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Howard David ‘Uncle Dave’ Jay Dies
Career architect, 2014 recipient of the 'Charging Buffalo Award' and 'loved by thousands.'
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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: A Moment to Act
I’m sure folks have seen the protests this weekend in response to George Floyd’s murder at the hands of police officers, and years of violence against the Black community.
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Arlington Announces Compliance with Virginia Community Policing Act
The Community Policing Act, Virginia House Bill 1250, takes effect July 1, 2020.
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Animal Welfare League of Alexandria Awarded ‘Better Cities for Pets’ Grant
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria has received a 2020 Mars Petcare “Better Cities for Pets” grant for $10,000.
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Appetite: Off the Menu: Alexandria Restaurant News Notes
The shift from summer hasn’t stopped progress: A Del Ray gelato shop nears its dawn, a Chinese restaurant in North Old Town makes a foray outside and a hotel restaurant gets a makeover in name and menu.
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Appetite: Off the Menu: Restaurant Notes From Around Town in Alexandria
Though the Covid-19 pandemic marches on, there are signs of life across the city’s restaurants as new enterprises launch and old favorites re-emerge.
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Transformative Rail Agreement in Virginia
On Tuesday, March 30, Governor Ralph Northam announced that the Commonwealth finalized agreements with Amtrak, CSX, and Virginia Railway Express, launching a $3.7 billion investment to expand and improve passenger, commuter, and freight rail in Virginia and create a vital connection in America’s national rail network between the Northeast and Southeast corridors.
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Appetite: Get Some Fresh Air: 3 Spots for Al Fresco Dining in Alexandria
Outdoor dining has been a necessity for restaurant-goers over the past year, but now that the weather is warming up (hello, surprise 85-degree April days!), it’s becoming a luxury, as well.
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Appetite: Dates to Circle in June
A tasting tour of Del Ray, a beer garden with all the fixings and – get ready – yoga with cats.
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Burke, Clifton, Fairfax Station, Lorton Springfield: Area Roundups
Rallies for Back to School and Refugees
Springfield Town Center is hosting a pep rally to celebrate students returning to school. The event is scheduled for the Grand Court area of the mall from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m on Saturday, Aug. 20.
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Burke: Susan and Elizabeth Lydick Receive Nancy Jennings Award
Susan and Elizabeth Lydick traveled to Portland, Oregon, in June to receive the 2016 Nancy Jennings Award during the bi-annual General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). The Nancy Jennings Award is presented to a person or congregation or PC (USA) entity that affirms, supports, and advocates for the gifts, rights, and responsibilities of persons with disabilities in the total life of the church.
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Vienna Arts Society Paints the Town
In an art show that featured 69 pieces in acrylics, oils, water colors, photography and mixed media, the Vienna Arts Society held its "Paint the Town" reception on Saturday, Sept. 10 on Pleasant Street in Vienna.
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Vienna Holds Sept. 11 Ceremony
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, the Town of Vienna held A Day to Remember -- Patriot Day Community Commemoration on Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Freeman House Lawn on Church Street in Vienna.
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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.