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| Arlington | /Newcomers & Community Guide/Arlington |
| Fairfax County | /Newcomers & Community Guide/Fairfax County |
| Potomac | /Newcomers & Community Guide/Potomac |
| Sports | /Newcomers & Community Guide/Sports |
Popular Entertainment Spots and Nearby Eats in South County
Interesting places to pair food and fun
The south county areas of Springfield, Lorton, Clifton, Fairfax and Fairfax Station are fortunate to have interesting attractions to enjoy for entertainment, exercise, nature and history.
Fairfax City Looks Toward the Horizon
Mixed uses, multifamily homes, stores and businesses planned.
Fairfax City is proud of its historic Old Town parks and schools, while warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development throughout the City.
Special Events, All Year ’Round in Fairfax City
When it comes to special events, it’s hard to beat Fairfax City for the number and variety of entertaining, family-friendly events it holds all year long.
Lido Civic Club Supports Paul VI Options Athletics
The Lido Civic Club of Washington D.C. donated $5,000 recently to benefit St. Paul VI Catholic High School’s (PVI) Options athletics program.
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.
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.
Eat Fresh, Eat Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market
The Farmers Markets in Arlington have a rich history going back to the establishment of the first market at Courthouse parking lot in 1979.
Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Arlington …
But didn’t have time to find out
I thought I knew everything about Arlington. And I did know most of what is in Barbara Noe Kennedy’s book “100 Things to do in Arlington Virginia Before You Die.”
Animal Welfare League of Arlington, A Guide
Helping the community with animal questions and issues of all kinds.
What are you supposed to do if you find an injured raccoon in your yard? Or, what is the best course of action when there is a bird's nest in a tree on your property that your dog or cat just won’t leave alone? When you are faced with these animal challenges, you should call the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA).