Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.
Pumpkin Patch, Art on the Avenue top list of things to do.
A $5 Million Boost for River Farm
The donation from Marcia Zech establishes an endowment, key to supporting American Horticultural Society’s River Farm headquarters.
River Farm
A Casino Would Bring Many Unwanted Problems to N. Va.
Congressman Frank Wolf (retired) wrote a letter to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors which is shared with the Connection. Wolf lives in Vienna.
Confusing FCDC Sample Ballot
Letters to the Editor
Some might be confused or fooled by the names that will appear on the Fairfax County Democratic Committee (FCDC) sample ballot that will be distributed at the polls on Election Day.
$1M Grant to Grow OAR Diversion Program
The U.S. Department of Justice awarded a $1 million grant to the Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney to grow the OAR Diversion Program. The OAR Diversion Program was created in 2022 in partnership with OAR of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church (OAR) through the Vera Institute for Justice’s Motion for Justice Program (MFJ).
Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 5
Alexandria News Briefs
All Creatures Great and Small
Trinity UMC holds Blessing of the Animals.
“We host this as a recognition that the animals that bless our families and our homes are very much a part of who we are and who our families are.” — Rev. Grace Han
Breaking Ground
Inova begins work on new hospital facilities.
Inova begins work on new hospital facilities.
Don’t Miss It, Great Falls Oktoberfest this Friday
Benefits Cornerstones and Great Falls Grange Foundation
The Great Falls Grange Foundation and the Rotary Club of Great Falls will present the Great Falls Oktoberfest on Friday, October 4, from 6 to 10 p.m.
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Hometown Hero
Olympic champion Noah Lyles returns to ACHS.
Olympic champion Noah Lyles returns to ACHS.
Donate Supplies to The Lamb Center
News Briefs
Former Fairfax County Deputy Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison
Provided contraband and info to inmates; drugs for cash.
The Fairfax County Sheriff’s Office announced on Sept. 19 that former deputy Robert T. Sanford Jr., 37, received a 78-month prison sentence for smuggling drugs and contraband into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center.
‘Boosted Is Better’
Protect yourself against the next waves of viruses, says Inova and FX Health District.
Infectious disease specialists at Inova and the Fairfax Health District emphasize the importance of updated COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccinations, including flu, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and pneumonia for everyone, especially vulnerable populations.
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