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Passion to Help People in Need

Sen. Mark Warner visits WFCM’s food pantry in Chantilly.

Nonprofit Western Fairfax Christian Ministries (WFCM) serves 4,500 residents in nine western Fairfax County ZIP codes. With the community’s support, in FY 22 it provided nearly 1 million pounds of food, equal to more than 458,745 meals.

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‘Deserving of this Recognition’

Miller and Malesky: Fairfax City Women of Influence.

Women

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‘Deserving of This Recognition’

Miller and Malesky: Fairfax City Women of Influence.

Women of influence

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Devastating Attack

Chantilly man charged with four felonies.

U.S. Capitol Police said that last year they investigated some 7,500 cases of potential threats against members of Congress.

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Education Is the Pathway to Your Dreams in Fairfax

Fairfax High’s Class of 2023 graduates.

HS Graduations

‘We Welcome Anybody – the Broken, the Wounded’ in Fairfax

The Lamb Center honors its guests, looks to the future.

Lamb Center

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Land-use Proposals for Sully District, Part 2

More ‘Site-Specific Plan Amendment’ proposals in Sully District.

Site proposals

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Are Supervisors Out of Touch with Residents?

Residents furious board OKed funding of Braddock/Old Lee jughandle.

Residents furious board OKed funding of Braddock/Old Lee jughandle.

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Sully Community Center Opens in Chantilly/Oak Hill

A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.

A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.

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Sully Community Center Opens in Chantilly/Oak Hill

A place for fitness, senior activities, sports, classes and healthcare.

Sully Community Center

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High School Students Learn about Job Possibilities

Career fair at Chantilly High is huge success.

Jobs

Fairfax City Council Candidates Speak Out

Besides voting for mayor, Fairfax residents will choose six City Council members in the May 6 election. All Council candidates except Cristina Gaines responded to The Connection’s questionnaire.

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‘An Amazing Choice of Cuisine and Top-Notch Dining’

Fairfax City Restaurant Week is March 7 through March 14.

Restaurant Week

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‘It’s Like a Great, Big, Community Family’

Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.

Centreville’s Cox Farms celebrates 50th anniversary.

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Honoring Fairfax City Women Making a Difference

Kelly O’Brien and Lorraine Koury are ‘Women of Influence.’

Women

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Lamb Center Really Needs Help from the Community in Fairfax

Lamb Center fetes building’s 7th anniversary amid rising demand.

Lamb Center

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Music Students Make Sweet Summer Sounds

Franklin Middle holds 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp.

The sweet sounds of music filled the halls of Franklin Middle School during the 36th annual Band and Orchestra Camp. It ran June 22-July 14, and 350 fourth- through rising 10th-graders attended.

‘It’s Bad to Allow Residential Development under a Runway.”

Two public meetings set for county’s airport noise policy

Airport noise

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‘Does This Really Benefit the Community or McDonald’s?’

Residents, land-use group oppose new McDonald’s in Centreville.

Residents, land-use group oppose new McDonald’s in Centreville.