Teen Works On Glaucoma Detection: February In Review

While February is the shortest month of the year, it wasn't lacking in news. A successful fundraiser for Society Fair, fatal pedestrian crash on Richmond Highway and student's research on eye disease were among the top stories for Greater Alexandria Patch readers.

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Below are some of the most read stories around Greater Alexandria from February:

Mount Vernon Student Develops Glaucoma Detection Model

A junior from Mount Vernon spent the summer with Aravind Eye Hospital developing a machine learning model for diagnosing glaucoma. He became motivated to research the topic after learning his uncle, a teacher in New Dehli, had glaucoma.

Pedestrian Killed On Richmond Highway In Fairfax County: Police

A pedestrian was struck and killed in Huntington on Richmond Highway, according to Fairfax County Police. A vehicle heading south on Richmond Highway stuck her.

Tall Ship Providence Coming In Summer, Bolstered By Grant

The Providence, a replica of one of the Navy's first warships, will become an attraction on the Alexandria waterfront this summer. It will be supported by a $50,000 grant announced by the state.

MS-13 Members Charged With Kidnapping, Murder In Fairfax County

A federal grand jury indicted 11 MS-13 gang members for the 2016 kidnappings and killings of two juveniles in Fairfax County.

Society Fair To Remain Open In Alexandria After Fundraiser

It looked like Society Fair could close in Old Town Alexandria on Feb. 8. That's no longer the case after a successful GoFundMe campaign.

Man Charged For Raping Alexandria Lifeguard At Pool: Officials

A man has been charged for the rape of a lifeguard at an Alexandria pool in 2016. The victim previously told police she'd been abducted and raped by a person she didn't know.