McLean: Joy, Tears and Laughter
“Broadway Bound” from Neil Simon at 1st Stage.
A finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, “Broadway Bound” is a treasure from the fertile mind of Tony Award winning playwright Neil Simon. Under the fine, perceptive direction of Shirley Serotsky, “Broadway Bound” is a remarkable production full of family love and pain with plenty of humor.
Tysons: Warby Parker to Open First Virginia Eyeglasses Store
Warby Parker, a popular online eyeglasses retailer, is opening its first brick-and-mortar location in Virginia on Nov. 19 at Tysons Corner Center mall.
Classified Advertising November 16, 2016
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Classified Advertising November 23, 2016
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Gifts from the Heart
From ‘things’ to to experiences, gifts come in all kinds of packaging.
The Vienna-Oakton Connection offers its readers “part 1” of gift ideas, from small community businesses with personalized service to gifts that benefit the spirit of the heart.
Blood Donation Drive at Madison High
On Oct. 31, Madison HS held its semi-annual blood drive in conjunction with INOVA.
Week in Vienna
Week in Vienna
Deer Feeding Ban Is In Effect
Many residents enjoy seeing white-tailed deer up close and may feel they are contributing to the animal’s welfare by providing supplemental food.
Holiday Season Kicks Off
Events in Vienna-Oakton serve children and adults, welcome the spirit of giving.
The festive season, of sparkling lights and aromatic baked sweets, of craft bazaars and seasonal holiday music, of good-will and selfless spirit, is upon us.
Setting a holiday table
Local tastemakers offer suggestions for creating festive tablescape.
As Thanksgiving draws near, thoughts of table settings and holiday décor abound.
Guest-Ready Home for the Holidays
From organizing to decorating, a guide for getting a house ready for visitors.
Ready or not, the holidays are coming.
Vienna: Madison High School Student honored by Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth
Justin Hu, a freshman at James Madison High School, was honored as one of the brightest students from around the world at an international awards ceremony by the Johns Hopkins University Center for Talented Youth (CTY). This year, more than 27,000 students participated in CTY’s Talent Search, representing all 50 states and more than 60 countries.
Vienna: OLGS Wimbledon Tennis Team Ends Winning Season
OLGC – Wimbledon I, ended the regular season with a 12-0 record and had match record score of 72-3 in total games played.
Editorial: Holidays Are for Giving
Give thanks and share locally; tens of thousands of families in Fairfax County are in need.
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks.
Decking the Halls, Stuffing Bellies
Local cooking schools offer crash courses in holiday dishes.
Ever since Bernadette Lott can remember, she’s had a sweet tooth as big as a sugar cane field.
Additional Factors Impede Efforts To Quit Smoking
Public encouraged to learn about challenges faced by smokers with mental illness who want to quit.
Despite her mental health challenges, Deneice Valentine quit smoking in part by learning to meditate.
Unofficial Election Results as of Monday, Nov. 14
Source: http://results.elections.virginia.gov/
Unofficial Election Results as of Monday, Nov. 14
Vienna: Madison High Students Collect Food for Others
Food Drive
Madison High School is running its annual canned food drive from Oct. 31 to Nov. 22.
A Design Solution as Big as a Barn Door
Master bath renovation explores themes from Great Falls' bucolic past.
With its metal roof, stucco siding and silo, the 5,800-sq-ft., five-bedroom Great Falls residence exuded nostalgic references to the community's bucolic past. Getting the house to owner requirements, however, entailed a commitment.
Northern Virginia: Bumpy road ahead for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Northern Virginia.
It takes a little over two hours to bike from downtown Washington D.C. to Reston. For the Capital Bikeshare, it’s a trip that’s taken six years.