Stories for November 2025

Stories for November 2025

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Friday, November 21

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Reclaiming Thanksgiving: A Feast with Roots

The holiday table is both a celebration and a history lesson.

The holiday table is both a celebration and a history lesson.

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Semper Fidelis

APD honors Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

sh> APD honors Marine Corps’ 250th birthday.

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Historic restoration completed at Freedom House.

Historic restoration completed at Freedom House.

Thursday, November 20

Those Were the Days

GW High School class of ’65 celebrates 60th reunion.

GW High School class of ’65 celebrates 60th reunion.

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Del Ray Turkey Trot Turns 50

Grand Marshal Hon. Jim Clark to run in 50th consecutive race.

Grand Marshal Hon. Jim Clark to run in 50th consecutive race.

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A Legacy of Valor

Veterans honored at Rocky Versace Memorial

Veterans honored at Rocky Versace Memorial

Wednesday, November 19

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West Springfield Football Beats West Potomac

Advances to playoffs to highlight victorious season

Football

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Scouting for Food Breaks Record in Arlington

Scouting for Food Breaks Record in Arlington

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Not Ordinary Times

Unprecedented challenges, including government shutdown and record deportations, mean more people need pet support.

Unprecedented challenges, including government shutdown and record deportations, mean more people need pet support.

Tuesday, November 18

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Chesterbrook Shopping Center Celebrates Its ‘Reimagining’

Chesterbrook Shopping Center Celebrates Its ‘Reimagining’

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‘The Beagle Has Landed’

‘The Beagle Has Landed’

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New Fairfax Tree Savers PRISM Holds Week of Action

New group hopes to attract a representative in every neighborhood

Tree huggers everywhere

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Police Investigate ‘ATM Jackpotting’

Police Investigate ‘ATM Jackpotting’

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Fairfax Ballet Co. Presents ‘The Nutcracker’

Chantilly High student dances the role of Clara.

Chantilly High student dances the role of Clara.

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The Pedestrians Who Never Saw Their Tomorrows

Survivor Leads Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets during International World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

Street safety

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Bench Dedicated in Fairfax’s School Street Park

Bench Dedicated in Fairfax’s School Street Park

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West Springfield Football Team Goes on to Playoffs to Highlight Victorious Season

West Springfield Football Team Goes on to Playoffs to Highlight Victorious Season

Thursday, November 6

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ASC to Host Women in Sports Night Nov. 19 in Alexandria

ASC to Host Women in Sports Night Nov. 19

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Meet the Legends

Noah Lyles among Living Legends to be honored Nov. 12.

Legends

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‘Turn Me On’ Characters Get Turned Off

‘Turn Me On’ will be screened at the Alexandria Film Festival on Friday, Nov. 7 at the American History Museum at the Lyceum.

Filmmaker

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Beavers Have Value

North America’s largest rodent offers ecological benefits.

North America’s largest rodent offers ecological benefits.

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New Fireboat Christened

Named for Captain Barry Maham who died earlier this year at the age of 50 from occupational cancer.

Fireboat

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Fairfax Police Chief Answers Questions After Release of Body-Camera Videos of Two Critical Incidents

Officer involved fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash in Hybla Valley; officer-involved non-fatal shooting in Burke.

Crash

Ovissi Boutique Open in Reston Town Center

Ovissi Boutique Open in Reston Town Center

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Vienna Council Votes No on FCPS Boundary Plan

Officials urge school board to reconsider scenario 4, which would shift some Vienna students from James Madison High School to George C. Marshall High School.

Vienna Boundaries

Wednesday, November 5

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Climate Change Hits Home, Focus of Conference

Climate Change

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Murky Waters of Lake Accotink Cloud Future Plans

Murky Waters of Lake Accotink Cloud Future Plans

Watch for That Scout at Your Door

Watch for That Scout at Your Door

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Generations Join in Peaceful No-Kings Day Protest

“Think of your fellow man, give him a helping hand. Put a little love in your heart.”

Mo kings

Tuesday, November 4

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Arlington Public Schools Stand Fast on Protecting Civil Rights

Candidate Earle-Sears Criticizes Local School Board Policies

Schools

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Early Morning Vote Up at Madison Community Center

The Connection heads to press on Tuesday before election results are in.

Election

Monday, November 3

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Early Voting for Braddock

Only registered residents within the Braddock District can vote.

Vote

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McLean Art Gallery Opens A Home After 70 Year Wait

McLean Art Gallery