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The (Virtual) Show Must Go On at Langley High School!

Even though we’re separated by distance, we’re closer than ever.

Staring at a computer for online class is far from the true experience of a classroom setting.

Senior violinist Alyssa Kim was one of the soloists playing the “Theme from Schindler’s List” …

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virginia Lost Its Claim to ‘First’ Thanksgiving

No institution stands in command of the language more so than its newspapers.

Head of the Class in Alexandria

School board votes to change names of T.C., Maury schools

Following months of heated debate, the Alexandria School Board voted Nov. 23 to rename two city schools, including T.C. Williams High School of “Remember the Titans” film fame.

Appetite: Despite Challenging Year, Gratitude Abounds for Alexandria Restaurant Owners

There’s no getting around the fact that this year has been an incredibly challenging one for restaurants and their owners.

2020 Alexandria Film Festival Awards Top Honors at Virtual Ceremony

Oscar Winner and Oscar Nominated Directors Among Honorees

Seven awards were presented at the 2020 Alexandria Film Festival Awards Ceremony, attended virtually by all winning filmmakers from Los Angeles to Israel.

Where to Give Locally: 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.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Virtual ‘Unseriousness’?

Notice that none of the men in the split screen photo are wearing neckties, which would not be the case with in-person meetings.

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Justice Delayed for Bijan Ghaisar, Justice Denied

In Letter from Birmingham Jail Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, "Justice too long delayed is justice denied."

Fairfax City’s Elf Hunt for Small Business Saturday

Small Business Saturday is this coming Saturday, Nov. 28 – and the City of Fairfax is showcasing its small businesses with a citywide Elf Hunt.

Hikers ‘Master’ State Park Trails in Virginia

Love our parks and being outdoors?

Help Britepaths Bring Families Holiday Cheer

For people struggling to pay for food and rent, it’s tough to think about the holidays without a sense of sadness.

Burke, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield: What Are You Thankful for on Thanksgiving 2020?

The Connection asked people encountered outside, just enjoying nature or waiting in line for services: “What are you thankful for in 2020?”

Tia, Therapy Dog, Springfield (thru interpreter): “Having my human with me almost all the time, …

Laura Jane Cohen, Fairfax County School Board Member, Springfield District: This year has been a …

Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield): “This Thanksgiving, I am very grateful for the health of my …

Jeff McKay, Chairman, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors: “In 2020 I’m grateful for the residents …

‘Residents Won’t Just Hear the Noise – They’ll Feel It’ in Chantilly

Supervisors approve new homes under Dulles flightpath

The writing was already on the wall in July when the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors refused to adopt the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority’s (MWAA) 2019 noise contours for Chantilly’s Land Unit J.

Faulty Furnace Causes Centreville House Fire

OAR's Project Winter Cheer Program

There’s still time to help with OAR's Project Winter Cheer.

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Even though we’re separated by distance, we’re closer than ever.

School board votes to change names of T.C., Maury schools

Oscar Winner and Oscar Nominated Directors Among Honorees

Supervisors approve new homes under Dulles flightpath