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FCPS Seeks 2% and 6% Pay Hikes
March 06 2024
However, county taxpayers will likely face higher real estate taxes; a 4-cent real estate tax increase is proposed in Fairfax County’s FY 2025 Advertised Budget presented by the county executive on Feb. 20, 2024. The Board of Supervisors will set the tax rate. Only so many tax dollars and other..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: February 28, 2024
March 04 2024
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March 01 2024
More than 400 bills have passed through both chambers, and more than 700 are still under consideration. In the waning days of the session, the bills passed by the Senate and House will be transmitted to Governor Youngkin. The governor has provided little in the way of a preview of..... Read More.
250 Years of Revolutionary History
March 01 2024
This May 6 will mark 250 years since our predecessor, the Virginia House of Burgesses, was dissolved in 1774. George Washington was one of many revolutionary figures who served in the House, holding office from 1758 until he was appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army in 1775. The..... Read More.
December 27 2023
Stephens and St. Agnes Upper School, Tom Bunnell, art teacher Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content. Contents of this site are © Copyright 2023 Ellington. All rights reserved... Read More.
December 27 2023
On one of the nights we had planned to have steak, corn and potatoes for dinner. We were all excited since we had been having fun and we all liked steak. I was also really excited because I liked grilling and was looking forward to making the steak with my..... Read More.
Aldrin Elementary School Essays
December 27 2023
Opportunity struck when the kids tripped and fell! as though we could see the sun by looking at our house, But I noticed our neighbors house was darker than space, So, I went and gave all our lights to our neighbors. I could feel the decorations being strung around and..... Read More.
December 26 2023
Baybrook Colette Healy, 2nd Grade, Reston, Aldrin Elementary School, Mr. Baybrook Maggie Marsh, 6th Grade, Reston, Aldrin Elementary School, Mr. Baybrook Parker Whelan, 5th Grade, Reston, Aldrin Elementary School, Mr. Baybrook Sofia Dawson, Age 9, Grade 4, Reston, Aldrin..... Read More.
Essays from Cooper Middle School
December 23 2023
Instead, I enjoyed going to the store and helping my dad as well as playing with my Uncle’s German Shepherd. Since Christmas was right around the corner, the store was packed! I remembered a lady with long, wavy, dark hair walking into the store, but before she had the chance..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: December 20, 2023
December 22 2023
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December 22 2023
As part of the Wish List Project in its 23rd year, donors brought hundreds of gift items they purchased to the Perez family home in Great Falls on Saturday, Dec. 9. I cannot believe that we are about to go over the cliff into 2024! To me it seems like..... Read More.
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December 21 2023
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Herndon Festival Permanently Canceled
December 21 2023
Photo by Mercia Hobson. The award-winning outdoor Herndon Festival, held yearly and produced by the town’s parks and recreation department, supported by volunteers since 1981 (except for one year during COVID) is permanently canceled. Herndon's town manager Bill Ashton announced this..... Read More.
Rotary Club of Alexandria Awards $10,000 Grant to Alexandria ACT Now COVID-19...
December 15 2023
The Rotary Club of Alexandria Grant Program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that advance literacy for children and adults and/or improve the lives of children, youth, seniors, and others with special needs within the city limits of Alexandria. The Rotary Club of..... Read More.
Inside Scoop: Drafting Bills for the 2024 Session
December 15 2023
The 2024 session will be a “long session” of 60 days, kicking off on Jan. 10. While we House members are not under a bill limit imposed by our leadership, the Senators may only introduce a maximum of 21 bills this year. I plan to adhere to a similar number..... Read More.
WinterMarkt 2023 Community Event in the Town Herndon
December 15 2023
Photo by Mercia Hobson. The Herndon WinterMarkt 2023 showcased the charm of a European Christmas and drew just under a reported 12,000 visitors to the town's historic downtown on Saturday, Dec. 9. The one-day market, which opened at noon, took place at the intersection of Lynn and Station streets..... Read More.
