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Wrapping Up Matters in 2023, or Not

Supervisors to take action on two controversial items, a data center in Chantilly and Dark Skies in Great Falls.

Election

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Closing Rental Housing Gaps for County’s Most Vulnerable Adults

Dedicated housing vouchers announced for an additional 50 individuals in Reston and Herndon.

The Connection speaks with Sylisa Lambert-Woodward, CEO of Pathway Homes, discussing the nonprofit organization’s Housing First Model program, vouchers and what is on the horizon for residents in North Fairfax County.

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Expedited Data Center Zoning Amendments

Protecting communities while addressing localities’ concerns.

Data Center

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11th Annual McLean Chocolate Festival

Supports McLean Rotary’s humanitarian efforts

Chocolate

FCPS Honors 2022

Recognizing the achievements in education in a challenging year.

At its Honors Reception and Recognition Ceremony on Wednesday, June 8, Fairfax County Public Schools paid tribute to its employees who...

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Progress Report on McLean Business Center Study

McLean CBC Task Force and County staff review draft Comprehensive Plan text.

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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

The Arts of Great Falls, a community-supported nonprofit organization, welcomed its new executive director, Meralee Fredenburgh...

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Meet the New Executive Director of the Arts of Great Falls

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

Strong arts community benefits businesses.

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School Board Candidates Answer Tough Questions from NAACP

Endorsements matter for non-partisan candidates.

School Board

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State Highways with Confederate Names Officially Renamed

State decision snagged a month ago.

Street names

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Focus on Social Justice at First Baptist Church of Vienna

Church hosts its fourth annual Justice and Legislative Sunday.

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Affordable Housing Options in the Town of Herndon

Local jurisdiction wrestles with the next step.

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Rallying FCPS Pride Children and Parents Face Protesters Outside Meeting

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Fairfax County School Board presents LGBTQI+ Pride Recognition and Adopts Updated Student Rights & Responsibilities.

Students and Parents Navigate Virtual Learning in Fairfax County

FCPS Virtual and In-Person Learning During COVID 2020

Dec. 1 marked the day that Fairfax County Public Schools students in Group 5, those in Early Head Start, PreK, Kindergarten, and some who receive special education services were to at last transition out of distance learning and walk through school doors to receive two days a week of in-person learning.

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Happy 100th Birthday to WWII Veteran Richard “Dick” Russell Jr. in Great Falls

Greatest Generation vet reminisces.

100th Birthday

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Voters Turn Out forSpecial Election

Voters share what motivated them to cast their ballots in Virginia’s 35th House of Delegates.

35th Election

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NAACP School Board Forum

Hunter Mill school board candidates Melanie Meren and Paul Thomas answer tough questions.

School Board

McLean’s Mature Trees Threatened

Infill development can wreak havoc on the tree canopy.

Trees Threatened