Governor’s Use of Power & Authority Questioned
Sparked by Executive Order establishing cell phone-free education
Cell phones
Criminal Trial Underway for Ex-Fairfax County Officer
On-duty shooting and killing of unarmed shoplifting suspect
Trial
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
Cornerstones Seeks Cook Volunteers and Donors
Small act of kindness makes big impact.
Small act of kindness makes big impact.
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.
USGS Headquarters in Reston Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.
Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.
Great Places According to Dogs
Volunteers and staff of Fairfax County Animal Shelter share their favorite dog-friendly places
Great Places According to Dogs
Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Find Your Go-To Bakery
Life is sweet at these local establishments
Life is sweet at these local establishments
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Herndon Armors Up Amendment for Downtown Redevelopment
Did 7-year agreement merry-go-round leave town unprotected?
The original Comprehensive Agreement on Nov. 1, 2017, between the Town of Herndon and developer Comstock Herndon Venture LC “had notable gaps that heavily favored Comstock,” said Herndon Councilmember Pradip Dhakal on Sept. 15.