Brief: Help Scouts Collect Food for Needy
A Scouting for Food collection will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10.
Lake Braddock Girls’, Boys’ XC Win District Titles
Bruins’ Chase, Tuck win individual championships.
The Lake Braddock cross country program had a big day at the Patriot District championships on Oct. 25.
W-L Girls’ XC Wins Third Consecutive District Title
Each of Generals’ seven harriers place in top 11.
The Washington-Lee girls' cross country team produced seven all-district runners.
Springfield Lieutenants Earn Ranger Tab
2007 Robert E. Lee High School graduates have been best friends since the fourth grade and remained so throughout college.
U.S. Army Second Lieutenants Sean Camperson and Mathew Leegan completed the United States Army Ranger School, an intense 61-day combat oriented course designed to train Soldiers on small unit tactics, combat arms functional skills, and close combat engagement techniques, with a graduation on Aug. 24, 2012 at Fort Benning, Ga.
Satire, Comedy and Beautiful Costumes
Paul VI Presents ‘Tom Jones.’
Featuring a cast and crew of about 65, Paul VI presents the comedy, “Tom Jones.”
McCain Stumps for Romney at Greenspring
Greenspring had 90 percent voter turnout in ’08 election.
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) made a stop at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield on Friday while campaigning for GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney.
Letter: Anything But Affordable
Letter: The Affordable Care Act is anything but affordable and will cause great harm to Americans if not repealed.
Viewpoints: "What issues are most important to you in this year’s election?"
“Three issues really are on the top of my mind. The security of the U.S. I am very concerned about the defense of the United States. Secondly, the economy. We’ve done nothing to bring us out of this depression. Third, unemployment. Twenty-seven million people out of work is unacceptable. I think it’s time we get a new horse-holder up front.”
Letter: Unnecessarily Negative
Letter: I was saddened by the cover of the last week's Connection for the partisan display of support for one political party over the other.
Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ to Protect Property
Letter: Why is there an amendment to the Virginia Constitution on the Nov. 6th ballot?
Town Hall Meeting Focuses on Parkway
Fairfax County Parkway the subject at well-attended meeting.
In conjunction with the Springfield District Council, Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity (R) hosted a panel of local and state transportation authorities for a Town Hall Meeting, held at the James W. Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax.
Oakton’s Klimkiewicz Repeats as Concorde XC Champ
Madison girls’ win Liberty District title.
For the second straight season, Oakton’s Allie Klimkiewicz held off Robinson’s Macey Schweikert to win the Concorde District girls’ cross country championship.
Fast, Funny and Physical
Reduced Shakespeare Company brings treats to Reston's CenterStage.
The Reduced Shakespeare Company will be making its annual visit to Reston's CenterStage to bring its "fast, funny and physical" theater.
Column: Elections 2012—The Best Money Can Buy?
Independent Progressive.
Nope! The vast majority certainly won’t get the best! Elections are awash in cash—incumbents and challengers selling “access” and big contributors buying influence.
Brief: HealthWorks for Northern Virginia Merges with Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic
HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, formerly named Loudoun Community Health Center, announced its merger with the Herndon-based Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic.
Letter: A Distinct Choice
Letter: We have a distinct choice in this upcoming presidential election.
‘Climb Every Mountain, Ford Every Stream’
‘Sound of Music’ at Lord of Life.
The Lord of Life Lutheran Church will be alive with “The Sound of Music” when its Lord of Life Players perform the classic show of the same name.
Girl Scouts Need Help With Banana Muffin Project
This year, Clearview Elementary joins three other elementary schools in the Herndon area to donate purchased, unopened and unused food to the LINK “Rescue The Food” project.
Alexandria Voters to Determine Direction of City Government
Growth, development, taxes and spending are the hot-button issues dividing candidates.
Are voters pleased with the recent direction of city government, which has dramatically increased the amount of density available to developers in recent years?