MOunt Vernon Column: Need To Raise Minimum Wage
Commentary
Over the last several weeks, our area college students have returned to school to resume their studies for the fall semester. I know that their parents are very proud of them as are we all.
Alexandria Letter: Laws Against Public Karaoke
Letter to the Editor
As a resident of Old Town for over 20 years, and a musician, I love live music. And Krista Clouse has a beautiful voice. So why does she, or anyone, need recorded music blaring on the street?
Alexandria Letter: Wilson Pledge Appreciated
Letter to the Editor
Kudos and thanks to Councilman Wilson for his Sept. 2016 Council Connection newsletter pledge (Confederate History): “… a modern Alexandria should focus not just on what should be removed or renamed, but how to portray a more accurate and fair telling of our history.”
Alexandria Letter: Uninsured Get Pushed Out
Letter to the Editor
Councilmember Tim Lovain’s “We Must Help Alexandria’s Uninsured with Healthcare Costs” brings to mind Lord Woodhouselee’s dictum, “Democracy will last ‘til the people realize they can vote themselves benefits from the public treasury.”
Alexandria Letter: Issues Not Attacks
Letter to the Editor
My wife and I were slow in deciding our votes in the upcoming presidential election.
Alexandria Column: The Need To Plan
Commentary – Senior Services of Alexandria
“I’ll get around to it.” Nearly everyone says it, and with good intentions at that. Planning for the future can be tedious or even unpleasant to some but it is a key, first step towards taking control of your destiny. What legal and financial considerations should I address? What documents do I need? Why is this important, and what happens if I do nothing?
Alexandria Column: A Fashionable Fall
What’s on trend this season.
The change in seasons is quickly approaching. School doors are opening and all the swimming pools will soon be drained.
Suicide Prevention: Everyone’s Business
Letter to the Editor
On behalf of the Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN), I thank you for the Connection’s compassionate and informative editorial printed in observance of Suicide Prevention Week, titled Take One Action to Prevent Suicide.
McLean Letter: Why Comstock?
Letter to the Editor
The one note campaign of LuAnn Bennett, heard all around the town of McLean and the 10th congressional district seems to be that - she doesn’t like Donald Trump.
McLean Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ on Meals Tax
Letter to the Editor
I am writing to encourage a “Yes” vote on the Fairfax County Meals Tax.
Centreville Letter: Shared Stories of Sacrifice
Letter to the Editor
On Sept. 12, Muslims around the world celebrated Eid-ul-Adha, the Islamic holiday which commemorates the spirit of sacrifice of Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael.
Potomac Letter: Praising ‘Above and Beyond’ Service
Letter to the Editor
My son, Stephen and his beautiful fiancée, Elinor, became husband and wife on a hot, gorgeous, unforgettable July day in Potomac.
Reston Association Struggles
Independent Progressive
Although I don’t pay as much attention to the daily intrigues and workings of our Reston Association as I used to back when I was on their Board, there are times when RA actions spark my interest or concern. Recent tensions on the Board got my attention. A trend toward secrecy in decision-making and a weak ethics regimen are a greater cause for concern.
Mount Vernon Letter: An Immigrant’s Story
Letter to the Editor
July 4, 1962: I left the Philippines and arrived in Rochester, Minn. all on the same date, even though 24 hours have passed because of the different time zones. I was 23 years old, a registered nurse, college graduate and two years of work experience.
Mount Vernon Column: Virginia Faces Another Shortfall
Commentary
Last month, Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced that state revenues were lower than assumed in our state budget passed earlier in the year. This creates a series of difficult choices.