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Newcomers & Community Guide 2024-25

Find What You Need

Find What You Need

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From Ashes to Hope: Stories After Incarceration

Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event

Alexandria Film Festival features diversity of films in upcoming event

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Cornerstones Seeks Cook Volunteers and Donors

Small act of kindness makes big impact.

Small act of kindness makes big impact.


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First Food Collection of New School Year

Event held during National Hunger Action month

Event held during National Hunger Action month

Centreville Immigration Forum 2024 Honorees

Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.

Celebrating diversity at annual dinner.

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USGS Headquarters in Reston Celebrates 50th Anniversary

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.

Where and what USGS studies may surprise you.


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Great Places According to Dogs

Volunteers and staff of Fairfax County Animal Shelter share their favorite dog-friendly places

Great Places According to Dogs

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Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.

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Find Your Go-To Bakery

Life is sweet at these local establishments

Life is sweet at these local establishments


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Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.

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Fairfax City Looks Toward the Future

More multifamily homes and retail uses are planned.

While proud of its historic heritage, Fairfax City is continually modernizing and warmly welcoming new residents, businesses and commercial development.

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Foundation makes $75,000 grant to McLean VFD

Single largest donation in history of MVFD to help purchase new fire engine.

On the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Patricia A. Henriques Charitable Foundation made a $75,000 grant to McLean Volunteer Fire Department.


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Every Year Is Election Year in Virginia

Early voting starts Friday, Sept. 20; Election Day is Nov. 5

This is a big year. Presidential elections historically draw the largest turnout. There are also important local issues and races on the ballot, including ballot questions. We’ll let you know here what’s on the ballot.

About The Connection Newspapers in 2024

STILL IN THE MIDST of the crisis which never ends, we at the Connection still hear the call to serve our communities, with a bit of wonder that we are able to continue given very limited resources. We still seek to fulfill our mission by continuing to publish, still printing thousands of copies of our weekly papers every week, and distributing thousands more digitally, with more reach via social media and our website.

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Herndon’s Mayoral Candidates To Face Off at Forum

On Monday, Sept. 30, from 7:30 to 9 p.m., Cornerstones and the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce will host the Town of Herndon Mayoral Candidate Forum at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 651 Dranesville Road.


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Herndon Armors Up Amendment for Downtown Redevelopment

Did 7-year agreement merry-go-round leave town unprotected?

The original Comprehensive Agreement on Nov. 1, 2017, between the Town of Herndon and developer Comstock Herndon Venture LC “had notable gaps that heavily favored Comstock,” said Herndon Councilmember Pradip Dhakal on Sept. 15.

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

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Eat Fresh, Eat Local at Your Neighborhood Farmers Market

The Farmers Markets in Arlington have a rich history going back to the establishment of the first market at Courthouse parking lot in 1979.


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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Arlington …

But didn’t have time to find out

I thought I knew everything about Arlington. And I did know most of what is in Barbara Noe Kennedy’s book “100 Things to do in Arlington Virginia Before You Die.”

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Animal Welfare League of Arlington, A Guide

Helping the community with animal questions and issues of all kinds.

What are you supposed to do if you find an injured raccoon in your yard? Or, what is the best course of action when there is a bird's nest in a tree on your property that your dog or cat just won’t leave alone? When you are faced with these animal challenges, you should call the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA).