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DMV Fall Attractions

DMV Fall Attractions

Matthew Hanley, Reporter Nov 3, 2017

Cox Farms- 15621 Braddock Rd, Centreville, VA 20120 Open 10 AM-6PM, Cost- varies, regular admission is $15 Cox Farms holds its annual Fall Festival, a family-friendly event with many activities for adults and kids alike. The Festival sports seven...

Chance the Rapper Comes Close to Home

Chance the Rapper Comes Close to Home

Ava Arthur Jun 12, 2017

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...

Ways to Show Your Pride this June

Ways to Show Your Pride this June

Jason La Kier, Reporter Jun 8, 2017

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...

Bubble Run

Summer Fun Runs

Grace Zdebski Jun 7, 2017

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...

Train displayed at Manassas Railroad Festival

Manassas Railroad Festival Attracts Fanatics

Bill Didden Jun 7, 2017

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...

Mount Vernon Park Pool on the 4th of July

Pool Season in Alexandria

Chase Hanson Jun 7, 2017

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...

An artistic display in Anthropologie

Shopping Guide: Old Town Edition

Grace Zdebski and Ava Arthur Mar 5, 2017

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 Bucket List 2016

Summer Bucket List 2016

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor Jun 5, 2016

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...

Seven Hidden Wonders of DC

Seven Hidden Wonders of DC

Jenni Wheaton, Sports Editor May 30, 2016

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....

The Burger Joint Review

The Burger Joint Review

Daniel Rayder, Reporter Mar 29, 2016

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...