Stories for May 2019

Stories for May 2019

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Wednesday, May 29

Opinion: Editorial: Help the Class of 2019 Celebrate Graduation Safely

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Opinion: Column: The Weak That Was

All's well that ends well.

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Let the Jury Decide in Fairfax County

Incumbent Morrogh and Challenger Descano make their cases for county’s top law enforcement post.

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Tuesday, May 28

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Hall of Mirrors

A WWII spy gets deserved attention: A book about a covert operative is the first for overt Craig Gralley.

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Great Falls Ladies Tennis Social a Smashing Success

Local ladies support local elementary schools with rounds of tennis.

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Accepting Torch ‘to Hold it High’ in Great Falls

Great Falls pays tribute to the fallen on Memorial Day.

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Wednesday, May 22

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Skincare after 55

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

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Gala Raises $695,000

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

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Tuesday, May 21

Opinion: Editorial: Vote June 11, It’s Fairfax County’s Election Day

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely to be decided in June, don’t wait for November.

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Week in Great Falls

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Friday, May 17

Great Falls Home Sales: April, 2019

In April, 2019, 27 Great Falls homes sold between $7,000,000-$498,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: April, 2019

Thursday, May 16

Wednesday, May 15

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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Some Workers Hurt by Shutdown Were Not Paid

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

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Race for Fairfax County’s Top Spot Heats Up

‘Vote like your life depends on it.’

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Meet the Candidates for Fairfax County Board Chairman

Four to contend in June 11 Democratic Primary to seek to replace retiring Sharon Bulova.

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Swimming Lessons: Choosing a School and Instructor

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

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Opinion: Editorial: Changing Political Landscape

Don’t miss vote June 11 or before to have a say in the biggest political change in years.

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Life in Black and White in Tysons

“The Member of the Wedding” at Tysons 1st Stage.

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Tuesday, May 14

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Trash Troubles

Great Falls citizens ask county to help solve trash pileup.

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Friday, May 10

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Brighten a Home

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

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Wednesday, May 8

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Designs to Welcome Spring

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

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Vaccines Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community

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Tuesday, May 7

Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Opinion: Editorial: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Photos

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

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Art on Display in Great Falls

24 artists from Great Falls Studios featured in Spring Art Fest 2019.

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Thursday, May 2

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Children See History Through Hip-Hop Lenses in McLean

‘All the Way Live!’ comes to Alden Theatre.

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Wednesday, May 1

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Spring Tea Raises Scholarship Money in Great Falls

Local women’s charity raises funds for women in search of higher education.

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Schar Cancer Institute Opens to Patients May 13

Institute becomes a landmark for health care and research in Fairfax County.

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Born to Run

Training for races should include more than running.

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Rise in Religion-based Hate Across Virginia

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

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Wellbeing: A Lethal Form of Abuse

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.

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