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Racism’s Impact: Great Falls Neighbors Recount Experiences
Great Falls Citizens Association held a virtual town hall during which five neighbors of color provided short vignettes of their lives, sharing their personal experiences and commentaries on racism.
Opinion: Commentary: Lee District Welcomes You
On behalf of Fairfax County, and especially Lee District, I welcome you to our community.
Springfield and Burke Area Residents Discuss Life in a ‘Special Place’
Residents from the 1960s and on share their favorite things about living in Springfield and Burke.
Mount Vernon Farmers Market Vendors Become Familiar ‘Locals’
They get up before dawn every Wednesday from May to December and load up tables, tents and boxes, crates and coolers filled with meats, baked goods, fruits, vegetables, plants and other wares.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Nonprofits
Many nonprofits in the city and nearby need your help to continue to rise to the need during the dual health and economic crisis of the pandemic.
Getting Down to Business in Alexandria
Guide to navigating the ABCs of Alexandria, for newcomers and the rest of us
With Alexandrians living in the shadow of the nation’s capital, acronyms such as DoD, NSA and DHS are a part of the daily vernacular.
History: Alexandria
The Office of Historic Alexandria announced the installation of two new panels commemorating the Loving v. Virginia Supreme Court decision legalizing interracial marriage throughout the United States, and the Law Firm of Cohen, Cohen, and Hirschkop, which represented the Lovings.
9 Spots for Outdoor Dining in Alexandria
Over the past six months, restaurants across Alexandria have had to get creative in the face of unprecedented challenges.
Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Gerrymandering in Virginia and Maryland
The warship Vasa was a floridly crafted masterpiece with at least 700 delicately carved sculptures, figurines, and ornaments, and three gun decks.
Alexandria Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Crash
The Alexandria Police Department is investigating a vehicle crash that occurred on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in the 900 block of N. Washington Street.
Opinion: Commentary: Reform at America’s #1 High School Is Good for All, Including Asian Americans
As part of the proposed 2020 budget for the Commonwealth of Virginia, Governor Northam charged all academic year governor’s schools to set diversity goals and develop a plan to meet them.
Centreville and Chantilly Look Toward the Future
Homes and transportation projects are on the horizon.
With an eye toward the future, several land-use and transportation projects are in the works in Centreville and Chantilly.
Potomac Almanac Guide to The Potomac River
Potomac is bordered by more than 12 miles of the C&O Canal National Historical Park, including the towpath and the Potomac River.
Houses Selling Fast as Inventory Drops in Potomac
Community, larger homes and yards, nearby parks, great schools drive demand.
Residents love Potomac for many reasons: good schools, convenient to all of Montgomery County and D.C., peaceful neighborhoods, and the sense of community.
Fairfax County Public Schools Offers Free Meals to All Children 18 and Under
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services is offering healthy meals at locations throughout Fairfax County this school year under the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Viewpoints: Reston Residents Enjoy ‘Small Town Feel’
The Connection asked Reston residents what the greatest things about living in the area are.
Herndon Mayor’s Favorite Places
Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel on must-see places and events in Herndon