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The new Haagen-Dazs, located next to the Bethesda Row Landmark Theatre, is facing some competition from the original Haagen-Dazs store, which is open until Halloween. The new store hopes to attract new customers with a better atmosphere and a greater variety of products. Photo by Zach Fuchs.

Haagen-Dazs competes with itself for customers

By Zach Fuchs September 18, 2011
The new Haagen-Dazs is facing some tough competition – from its own brand. The old store, which is open until Halloween, has the two ice cream stores competing against each other for sales.
The new movie Contagion explores the devastating effects a worldwide pandemic that kills nine percent of the worlds population within five months would have on society. The movies realistic portrayal and stellar cast make it one everyone should watch, even if youre a germaphobe. Photo courtesy www.movieposterdb.com.

‘Contagion’ realistically portrays global pandemic

By Carolyn Freeman September 17, 2011

Hollywood producers often think of the apocalypse as the basis of a movie. In “2012” and “Independence Day,” the end of the world came by way of earthquakes or alien attacks.  But a more deadly...

The music department will travel to Nashville, Tenn., for this years annual music trip April 18 to 20. Nashville is home to the country music hall of fame, among many other attractions. Photo courtesy www.countrymusicgreatsradio.com.

Music department to head down south to Nashville

By Deanna Segall September 14, 2011

Detroit soul, Memphis blues, New Orleans jazz and Nashville country are all music capitals and important destinations for budding musicians. For the first time, the music department will visit the country-western...

Stores advertise discounts for Fashions Night Out in Georgetown Sept. 8. Despite the torrential rain, many avid fashionistas still braved the weather to find the best deals. Photo by Marit Bjornlund.

Fashion’s Night Out stays in style

By Marit Björnlund September 13, 2011

Even heavy rain, thunder and lightning couldn’t stop D.C. fashion-lovers from heading to Georgetown Sept. 8 to shop on Fashion’s Night Out. FNO is a global celebration of fashion that originated...

Takoma Park Folk Festival features music and crafts

By Julia Berard September 13, 2011

The sound of steel guitars and banjos filled the air at the 34th annual Takoma Park Folk Festival Sept. 11 at Takoma Park Middle School. For the main music attraction, seven stages each showcased...

The Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue team, including parent Dan Hanfling, stand in the departing ceremony at the Pentagon Sept. 18, 2001 after finishing rescue and recovery efforts. The team spent nearly two weeks searching for trapped victims and clearing the damage after the plane crash into the Pentagon Sept. 11, 2001. Photo courtesy Virginia Task Force 1/FEMA.

Q&A with parent Dan Hanfling, a first responder at the Pentagon on 9/11

By Lucy Chen September 11, 2011
Parent Dan Hanfling spent nearly two weeks in the rubble at the Pentagon after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as a medical team manager for the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue team.

Photo of the Day: September 8

By Lucy Chen September 8, 2011
Students line up for picture day in the auditorium Sept. 7 and 8.
Students watch a Sept. 11 video during second period today to commemorate the tenth anniversary. Photo by Billy Bird.

Photo of the Day: September 7

By Lucy Chen September 7, 2011
Students watch a Sept. 11 video during second period today to commemorate the tenth anniversary.
Multimedia: Meet the new teachers

Multimedia: Meet the new teachers

By James London September 5, 2011

This year, Whitman welcomes some new faces around school: art teacher Erica Apatov, Spanish teacher Kathryn Bransford, social studies teacher Katherine Chery, science teacher Elisa Hidalgo and Spanish...

Pies of all flavors filled the Farmers Market in downtown Bethesda Sept. 4 for the second annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest. A panel of judges tasted over 30 pies to pick six winners. Photo by Lauren Medellin.

Pie contest crowns best bakers in Bethesda

By Lauren Medellin September 5, 2011

The sweet scents of apple, peach and vegetable pies filled the Farmers Market in downtown Bethesda for the second annual Bake Bethesda A Pie Contest Sept. 4. A large crowd of spectators gathered...

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