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Giving a Local Voice to the Civil Rights Act

Congressman Gerry Connolly embarks on yearlong history project to mark 50th anniversary of Civil Rights Act; seeks personal stories and testimonials.

Next year, the nation will mark the 50th anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act. Last week, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) announced he is embarking on a yearlong living history project to gather testimonials and stories from local residents about the civil rights movement and preserve them for posterity.

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’Tis the Season for Joyfulness

"Altar Boyz" at Tysons’ 1st Stage.

There is a joyful noise full of tight harmonies backed by spot-on keyboards and percussion with lyrics full of universal positive messages at 1st Stage.

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Alexandria Obituary: Remembering Dorothy Evans Turner

Public housing, Civil Rights activist dies at 87.

To her friends, she was affectionately known as “Peaches.” But the tender moniker belied the fierce, unyielding spirit of Dorothy Turner, a descendant of one of Alexandria’s oldest African American families, when she was fighting for equal rights for public housing tenants.

Col. Peter L. Hilgartner, 87, of Great Falls, Dies

Col. Peter L. Hilgartner, USMC retired, died at Brightview Assisted Living on Jan. 8, 2015, in Great Falls, at 87 years of age. Funeral services are being held Saturday, Jan. 24 at 10:30 a.m. at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 10550 Georgetown Pike, Great Falls.

Letter: Listen to Proposal's Neighbors

Last Thursday, I attended a meeting where developer CHPPENN I, LLC presented preliminary proposals for providing affordable housing dwellings on North Hill on Richmond Highway, numbering over 400 including apartments and townhouses. Under the current Zoning and Comprehensive Plan, 67 dwellings may be constructed by right.

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A Record Year for Alzheimer’s Association

Alzheimer’s Association of the National Capital Region honors its supporters.

Megan Newman told her story at the Alzheimer’s Association “Wall of Hope” reception at Tysons Corner on Feb. 9. She was only 18, a senior in high school, when her mother started to ask the same question more than once.

Commentary: 2017 General Assembly Is in the Books

In the 2017 General Assembly session, which ended on Feb. 25, we were able to make some progress in spite of a $1.1 billion budget shortfall.

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  • By Scott Surovell, State Senator (D-36)
  • March 6, 2017

Commentary: 2017 General Assembly Is in the Books

In the 2017 General Assembly session, which ended on Feb. 25, we were able to make some progress in spite of a $1.1 billion budget shortfall.

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  • By Scott Surovell, State Senator (D-36)
  • March 7, 2017

Opinion: Commentary: Maintaining Focus in Richmond

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  • By Adam P. Ebbin, State Senator (D-30)
  • February 12, 2019

Opinion: Commentary: Maintaining Focus in Richmond

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  • By Adam P. Ebbin, State Senator (D-30)
  • February 18, 2019
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Georgetown Pike Gets Walkable

A new path will allow Great Falls residents to walk or bike from their neighborhoods to Seneca Square.

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  • By Nadezhda Shulga/The Connection
  • October 28, 2019
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Documentary Explores a Place Formerly Known as ‘The Pits.’

Documentarian is also a reporter for the Mount Vernon Gazette.

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Potomac Home Sales: May, 2020

In May, 2020, 44 Potomac homes sold between $3,000,000-$510,000.

Potomac Home Sales: May, 2020

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2020

In July, 2020, 92 Potomac homes sold between $3,820,000-$468,000.

Potomac Home Sales: July, 2020

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2020

In August, 2020, 82 Potomac homes sold between $5,800,000-$305,000.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2020

Reston 20/20 Identifies Key Issues for RA’s Investigation of the Lake House Purchase and Renovation

The Reston 20/20 Committee has sent to the RA Board of Directors a paper identifying eight key issues it believes must be investigated in the upcoming audit of the Lake House purchase and renovation.

Potomac Home Sales: September, 2020

In September, 2020, 84 Potomac homes sold between $3,600,000-$555,000.

Potomac Home Sales: September, 2020

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2020

In October, 2020, 62 Potomac homes sold between $4,300,000-$480,000.

Potomac Home Sales: October, 2020

Potomac Home Sales: January, 2020

In January, 2020, 40 Potomac homes sold between $4,250,000-$481,500.

Potomac Home Sales: January, 2020

Endlessly Rocking

Josephine Durkin’s paper chairs demand delight but beg interpretation.

Endlessly Rocking