Preventing Sports Injuries
How to keep kids safe while they’re having fun.
As students prepare to return to school, one activity many look forward to is sports. While the benefits of athletic activities are numerous, however, so are injuries.
Week in Reston
Artwork and candidates sought.
Walk 'N Roll Comes to Virginia
McLean resident heading the efforts to bring DogFest to the area.
As summer winds down and comes to a close, one organization’s local chapter is turning the tail end of summer into a tail-wagging event.
Marking 240th Anniversary Of Friendship Firehouse
The 100 block of N. Alfred Street was closed off early on Saturday morning, Aug. 2, for the annual Friendship Firehouse anniversary festival.
Letter: Residents Support White Oaks Planting
The Connection coverage last month of the Great Falls legacy white oak planting program was very thorough.
Anna Margaret Butler Marries Ryan Joseph Brunswick
Anna Margaret Butler and Ryan Joseph Brunswick were married on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Oak Hill.
Column: Thank You, DCRA
The opening of the Silver Line brought an overflow crowd of dignitaries and well-wishers to cut the ribbon and ride the first train.
Tysons West Meets Expanding Community Needs
The JBG Companies and JBGR Retail have closed on the sale of the current phase of its Tysons West mixed-use development.
Pick Reston’s Official Bird!
Residents can choose between five birds by Sept. 30.
Residents will have until the end of September to choose Reston’s official bird.
PRS, Inc. and CrisisLink Announce Merger
Expanded nonprofit poised to better address mental health needs of NoVa and D.C. community.
PRS, Inc. and CrisisLink—leading local nonprofits serving those with serious mental health issues—are merging to transform the delivery of mental health services in response to the community’s growing needs and the changing mental health landscape.
Governor Proclaims Teen Cancer Awareness Week
Cancer support group witnesses signing of proclamation in Herndon.
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe in the company of cancer survivors and friends signed a proclamation in the town of Herndon proclaiming the third week of January as Teen Cancer Awareness week in Virginia.
New RA Board Member Chosen
Dannielle LaRosa is temp North Point director.
A longtime Reston resident was chosen to be the temporary North Point director at Reston Association’s last board meeting.
Column: Why Can’t Everyone Be Cool?—Part 2
Lake Anne homeowners still bound by covenant to the aging Reston Lake Anne Air Conditioning (RELAC) chilled water system have petitioned Reston Association to hold a referendum on eliminating the covenant.
Vienna Community Center to Be LEED Silver
Town Council approves fee to seek certification.
If all goes well, the new and improved Vienna Community Center will make its debut on its 50th anniversary in April 2016.
From Great Falls to South Africa
On Sept. 18, Julia and Arthur will carry with them to South Africa donations of school supplies for disadvantaged South African children.
Great Falls Community Farmers Market - Where Local Families Gather
Now in its seventh summer season, the Great Falls Farmers Market bursts of music, song, and summer harvest.
Touring Artists Series Returns to Reston’s CenterStage
Tickets go on sale for general public, Reston residents on Aug. 8.
Reston Community Center (RCC) announced the 2014-2015 Professional Touring Artist Series at the CenterStage.
Forest Edge Elementary Teachers Learn New Ways to Teach Science
Next fall, students in Reston will join a growing movement of innovative science achievement and learning in Virginia.
Week in Vienna
Missing man, farmers markets, bike lanes, town council meeting and police.
Vienna is Where Softball Holds High Court
Pure Performance Softball Training Center coaches girls and young women on softball techniques and strategy.
Tucked away in a concrete industrial park on Mill Street is a unique training facility for women and girls.