Friday, May 31
Last Day at Metro Station Has Some Pondering
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Healthy Job Market, International Travel Difficulties Impact Local Pools
Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.
lifeguard shortage
Musical Night with ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ in Lorton
Broadway smash sci-fi musical comes to the Workhouse Arts Center.
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Thursday, May 30
Pancake Breakfast in Fairfax City Helps Children with Cancer
Fundraiser for Ellie’s Hats, this Saturday, June 1.
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Wednesday, May 29
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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Thursday, May 23
Cappies Review: Transporting Audience to Chicago of 1920s in Lorton
South County High School's production of ‘Chicago.’
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Wine, Whiskers & Wags in Clifton
Paradise Spring Winery hosts 13th annual event for Friends of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
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Helicopter Noise Irritates Homeowners in Mount Vernon, Lorton
Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.
Helicopters from Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir
Summer Preview at Pool Open House
Community gathering spot in Springfield welcomes new and old members.
Fox Hunt Pool and Tennis Club in Springfield
Wednesday, May 22
Gala Raises $695,000
Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.
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Tuesday, May 21
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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Community Center Proposed for Lorton
30,000 sq. ft. facility would house Lorton Community Action Center, Lorton Senior Center.
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Saturday, May 18
Thursday, May 16
Looking Ahead to the Summer in Springfield and Burke
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Wednesday, May 15
Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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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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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: 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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Monday, May 13
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Saturday, May 11
Britepaths Raises $86,000 at Artful Living Gala
Some 250 people attend Wing Span Raffle and auction, juried art show and sale featuring 60 artists.
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Friday, May 10
Thursday, May 9
Wednesday, May 8
Tuesday, May 7
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: 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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Monday, May 6
Thursday, May 2
LPGA Event Puts Springfield On the Map
Qualifying round brings in women golfers from everywhere.
LPGA at Springfield
South County Percussion Band on National Stage
School’s drumline group lands in 15th place at a competition in Dayton, Ohio.
Drumline band
Cricket Brownies and Solar Energy Highlight Storck’s Earth Day Event
Mount Vernon Supervisor focuses on the environment to spearhead campaign season.
Storck's Earth Day Event
Wednesday, May 1
Schar Cancer Institute Opens to Patients May 13
Institute becomes a landmark for health care and research in Fairfax County.
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Rise in Religion-based Hate Across Virginia
Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.
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