Vienna: Presidential Must-Read
If praise from a former U.S. president, and a Foreword by another is any evidence, local author David Priess has hit the target with his first book.
Commentary: A Step Backwards for Virginia
Virginia New American leaders respond to the nomination of Ken Cuccinelli for the State Supreme Court.
From immigration to contraception to climate change denial to LGBT rights, Ken Cuccinelli has built a career on extreme conservative positions that are out of step with Virginia today.
Vienna: Umbria Olive Oil on Area Tables
From the rolling countryside of Umbria to the neighborhoods of Vienna, local oral surgeon brings the best of the best to local tables.
What do you call Washingtonian Magazine’s “Top Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon” living out his alter-ego dream in a parallel universe --- overseeing production of 100 percent pure Italian olive oil and importing the finished product to the U.S?
Vienna: Elegant Temptations
Sweet secrets of Silva’s Patisserie in Vienna.
Probably the most delightful gift comes wrapped in sugar, or chocolate or a sweet glaze.
Vienna: Outstanding Teacher
Corey Thornblad of Kilmer Middle School honored by FCPS.
Corey Thornblad, social studies teacher at Kilmer Middle School, has been named the Fairfax County Public Schools 2016 Outstanding Teacher.
Wolf Trap Has New Superintendent
George Liffert, a national park manager with 28 years’ experience, will lead Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.
Vienna: Flint Hill Student Wins Grand Prize in Coding Competition
Victor (Vale) Tolpegin, 16, won the grand prize in the international computer programming competition, Google Code-In. Tolpegin is a sophomore at Flint Hill School in Oakton.
Vienna: On the Way to Forever Homes
The Korffs of Vienna foster dogs who wait for a family to love them.
For many families, watching the family pup frolic and play around is fun.
Lieutenant Louis “Lou” Forges Retires from the Vienna Police Department
On Feb. 1, Lt. Louis “Lou” Forges retired from the Town of Vienna Police Department.
Letter: Overzealous Spenders
To the Editor
For decades the incessant grab for increasing revenues by local jurisdictions has been evidenced by larger and larger, more creative grabs by localities, some even illegal.
Vienna Teen Wins Best Delegate Award
Otilia Danalache, of Vienna, a freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, won the Best Delegate Award at The Ivy League Model United Nations Conference 2016.
Optimists Present $29,000 Donation to Growing Hope
At Feb. 3 dinner meeting, check presentation and installation of new members.
Northern Virginia, in support of local families confronting childhood cancer.
Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Honors Volunteers
Fire department, Auxiliary recognizes selfless service in 2015.
Approximately 130 friends of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department came out on Feb. 6 to salute the department’s volunteers and staff for service to the community in 2015.
Oakton’s Bassett is Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital CFO
Laura Bassett, of Oakton, was appointed chief financial officer of Girl Scouts Nation’s Capital.
Vienna Resident Recognized as ‘Best of the Best’
Vienna resident Ian Ladner was awarded the Defense Logistics Energy Employee of the Quarter (Oct-Dec 2015).