Stories for May 2019

Opinion: Editorial: Help the Class of 2019 Celebrate Graduation Safely

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Opinion: Column: The Weak That Was

All's well that ends well.

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Let the Jury Decide in Fairfax County

Incumbent Morrogh and Challenger Descano make their cases for county’s top law enforcement post.

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Hall of Mirrors

A WWII spy gets deserved attention: A book about a covert operative is the first for overt Craig Gralley.

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Historic Marker at Colvin Run Mill

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Great Falls Ladies Tennis Social a Smashing Success

Local ladies support local elementary schools with rounds of tennis.

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Accepting Torch ‘to Hold it High’ in Great Falls

Great Falls pays tribute to the fallen on Memorial Day.

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Graduating from Drexel College of Medicine

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Opinion: Column: The Weak After

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Skincare after 55

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

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Gala Raises $695,000

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

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Assistance League of Northern Virginia: Fundraising to Support Low-Income Children

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voters Should Consider Housing Affordability in BOS Chairman Race

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Opinion: Editorial: Vote June 11, It’s Fairfax County’s Election Day

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely to be decided in June, don’t wait for November.

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Great Falls Athlete Sets School State Records

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Week in Great Falls

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Great Falls Home Sales: April, 2019

In April, 2019, 27 Great Falls homes sold between $7,000,000-$498,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: April, 2019

Obituary: Peter Kimm, 89, Leader in Affordable Housing in Developing World

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Of

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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New Support Organization for People with Hearing Loss to Launch May 18

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Some Workers Hurt by Shutdown Were Not Paid

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

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Race for Fairfax County’s Top Spot Heats Up

‘Vote like your life depends on it.’

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Meet the Candidates for Fairfax County Board Chairman

Four to contend in June 11 Democratic Primary to seek to replace retiring Sharon Bulova.

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Swimming Lessons: Choosing a School and Instructor

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unacceptable Status Quo

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Opinion: Editorial: Changing Political Landscape

Don’t miss vote June 11 or before to have a say in the biggest political change in years.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appalled by Vetoes

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Life in Black and White in Tysons

“The Member of the Wedding” at Tysons 1st Stage.

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Great Falls Athlete Sets School State Records

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Illegal Aliens or Local Priorities?

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Volunteers Make Great Falls Great

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Trash Troubles

Great Falls citizens ask county to help solve trash pileup.

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Brighten a Home

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Before

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Designs to Welcome Spring

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

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Vaccines Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appeal Against Littering

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Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Lessons to Learn?

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Opinion: Editorial: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Photos

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

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Art on Display in Great Falls

24 artists from Great Falls Studios featured in Spring Art Fest 2019.

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Children See History Through Hip-Hop Lenses in McLean

‘All the Way Live!’ comes to Alden Theatre.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Invitation to Visit ArtFest

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Concert for the Community

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Spring Tea Raises Scholarship Money in Great Falls

Local women’s charity raises funds for women in search of higher education.

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Opinion: Column: Black or Blue: Lessons Learned from How Virginia Democrats Handled the Ralph Northam Debacle

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Opinion: Column: As Luck Has Had It

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Schar Cancer Institute Opens to Patients May 13

Institute becomes a landmark for health care and research in Fairfax County.

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Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides Offered to Prevent Drunk Driving

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Born to Run

Training for races should include more than running.

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Rise in Religion-based Hate Across Virginia

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

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Wellbeing: A Lethal Form of Abuse

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.

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Hope in Bloom: FACETS Annual Benefit Breakfast Shares Hope and Progress

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Stories for May 2019

Wednesday, May 29

All's well that ends well.

Incumbent Morrogh and Challenger Descano make their cases for county’s top law enforcement post.

Tuesday, May 28

A WWII spy gets deserved attention: A book about a covert operative is the first for overt Craig Gralley.

Local ladies support local elementary schools with rounds of tennis.

Great Falls pays tribute to the fallen on Memorial Day.

Wednesday, May 22

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

Tuesday, May 21

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely to be decided in June, don’t wait for November.

Friday, May 17

In April, 2019, 27 Great Falls homes sold between $7,000,000-$498,000.

Thursday, May 16

Wednesday, May 15

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

‘Vote like your life depends on it.’

Four to contend in June 11 Democratic Primary to seek to replace retiring Sharon Bulova.

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

Don’t miss vote June 11 or before to have a say in the biggest political change in years.

“The Member of the Wedding” at Tysons 1st Stage.

Tuesday, May 14

Great Falls citizens ask county to help solve trash pileup.

Friday, May 10

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

Wednesday, May 8

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

Tuesday, May 7

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

24 artists from Great Falls Studios featured in Spring Art Fest 2019.

Thursday, May 2

‘All the Way Live!’ comes to Alden Theatre.

Wednesday, May 1

Local women’s charity raises funds for women in search of higher education.

Institute becomes a landmark for health care and research in Fairfax County.

Training for races should include more than running.

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.