Welcome to Thursday, Dec. 6! Here are some interesting things about today: Construction of the Washington Monument was completed on this day in 1884. On Dec. 6, 1973, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the 25th Amendment 387-35, which confirmed Vice President Gerald Ford as president of the United States.  Famous birthdays: Former D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty is 42; Director Judd Apatow is 45 and actor Tom Hulce is 59.  Hope you bundled up today: The weather Thursday will be sunny with a high near 44 degrees and a low of about 33 degrees. Friday is expected to be warmer, with a high around …

Welcome to Monday, Sept. 24! Here are five interesting things about today: There are 98 days remaining until the end of the year. How are those New Year resolutions coming along?  On this day in 1957, U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower enforced desegregation by sending the 101st Airborne Division to Central High School in Little Rock, Ark. Famous birthdays: American writer F. Scott Fitzgerald (1896-1940); American television anchor Lou Dobbs (b. 1946); Canadian actress Nia Vardalos (b. 1962) and American gymnastic twins Morgan and Paul Hamm (b. 1982). The 8-3 South County Stallions Field …

Welcome to Friday, June 8, 2012! Here are five interesting facts about today:  1. The weather in Lorton will be sunny with a high near 86 degrees. The evening will be clear with a low of 58, according to the National Weather Service. 2. There are 206 days left in 2012.  3. Famous Birthdays: Former First Lady Barbara Bush (b. 1925) American comedian and red carpet queen Joan Rivers (b. 1933)  American actress Julianna Margulies (b. 1966)  American rapper Kanye West (b. 1977)  Begian tennis player Kim Clijsters (b. 1983) 4. The Muslim prophet Muhammad died on June 8, 632. The teachings of the …