On June 4th, Chance the Rapper came to Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, VA for his “Be Encouraged” tour. DJ Oreo opened for Chance and got the audience ready for the main act. The popular rapper sang some of his most popular songs: “All Night,” “No...

As June is Pride Month, there are many opportunities for West Potomac students to celebrate and get involved with the LGBTQ community and celebrate LGBTQ identities. Here are some of the biggest local events for teenagers to participate in Pride this...

Wouldn’t it be great if exercise were actually fun? This might be possible with the plethora of “fun runs” happening around Virginia this summer. These runs are made unique with glowsticks, color, mud, and more special characteristics--so get a...

The historic town of Manassas celebrated the history and the legacy of the railroad with its famous annual Railroad Festival on Saturday, June 3rd. Since 1994, the railroad festival has been a popular annual event in Manassas that excites participants...

Everyone loves a good pool day, but there are so many choices! Here is a list of numerous pools in our area, complete with brief descriptions, addresses, and operating hours, so you can find the best pool for you. Waynewood Recreation Association Pool Surrounded...

If you’re looking for a pair of distressed jeans, a trendy dress, or just a fun day of shopping, Old Town is the place for you. Old Town houses a menagerie of adorable boutiques and stylish stores.. Whatever you are looking to buy can be found in one...

Summer is approaching fast with only two and a half weeks left of school, and instead of turning towards the computer or TV, head outside for adventures and colorful memories. Here is a 2016 Summer Bucket List, so pick a few of these fun activities to...

With summer, and DC, right around the corner, there are hundreds of museums and landmarks to visit. In addition to these, there are many unknown, amazing places to go to in our area. From restaurants to parks, here is a list of hidden wonders around DC....

  Shenandoah National Park Shenandoah National Park is always a beautiful place to visit. Located along the Blue Ridge Mountains here in Virginia, the park has over 200,000 acres of a variety of hiking trails that include everything from...

Walking into BGR (The Burger Joint), the first thing I noticed was the smell. As soon as I crossed the threshold, my nose was immediately greeted with the delicious scent of patties sizzling on the grill. The next thing that hit me was the music. BGR...

The Renwick Gallery’s new Wonder exhibit is continuing to attract tourists and locals alike as a popular DC attraction after reopening from two-year renovations. As a branch of the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Renwick has received generous praise...

Of the many holiday traditions in Alexandria, Va., one of the most memorable is the Collingwood Light Show on Collingwood Road, organized by Aldersgate Church.  Almost every year since 1994, Bill Vaughan has created the “largest animated residential...