Thursday, May 16
Are Longtime Businesses Leaving Hollin Hall Shopping Center?
Are Longtime Businesses Leaving Hollin Hall Shopping Center?
Wednesday, May 15
Centreville Preschoolers Release Ladybugs for Earth Day
Students at Chesterbrook Academy Preschool in Centreville celebrated Earth Day, April 22, by releasing more than 10,000 ladybugs throughout their schoolyard.
National Nurses Week
Residents of Woodbine Rehabilitation and Health Center celebrate the nurses of Woodbine and Silverado Memory Care Center May 6 during National Nurses Week May 6-12
StarKist Presents $10k to Miracle League
Charlie the Tuna on hand for MLA game.
Rainy skies didn’t dampen the spirits of the Miracle League of Alexandria as Charlie the Tuna and representatives of the StarKist Corporation presented a check for $10,000 to MLA board president Mac Slover May 4 at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center.
StarKist Presents $10k to Miracle League
Charlie the Tuna on hand for MLA game.
Rainy skies didn’t dampen the spirits of the Miracle League of Alexandria as Charlie the Tuna and representatives of the StarKist Corporation presented a check for $10,000 to MLA board president Mac Slover May 4 at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center.
Chamber Receives Report on General Assembly Activities
Roll for a casino in Fairfax County?
“It was a session with a lot of changes,” said State Senator Scott Surovell speaking to the Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce at the annual General Assembly Report business breakfast.
The Backward Budget Moves Forward
Breaking news from Richmond – the biennial state budget has been passed and signed into law.
FAA Reauthorization Adds New Flights at DCA
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Bobby Scott (VA), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) issued a statement today blasting the inclusion of a provision to add new flights at DCA in the FAA Reauthorization bill despite the House’s previous rejection of the same provision.
Former FCIC Attorney Sentenced in Sexual Exploitation of Children
A former Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) attorney was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for conspiring to sexually exploit numerous children.
$1.65 Billion Budget Adopted
The Arlington County Board voted on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to adopt a $1.65 billion balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2025, a 6.4 percent increase over FY 2024.
Harmony for Hope Raises Funds for Ukrainian Children
From the mezzo soprano of Katelyn Neumann to the bass of Eduardo Castro, the walls of Rock Spring United Church of Christ (UCC) reverberate with the crescendos of the opera performers who have volunteered their talents for Harmony for Hope.
2024 Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award
Arlington County was recognized Friday, May 10 by the National Center for Safe Routes to School as the 2024 recipient of the Vision Zero for Youth U.S. Leadership Award.
Roads to Close at Arlington National Cemetery
Sheridan Drive will be closing beginning May 13 through Dec. 30 due to necessary construction. Detour signs mark road closures and alternate routes.
“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.
Participate in Bike to Work Day, Friday, May 17
Join National Bike to Work Day on Friday, May 17 in the City of Alexandria. The free, annual event encourages the public to consider bicycle commuting as an affordable, fun and environmentally friendly way to get to work.
School Board Hearing on Budget Poorly Attended
Why didn’t more people testify?
Dr. Ricardy Anderson (Mason District representative) welcomed the six people who testified Tuesday evening, May 14, at the Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing on the budget. The time between the first speaker, Nancy Trainer, starting her testimony, and Arthur Purves, the sixth speaker, ending his testimony was approximately sixteen minutes.
FCPS Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
FCPS Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Newington
Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Come Party in the Streets of Downtown Fairfax.
The City’s 4th annual Asian Festival on Main is May 19.
The City’s 4th annual Asian Festival on Main is May 19.
Fairfax City Council Adopts FY 25 Budget
Residential real-estate taxes rise by half a cent.
Fairfax City Council Adopts FY 25 Budget
Tuesday, May 14
Community News at a Glance
Community News at a Glance
‘Addictive Cell Phone Usage’
Fairfax County School Board spurred to action on student cell phone use
Cell phones
Big Box Store Replaces Big Box Vacancy in Springfield
Bob’s Discount Furniture is moving into the Bed, Bath and Beyond space
Furniture Store Coming
Have Fun and Learn about the Environment
Woodlands Stewardship Education Center opens to the public.
Environmental
Car Seat Inspections on May 23
Car Seat Inspections on May 23
Thursday, May 9
Remembering the Fallen in Alexandria
Wreath laying ceremony held for slain officers.
