Great Falls: Langley Girls' Basketball Upsets Oakton in State Semifinals
Saxons hold previously unbeaten Cougars to 18 points through three quarters.
The Langley girls' basketball team will face Cosby in tonight's state championship game.
Letter: Lifting Stigma from Drug Users
To the Editor
I believe that your in-depth look at Northern Virginia’s heroin subculture (“Police Arrest 20 for Heroin Use in One Day,” Connection, March 2-8, 2016) ) was a step in the right direction towards helping to lift the stigma from drug users.
Letter: Questioning (Some) Rules
To the Editor
I have two children in the Fairfax County School System.
Washington International Horse Show Seeks Junior Committee Members
Washington International Horse Show seeks applications for the 2016 WIHS Youth Ambassador and Junior Committee programs. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 1.
Reston Chorale to Perform in McLean
Choral Splendor II: Music of France on Sunday, March 13, at Saint Luke Catholic Church.
The Reston Chorale will present Choral Splendor II: Music of France, at 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, at Saint Luke Catholic Church (7001 Georgetown Pike, McLean).
Fashion Show to Support Scholarships for Women
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors continues to support women’s education.
The Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Scholarship Fund (GFFNSF) is raising money to provide scholarships to women, continuing its long-standing tradition of giving back to the community.
Letter: Protecting Arts Programs in Schools
To the Editor
After reading the article, “Fairfax County: Parents, Community Supporters Rally to ‘Invest in Kids’ by Tim Peterson (Connection, February 18-24), spending on public education is clearly becoming a huge concern.
GFHoops Wraps Up the Season, Donates to Haiti Children
Great Falls Basketball wrapped up their season this past weekend with a double elimination tournament, All-Star games, scholarship awards and by giving the gift of health to Haitian school children.
Great Falls: Jill Banks Exhibits at Katie's Coffee
"Witness: Close Encounters of the Painting Kind," award-winning oil painter Jill Banks' solo exhibit.
Great Falls: Battling Pain with Courage
Former Langley phenom deals with painful and potentially life threatening effects of UV rays.
JT von Seggern knows how to deal with pain and adversity. He has lived with it every day by just walking outside into the sunshine.
Great Falls: Galiani’s Clutch Shot Sends Langley to State Semis
Saxons to face Oakton today at VCU.
The Langley girls' basketball team beat Landstown in the state quarterfinals on Saturday.
Fairfax County: Commission Recognizes Outstanding Women in Government Work
Edwyna Wingo of the Chantilly area began her career with Fairfax County as a nurse in the Health Department on Sep. 1, 1965 and worked her last full day Oct. 1, 2011.
Great Falls: Langley to Face Landstown in State Quarterfinals
Saxons beat Herndon in region third-place game.
The Langley girls' basketball team placed third in the 6A North region.
Week in Great Falls
Weekly happenings in Great Falls
Irish Countryside in Great Falls
The Old Brogue celebrates 35th anniversary on St. Patrick’s Day with painting of Irish countryside by Great Falls artist.
Mike Kearney opened The Old Brogue in Great Falls on St. Patrick’s Day in 1981.