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Appetite: 3 Tables to Reserve for Alexandria Restaurant Week
Do Alexandria’s many restaurant deals have you stymied? Here are three menus to consider.
As Alexandrians dig themselves out from their recent string of snow days, Restaurant Week arrives at the perfect time to provide a respite from the shoveling. Here are three eateries worthy of saving a spot for in the coming week.
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Great Falls: What's Coming?
In the pipeline for Great Falls ...
Several times a year, the Connection will map coming land use issues; to let us know about projects we’re missing, email kmoore@connectionnewspapers.com.
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Centreville Snapshot: NOVEC Reports Few Outages
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative has had relatively few power outages on Jan. 23 despite significant winds and two feet of snow that have turned the Mid-Atlantic states white. Line and tree crews responded to power-outage reports since Saturday morning when Blizzard Jonas intensified in Northern Virginia.
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The Week in Burke
Broken Sprinkler Pipe at Heatherwood and FCPS Award Nominations Due
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue responded to Heatherwood Retirement Community in Burke Saturday night after a sprinkler pipe burst due to heavy snow on the structure’s roof.
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Centreville Resident: ‘I’ve Got a Golden Ticket’
“American Idol” sends Westfield’s Sara Sturm to Hollywood.
It’s too early to know whether Centreville resident Sara Sturm will be the next American Idol; but at least, she has a chance. That’s because, after auditioning on the singing-competition show that aired Jan. 13 on national TV, she received a golden ticket to Hollywood.
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Vienna Girl Scout Aids in Sea Turtle Conservation in Costa Rica
Meghan Parmer, a 15–year-old Girl Scout from Vienna and member of the Girl Scouts of the Nation’s Capital Council, completed Outward Bound Costa Rica’s Sea Turtle Retreat Destination.
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Langley Dominates Briar Woods on Ice
The Langley Saxons Ice Hockey Team defeated Briar Woods 8-2 last Friday night, Jan. 15 at Skatequest in Reston.
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Editorial: ‘Disappointing, Not Surprising’
Bills to rein in predatory lending die in Senate committee.
Have you ever paid 36 percent interest on a loan or credit card?
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Positive 2015 Real Estate Market Spurs Upbeat Outlook for New Year
Experts predict continuing positive trend.
The final figures are in, and it looks like the 2015 local housing market was a modest winner.
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Building for the Future
School Board approves five-year $777 million Capital Improvement Plan.
While the rest of Fairfax County hunkered down in preparation for Winter Storm Jonas’ Friday arrival, members of the School Board held their business meeting as scheduled on Jan. 21 and approved a five-year Capital Improvement Plan requiring $777 million.
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McAuliffe Visits Fairfax County Post-Blizzard
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D) visited the Fairfax County Emergency Operations Center on Sunday, Jan. 24, following the worst of Winter Storm Jonas to be updated on the state of the county in the blizzard’s wake.
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Centreville/Chantilly: Honoring Veterans
Boy Scout Troop 1995, Venture Crew 5 and Girl Scout Troop 2878 from the Chantilly/Centreville area headed out to Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Maryland on Dec. 12 to participate in the Wreaths Across America (WAA) Event.
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Potomac’s Ronnie Chantker Leads Rotary
Assumes role of district governor-elect.
"Service Above Self” is the motto of Rotary International — an organization that Potomac’s Ronnie Chantker has been chosen to lead. She has adopted the motto as her creed and lives it every day as she dedicates her time and talents to local, national and international projects that make our world a better place to live for scores of people and families.
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High Rent Among Challenges for Potomac Businesses
New government regulations could also have an impact.
Local businesses in Potomac will remain relatively stable, but could face new hurdles in 2016, predicts Potomac Chamber of Commerce President Adam Greenberg.
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Arlington Letter: Tone Deaf County
Letter to the Editor
Once again, the Arlington County government has proven to be completely tone deaf when dealing with residents.
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Arlington Column: Lopez Submits 2016 Legislative Agenda
Commentary
My legislative agenda reflects the values and priorities of our community.
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Arlington Column: A Blizzard of Bills and Budget Amendments
Commentary
Last week the General Assembly kicked into high gear holding committee hearings to review the thousands of bills considered during the “long” 60-day session.