Above a Cut
FCPS Superintendent Garza calls for no additional cuts in $2.67 billion FY 2017 budget
For Fiscal Year 2015, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza oversaw $96.5 million in cuts made from the school system’s annual operating budget. For FY 2016, it was $55.4 million, she said.
Residents List Priorities for General Assembly
Residents tell legislators of priorities ahead of the 60-day session of the General Assembly.
Barbara Quesada, parent of a Franklin Sherman Elementary School student, reminded the General Assembly delegation from Fairfax that Nova Firearms opened its new store right next to the McLean elementary school.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2015
In November, 2015, 75 homes sold between $1,650,000-$189,900 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: November, 2015
Remodeled Home Tour Set for Jan. 9, 2016
After multiple attempts, cramped split-level grows to generously-sized neoclassical design.
A circa 1960s split-level enhanced by a 300-square-foot addition, a reconfigured main level floor plan and a seamlessly remade front elevation will be featured in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling on Saturday, Jan. 9.
Fifth, Sixth Graders Experience Camping at Wolf Trap
First-time campers had a fun experience at an overnight camp out at Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday on Columbus Day weekend. I
Vienna, McLean, Great Falls, Sports Roundups
Sporting events in your area.
Week in Vienna
Weekly happenings in Vienna
New Year on a High Note in Vienna
Vienna’s music venue ready for 2016.
I.M.P., owner of Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club announced it has entered into a partnership with Jammin Java and its co-owner/booker Daniel Brindley.
Vienna Crime Reports
Notable cases from Vienna Police reports from Dec. 24-30.
Notable cases from Vienna Police reports from Dec. 24-30.
Vienna: What’s on Radar for 2016
Local officials look out over the horizon in the new year in Vienna.
What does 2016 look like to elected officials and the business community serving the greater-Vienna area?
Commentary: A Workable Solution for I-66
There was a great deal of concern about “$17 tolls” inside the beltway on I-66 during the recent election. I shared those concerns as I did not want to set a precedent of tolling a road that we were not adding infrastructure to.
Editorial: New Year’s Goals
A few wishes for the Virginia General Assembly, more coming ...
Issues and elections in 2016.
Mason, Inova to Collaborate on Personalized Medicine Research
Partnership expected to develop treatments, grow economy.
Researchers and doctors from George Mason University and Inova Health System will collaborate on a series of personalized medicine research projects under a new partnership between the two institutions.
School Board Sued over Nondiscrimination Policy Changes
Liberty Counsel challenges board’s authority to add sexual orientation and gender identity.
When the members of the Fairfax County School Board added sexual orientation and gender identity to the school system’s nondiscrimination policy in November 2014 and May 2015, did they have the authority?
Vienna: New Year’s Hopes, Resolutions
What are your hopes and resolutions for 2016?
Classified Advertising December 30, 2015
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Editorial: Merry Christmas
The pages of the Connection have been full of holiday spirit for more than a month. Menorah lightings, group and individual efforts to help the needy, stories of giving, secular celebrations, religious celebrations.
Letter: A Big Thank You
To the Editor
The Woman’s Club of McLean would like to express its gratitude to the the McLean,Vienna and Great Falls communities for their support of the club’s 49th annual Holiday Homes Tour and Boutique.
Classified Advertising December 23, 2015
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Fairfax, Vienna: Fourth Thai By Thai Opens in Dunn Loring
Chief Chef Eed Banchanurat Landon loves to listen to and accommodate her customers. When those at the Sterling location of her Thai By Thai restaurants started requesting other dishes than were on the menu -- things they remembered eating back in Thailand -- she was happy to oblige.