Great Falls News

Great Falls Japanese Immersion students prepare for their trip to Japan. Wednesday, July 08, 2009 Graduating sixth-graders in Great Falls Elementary Schoola s Japanese Immersion Program are preparing for their upcoming trip to Japan, which will run from July 10-20. The trip is the culmination of the studentsa six-year Japanese program at the ...

Thursday, July 9, 2009--When Eric "Boogie" Kennedy, Founder, CEO and President of BRAAT Musik decided to set up shop in Fairfax County, Virginia, the second wealthiest county in the nation, he thought he had found a suitable location to launch his label and record his talented teenage star Mair.

Sarah Gilbert, 10, smiles from atop a horse named Lucky as she learns riding techniques from Ashley Peterson at Shadybrook Stables in McLean during a beginning horse riding class.

Jill Banks exhibits at the Great Falls Library. McLean artist Jill Banks said she created the more than 20 paintings and drawings featured in her exhibit "On the Bright Side" at the Great Falls Library as a counterbalance to todaya s overabundance of troubling news and because she cana t seem to put her paintbrush down.

Families can come early to picnic and take advantage of the staged entertainment, food, amusement rides and field games---not to mention the funnel cakes---that give the event a hometown feel.

The house at 719 Pine St. in historic downtown Herndon has seen many tenants and residents throughout the years.

Budget: Let's just say it was over the national average. Splurged on: Photography and dress.

GREAT FALLS, VA a ' The American Psychiatric Association says 8 out of 10 Americans are significantly stressed by the economy.

Voters cite Washington Post endorsement and ability to beat GOP as key factors. JUST MINUTES after gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe and his family finished voting at their home precinct in Spring Hill Elementary School, Susan Gorin walked through the door.

Tucked away in the crevices of Fairfax County, the Cross County Trail is a haven for the weekend warriors who want to stay close to home, but mentally get away.

With support of friends and family, Alison Regen is finalist for TV show, declines participation.

A little over nine percent of eligible Fairfax County voters show up to vote. Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Even though the polls had been open for 90 minutes, only 12 people had bothered to show up June 9, before 7:30 a.m., at the Great Falls Library and vote in the Democratic primary.

The following are some of the art exhibits taking place in the Fairfax area. - 'Go Figure.' An exhibit called "Go Figure" opens June 5, 7-9 p.m., and continues through June 30 at the Great Falls Foundation for the Arts Gallery, 1144-D and 1144-G Walker Road, in Leigh Corners.

Italian wine dinner. Dante Ristorante, at 1148 Walker Road in Great Falls, is hosting an Italian wine dinner Thursday, May 28, at 6:30 p.m., in conjunction with Rick's Wine & Gourmet and Grappoli Imports.

Great Falls is a favorite destination for visitors who enjoy driving along winding country roads to admire how the "other half" lives.

Jinny Beyer commands worldwide audience of quilters. Tuesday, May 26, 2009 Every field has its celebrities, and Great Falls happens to be home to one of the biggest stars of the quilting world.

Stopping driver's license fraud is no laughing matter: Four states are ordering people to wipe the grins off their faces in their license photos.

Tourism rally celebrates riches of Fairfax County. Approxmately 30 hospitality professionals gathered at Tysons Corner Center on May 13 to celebrate Fairfax County tourism, a rally in support of National Travel and Tourism Week.

Slate for citizens association leadership includes two presidential candidates; election set for June 9. Tuesday, May 19, 2009 This year, members of the Great Falls Citizens Association, whose elections are usually uncontested, will have a choice for their next president.

Riverbend Paintout. Local artists may enter the fourth annual Jan and Dan Laytham Riverbend Paintout Saturday, June 6, rain or shine.