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Sunset Concert at River Farm with Soulfire

The band Soulfire takes the stage at River Farm, headquarters of the American Horticultural Society, on Thursday, May 30, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget

Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.

Budget

Robust Registration Underway for 2023 NoVa Senior Olympics

Sr Olympics

A Historic McDonald’s?

Fairfax County Has One

Historic McDonald's

South Lake Seahawks Remain Undefeated

Westfield led with 4:30 to play in the 4th quarter, but South Lakes scored on a 65-yard TD and held off Westfield to take the 28-24 nailbiter.

The Westfield Bulldogs (7-2) took on the unbeaten South Lakes Seahawks (9-0) on Nov. 3 in Reston.

Area Sky Watchers See Rare Solar Eclipse

Weather cooperates for shared view of the celestial phenomenon

Eclipse Watchers

Undefeated, Madison Beats Westfield

For the Madison Warhawks it was another game where they just don't quit.

Re-Engineering Fairfax Minimum Parking Requirements

Parking

Appropriations Committee Meeting News

Revenue is exceeding predictions; will there be a recession?

Finances

Community Fills ACPD Truck for Arlington Unsheltered

This essentials drive is one of a series of community events hosted by the Community Engagement Division of the ACPD. Other events include the Christmas toy drive, the back-to-school supplies collection in the fall and the non-perishable food drive for AFAC which provides supplemental groceries to Arlington’s low-income families.

Affordable Housing-Talk Not Action in Fairfax, Reston

The shortage of affordable housing in Fairfax County and Reston rarely gets the analytical attention that the Connection’s edition of August 16-22 delivered in Mercia Hobson’s “3rd Wealthiest County in U.S. Fails to Provide Affordable Housing.” The article is based on conversations with several knowledgeable staff members of one excellent Reston’s charitable organization, Cornerstones, people serving the homeless and those in danger of becoming homeless.

Living Legend Carolyn Lewis

Educator improving the lives of others.

Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.

Local Burger One of Best in D.C. Area

Burgers on the grill

Modern, All-Female Play Full of Laughter and Joy

City of Fairfax Theatre Co. presents the comedy, ‘POTUS.’

Theater

A Noteworthy Milestone

Alexandria Harmonizers celebrate 75 years.

The Alexandria Harmonizers, Alexandria’s own internationally acclaimed a cappella performing group, will celebrate their 75th diamond anniversary with a special performance Sept. 9 at the Rachel M Schlesinger Concert Hall on the Alexandria campus of Northern Virginia Community College.

Earth Day 2024

Fairfax County’s Earth Day Festival is Saturday, April 20.

Earth Day

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