The City’s homegrown environmental action program begins its 25th year. Operation Earthwatch guides children and families to act for a real impact on sustaining a clean and healthy environment in the city and on the planet. October’s activity theme is Energy. Children who complete activities all 6 months receive a certificate and t-shirt, and can march in the Memorial Day Parade. The activity sheet is available online and at the Mary Riley Styles Public Library website.

Short-Handed Mason Outlasts Winthrop in High-Scoring Thriller, 96–90
FAIRFAX, Va. — The George Mason Patriots proved their resilience Friday night, surviving a fast-paced, high-scoring battle to edge the









