Seeing Red and Blue with Connolly
Colleagues say Gerry Connolly’s vision central to productivity.
Gerry Connolly doesn’t have 20/20 vision. His round wire-framed spectacles and cropped salt-and-pepper mustache have long accessorized his look, whether sporting a black pinstripe suit or a billowy navy University of Virginia windbreaker
Week in Vienna
What's happening this week in Vienna?
Sun, Blue Skies Kept Watch Over Vienna Oktoberfest
Live entertainment, food and beer, children’s activities and streets of vendors mark Church Street festival.
A chilling wind late in the day scattered many of the fairgoers at Vienna’s 7th Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday. But
‘It’s Hands-On History’
Oakton High student participates in archaeological dig.
Oakton High junior Corina Gribble got to be part of history recently when she participated in an archaeological dig to find the remains of a home from the 1800s in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Centreville.
Residents Receive Community Enhancement Awards
On Sept. 22, the Vienna Town Council presented Community Enhancement, Beauty and Sustainability awards to four sets of local residents.
Jill’s House Holds Open House
Non-profit welcomes visitors during annual open house.
On Oct. 5, Jill’s House was open to visitors to tour the 42,000-square-foot center. A non-profit organization providing respite care for children with special needs, Jill’s House serves more than 500 families.
Focus on Transportation
Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance presents regional priorities at 10th annual event.
“What You Need to Know about Transportation in Five Minutes or Less” was the working title of this year’s Northern Virginia Transportation Alliance (NVTA) seminar and reception held on Sept. 30 at Capital One’s auditorium in McLean.
Warhawk Band Wins Cougar Gold
29th Annual Oakton Invitational Marching Band Competition
What do you get when 17 high school marching bands from Northern Virginia compete at the 29th Annual Oakton Invitational? A lot of fun, music and good vibes.
Week in Vienna
What's happening this week in Vienna.
Warning to Residents: Wildlife Aren’t Pets
Town of Vienna police are reminding residents that wildlife are not pets and shouldn’t be treated as such. Vienna is home to numerous types of wildlife that often wander into residential neighborhoods.
Vienna Girl Scout Coordinates Self-defense Workshop
Girl Scout Alison (Aly) Luckett of Vienna, an 11th grader at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, coordinated a Self-Defense Workshop that was presented by the Fairfax County Police.
Little Free Library, in Memory of M. Jane Seeman, Dedicated on Town Green
As a book-lover, Vienna’s late mayor volunteered more than 3,000 hours at Patrick Henry Library.
Vienna’s late mayor, M. Jane Seeman, loved books, loved reading, loved Patrick Henry Library where she volunteered more than 3,000 hours.
Hail to the Heroes: State Champs
On Sept. 22, the Vienna Town Council honored the Vienna Little League team, the American All Stars, nicknamed The Red Army, for winning the ages 9-10 Little League State Championship.
Vienna Teen Honored for Poetry Writing
Megan Do just writes poetry in her spare time — and as a junior as Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, she has precious little of it. Yet one of her recent efforts won second place for poetry in a competition sponsored by the Writers of Chantilly.
Green Light for MAC Zoning
Town Council approves Maple Avenue ordinance.
It’s taken a great deal of time, effort, research and wrangling; but last Monday, the Vienna Town Council approved the ordinance defining the Maple Avenue Commercial Zone regulations. The ordinance is now set to be formally adopted Oct. 20.