Great Falls Author Paints a Powerful Portrait
Laura Elliott launches her newest novel, ‘DaVinci’s Tiger.’
It began about twenty years ago with a single question. Award-winning author Laura Elliott says the idea for her newest novel was first ignited when her daughter Megan, then a small girl, walked into the room one morning and asked her mother, “Did you know that the only Leonardo in all of the Americas is right here in Washington, D.C.?”
In Great Falls, the Little Things You Do for Yourself Count
With the holidays approaching, residents of Great Falls will have twice as many more items on their plates, which all have to get done.

Letter: Misinformation and Fear
To the Editor
Thanks to The Connection for printing homage to the last heritage oak tree in Great Falls.

Area Coaches to be Honored for Work Empowering Girls
One strong woman builds many strong girls.
Doreen Peters will receive the Crystal Coach Award on Saturday, Nov. 21 in a pre-race ceremony that kicks off the Girls on the Run 5K, presented by Innovation Health in Woodbridge.
Letter: Goodbye Tree in Great Falls
To the Editor
This week, the Virginia Department of Transportation is poised to complete their demolition of the original canopy of white oak trees over downtown Great Falls.
Letter: Disappointed
To the Editor
I just wanted to write to you to let you know how disappointed I was to see the recent Great Falls Connection cover.
Volunteer Events and Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities in Vienna, McLean and Great Falls.

Great Falls Native Wins Top Prize in Synthetic Biology
An interdisciplinary team of William and Mary students have brought home one of the biggest prizes in synthetic biology, an honor that has been called the World Cup of Science.
Halloween Pet Parade in Great Falls
A Pet Parade was held on Saturday, Oct. 31, at the Great Falls Village Centre Green and sponsored by Great Dogs of Great Falls.

Halloween Spooktacular in Great Falls
Hundreds of people came out for the Halloween Spooktacular held on Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Great Falls Village Centre Green in Great Falls.

Steven Kurtz Wins Great Falls Farmers Market's Healthy Snack Contest
Halloween fell on Saturday this year, and the farmers market was filled with vendors in costume with treats for everyone.
Letter: Foust/Obama, You Didn't Build That!
To the Editor
Your Newcomers and Community Guide published an excellent multi-paged article with color photographs titled, "The Best of Dranesville."
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls.
Letter: Time for a Change
To the Editor
I have been a resident of Great Falls since I moved to Virginia in 1974. When I bought my house the house payments were about $450 a month, which include taxes and loan insurance on my VA loan.
Letter: Conflict of Interest Timeline
To the Editor
Do we want a County supervisor steeped in the integrity of the Army values, or one described by the following timeline?