Fairfax County Updates Teacher Safety Training In Wake of Woodson Fire
Science teachers across Fairfax County Public Schools have begun mandatory updated safety training in the wake of an Oct. 30 fire at Woodson High School that injured five students and a teacher, and caused $7,500 in damage.
Fairfax Man Battles Rare Disease
Lacrosse tournament in Springfield brings attention to Goodpasture Syndrome and kidney diseases.
Proceeds raised by the tournament will go towards the American Kidney Fund. But Lane and her husband, who have children playing in the tournament, are happy that the event is raising awareness for kidney diseases.
Soccer Champs
The SYA Cardinals ’01 Red Boys Travel Soccer Team competed in the CASL Boys Jr. Showcase in Raleigh, N.C. the weekend of Nov. 14-15.
At Fair Trade Winds in Fairfax, They Sell International Handmade Products
The Gift of Fair Trade
At Fair Trade Winds, which features international products at 10420 North Street in the City of Fairfax, the store is basically 100 percent fair trade.
At Fair Trade Winds in Fairfax, They Sell International Handmade Products
The Gift of Fair Trade
At Fair Trade Winds, which features international products at 10420 North Street in the City of Fairfax, the store is basically 100 percent fair trade.
Paul VI Wins Special Olympics State Championship
Student-athletes from Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax won the 2015 Virginia State Special Olympic Soccer Championship held in Virginia Beach, Nov. 7-8.
Letter: Worrying School Budget Cuts
To the Editor
I am writing in response to an article published in the last week’s Connection (“Garza Presents Budget Task Force Report to School Board.”
“A Fairfax Nutcracker” Presented by Fairfax Symphony Orchestra and Fairfax Ballet Company
Two venerable Fairfax County performing arts institutions are joining forces for a singular holiday season experience for the whole family.
W. T. Woodson High School's ‘Meet Me in St. Louis.’
A Heartwarming production
At first thought, it may seem that 1904 was a simpler time: no iPhones, no AP classes, no traffic to get stuck in.
America's Veterans Honored in Fairfax
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Honors America’s Veterans.
Veterans Day is more than a federal holiday. It is a time when people throughout the country remember and honor America’s military veterans and all they have done.
Laughter, Chaos and Lots of Heart on Stage in Fairfax
CFTC presents ‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.’
A hilarious comedy – with or without a meal – that’s the City of Fairfax Theatre Company’s upcoming production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne is Battling Cancer
‘This is Curable, so I’m staying positive’
City of Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne is no stranger to challenges. After all, he served 18 consecutive years on the City Council and is currently in his second, two-year term as mayor – including all the hard work and long hours that job entails.
Football Roundups
Six of the top eight seeds advanced to the 6A North region football quarterfinals, while No. 4 Madison and No. 8 West Springfield had their seasons come to an end.
Lake Braddock Wins Girls’, Boys’ XC State Titles
The Lake Braddock girls’ and boys’ cross country teams won state championships on Nov.13 at Great Meadow.
Area Roundups
This Thursday, Nov. 19, Fairfax County Police will be joining other state and local law enforcement officers to help save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws.
Fairfax County Arts Council Awards Grants to Arts Organizations
The Arts Council of Fairfax County has awarded $379,125 in operating support grants to 44 nonprofit arts organizations in Fairfax County.
Classified Advertising November 18, 2015
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Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2015
In October, 2015, 95 Fairfax homes sold between $1,400,000-$150,000.
Fairfax Home Sales: October, 2015
Editorial: Holidays Are About Giving
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are about children and family. The holidays are about sharing, about joy.
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton, Springfield
Fun events in your neighborhood.