9/11 Ceremony in Great Falls
Honoring and remembering those who perished.
Honoring and remembering those who perished.
Help with Affordable Housing in Herndon?
Possible path for new affordable and accessible housing in the Town of Herndon
Fairfax County stands ready to assist, Bierman says.
Coat Donations Needed Now
2024 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Distribution is one month away
2024 Hunter Mill District Winter Coat Distribution is one month away
Film on the Screening Circuit Has Roots in Herndon
Topics of love and mental illness rise above its roots.
Topics of love and mental illness rise above its roots.
ASC to Host Washington Commanders Night Oct. 16
Athletes of the Month to be honored.
The Alexandria Sportsman’s Club October Athletes of the Month from all four City of Alexandria High Schools will be honored as the tradition continues at the ASC Washington Commanders Night Oct. 16 at the Old Dominion Boat Club.
Vote to Support Tax Relief for Military Families
On the ballot this year, Virginians will have the opportunity to vote for a constitutional amendment to provide equitable tax relief to surviving spouses of military service members who died in the line of duty.
Arlington National Cemetery's Southern Expansion Project
The Arlington National Cemetery Southern Expansion project will enable the Army to continue the honored tradition of laying to rest our veterans well into the future.
ACPD Engages Community
The Arlington County Police Department (ACPD) Community Engagement Division has already been busy the first week of October engaging the community through two Coffee With A Cop events on Oct. 2 as well as an Essentials Drive on Oct. 4.
Hundreds of Seniors Competed in Senior Olympics
Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to hundreds of seniors competing in five and 10-year age groups in the 2024 Northern Virginia Senior Olympics.
Music, Children’s Activities, Parade, Pets and Awards
32nd annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 19.
Come one, come all – the 32nd annual Centreville Day is Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., in Historic Centreville Park. The free event is at 5714 Mount Gilead Road (off Braddock Road, across Route 29 from the IHOP) and offers fun activities for the entire family.
Urgent Concerns about Ongoing Purge of Voter Rolls
Letter from U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly to Gov. Glenn Younkin about voting roll purges is shared with readers of the Connection:
Jury Convicts Former Officer In Death of Unarmed Suspect
Guilty of reckless handling of firearm; not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
On Friday, Oct. 4, a jury made up of eight women and four men convicted former FCPD Sergeant Wesley Shifflett, 36, of reckless handling of a firearm, related to the shooting death of Timothy McCree Johnson, 37, on February 22, 2023. The jury found him not guilty of involuntary manslaughter.
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Fall 2024—Looking Good on Lake Anne
2024 has been a good year to date in Reston, especially at Lake Anne Village Center. Now, if Lake Anne, Reston and the country can get through Nov. 5 without electing any convicted felons, who knows what might be possible in 2025?
Supervisors Honor Karla Bruce
One Fairfax Policy: Former Chief Equity Officer has 25 years of impactful service.
Karla Bruce honored
Historical Marker Unveiled and Dedicated
Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.
Celebrates the legacy of Robert Gunnell and Gunnell’s Chapel.
Confusing FCDC Sample Ballot
Letters to the Editor
Some might be confused or fooled by the names that will appear on the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) sample ballot that will be distributed at the polls on Election Day.
Judge Declares EHO Policy Void on Four Counts
Startling decision seen as step to reset drastic housing policy changes.
Arlington County Courtroom 11A was packed as Circuit Court Judge David Schell issued his judgment in the case Marcia Nordgren et al vs Arlington County Board. It was, as one observer said afterwards, truly a David and Goliath story. It was also an issue on which candidates for the Arlington County Board had sparred.
Arlington Program Focuses on Fathers
Silbert Harrison Grant is passionate about fathers. “When you help the father, you are also helping the mother and the kids — the whole family, and that helps the community.” Grant is Coordinator of Fatherhood Enhancement with Child and Family Services for the Arlington County Department of Human Services (DHS).
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