Stories for April 2017

Stories for April 2017

News 2017 April

Stories for April 2017

Thursday, April 27

Seeds of Change at Volunteer Fairfax

Volunteer Fairfax honors service award-winners at 25th annual ceremony

Fairfax County Board Approves Budget Mark-Up with 8-2 Vote

Final adoption of the county budget takes place on May 2.

Mantua Remodeled Home Ranked Best in 11 States

Home will be open to the public April 29-30.

Wednesday, April 26

Cleaning Up Jeff Todd Way

Volunteers from Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber and Fort Belvoir.

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

Alexandria Calendar for the week of April 27-May 3

Tuesday, April 25

Helping Immigrants in Arlington

Advice about DACA, green cards, work permits and more.

Monday, April 24

Fairfax County Moves Step Closer to Approving FY 2018 Budget

More funds recommended for Diversion First, schools.

How to Solve Fairfax County’s Affordable Housing Dilemma

County seeks public’s ideas.

Nursing Camp for High School Students

Campers will get a real-world view of the nursing profession.

Fighting Summer Brain Drain

Academic camps keep minds engaged when school is out.

Leading Globally Matters Locally

Connolly addresses Global Leadership Forum.

Friday, April 21

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2017

In March, 2017, 134 homes sold between $1,249,000-$120,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: March, 2017

Thursday, April 20

April Entertainment Calendar

What's Happening for the rest of April in Alexandria

Burke, Lorton: Fair Winds takes back-to-back Best Local Brewery titles

Fair Winds Brewery wins title

Wednesday, April 19

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Good Use For Dirt

‘Our Big Moment’ in Mount Vernon

VDOT hosts Route 1 Widening meeting: Jeff Todd Way to Napper Road.

Man Tased, Children Recovered

Barricade incident in Fort Hunt area.

Mount Vernon Rotary Sunrise Service

Editorial: Mother's Day

The Connection is seeking submissions for its annual photo gallery.

Tuesday, April 18

Walk to End Sexual Assault is Set for April 29

Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout Set for April 29

In Graduation Season, Thwart Teen Drinking

Officer Down Memorial Ride to be Held April 22

Long-Term Benefits of Summer Camp

Camp experiences can enhance social and psychological development, say experts.

Thursday, April 13

Commentary: Alexandria CSO Deadline Unresolved

Police Seek Missing Senior

Uncertainty Amid Growth

Federal spending, interest rates, employment patterns feature at Mount Vernon-Lee Economic Outlook summit.

Mount Vernon-Lee Economic Outlook summit.

Wednesday, April 12

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Share Immigration Policy Information

Master Gardeners Clinics

Newly Appointed at Mount Vernon

Crime Report: The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

Commentary: Successes in the Final Session

George Washington’s Rye Whiskey Named State’s Official Spirit

West Potomac Bikes for Trees

Renovation Completed at Mount Vernon Country Club

Walt Whitman International Festival Celebrates Diversity

Uncertainty Amid Growth

Federal spending, interest rates, employment patterns feature at Mount Vernon-Lee Economic Outlook summit

Seven Books Named as Finalists for George Washington Prize

‘Most Valuable Sponsor’ Named

Tuesday, April 11

Combatting Domestic and Sexual Violence

Fairfax County launches ‘Make the Call’ campaign.

Design Center Educates Homeowners with Remodeling Plans

Open House, April 22, will feature three seminars, industry experts and New showroom.

Report: Fairfax County Homeless Population Down 47 Percent

Budget woes threaten progress as the number of homeless people drops below 1,000 for the first time in Fairfax County.

Easter Table Design Ideas

Local tastemakers offer spring table setting and centerpiece ideas.

2016 Virginia Press Association Award Winners

Thursday, April 6

Gunston Hall School Days

Event raises $4,000.

Back in Play: Little league baseball season returns to Mount Vernon

Wednesday, April 5

Active Fort Hunt High School Alumni

Supporting DAR Project

New Executive Director at UCM

Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Climate Change And Flooding

Immigration Enforcement Is Feds’ Responsibility

Clarifying county’s stance on immigration sparks sharp exchange among supervisors.

FCPS budget presentation kicks off FY2018 public hearings.

‘The Best with What We Have’

Editorial Opinion: Another Step to Police Transparency

Opening up records of “unattended deaths” to families.

County Ready to Implement Next Phase of Diversion First

Tuesday, April 4

Farewell to Circus ‘Big Top’

Last chance to see it in Northern Virginia.

‘Hallelujah’

Bridge Sharpens Mental Skills

Dance the Rain Away

Fairfax County Senior Centers

Retirement? Arlingtonians Are Busier than Ever

Doing what one wants.

How to Save a Life in One Day

Awareness in the Midst of an Epidemic

Thriving Family Summit addresses drug addiction.

Monday, April 3

Mid-Century Classic for Artful One-level Living

In the 1950s, Hollin Hills was a mecca for cutting-edge housing design; 60 years later, mid-century modern is a resurgent style ripe for nuanced improvements.

Elaborating a Log Cabin

Retirees find special satisfactions in pair of art studios, and front porch with view.

Fit for the Golden Years

Exercises for strength, endurance, balance and aerobics are key.

Ending Homelessness: ‘It Can Be Done’

Housing and homeless services providers discuss “Complex needs and promising solutions.”