Supervisors Recognize Penny Gross
December 15 2023
She is retiring on December 31, 2023. After serving seven consecutive terms as the Mason District Supervisor and attending more than 700 Board of Supervisors meetings, the Dec. 5, 2023 meeting will forever be etched in the memory of Penny Gross, who currently serves as vice chair. It was her..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon HomeLifeStyle
December 15 2023
High mortgage rates contributed to sales dropping 18.2% in September in Northern Virginia while nationally sales declined 15.4%. Even though sales declined regionally and nationally, inventory was lower and prices grew faster in the Northern Virginia real estate market than nationally in..... Read More.
December 15 2023
22 volunteers and elves dressed in red with bells and hats scurried to collect and wrap over a thousand gifts, stuff 100 stockings, and prepare gift cards to be delivered to 190 recipients. As part of the Wish List Project in its 23rd year, donors brought hundreds of gift items..... Read More.
Looking for Miracles- Public Menorah Lighting
December 15 2023
It serves as a symbol and message of the triumph of freedom over oppression, spirit over matter, light over darkness. One of the traditions that is widespread among people of faith is celebrating the holidays with light. As sunset neared on Dec. 10 in the Town of Herndon, a crowd..... Read More.
Reston Association Chooses New CEO
December 15 2023
Hailing from the City of Bellevue, Washington state. His tenure begins August 22, 2022. On Thursday, July 28, the Reston Association board of directors voted unanimously to confirm Mac Cummins, AICP* as the next chief executive officer of the non-profit organization. Cummins will begin his..... Read More.
Human Rights Everywhere Every Day
December 15 2023
Take a look at the pledges that are being made to accomplish these goals at ohchr.org. Thinking about universal human rights at a time when there is an unbelievable amount of strife, pain, torture and sorrow to overcome may seem unrealistic. But if not now, then when. War crimes, retribution,..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Entertainment
December 08 2023
McLean Community Players Present Proof by David Auburn- This weekend at the Great Falls Grange Live music, a colorful parade, children’s activities and fun galore on an early fall day – all that and more are in store at the 31st annual Centreville Day. It’s set for Saturday, Oct. 14,..... Read More.
Food Lines Resemble Bread Lines of Great Depression
December 07 2023
The images capture the extreme needs of local residents in North Fairfax County, especially in the Town of Herndon, in early December 2023. Over 2,000 people flooded the Town of Herndon’s downtown district on Saturday, Dec. 2, to benefit from the distribution of 26,000 pounds of food as well as..... Read More.
December 07 2023
It was an inspiring Saturday morning Nov. 4 as Great Falls Elementary hosted the inaugural "Let Me Run” Elementary 5K Race. Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: November 29, 2023
December 02 2023
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November 30 2023
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Tale of Two Independent Bookstores
November 30 2023
A Thousand Stories held its Grand Opening on Small Business Saturday, 2022. Photo by Mercia Hobson. When one shops at a small business, it helps the local economy and the environment. Interest in indie bookstores is thriving as small businesses, according to Statista 2023. After a decline during..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: November 22, 2023
November 24 2023
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Economics Deflate Imminent Hopes For Herndons Downtown
November 23 2023
The Subaru building and its structures at the corner of Elden and Center Streets have been razed. Economics has always been at the core of the issues delaying the Herndon Downtown Redevelopment Project (2019) between the Town of Herndon and Comstock Herndon Venture LC, according to Bill Ashton,..... Read More.
November 18 2023
An estimated 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer&r… The Madison Warhawks hosted the visiting Langley Saxons on Nov. 10 in Vienna for a first round football playoff game. McLean Community Players Present Proof by David Auburn- This weekend at the Great Falls Grange..... Read More.
November 18 2023
Held in the pa… On Saturday, Nov. 4, Boy Scouts in the Sully District collected 50,416 pounds of food for Western Fairfax Christian Ministries’ food pantry in … Kathy Smith In last week’s election for Sully District supervisor, Democratic..... Read More.
November 17 2023
Photo by Mercia Hobson. The Closet of Greater Herndon opened the doors to its annual Everything Christmas Sale on Friday afternoon, Nov. 10. An hour earlier, people started lining up on the sidewalk at the special two-day sale site, the Herndon Moose Lodge 2274 on Center Street. Organizers chose..... Read More.
