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Evenings of Laughter and Standing Ovations in Fairfax
Rambunctious Theatre Company at Robinson presents ‘Monty Python’s Spamalot.’
Oakton and Vienna Farmers Markets See Changes
Vienna Farmers Market moves to the Community Center parking lot; Oakton now opens Saturdays 9 a.m.
Vienna Businesses Take Sustainability Challenge
Challenge promotes environmentally friendly behaviors.
ArPets: Wendy’s Birthday Celebration
Sixteen years ago, Arlington resident George Hobart walked into the Animal Welfare League of Arlington’s animal shelter and, right away, a five-year-old Beagle/Jack Russell Terrier mix named Wednesday caught his eye.
Mission: Promoting Peace
22 students or student groups receive the Student Peace Award, for their efforts to promote peace.
With causes ranging from anti-bullying efforts to human trafficking awareness to interfaith dialogue, students in Fairfax County were recognized for their peacemaking efforts at the 11th Annual Student Peace Awards of Fairfax County on March 13.
Great Falls: Novel on ‘Becoming Lisette’
Great Falls author Rebecca Glenn recreates 18th-century France in historical fiction novel.
In local author Rebecca Glenn’s debut novel “Becoming Lisette,” a tale emerges of an independent French girl pursuing her dreams to overcome cultural and historical boundaries in the artistic world of late 18-century France.
Partying While Social Distancing
Area high school graduates reflect on drive-through diplomas, basement prom parties.
As seniors everywhere are adjusting to the loss of their final year in high school, many have had to get creative to celebrate their long-awaited accomplishments.
Alexandria: Honored and Rewarded
Hispanic Leadership Alliance awards scholarships to exceptional students.
The Hispanic Leadership Alliance (HLA) presented scholarships to 14 graduating high school seniors, selected based on academic merit, letters of recommendation and personal essays. Each student is the first in his or her family to attend college, and received awards in the amount of $1,000 each.
Top Ten and More Summer Fun Events in Burke, Fairfax and Springfield
Here’s your top ten list of events to check out this summer.
FCPS Honors Women in Sports
Laubach, Centreville HS Alum and Olympian, gives keynote address.
The Fairfax County Women in Sports Awards ceremony was held at Oakton High School on Sunday, May 31.
Night Out in ‘Pleasantville’
Neighborhoods, police, firefighters promote safe community in annual National Night Out.
The Fairfax County Police and Fire Department visited over 193 residential areas on Tuesday night, Aug. 5, to celebrate the annual National Night Out.
What Is New in Area Schools
Q and A on upcoming school year with local elementary schools.
This upcoming 2014-2015 school year, local elementary schools have much in store for students, especially with the full Monday schedules. The Connection takes a look at three elementary schools as to what parents and students can expect come September.
Black Friday is Bright at Night in Reston
Bedazzling holiday lights raise hope and money for children with cancer.
Communicating Today and Everyday With Fairfax Public Access
Channel 10 airs Season 25; Episode 700 of TV program created, produced and hosted by John Monsul of Great Falls.
On Monday, Oct. 12, John Monsul was producing the 700th program of his show, "Communicating Today," at the television studios of Fairfax Public Access (FPA), just as he has done every other week for the past 25 years, from the show’s debut in 1990 to the present.
An Independent Life
Laying the Foundation at Cooper Middle School.
Cooper Middle School teacher, Lucy Chaplin continually looks beyond the limitations placed upon her students because they also face developmental and cognitive challenges in dealing with their world today.
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.
Springfield and Burke Area Residents Discuss Life in a ‘Special Place’
Residents from the 1960s and on share their favorite things about living in Springfield and Burke.