Wreath laying ceremony held for slain officers.
Stop for Pedestrians in Fairfax County Crosswalks
Supervisors adopt ordinance amending county code to stop, not just yield.
Yield
Wednesday, May 8
Celebrating Benchmark in Alexandria
Senior Living opens in West End.
Senior Living opens in West End.
Honoring Fairfax County Retiree Charles Smith
In January of 2024, Charles Smith retired as Watershed Project Implementation Branch Chief. In this role, he led a team responsible for designing, constructing, and monitoring water quality improvement projects.
Native Plant Advocates Win Ellen Pickering Award
The native plant sale Scott Knudsen and Jennifer Pease started 21 years ago was April 27
The Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award recognizes Alexandria community members who demonstrate a commitment to protecting the environment and preserving local natural resources.
Children’s Nature Library to Reopen at River Farm
The American Horticultural Society will reopen the Children’s Nature Library and Reading Room at River Farm, headquarters of the AHS. This dynamic space for young readers, which closed in 2020 due to the pandemic, will once again offer an extraordinary collection of over 1,700 books focused on nature and gardening.
Friendship Firehouse Muster
Come out Saturday, May 18, in front of Friendship Firehouse Museum, 107 S. Alfred St., for a muster of over 15 antique firefighting apparatus in celebration of 250 of the Friendship Fire Company in Alexandria.
Tribute to the Fallen
Wreath laying honors fallen officers.
A tribute to Alexandria’s fallen law enforcement officers was held May 7 at Waterfront Park as the region prepares for National Police Week events May 12-18.
Mental Health Awareness Month: Focusing on America's Mental Health Crisis
As May unfolds, our nation again turns its gaze towards an issue affecting every corner of American society – mental health. Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges millions of Americans face, the urgent need for action, and what we are doing here in the Commonwealth to address this crisis.
Never Forget
City remembers victims of the Holocaust.
The Holocaust was the genocide of six million Jews across Eastern Europe under the regime of Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler. On May 6, the City of Alexandria honored the memory of those victims during the 35th annual Days of Remembrance ceremony in Market Square.
Arlington’s 9th Street Quartet Wows Crowd at St. George's Church
... and manages to tie in Jane Austen to Schubert
Music wows
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
Supervisors Adopt Budget Plan: Tax Rate Increase.
Challenges, needs, and the reality that the county cannot do it alone.
Tax increase
Celebrating Red Hot & Blue’s New Fairfax Location
‘Hometown restaurant’ for barbecue and ‘true Southern cuisine.’
Ribbon cut
Outdoor Band Concert under the Springtime Stars
Centreville High presents ‘Bandemonium!’ plus food trucks.
Centreville High presents ‘Bandemonium!’ plus food trucks.
County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
Thursday, May 2
Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award
Native Plant Advocates Win 2024 Ellen Pickering Award
Volunteers to the Rescue
Bridge out of network for a short while, volunteers to the rescue.
Bike Bridge
Mount Vernon Monster Reappears in Minds of Many
Recent web show revives rumors from late 1970s.
Mount Vernon Monster
Wednesday, May 1
What I'm Most Proud Of
Early consultation is a win-win for the Commonwealth, private developers and Tribal Nations, providing project predictability and efficiency by identifying and resolving potential sources of delay early in planning.
Stamp Out Hunger
On the second Saturday of May, May 11, 2024, your local letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items to help those in need right here in Arlington.
“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.
Seven Years Later, Still No Herndon Downtown Redevelopment
Comstock’s 2-year construction pause expired on April 30.
On April 24, a town spokesperson told The Connection that Herndon Town Manager Bill Ashton would update the Town Council during its April 30 Work Session on how “the town and Comstock are working together to determine next steps.”
Fatal Motorcycle Crash
crash
Oakton Alum Facing Up to Four Years Prison
Convicted on two counts of involuntary manslaughter in crash in front of Oakton High.
Convicted
Baguettes and More Coming to Central Springfield
Local owner has all summer to perfect the new Paris Baguette.
Baguette
The AcceptAbility Gala
Global Down Syndrome Foundation gala tickets available; policymakers, National Institute of Health scientists attending.
Gala
No Hold Comments by Chairman and Supervisors
Budget, lack of state funding; Animal Protection Police or Animal Control Officers?
Budget