November 16 2023
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November 13 2023
To be included, events must take place within our coverage area and be open to the public for free or at a nominal cost. Submit events at least two weeks in advance. Events received after Thursday at 5 p.m. may not be included the following week. We strive to publish..... Read More.
November 11 2023
Local Media Connection LLC Independent, locally owned publishers of the Connection Newspapers, 15 award-winning newspapers and associated websites, including flagship Alexandria Gazette Packet that dates to 1784. Our news team is lively, collaborative and fun. Among our editors is Kemal..... Read More.
Oak Hill/Herndon Connection: December 14, 2022
November 11 2023
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November 11 2023
Big business cleaned up this week, taking home the biggest prizes in the special session to spend $3 billion in stimulus cash. Meanwhile, low-income Virginians didn't fare quite as well. In the 1985 hit movie "Brewster's Millions," Richard Pryor is given the task of spending $30 million in 30 days...... Read More.
South Lake Seahawks Remain Undefeated
November 10 2023
Photo by Will Palenscar The Westfield Bulldogs (7-2) took on the unbeaten South Lakes Seahawks (9-0) on Nov. 3 in Reston. South Lakes would open by scoring 14 points in the first quarter. Isaiah Copeland ran in for a 5 yard touchdown. Later in the quarter with 3:48 to play..... Read More.
November 10 2023
3. Daniel Stuart Olmes of Fairfax County wrote and narrates "Memoirs of an Ordinary Guy: The Everyday Experiences That Changed My Life." Imagine a world without forests. Lands unable to control soil erosion, filter and clean water, control temperatures, store carbon, provide building..... Read More.
Westfield Highs Cappies play is Miss Holmes
November 10 2023
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs. Detective Sherlock Holmes and his assistant are both literary legends. But in Westfield High’s upcoming Cappies play, they’re portrayed as women, for an intriguing new spin on the story. “Looking through a feminist lens, we can show what it was like in Victorian-era..... Read More.
Fairfax County Investing in Electric School Buses
November 08 2023
Fairfax County is taking more steps into the electric vehicle world with a fleet of electric school buses to join the mix, taking another step away from the internal combustion engine. Fairfax County Public Schools started with eight electric buses in 2019, which are already operational, and help..... Read More.
November 04 2023
Yet, despite the myriad challenges we face today, it remains a great time to be an American, especially living in beautiful Virginia. Indeed, the very essence of the United States, rooted in its history, diversity and resilience, is a source of optimism and inspiration. You are an important part of..... Read More.
Fairfax High Presents Romeo and Juliet
November 04 2023
Photo by Bonnie Hobbs. Featuring a cast and crew of nearly 60, Fairfax High is presenting “Romeo and Juliet.” But this version is set in a different time period than the original and has a surprising amount of humor. “It’s challenging for the students because it’s Shakespeare,” said..... Read More.
November 03 2023
20 for a battle of unbeatens. South Lakes was averaging 50 points a game and Madison averaging 30. But Friday night would be far lower scoring. It's the fall season, and the annual high school homecoming tradition is in full swing across Fairfax County and the rest of the country...... Read More.
Franconia District School Board Candidate Back on the Ballot
November 03 2023
On Wednesday evening, Nov. 1, the Fairfax County Office of Elections requalified Fairfax County Franconia District School Board Candidate Marcia C. St. John-Cunning based on a ruling by the Fairfax County Circuit Court that afternoon. A Fairfax County judge allowed two additional petition..... Read More.
Reston Connection: April 24, 2024
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April 26 2024
Sam Proctor grew up here in the Mount Vernon District and attended Walt Whitman Middle School and Mount Vernon High School. Sam has ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and is currently in remission for stage 3 cancer. Despite facing such challenges, Sam takes everything with a smile and an..... Read More.
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April 24 2024
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April 22 2024
Virginia Forestry pays for community tree plantings Volunteers and sponsors are sought for the Rise Against Hunger Food Packaging event at Aldrin Elementary School, 11375 Center Harbor Road, Reston, VA, Saturday, Jan. 20, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; set-up at 8:30 a.m. The Cathy Hudgins Community..... Read More.
