It's a numbers game
Go ahead, approach an area football coach and ask him about the Oakton Cougars. A number between 16 and 18 will likely be thrown out. Oakton returns 17 of its 22 starters from last year's 5-5 team, but 17 isn't the number the Cougars wish to focus on. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Another green light for rail
Approval for pre-construction work a 'positive sign' for project | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Local talent boosts Cavs
Lake Braddock graduate Matt Weiler had a successful first two years at the University of Kentucky. He started 21 games during that span for the men's soccer team and was even named to the Conference USA All-Tournament Team as a freshman after helping the Wildcats reach the conference final. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Setting the soccer scene
Stephanie Hylton has spent most of her soccer career worrying about her teammates' success, whether that pass she sent hit the back of the goal. But this fall, Hylton, a Lake Braddock graduate, must worry more about righting things on her own end first. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Bank Robbery in McLean
Employees of the Cardinal Bank, 1313 Dolly Madison Boulevard in McLean, were robbed on Friday, August 15 shortly after 10:30 a.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Gannett to lay off 600; eliminate 1,000 positions
Tysons Corner-based Gannett Co. Inc. is laying off 600 workers and eliminating 1,000 positions according to former Gannett editor Jim Hopkins. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Northern Virginia's fall football forecast
A look at Northern Virginia's presence on the Division I-A level. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Return to the gridiron
If Oakton graduate Jared Green's nationally televised speech, which was used to introduce his father, longtime Washington Redskin Darrell Green, at the Pro Football Hall of Fame was any indication, this upcoming football season promises special things for the University of Virginia wide receiver. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Tysons density dispute
Task force and staff disagree over future numbers at Tysons | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Falls Church robbery
Police are investigating a robbery that took place about 11:20 p.m. on Sunday, July 27. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Remaining independent at Vinson Hall
Vinson Hall Retirement Community in McLeanhas created a model apartment showcasing innovations in independant living for the elderly. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
HOT lanes rescue under way
The environmental groups Audubon Society of Northern Virginia and Lands & Waters will relocate native plants rescued from Virginia Department of Transportation HOT Lanes construction sites on Friday, Aug. 8 at 9 a.m. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Break-in at Thoreau Middle
Police are investigating a burglary at Thoreau Middle School | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Rockin' the boat
McLean graduates Sam Stitt and Giuseppe Lanzone are in Beijing to compete as members of the U.S. Olympic Rowing Team. Stitt and Lanzone's crew careers began at McLean High School, and this will be the first Olympic appearance for both athletes. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
McLean/Great Falls 13-year-olds drop heartbreaker
Unsure whether he'd actually had an audience, McLean/Great Falls coach Jim Balog made his point anyway. Nobody, not even Balog himself, thought he'd be making a postgame speech from a dugout in Live Oak, Fla. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Herndon, McLean churches share a common bond, pastor
"The church felt like it was dying," recalls Todd Weiss, head deacon at First Baptist Church of Herndon, referring to events of a month or so ago. | 0 comments - ›› more ...
Runs ends for McLean/Great Falls in Alabama
The McLean/Great Falls 14-year-old Babe Ruth baseball team saw its season come to a close Sunday with an 11-8 loss to West Alabama in the Southeast Regional Tournament. | 0 comments - ›› more ...