Vienna: A Journey of Faith
The Boone family of Oakton honors daughter by giving others a chance at football victory.
Youth football in Vienna and Oakton is an all-encompassing family affair, with players’ parents and grandparents running the concession stand and the chain gangs while cheerleading sisters wave pom-poms and younger brothers hustle during half-time to get the players water.
Coming Home to Queen of Peace in Springfield
Residents with disabilities move into new group house on Gresham Street.
Ten months ago, the unassuming single-level house on Gresham Street in north Springfield was a private residence. Today it’s the permanent home of four individuals with disabilities, and a fifth is on the way.
Vienna: The Artful Gift Shop Locks Its Door
Handcrafts shop closed on June 27.
Five Vienna businesses closed down in June – Extreme Pizza, Johnny’s Pizza, Lili the First, Out-of-Sight Wines, and The Artful Gift Shop.
Vienna to Host Rocking Independence Eve
An evening of entertainment and fireworks on Friday, July 3.
The Town of Vienna’s Independence Day festivities will take place on July 3 and 4.
Weekend Fun in Fairfax County - June 26-28, 2015
A roundup of entertaining things to do this weekend.
A roundup of fun things to do this weekend in Fairfax county.
Letter: How to Pay for Medicaid Expansion?
To the Editor
State Delegate Ken Plum’s latest commentary on Medicaid expansion (“Political Prospects for Medicaid Expansion,” The Connection, June 4) is not the first time he has written on the subject, but he has yet to explain how Virginia would pay for this.
James Madison High School Presents Class of 2015
Palpable energy emanated from James Madison High School’s 470 graduating seniors as they strode across Robinson Secondary’s field house stage on Wednesday, June 17, excited to receive their diplomas.
Stroke Comeback Center Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Community
Virginia House of Delegates recognizes mission of Center.
The Stroke Comeback of Vienna, focusing on communication challenges of stroke survivors, celebrated its 10th anniversary on June 16 with community on-hand, and, with a Commonwealth of Virginia House resolution lauding the Center’s mission and achievements.
Oakton High School Presents the Class of 2015
“I wasn’t always this good looking. I also wasn’t always this humble. On the first day of high school, I got lost and almost started crying. I even wore my gym clothes and had to wait half the day to change out of them. Now, I’m tall, dark, and handsome.
Marshall High School Celebrates Diversity
Class of 2015: student body represents 83 countries and 62 languages.
“Find your niche. Work hard. Have no regrets. Be nice.” These are the words that Marshall High School’s students live by.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2015
In May, 2015, 129 homes sold between $1,680,000-$209,000 in the Vienna and Oakton area.
Vienna, Oakton Home Sales: May, 2015
Burke: Robinson Girls’ Lacrosse Wins First VHSL State Title
Rams defeat Oakton in state final, finish with 21-1 record.
The Robinson girls' lacrosse team beat Oakton 16-12 to win the 6A state championship on June 13.
Area Students Named Apple Scholars
The following graduating high school seniors from the Fairfax County communities were honored as Apple Scholars by the Apple Federal Credit Union
Letter: Opposed to Proposed Bike Path
To the Editor
My message to VDOT : The proposed bike path along I-66 adds insult to injury for homeowners and communities who already stand to lose from the proposed widening of I-66 by robbing us of an additional 7-10 feet of property.
Vienna Optimists Celebrate Anniversary with Free Food and Fun
The Optimists Club of Greater Vienna celebrated its 60th anniversary serving the youth of the community in-style, with a colorful and musical bash on the Town Green on the afternoon of June 14.