Senior Centers in Fairfax County
A list of senior centers in Fairfax County.
Quilting Studio Adds to Dream Home
At 72, Wanda Rogers engages in an early American craft she first learned from her grandmother.
Quilting takes patience; ditto the steps entailed in setting up a quilting studio all of one's own. Such are the reflections of Wanda Rogers, 72, who is now tapering off a 51-year professional career, and increasing precious hours spent in the pursuit of a mountain-state handicraft she learned from her mother and grandmother.
New Yorker Discussion Group
Members enjoy intellectual stimulation, camaraderie over long term.
There was a time when 83-year-old Bob Kanchuger spent most Friday mornings on a 30-mile bike ride with friends.
Newcomers Guide: Year-round Festivals 2014-2015
A list of annual community events in the area.
A list of annual community events in the area.
$12 Million Suit Against Fairfax County Police
2013 shooting victim’s family seeks damages in wrongful death case.
The year-long silence surrounding the police shooting of John Geer has been broken — but not by Fairfax County Police or the U.S. Department of Justice. John Geer was shot to death by Fairfax County Police on Aug. 29, 2013.
Bishop Ireton’s Sofield to Play Lacrosse at North Carolina
Q&A: Cardinal co-captain named 2014 WCAC Player of the Year.
Charlotte Sofield led the Bishop Ireton girls' lacrosse team to the 2014 WCAC championship and the VISAA state title.
Classified Advertising August 27, 2014
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Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2014
In July 2014, 233 Alexandria homes sold between $2,575,000-$85,000.
Alexandria Home Sales: July, 2014
About the Connection
As your local, weekly newspaper, the Connection’s mission is to deliver the local news you need, to try to make sense of what is happening in your community, to gather information about the best things in and near your community, to advocate for community good, to provide a forum for dialogue on local concerns, and to celebrate and record achievements, milestones and events in the community and people’s lives.
T.C. Williams Field Hockey Wins Pool C Championship at UTL Tourney
Titans finish 3-0-1, outscore opponents 10-0.
T.C. Williams will face Falls Church on Aug. 29
Editorial: Back to School - Good Steps, Good Intentions
The first day of school in Fairfax County is Tuesday, Sept. 2, but Monday, Sept. 8 is the beginning of something important. For the first time in decades, elementary school students will have a full day of school on Mondays instead of being sent home hours early. This action makes so much sense in for families with children in elementary school. The ability of Superintendent Karen Garza to facilitate this change to go into effect right away is remarkable, and we hope a promise for more changes ahead.
Newcomers Guide: Area Nonprofits
A list of nonprofits in the community.
A list of nonprofits in the community.
T.C. Williams Football Looking to Build on 2013 Playoff Berth
Coach Randolph: Titans lacking senior leadership.
The T.C. Williams football team will open the season against Dunbar on Sept. 6.
Letter: Test of Time In Design
Letter to the Editor
Is Mayor Euille serious when he stated he was "not opposed to glass and steel" when discussing new buildings to replace the Robinson Terminal ? ("Identity Crisis," front page, July 31)
Letter: Is New Building Enough?
Letter to the Editor
As the new Jefferson-Houston school building gets rave reviews and is about to open its doors to students this fall, I watch with anticipation to see over the next year (or years) whether a new building is enough to attract families, diversify the student body, and change the tide of the past 10 to 11 years of failing to meet testing benchmarks. The School Board would counter that it is not just the new building.
Letter: Animal Waste Fouls Water
Letter to the Editor
Recently the drinking water of 400,000 Toledo residents was fouled by animal waste. With unfettered growth of animal agriculture and ineffective discharge regulations, it will happen again in our own state.
Letter: A Matter Of Trust
Letter to the Editor
This month’s troubling events in Ferguson, Mo., give our entire nation pause. As the mayor of a broad and diverse city, I am proud of Alexandria’s accomplishments as a community and our tradition of passionate but peaceful approaches to difficult issues.
Letter: Ways To Improve Pedestrian Safety
Letter to the Editor
While reading of Mr. Farooq's tale in the Gazette's "Safety at a Crossroads" article, I could not help but nod my head in assent every few lines.