Thursday, October 17
Bringing Home the Gold
Paralympian Trevon Jenifer Visits Boys and Girls Club.
Bringing Home the Gold
Old Town BID Voting Completed
Property owners reject BID proposal.
Property owners reject BID proposal.
Wednesday, October 16
Classic Car Show in Alexandria
Lyceum showcases “orphan” vehicles.
Lyceum showcases “orphan” vehicles.
Tuesday, October 15
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.
Fairfax County Urban Rescue Team Continued to Battle Flood Damage
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Mixed-Use Apartment Building OKed in Northfax
Fairfax City Council approves WillowWood Phase I plan.
Apartments galore
Friday, October 11
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.
Thursday, October 10
Munitions to Masterpieces
Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates 50 years.
Torpedo Factory Art Center celebrates 50 years.
McGuire Named APD Chief
Texas Assistant Chief to begin Nov. 25.
Texas Assistant Chief to begin Nov. 25.
Wednesday, October 9
Jeff Todd Way Site for Annual Trash Clean Up
This annual event will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 this year.
This annual event will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 this year.
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
The GW Memorial Parkway Needs Attention
GW Parkway
Arrest in Worldgate Shooting
Worldgate Shooting
Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music
48th annual celebration is Saturday, Oct. 12.
Fairfax Fall Festival: Food, Crafts, Music
Walker Road Bridge Replacement Coming
Safety concerns on the bridge approaches and road speed?
Safety concerns on the bridge approaches and road speed?
Three Appointed to RCC Board in Reston
Three Appointed to RCC Board
Hospital Project Underway in Franconia
Officials break ground for full-sized hospital in growing area.
Hospital Project Underway in Franconia
Orange Hunt Celebrates 50 years
Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.
Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.
Thursday, October 3
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.
‘In Darkness There Is Light’
APD dedicates suicide awareness plaque.
APD dedicates suicide awareness plaque.
Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.
Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.
A $5 Million Boost for River Farm
The donation from Marcia Zech establishes an endowment, key to supporting American Horticultural Society’s River Farm headquarters.
River Farm
Wednesday, October 2
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).
“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.
$1M Grant to Grow OAR Diversion Program
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a $1 million grant to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney to grow the OAR Diversion Program. The OAR Diversion Program was created in 2022 in partnership with OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church (OAR) through the Vera Institute for Justice’s Motion for Justice Program (MFJ).
Family Fun Day Returns at Calloway UMC
It is the season for fall festivals in Arlington including Clarendon Days, St. Ann’s Fall Festival and Calloway United Methodist Church Family Fun Days on Saturday, Sept. 28.
A Casino Would Bring Many Unwanted Problems to N. Va.
Congressman Frank Wolf (retired) wrote a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors which is shared with the Connection. Wolf lives in Vienna.
All Creatures Great and Small
Trinity UMC holds Blessing of the Animals.
“We host this as a recognition that the animals that bless our families and our homes are very much a part of who we are and who our families are.” — Rev. Grace Han
Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5
Alexandria News Briefs
Accessibility Improved at State Park
Mason Neck adds all-terrain wheelchairs.
Accessibility Improved at State Park
Breaking Ground
Inova begins work on new hospital facilities.
Inova begins work on new hospital facilities.
Don’t Miss It, Great Falls Oktoberfest this Friday
Benefits Cornerstones and Great Falls Grange Foundation
The Great Falls Grange Foundation and the Rotary Club of Great Falls will present the Great Falls Oktoberfest on Friday, October 4, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Irish Folk Festival Comes to Arts Herndon
Vibrant Irish culture, music and dance at 27th Annual CCÉ O'Neill Malcom Irish Folk Festival
Vibrant Irish culture, music and dance at 27th Annual CCÉ O'Neill Malcom Irish Folk Festival
Walking to End Alzheimer's Returns
Improving treatment through pharmaceuticals and care for the growing population through legislation.
Improving treatment through pharmaceuticals and care for the growing population through legislation.
Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation Groundbreaking
Accotink Pump Station Rehabilitation Groundbreaking
Fairfax City Candidates Address Residents
Two are running for Mayor and 11 for City Council.
election
McLean Project for the Arts Secures New Space, $500,000 in County Support for New Arts Center
McLean Project for the Arts Secures New Space, $500,000 in County Support for New Arts Center
Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum
Dhakal and LeBlanc take on the challenge.
Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Film Festival is Peppered with Big Names and Ideas
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.