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Fairfax County Public Schools Offers Free Meals to All Children 18 and Under

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) Office of Food and Nutrition Services is offering healthy meals at locations throughout Fairfax County this school year under the USDA Summer Food Service Program and the At-Risk Afterschool Meals component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program.

Newcomers & Community Guide 2020

About the Connection in 2020

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Alexandria’s Failed Experiment with Wards

Del Ray forced a ward system on Old Town. It didn’t end well.

Del Ray was furious. The Alexandria City Council was dominated by members from Old Town, and they took action in the interest of Old Town. People in Del Ray felt neglected and unheard. The elected members of council did not include one single solitary member from their neighborhood, and so people there were demanding the city abandon its at-large system of representation on the City Council and adopt a ward system similar to the one the city had before adopting the city manager form of government.

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Postcards from Reston

Postcards from Reston

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Opinion: Commentary: The Hunter Mill District: Celebrating Diversity

More than 130,000 people call Hunter Mill District home.

Welcome to Fairfax County and to Hunter Mill District!

Viewpoints: Reston Residents Enjoy ‘Small Town Feel’

The Connection asked Reston residents what the greatest things about living in the area are.

Things They Love About Herndon

The Connection asked Town of Herndon residents to name the greatest things about living in the area.

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Postcards from Herndon

Postcards from Herndon

Herndon Mayor’s Favorite Places

Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel on must-see places and events in Herndon

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Downtown Herndon Becomes Reality

Mayor Lisa Merkel previews development underway in the Town of Herndon.

During the pandemic, traditions have given way to new experiences as individuals, businesses and nonprofits morphed, reinventing themselves to succeed.

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Year Round Celebration of the Community in Vienna

Vienna carries the proud banner of an ‘Exceptional Small Town.’

The Newcomers and Community Guide 2020 welcomes all who choose to live, work, play and volunteer in the Town of Vienna and thanks everyone, masked and arms stretched six feet apart, for helping to make this town the best it can be in a most difficult time.

Viewpoints: Residents Revel in Old McLean

Future changes pend for area in and near McLean CBC Study.

The Connection asked McLean residents in or near the McLean Community Business Center what the greatest things about living in the area were.

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Great Falls: Postcards from Hometown

Known for its scenic beauty, spaciousness, and small-town feel, Great Falls is home to many sites both historic and picturesque.

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Vienna: ‘A Little Slice of Heaven’

Mayor takes you to a sightseeing tour of the town.

The Town of Vienna is a very special place, with its best attribute being our sense of community.

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Dranesville Welcomes You

An excellent place to live, raise a family, and do business.

The Dranesville District includes McLean, Great Falls, Herndon and some areas of Vienna and Falls Church and has about 125,000 residents.

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