Bracing for BRAC: Base Realignment and Closure Local bases safe from BRAC Evidence indicates that Fort Belvoir and Quantico are safe from federal cuts. Online extras: BRAC timeline – BRAC selection criteria ‘Crunch time’ for bases Gov. Warner urged members of the Virginia Commission on Military Bases to employ personal contacts as the Pentagon prepares…
Selma: March into History Forty years ago, thousands of marchers trekked from Selma to Montgomery, Ala., to demand that African-Americans be permitted to vote. Because of their courage and sacrifices, the South – indeed the nation – was transformed. The Voting Rights act that grew out of that bloody march comes up for renewal in two years. The Manassas…
Helping your child with homework U.S. Department of Education Children need to know that their family members think homework is important. If they know their families care, children have a good reason to complete assignments and to turn them in on time. You can do many things to show that your child that you value…
Scoop on best tourist spots With the Labor Day weekend approaching, the Washington, D.C., region will be over run with tourists, travelers and visitors. Get the best ideas for things to do from local residents. More… Winners announced in photo contest The Potomac News & Manassas Journal Messenger’s first Charity Photo Contest has raised $1000…
UConn Is No. 1Connecticut started the season ranked No. 1. And after all the confetti cannons had been fired inside the Alamodome last night, the Huskies were right back where they started.Full Story Huskies Show They’re The Big Dogs They were No. 1 to begin the season. They’re No. 1 now and fully crowned. With…