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Fairfax Symphony Celebrating 60th Season

Orchestra deepens community ties.

Sixty years and counting. Since 1956, the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra has been a leading orchestra, while remaining committed to community involvement.

Experiential Learning Camp for High School Students

Junior Achievement of Greater Washington seeks participants in a three-day experiential learning camp on Aug. 8 to 10 at the JA Finance Park in Fairfax.

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White Kitchens Are a Trend with staying Power

The clean, crisp look of a white kitchen has staying power and versatility, according to the National Kitchen and Bath Association.


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Park Discovery Trail Leads Children to Presidential History, Prizes

Which U.S. President made a daring escape from the enemy through Riverbend Park? What does the House at Hidden Pond Nature Center have in common with the White House? Which Commander-in-Chief saved Sully Historic Site from demolition? T

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Cirque du Soleil magical ‘Kurios’ Under the Big Top at Tysons II

The dazzling, fantastic world of Cirque du Soleil’s “Kurios – Cabinet of Curiosities” will be under the famous blue-and-yellow Cirque du Soleil Big Top at Tysons II.

Week in Great Falls

Weekly happenings in Great Falls


Letter: Objections to Rezoning

To the Editor

I fully agree with Dudley Losselyong's letter (“Decision Driven by Tax Base, Great Falls Connection, July 6-12, 2016).

Letter: Contradictory and Costly

To the Editor

Nikki Cheshire’s informative article (“Preventing Zika: Doing Your Part,” Great Falls Connection, July 6-12, 2016) presents the contradictory and costly positions of the Fairfax County Health Department and the Public Works and Environmental Services Department.

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Great Falls: Benefits of Giving Back

On Friday, several dozen high school girls gathered at Great Falls Library to hear about how they could get involved in volunteer opportunities.


Weekend Fun: July 8-10

Weekend fun in Vienna, Oakton, McLean and Great Falls.

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Fairfax County: School Board Renews Superintendent Garza’s Contract

Fairfax County Public Schools has secured four more years with Dr. Karen Garza at the helm as superintendent. The School Board members voted unanimously to extend her contract through June 30, 2020 at their June 30 meeting.

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Arts Council Recognized for Innovative Public Art

The Arts Council of Fairfax County was recognized by Americans for the Arts’ Public Art Network (PAN) Year in Review program for its Imagine Art Here: Tysons Tiles temporary public art and engagement project with artist Julia Vogl.


Great Falls: Preventing Zika: Doing Your Part

Open public meeting in Great Falls on how to prevent the disease from spreading.

In light of growing international concerns regarding the spread of the Zika virus, the Fairfax County Health Department is holding open public meetings to inform residents how to best prevent the disease from spreading.

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Parade, Fireworks Go On in Great Falls

Although the weather forecast threatened rain and thunderstorms for the majority of the day, it wasn’t enough to stop hundreds of people from gathering in Great Falls for the annual July 4 celebration.

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Great Falls Art Walk Promotes Artful Community

With three art studios now within walking distance of each other in Great Falls Village, it was only a matter of time before they started working together.


Letter: Decision Driven by Tax Base

To the Editor

Why would anyone in Great Falls be surprised at the recommendation by the planning commision (“Delays Pave Path for Approval,” Great Falls Connection, June 29--July 5, 2016)?

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Great Falls Library Creates Lifelong Readers

Children, parents take Summer Reading Challenge.

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Great Falls: Undisturbed Forest, Detailed Negotiation

Eric Knudsen, Great Falls Citizens Association, advocate for the protection of the environment.


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Great Falls: Troop 673 Promotes Six Eagle Scouts

Boy Scout Troop 673, sponsored by the Great Falls United Methodist Men, held a much larger Eagle ceremony than usual, when it celebrated the promotion of six graduating seniors as new Eagle Scouts on June 18.

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Dragon Boating

It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.