Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities
Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.
Called to be Leaven in the World
Interview with Catholic bishop about Church’s role in Northern Virginia.
Magic, Wonder and Adventure at W. T. Woodson's Stage: Woodson's production of “Pippin.”
Cappies Review
100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror
Historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge talks about events that led to women's right to vote.
Laurel Hill Art Teacher Recognized
Ashley Birkmaier’s artwork selected for Artist Teacher Exhibition.
Kathy Tran Takes Open Seat
First-time candidate swamps Republican to take seat held by longtime Del. Dave Albo (R-42).
Virginia’s first Asian-American female delegate will be representing a part of Northern Virginia that has seen a radical transformation during the time since its incumbent took office more than two decades ago. Democrat Kathy Tran swamped Republican Lolita Mancheno-Smoak with a runaway victory, 61 percent to 39 percent. She ended up with 7,000 more votes than the Republican in the GOP-held seat. Mancheno-Smoak’s appeal was limited to two precincts with $5 million homes.
Hugo Leads Tanner by Less Than One-Half Percent
Narrow margin in District 40 could result in a recount.
Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) was behind Donte Tanner (D) by 68 votes on Election night. Then, as canvassing continued at the elections offices the day after, Tanner was behind by 115 votes.
Northern Virginia Leads Blue Wave
Democrats sweep statewide races and come close to taking over House of Delegates.
Democrats swept all three statewide seats this week and picked up so many seats in the House of Delegates that control of the chamber is now in doubt. Voters rejected Republican arguments about sanctuary cities and Confederate memorials, divisive issues that had moderate Republicans trying to win over the most extreme elements of President Donald Trump’s coalition.