Arrest in Fatal Vehicle Crash in Tara-Leeway Heights
Arlington County Police made an arrest in a fatal vehicle crash that occurred during the early morning hours of Oct. 12, 2024.
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.
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.
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.
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?
“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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
