchstone Gallery, D.C.
Oak Hill-Herndon-based artist Lisa Tureson celebrated the opening reception of her latest exhibit Scribbles: an Urban Art Series, on Friday March 3, 2017 at Touchstone Gallery, 901 New York Ave., NW.
Educating Customers Is Key to Success
New manager joining Two Poor Teachers after 18 years in business.
It’s been 18 years since Ken Nies co-founded Two Poor Teachers, LLC, but the kitchen and bath remodelling company isn’t resting on its laurels.

Tour Area Gardens
Garden Club of Virginia hosts 84th Annual Historic Garden Week.
During the last eight days of April every year nearly 26,000 visitors tour homes and gardens across Virginia.