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Seeing the Childhood Of an Iconic Character
Woodson High presents “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
Woodson High presents “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
Youth Summit: Combat Depression: Reach Out
Whitman Youth Summit helps teens address depression and suicide prevention.
Youth Summit: Combat Depression: Reach Out
Pioneering Change For Autism
University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”
Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.
Viewpoints
Viewpoints
Bus Stop Re-Routed
At Spring Gardens parents and children say they are pleased with revised decision.
Bus Stop Re-Routed
Citizens Academy Graduates First Class
Twenty residents attend academy examining Fairfax City police methods.
Citizens Academy Graduates First Class
‘Hands-On History’
Students participate in E.C. Lawrence archaeological dig.
Area students got to be part of history recently when they participated in an archaeological dig to find the remains of a home from the 1800s in Ellanor C. Lawrence Park in Centreville.
People At Work: Lessons for Success from a Red-Dirt Road
Memoir chronicles humorous lessons learned step by step.
Recovering After Disaster
New approach allows disaster loans to become grants, avoiding glut of uncollected debt.
The Small Business Administration has issued more than $1 million in low-interest disaster loans in Alexandria since 1987, and most of those loans were never paid back in full, according to documents received through a public-records request. Now, with the economy in crisis, leaders at the federal officials are rolling out a new loan program that recipients won’t need to pay back in full if they keep their employees during the downturn. The move comes as businesses across Alexandria are trying to figure out how they are going to stay afloat now that Gov. Ralph Northam has ordered residents across Virginia to stay at home until June 10.
T.C. Students Are Awarded Scholarships
T.C. Students Are Awarded Scholarships
Pearl Harbor Veteran Visits Rocky Run
Pearl Harbor Veteran Visits Rocky Run
Having Fun With Chocolate
Safe Haven students get full culinary experience, including a sugar high while making Valentine's Day chocolates.
Having Fun With Chocolate
How to Help ONC
How to Help ONC
Studying Bird Migrations at Reston’s Nature House
Abby Stocking had a challenge: How to educate the group in front of her that ranged in age from five years old to very mature adults.
‘New Trends in Green Development’
The Southeast Fairfax Development Corporation (SFDC) will present “New Trends in Green Development,” a community event aimed at discussing the environmental aspects of revitalization with the citizens of Mount Vernon and Lee Districts. This event will feature presentations from public and private sector experts in several fields representing a diverse set of perspectives. The summit will focus on how good development can enhance the natural environment.
Rising Hope Food Pantry in Critical Need
“We’re getting by day-to-day.”
“We’re getting by day-to-day, hour-by-hour,” said Sarah Heckman who manages the pantry. “I’m coming in the mornings and really praying God will put food on the shelves. I don’t think people know how much it takes to feed over 900 people a week.”
Letter: An Inspiring Story
To the Editor
The article “Fairfax County Animal Shelter Gets Creative to Save Lives,” (Connection, February 26-March 4, 2015) inspired me by how dedicated the volunteers are to provide the best care for the animals they take in and find them a new home as soon as possible.
Letter: How Did This Get Approved?
To the Editor: I want to apologize to the residents of Alexandria who live around the new Jefferson-Houston School currently under construction. I did nothing to help prevent the building of that school. I live in Old Town but not near the school and didn't pay much attention to the plans.