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Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024

In August, 2024, 48 Potomac homes sold between $4,750,000-$758,000.

Potomac Home Sales: August, 2024

Governor’s Use of Power & Authority Questioned

Sparked by Executive Order establishing cell phone-free education

Cell phones

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Criminal Trial Underway for Ex-Fairfax County Officer

On-duty shooting and killing of unarmed shoplifting suspect

Trial


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Rockstar Clydesdales Visit

Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.

Frying Pan Park stables iconic horse team overnight.

Saving the Planet, One House At a Time

Could you do more to achieve eco-efficiency?

Saving the Planet, One House At a Time

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Toni Zollicoffer Chief Equity Officer Appointed

Toni Zollicoffer Chief Equity Officer


Newcomers & Community Guide 2024-25

Find What You Need

Find What You Need

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Cornerstones Seeks Cook Volunteers and Donors

Small act of kindness makes big impact.

Small act of kindness makes big impact.

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First Food Collection of New School Year

Event held during National Hunger Action month

Event held during National Hunger Action month


Centreville Immigration Forum 2024 Honorees

Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.

Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.

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USGS Headquarters in Reston Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.

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Great Places According to Dogs

Volunteers and staff of Fairfax County Animal Shelter share their favorite dog-friendly places

Great Places According to Dogs


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Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

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Find Your Go-To Bakery

Life is sweet at these local establishments

Life is sweet at these local establishments

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Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.


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Fairfax City Looks Toward the Future

More multifamily homes and retail uses are planned.

While proud of its historic heritage, Fairfax City is continually modernizing and warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development.

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Foundation makes $75,000 grant to McLean VFD

Single largest donation in history of MVFD to help purchase new fire engine.

On the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Patricia A. Henriques Charitable Foundation made a $75,000 grant to McLean Volunteer Fire Department.

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Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia

Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 20; Election Day is Nov. 5

This is a big year. Presidential elections historically draw the largest turnout. There are also important local issues and races on the ballot, including ballot questions. We’ll let you know here what’s on the ballot.


About The Connection Newspapers in 2024

STILL IN THE MIDST of the crisis which never ends, we at the Connection still hear the call to serve our communities, with a bit of wonder that we are able to continue given very limited resources. We still seek to fulfill our mission by continuing to publish, still printing thousands of copies of our weekly papers every week, and distributing thousands more digitally, with more reach via social media and our website.

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Herndon’s Mayoral Candidates To Face Off at Forum

On Monday, Sept. 30, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Cornerstones and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Dranesville Road.