Newcomers & Community Guide: Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton

Editorial: About the Connection

As your local, weekly newspaper, the Great Falls Connection’s mission is to bring the local news you need, to gather information about the best things in and near your community, to advocate for community good, to provide a forum for dialogue on local concerns, and to celebrate and record milestones and events in the community and people’s lives.

A Year in Fairfax County

A sampling of some of the cherished, annual events of the county.

Lorton Insiders Perspective

What’s the greatest thing about living in Lorton?

Residents share their greatest joys and biggest tips for living in the area.

Insiders Perspective

What is the best thing about living in Clifton?

"My favorite thing about living in Clifton is the big properties, so there's so much room to run around..."

State Senator Shares Places-to-See

Q&A With Chap Petersen

Virginia State Senator Chap Petersen (D-34) represents central and western Fairfax in the Virginia State Senate. He grew up and lives in Fairfax City.

Remembering Their Sacrifice

Fairfax Station Railroad Museum commemorates first mass Civil War evacuation.

"By midnight, there must have been three thousand helpless men lying in the hay. All night long we made compresses and slings and bound up and wet wounds when we could get water…" —From the writings of Clara Barton, after tending to the wounded in the battles of Second Manassas and Ox Hill in late August, 1862.

Explore & Enjoy

A sample of attractions the area offers.

The miniature Central Pacific Huntington steam engine at Burke Lake Park has been a popular ride for 40 years.

My Favorite Places

State delegate shares tips on places to see, things to do.

Getting to Know Area High Schools’ Sports

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