Great Falls News Archives

“I appreciate an historic site being maintained and used by the public.”

Colvin Run Mill Celebrates Easter Easter egg hunt and crafts mark holiday. March 25, 2008 Photo by Donna Manz Liam Fish of Great Falls shared Easter eggs with older brother Owen and a child who was not able to ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“Just say, 'No streetlight is required if the entrance is on Route 7,' and take it from there”

Neighbors Dread Increased Traffic GFCA discusses Goepfert property. By Mike DiCicco March 25, 2008 Photo by Mike DiCicco During the evening rush, traffic is backed up on Georgetown Pike, past Falls Bridge Lane. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“Things that just support a green lifestyle”

March 31st H-1B deadline may impact your hiring Cleantech companies need to watch out for this year's H-1B visa lottery and quotas, warns immigration law firm Jackson & Hertogs. via Inside Greentech

“We make sure landing pages now speak directly to keywords”

Not business as usual The nationwide slump in housing has forced many home-related products and service companies to completely reevaluate their new customer acquisition strategies, which is proving to be a ... via DM News

“We would probably have to move out of the area”

Helpers Need Help Kidz Clubhouse seeks more funding for children's camps. Mirza Kurspahic March 19, 2008 McLean resident Lindsey Trinca, 19, has Down Syndrome. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“It was like 20 policemen coming at him with their guns drawn, yelling at him to get down on the ground”

Robbery Ends in Arrest Police drama in Great Falls: High-speed chase ends in arrest. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“We're really working on some exciting raffle items”

Spring Festival Expands Optimist Club plans community-oriented event on May 4. By Matthew Swift, The Connection March 11, 2008 For the past 18 years, Jorge Adeler of Adeler Jewelers has supported a festival and ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Benefit raises $1,000 for displaced family A Centreville family has received the support of their community after losing most of their possessions in a fire ... 0 comments - more ... County proposes combined ... via Fairfax Times

“You get the whole day to think about what God did for you”

Holy Week Unites Community Great Falls Ecumenical Council plans Good Friday, Easter services. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Guitar-wielding, harmonica-playing Ted Garber will perform live Irish music all day on St. via Fairfax Times

“I tell my kids all the time, 'you're the luckiest kids because you've got this amazing school,'”

Saying Goodbye at Colvin Run Dragons bid farewell to school's first principal. March 5, 2008 Donna Manz/The Connection Principal Sandra Furick opened Colvin Run Elementary School five years ago, bringing ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“They may be springs, coming from a deep source through rock formations.”

Protecting the Source New regulations adopted for headwaters and intermittent streams. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

“Using our business increases the chance for success”

County gets outside help for grant-seeking services - by Kate Evans - 3/5/2008 The Morgan County Commission unanimously signed a six-month agreement for federal and state grant identification and grant-writing ... via The Morgan Messenger

“Instead of going online and reading about how to do something, now you can just see real experts demonstrating their skills [in the videos]”

How-To Web Site Launched Great Falls-based MonkeySee offers expert advice on range of topics. via Alexandria Gazette-Packet

Vision 2020: Pedestrian-Friendly Trails Great Falls citizens were asked: What do you think of the bikers' and pedestrian safety in Great Falls area? Contact us February 5, 2008 Members of the Great Falls ... via Alexandria Gazette-Packet