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Letter: Gross Misreading of the Second Amendment

To the Editor

This is in response to U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly's opinion piece titled "Stem Gun Violence Epidemic" (The Connection, June 22-28).

Connection Families and Pet Connection

The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on July 27, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by July 17.

Editorial: Getting Home Safely on Independence Day

Independence Day is a national celebration, and for many, that celebration includes alcohol. The summer overall and July 4 in particular are times of greater risk for drinking and driving.


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Hope in the Fight Against Drug Dependency

Meeting highlights battles in every neighborhood.

Fairfax County experiences heroin overdoses every day, according to county officials. To help raise awareness, a second county-wide Heroin and Prescription Drug Abuse Town Hall was held June 14 at Centreville High School.

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Oakton: A Joyful Occasion Despite Heavy Storms

Members of Oakton graduating class of 2016 celebrate at the EagleBank Arena.

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Vienna Hawks Finish a Perfect Season

Fifth and sixth graders smothered competition throughout lacrosse season.


Fox 5 Zip Trip Comes to Vienna

Morning program broadcast live from Town Green and Church Street.

McLean and Vienna: Marshall High Bids Farewell To Class of 2016

Spencer Gilbert and Megan Kenny receive the Statesman Award.

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Online Classes Offer Flexible Options for Earning Credentials Outside the Classroom

Interested in learning to landscape your yard using sustainable practices?


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Tips for Memorable Family Vacations

As summer gets underway, vacation-bound families are packing their bags and heading out of town. Vacations often fly by — months of planning and anticipating can be over in the blink of an eye. With a little advanced planning and forethought, however, even a quick weekend trip or a visit to relatives can become meaningful and memorable.

Weekend Fun in the Area: June 24-26

Weekend fun in the area.

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Celebrating Independence Day 2016

Fourth of July celebrations in the area


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Supervisors Endorse Police ‘Re-engineering’

Action items approved include use of force and communications recommendations from Ad Hoc commission.

The possibility of body cameras being worn by Fairfax County Police officers and the release of officers’ names involved with critical use of force incidents dominated discussion during two action items in the Board of Supervisors June 21 meeting.

Fatal Crash in Vienna

Officers responded to the 8700 block of Park Street on Friday, June 17, at around 7:36 a.m. for a report of a traffic crash involving a single-vehicle.

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Vienna: Saying Farewell at Madison High

Graduation Ceremony took place on Wednesday, June 15.


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Vienna: Pet Adoption Expo Finds Forever-Homes for Homeless Animals

Organized and sponsored by the Vienna Arts Society, adoption event pulled together adoptables and families looking for a furry family member.

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Vienna: Chillin’ on Church Block Party Draws Crowds

Debut block party on Church Street and Town Green sponsored by Town of Vienna Parks and Rec offers live music, food, fun.

Commentary: Congress Must Act to Stem Gun Violence Epidemic

Last week, America woke to what has become an all-too-common nightmare. A man driven by hate and armed with assault weapons carried out our nation’s worst mass shooting.


Free Independence Day Cab Rides Offered

Preparing to combat that U.S. holiday when, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 41 percent of all U.S. traffic deaths involve drunk drivers, free cab rides will be offered to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington Metropolitan area on Independence Day, July 4.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2016

In May, 2016, 125 homes sold between $1,840,457-$230,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.

Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2016