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Area Pastors Return to Their Pulpits After Walk Across Spain
“It really is sort of an otherworldly experience.” That’s how the Reverend Aaron Fulp-Eickstaedt described his family’s 50-day, 500-mile walk across Spain on the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail.
Lorton Community Action Center Distributes Food and Toys to Hundreds
On Friday, Lorton Community Action Center executive director Linda Patterson realized they were going to be short on gift cards for clients as part of the nonprofit’s holiday package distribution.
Letter: Deferred CIP Projects
Letter to the Editor
In response to my letter to the editor about the budget that was published last week in the Alexandria Gazette, Councilman Justin Wilson suggested that I was in error concerning the debt guidelines, and that these guidelines had not been altered. Mr. Wilson was indeed correct in that the city did not alter their debt guidelines in order to close the $31 million deficit on the operating budget.
Grants to Support Animal Welfare
2014 Barkdull Memorial Fund winners announced.
On May 13, The Community Foundation for Northern Virginia’s Margery Barkdull Memorial Fund for Animal Welfare announced four winners for the 2014 grant process from a group of 12 applicants.
Reading and Writing and Dogs — Oh My!
“Reading with the dog was fun […] she put her head down looking at the book! It was funny.” — Penny Ruth, rising 1st grader.
Alexandria: Hadeed Marks 60 Years
Alexandria-based company founded in Del Ray.
For Joe Hadeed, it’s the only job he has ever known.
Mount Vernon: Chamber Provides Spotlight on Area’s Needy
Nonprofits discuss their services.
What would it be like to live in south Fairfax County and be out of work, lose your house, and not have hope for the future?
Hazel Poole Receives 2014 Community Champions Award
On Oct. 30, Molina Healthcare of VA held their fourth annual Community Champions Awards Dinner and honored citizens who positively affect the health and well-being of others. Greenspring resident, Hazel Poole, was presented with a 2014 Community Champions Award for her extensive volunteer work with Greenspring’s English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program.
Chairman of The Washington Times to Speak at GOP Women of Clifton Meeting
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) June meeting will feature Tom McDevitt, chairman of The Washington Times, and friends from the Washington Times who will speak on "How to Develop Your Personal Narrative - that Intrigues, Persuades and Motivates others." The event will be on Wednesday, June 18, at the Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, and will begin at 7 p.m. when refreshments will be served. President Alice Butler-Short will open the business meeting at 7:30 p.m., after which the speakers will present their topics and answer questions.
Letter: Prohibit Fracking
Letter to the Editor
In "Residents Concerned About ‘Fracking in Our Backyard’" (Connection, April 3-9, 2014), readers may wonder how pollutants entering the Potomac River 200 miles upstream in the George Washington National Forest could still be toxic in Fairfax County.
Flint Hill School’s Coach Attends White House Celebration of Title IX
Jody Patrick, Flint Hill School’s head varsity girls’ basketball coach and P.E. teacher, was invited to attend a special function at the White House on Wednesday afternoon, June 20, to mark the 40th anniversary of Title IX, the landmark statute that ensures equity between boys and girls for all educational programs that receive federal funding.
Connolly Addresses 280 New Citizens
"You will help freshen America and help us remain a strong and dynamic society," Congressman Gerry Connolly told hundreds of new U.S. citizens and their families June 22 during a naturalization ceremony in a packed auditorium at Robinson High School.
Letter: Race to Watch
Thanks for the well-documented article on the political trends in Virginia's 10th Congressional District ("How Red is the 10th District?" February 19-25, 2014). The conventional wisdom among political prognosticators is that the District leans Republican. However, recent voting patterns suggest that a strong Democratic candidate could be well within striking distance for a win. Consider the following: first, in the past two gubernatorial elections, the Republican nominee won the 10th District by only 1 percent. Second, the seat is now open, and retiring Congressman Frank Wolf’s name recognition and constituent service record are not in play.
The DaVinci Challenge Hosts Build A Drone Workshop
The world is slowly becoming a better place but there is so much more that can be done.
Potomac Community Village Offering Advice on Cybersecurity
Potomac Community Village will bring information about today's wired world to members and guests at a Feb, 16, 7 p.m. presentation entitled, "Staying Safe in the Cyber World,” featuring Tracy D. Rezvani, administrator, Office of Consumer Protection, Montgomery County.
Inaugural TEDxTysons Event Draws Sell-Out Crowd
TEDx, a nonprofit program that presents local speakers devoted to “Ideas Worth Spreading,” made its Tysons debut on Friday, with a lineup featuring nine different speakers and two performers.
McLean Letter: A Leader and a Doer
Letter to the Editor
I know I am not alone in my frustration with Congress’ seeming inability to get things done. We have to do our part to make sure this paralysis doesn’t continue.
Commentary: All-In for Nonpartisan Redistricting
These last weeks are a flurry of activity as we rush to complete our legislative business by our Constitutionally mandated deadline of Feb. 25.
Great Falls Author Reflects on Peacekeeping Experience
Mix of literary fiction, murder mystery, and political thriller.