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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Week in Vienna: Vienna Presbyterian Church Launches ‘Belong!’

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Five Vie for Providence District Seat

No shortage of candidates in Providence District Supervisor’s race.

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Historic Marker at Colvin Run Mill

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ViVa! Vienna! Celebrates Community

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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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Vienna Police Highlights

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Five Dems Vie for Hunter Mill Supervisor Seat

Candidates in their own words: Why they are running, what differs them from others in race?

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Protecting Minors from Predator Political Groups

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Madison High Sophomore Wins Addiction Science Award

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Great Falls Athlete Sets School State Records

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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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Cappies Review: A Sight to See in Vienna

James Madison High School production of ‘West Side Story.’

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Campaigning for Environment in Vienna

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Great Falls Athlete Sets School State Records

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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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Vienna Athletes Compete in Westfields Sprint Triathlon

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Vienna Artists Participate in Great Falls Art Fest

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

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Parks Create Community

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Rally to Save Oakton’s Blake Lane Park

40-year-old, 10-acre park may be demolished to build a school.

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Opinion: Editorial: Oakton’s Blake Lane Park Should Not Be Used as a School Site

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Bards Alley in Vienna Celebrates Independent Bookstore Day

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Dining in Vienna: International Food Scene

Restaurants Review: Plaka Grill and Istanbul Blue.

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Three People Arrested at Tysons Corner Center

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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

No shortage of candidates in Providence District Supervisor’s race.

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.

Candidates in their own words: Why they are running, what differs them from others in race?

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

James Madison High School production of ‘West Side Story.’

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.

Friday, May 3

40-year-old, 10-acre park may be demolished to build a school.

Restaurants Review: Plaka Grill and Istanbul Blue.

Thursday, May 2

Wednesday, May 1

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.