Severe Storms Rock Region; 1.5 Million Homes Without Power
Virginia Governor announces State of Emergency.
Following the aftermath of last night's surprise thunderstorms, many local residents woke up to significant amount of damage. Fallen trees and branches were spread across the area, and power outages were abundant.
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June 29-July 6.
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Mason Launches Veteran Scholarship
A much-needed $6000 donation helps kick–start the endowment into gear.
Joshua Lawton, a now senior program analyst at the Department of Veterans Affairs, was watching a documentary on the WWII generation when an idea suddenly struck him—George Mason University (his university at the time) should start a veterans’ scholarship.
Erin Greer Mealy Engaged to Matthew David Clark
Rick and Peggy Mealy of Clifton are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Erin Greer Mealy, to 1LT Matthew David Clark, U.S. Army, son of David and AnnMarie Clark of Fairfax. The couple graduated from Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, in 2004.
Realtors Launch ‘Ask Me!’ Campaign
Association points towards positive trends in region’s real estate market.
Realtors say there is room for hope in the northern Virginia real estate. Due to an increase in demand, the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors launched its "Ask Me!" campaign to help educate both consumers and agents about the positive trends in the region's real estate market.
There’s An App for That!
Visit Fairfax launches app that helps visitors and residents navigate summer fun.
If your travel backpack is loaded down with maps, visitor’s guides, and other paper paraphernalia to plan your summer outing, just toss it.
Party Like It’s 1776
City of Fairfax Hosts 46th Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebration.
Since 1776, Americans have celebrated our independence from the tyranny of King George III with parades, picnics and booming fireworks.
World Premiere Opera by Fairfax's Sean Pflueger
Sean Pflueger of Fairfax, a 2012 Arts Council of Fairfax County Strauss Award recipient for music composition and performance will be presenting his world premiere of "Child in the Midst, A Horror Opera" at the Capital Fringe Festival. It will be sung in English.
Letter: Deepening the Crisis
If you think the local economy is looking anemic now, just wait until we get Sequestration (the legal inevitable result of our legislators reaching no agreement about our national budget).
‘Big Love’ Next for Hub Theatre
"A roller coaster of fun and emotion" is how Hub Theatre Artistic Director Helen Pafumi described its next production, "Big Love" by Charles Mee. "An enduring and epic love story. It’s about conquering our basic needs and embracing our better selves. And it tackles these difficult discussions with theatricality, poetry, and power," Pafumi said.
A Story of Courage and Survival
Fairfax mother, son overcome life-threatening illnesses.
Natanael Justiniano is just 11 years old, yet he’s beaten leukemia twice and just celebrated his one-year anniversary of a lifesaving blood transplant.
Hitting on the Sweet Spot of Summer
One of the most beloved summer pastimes is all over Fairfax.
Tennis is everywhere in Fairfax this summer. As the weather starts heating up and the days get longer, more and more people are flocking to the courts to get their adrenaline fix, work on their backhand swing or just have fun with friends and neighbors. Whatever the reason people grab for their racquets it is clear that the opportunities for tennis players are everywhere.
Connolly Addresses 280 New Citizens
"You will help freshen America and help us remain a strong and dynamic society," Congressman Gerry Connolly told hundreds of new U.S. citizens and their families June 22 during a naturalization ceremony in a packed auditorium at Robinson High School.
Column: A GAP In My Thinking
Recently, due to circumstances beyond my control, I was forced to buy a new car (in this instance, “new” means different, not a current model year). Estimated repairs at 137,000 miles that could have escalated into the unknown – and unaffordable – thousands compelled me to fish so I wouldn’t have my bait cut (and I don’t even like to fish).
Editorial: Case Closed. Why the Secrecy?
No reason for police to exercise "blanket" approach, shielding every document in every case.
Connection readers know that we respect and appreciate our public safety professionals.
Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy
Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.
In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.
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