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Great Falls: Langley Guard Galiani Breaks Program Scoring Record

Saxons beat McLean, lose to Fairfax.

Paige Galiani took over sole possession of first place on the Langley girls' basketball program's all-time scoring list.

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Sports Roundups

Sports happenings


PenFed to Move to Tysons

Tysons location attracts new corporate headquarters.

Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed), one of the largest credit unions in the nation, will relocate its corporate headquarters to the Tysons Corner area as it expands its operations.

Week in Great Falls

Weekly happenings in Great Falls

Letter: The Brooks Farm and the Community’s Future

To the Editor

It is crucial to elevate awareness of the long-term comprehensive plan for Great Falls. When I grew up in this town, residents banded together to protect the rural and picturesque beauty.


Letter: Preserving Rural Community

To the Editor

Why should anyone be surprised that the Fairfax County Planning Commission staff recommended approval of the rezoning for Brooks Farm development (“What’s Happening in 2016 in Great Falls?” - Great Falls Connection, Jan. 6-12, 2016).

Letter: Concerned for School Bus Stop Safety

To the Editor

I am a seventh grade student at Kilmer Middle School.

Elvis at Great Falls Library

Creative book displays promote reading.

Jan. 8 was Elvis Presley’s birthday and the perfect inspiration for a new book display at Great Falls Community Library.


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GFHoops to Host Second Shots for Shots Campaign

A long line in a grocery store can be tedious or lead to great things.

State Sen. Favola, Del. Murphy Hold Public Hearing in Great Falls

A couple of dozen people attended the Saturday public hearing in Great Falls held by Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) and Del. Kathleen Murphy (D-34).

Great Falls Doctor Receives Award from the American College of Physicians

April S. Fitzgerald, MD, FACP, of Great Falls, has been awarded The Herbert S. Waxman Award for Outstanding Medical Student Educator by the American College of Physicians (ACP), the national organization of internists.


Pet Photos for the Pet Connection

The Pet Connection, a twice-yearly special edition, will publish on Feb. 24, and photos and stories of your pets with you and your family should be submitted by Feb. 17.

Editorial: Budget Season Trainwreck?

County looks at “lines of business,” schools call for full funding.

Karen Garza didn’t move to Fairfax County from Texas to preside over the decline of Fairfax County Public Schools.

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Design Trends for 2016

Local style gurus predict the elements that will be popular this year.

The start of the year offers an opportunity to ring in new trends, particularly when it comes to a home’s interior.


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Color of the Year

Pantone honor bestowed on two colors for 2016

Two colors, Serenity (light blue) and Rose Quartz (pale pink), were recently named the Pantone Color of the Year selection for 2016.

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Above a Cut

FCPS Superintendent Garza calls for no additional cuts in $2.67 billion FY 2017 budget

For Fiscal Year 2015, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza oversaw $96.5 million in cuts made from the school system’s annual operating budget. For FY 2016, it was $55.4 million, she said.

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Residents List Priorities for General Assembly

Residents tell legislators of priorities ahead of the 60-day session of the General Assembly.

Barbara Quesada, parent of a Franklin Sherman Elementary School student, reminded the General Assembly delegation from Fairfax that Nova Firearms opened its new store right next to the McLean elementary school.


Great Falls Home Sales: November, 2015

In November, 2015, 13 Great Falls homes sold between $2,750,000-$455,000.

Great Falls Home Sales: November, 2015

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Remodeled Home Tour Set for Jan. 9, 2016

After multiple attempts, cramped split-level grows to generously-sized neoclassical design.

A circa 1960s split-level enhanced by a 300-square-foot addition, a reconfigured main level floor plan and a seamlessly remade front elevation will be featured in a “Remodeled Home Tour” sponsored by Sun Design Remodeling on Saturday, Jan. 9.