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Fairfax: Sixty Years of Service, Memories and Fun
Woman’s Club of Fairfax celebrates diamond anniversary.
It takes effort, care and dedication to reach a 60th anniversary – and that’s exactly what the Woman’s Club of Fairfax has done.
Best of Reston, Best of Inspiration
Bob Simon’s Reston honored at Silver Anniversary of Cornerstones partnership with the Reston Chamber of Commerce.
Olivia Wolfe, Hannah Becker and Kacey Hirschfeld ensured that their childhood friend Amy Boyle was honored with them Thursday night at the Hyatt Regency Reston ballroom.
Reston Community Players Salute Iconic Beauty
Our Town” at CenterStage.
A masterpiece of American theater, “Our Town” is the enduring tale of small town life.
Reston Celebrates Its Founder
This is the first Founder’s Day since the passing of Robert E. Simon, Jr.
They remembered his joyfulness and playfulness. But most of all, officials, speakers and friends remembered Robert E. Simon, Jr.’s enduring vision during the opening remarks of the 13th Founder’s Day on Saturday, April 9.
Herndon: Scouts Doing a Good Turn
On Saturday, April 2, Scouts from several area scouting units assisted with the Town of Herndon's Parks and Recreation Department volunteer cleanup day at Runnymede Park in Herndon.
Editorial: Award-Winning Connection Newspapers
Still striving to be the Connection to your community.
Connection Newspapers won dozens of awards from the Virginia Press Association for work done in 2015.
New Fairfax Location of Hooters Opens on Lee Highway.
A collection of multicolored lights dangling casually above the hostess station is an homage to one of few interior similarities between the old Christmas light-laden Hooters at 10334 Lee Highway and the gleaming new location down the road at 10060, which opened March 21.
Golden Notes
Living well at any age.
Obituary: Robert A. Valentine, 89, Dies
Robert A. Valentine died peacefully on Valentine's Day, Sunday February 14, 2016. He was 89 years old.
Reston: Celebrating Bob Simon’s Legacy
Week-long events culminate with Founder’s Day celebration Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10.
Week-long events celebrating legacy of Reston Founder Bob Simon. who died in September, at the age of 101, will culminate with the Founder’s day celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10.
Herndon: The Taste of Mom’s Soup
Profile: Katharine Mardirosian of 100 Bowls of Soup.
When you first enter Herndon’s iconic store, 100 Bowls of Soup, herbal fragrances surround you and they may even transform your ideas of soup.
Herndon Pitcher Menendez No-Hits Rival South Lakes
Hornets beat Seahawks 2-0, improve to 5-1.
Herndon pitcher Antonio Menendez threw a no-hitter against South Lakes
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: April 1-10
Entertainment
Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon.
Alexandria Letter: Problem? Just Raise Taxes
Letter to the Editor
During the most recent election process Bob Wood and I predicted there would be a large real estate tax increase this year if the incumbents were reelected.
Founding Reston: From Blueprint to Reality
In the fall of 1961, New York City real estate developer Bob Simon had $2 million that was burning a hole in his pocket.
Centreville Letter: A Gift to Acknowledge Veterans
Letter to the Editor
I remember him walking through the front door with his dark blue uniform, adorned with medals and his perfectly formed hat, an imposing figure to a 6 year old. My father was part of the greatest generation of WWII vets that served their country with honor and with unyielding patriotism inherent in them from a very early age. I have that patriotism, too, because of him.
Arlington: W-L Sophomore Edelstein Earns Win Against West Potomac
Generals win third straight with 5-4 victory over Wolverines.
Washington-Lee won its third straight game on Monday.
Great Falls and McLean: Challenge of Infill Development
McLean, Great Falls may face new hurdles with passage of law restricting proffers.
Great Falls was called Forestville until 1953, said Bill Canis, vice president of the Great Falls Citizens Association.
Alexandria: Wiggle Toes Plié Through the Morning
People at Work
The warm up music begins from the corner. "Are you ready?" Jessica Petchenick, instructor at Tiny Dancers on S. Washington Street, asks, "Can you dance with your eyes?" Moms and leotard-bedecked children blink at each other. "Can you dance with your nose?" Noses wiggle including five mothers and one father who has accompanied his daughter to today's Wiggle Toes class for 2-3 year olds. After wiggling ears and patting tummies, at last the answer is "You dance with your feet."