Bulova, McDonnell Honored for Community Service Work
Chairman Sharon Bulova, on behalf of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, and Governor Bob McDonnell, were honored by the Arc of Northern Virginia, a non-profit organization that provides services for the intellectually and developmentally disabled, at their annual Golden Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Oct. 13.
Angelus Academy's New Building Opened in Springfield
Angelus Academy’s new Chapel of the Holy Angels overflowed with students and guests on Friday, Sept. 28, the Vigil of the Feast of the Archangels, as they celebrated the blessing of the new school building.
Opinion: Be Part of the Children's Connection
Call for student artwork and writing; deadline Dec. 3.
During the last week of each year, The Connection devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children. The results are always remarkable. It is a keepsake edition for many families.
Voters to Determine Fate of Amendment to Limit Use of Eminent Domain
Measure will allow property owners to seek damages for loss of profits and access.
Nowhere is the debate about eminent domain more intense than the foot of King Street in Alexandria, where city officials threatened to take land owned by the Old Dominion Boat Club using the power of eminent domain for flood mitigation.
Fairfax Field Hockey Beats Lake Braddock in Regionals
Sophomore Duke scores lone goal for Rebels.
The Fairfax field hockey team defeated Lake Braddock, 1-0, in the opening round of the Northern Region Tournament on Oct. 23.
The Passover Amendment: Should Legislators Meet on Religious Holidays?
Former Del. David Englin (D-45) was behind amendment now before voters.
Every year, the Virginia General Assembly convenes several weeks after the session to react to the governor’s vetoes.
Lorton/Springfield Calendar, Oct. 19-Oct. 31
Get up, get out and explore before October slips away. Isn't it time for that date night, checking out all those fall flea markets you said you wanted to, and enjoying the fall weather with the family? Take your picks: rummage/yard sales, flea markets, an exhibit, a George Washington vestryman election commemoration, an art workshop, a parenting discussion on raising grateful children, one last lingering Oktoberfest to catch, Halloween bowling, a haunted trail, a zombie race, a dance benefit and a concert.
German Band Comes to West Springfield
ARTIG performs at area school.
As the drum and bass began to echo throughout the auditorium, West Springfield High School students cheered for the German band ARTIG this past Friday.
Immigration Issue High on Latino Voters’ Agenda
GMU panel addresses the impact of Latino vote in Northern Virginia.
“The demographic shifts coming to Virginia will wipe out the effects of the short-sighted anti-immigrant politicking we see now.” —Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49)
Halloween Happenings
It’s back! This year’s haunted trail winds through Clifton’s eight-acre Buckley Park on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 7-10 p.m. This year will include several new terrifying skits including re-enactments, popular scary movie scenes and plenty of frightening lighting and props. Parents should accompany children along the Trail. This year the Haunted Trail features several new and scarier skits from zombie land and the legendary headless horseman may ride by on his stallion from time to time.
Area Roundups
At his swearing-in ceremony in June, City of Fairfax Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne promised to give every resident an equal opportunity to participate in government.
Column: Our Health Depends on the Air We Breathe
For too many Americans and Virginians, simply breathing the air can be dangerous. That’s especially the case for the 306,000 Virginia children and 96,000 adults who battle asthma, the 1.1 million with cardiovascular disease, the 154,000 with chronic bronchitis and the estimated 411,000 who live in poverty. But it is true for all of us and it’s that way because of soot in our air.
West Springfield’s Alcorta Breaks Glory Days Invite Record
Spartans win girls’ team championship.
West Springfield's Caroline Alcorta won the 20th Annual Glory Days Invitational on Oct. 13.
Defense, Running Game Lead Lake Braddock Past Robinson
Bruins have won four straight after 1-2 start.
The Lake Braddock football team beat Robinson, 32-7, on Oct. 12.
Springfield Fondling Attacks May Be Linked
Police release sketch of suspect.
Fairfax County police released a sketch this week of a suspect they say may be responsible for at least five fondling attacks in Springfield over the past month.