Stories for May 2019

Healthy Job Market, International Travel Difficulties Impact Local Pools

Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.

lifeguard shortage

Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Fire Damages Home in Rose Hill

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Homicide Investigation Underway after Body Found in Park in Hybla Valley

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Commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in Alexandria

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Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in June

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Opinion: Editorial: Help the Class of 2019 Celebrate Graduation Safely

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Opinion: Column: The Weak That Was

All's well that ends well.

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Let the Jury Decide in Fairfax County

Incumbent Morrogh and Challenger Descano make their cases for county’s top law enforcement post.

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Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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West Potomac Baseball Team Wins Gunston District Title

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Mount Vernon Philanthropist Selected for 2019 Chancellor’s Award

Commitment to community colleges cited.

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Rising Waters Likely To Affect Dyke Marsh

NPS speaker warns of serious erosion.

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VOICE Demands Action, Not Rhetoric

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Opinion: Commentary: Remember Memorial Day’s Significance

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Forum Gives Voice to Community Members

How to make “One Fairfax” tangible.

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Police Seek Next of Kin

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Appetite: 4 Ways to Spend Memorial Day Weekend

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Helicopter Noise Irritates Homeowners in Mount Vernon, Lorton

Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.

Helicopters from Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir

Opinion: Column: The Weak After

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Skincare after 55

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

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Gala Raises $695,000

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

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Assistance League of Northern Virginia: Fundraising to Support Low-Income Children

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Voters Should Consider Housing Affordability in BOS Chairman Race

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Yes to Co-location of Center, Library and LCAC

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Opinion: Editorial: Vote June 11, It’s Fairfax County’s Election Day

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely to be decided in June, don’t wait for November.

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Pulling Shopping Carts, Trash Out of Little Hunting Creek

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New Hope Housing’s Michell Named Lady Fairfax

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Support Local Venues

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Remedy for Supremacist Thinking?

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Opinion: Commentary: Progress through County Budget

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Opinion: Commentary: Alternatives During Station Closures

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In the Kitchen: Meet Chef Alam Méndez Florián at Urbano 116 in Alexandria

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Glass Harp Concert Arriving on DVD

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Jeyifous Named as 2020 Artist in Alexandria’s Waterfront Public Art Series

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Dunkin' Opens on Telegraph Road

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Obituary: Peter Kimm, 89, Leader in Affordable Housing in Developing World

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Opinion: Column: The Weak Of

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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New Support Organization for People with Hearing Loss to Launch May 18

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Some Workers Hurt by Shutdown Were Not Paid

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

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Race for Fairfax County’s Top Spot Heats Up

‘Vote like your life depends on it.’

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Meet the Candidates for Fairfax County Board Chairman

Four to contend in June 11 Democratic Primary to seek to replace retiring Sharon Bulova.

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Swimming Lessons: Choosing a School and Instructor

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Unacceptable Status Quo

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Opinion: Editorial: Changing Political Landscape

Don’t miss vote June 11 or before to have a say in the biggest political change in years.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appalled by Vetoes

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Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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From UCM to United Community

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Parkway: Not Designed for Heavy, High Speed Traffic

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Veterans Volunteer Group Christens Two Boats

Providing handicapped-accessible fishing boats for use by veterans.

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50 Years of Battling Region’s Poverty

UCM renames itself as United Community.

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Opinion: Commentary: ‘A Huge Philanthropic Celebration’

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Initiative Aims to Reduce Rising Pedestrian Fatalities

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Alexandria Area Residents Compete in Westfields Triathlon

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Appetite: Spring Brings New Restaurants to Alexandria

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Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gifts to Brighten a Home

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

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Looking Ahead to Summer

Fireworks and Farmers Markets are just a few of the things coming up this summer.

Summer events in Mount Vernon

Opinion: Column: The Weak Before

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Designs to Welcome Spring

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

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Vaccines Protect You, Your Family, and Your Community

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Appeal Against Littering

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Play Reading for the Musical, ‘Ponzi’

Music and lyrics written by Alexandria resident Lois Cecsarini.

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Transportation Alternatives During Metro Shutdown

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

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Opinion: Letter to the Editor: Lessons to Learn?

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Opinion: Editorial: Celebrating Mother’s Day with Photos

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

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Opinion: Commentary: Public Schools Not ‘Fully Funded’

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Opinion: Commentary: Improving Parkway’s Safety

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Crime Report: Mount Vernon

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Mount Vernon Volunteer Honored

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Coast Guard Volunteer Auxiliarist Praised

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Event in Mount Vernon Highlights Environment

Supervisor plans on focusing on the environment in upcoming campaign.

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Cyclist Charged After Crash in Mount Vernon

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Appetite: 4 Dates to Circle in May

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Clean-up honors namesake of Jeff Todd Way.

Customers Savor Barbecue at Johnny Mac’s

Carry out attracts Mount Vernon locals and North Carolina barbecue fans looking for authenticity.

Customers Savor Barbecue at Johnny Mac’s

Cricket Brownies and Solar Energy Highlight Storck’s Earth Day Event

Mount Vernon Supervisor focuses on the environment to spearhead campaign season.

Storck's Earth Day Event

Opinion: Column: Black or Blue: Lessons Learned from How Virginia Democrats Handled the Ralph Northam Debacle

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Opinion: Column: As Luck Has Had It

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Schar Cancer Institute Opens to Patients May 13

Institute becomes a landmark for health care and research in Fairfax County.

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Free Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides Offered to Prevent Drunk Driving

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Born to Run

Training for races should include more than running.

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Rise in Religion-based Hate Across Virginia

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

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Wellbeing: A Lethal Form of Abuse

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.

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Hope in Bloom: FACETS Annual Benefit Breakfast Shares Hope and Progress

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Stories for May 2019

Friday, May 31

Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.

Wednesday, May 29

All's well that ends well.

Incumbent Morrogh and Challenger Descano make their cases for county’s top law enforcement post.

Tuesday, May 28

Monday, May 27

Commitment to community colleges cited.

NPS speaker warns of serious erosion.

How to make “One Fairfax” tangible.

Friday, May 24

Thursday, May 23

Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.

Wednesday, May 22

Adjusting the regimen for senior skin as one ages.

Oakton-based Northern Virginia Family Service holds 2019 Road to Independence Gala.

Tuesday, May 21

Most local races in Fairfax County are likely to be decided in June, don’t wait for November.

Monday, May 20

Saturday, May 18

Thursday, May 16

Wednesday, May 15

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

Connolly, Beyer, Wexton hold field hearing on government shutdown’s impact on federal contractors.

‘Vote like your life depends on it.’

Four to contend in June 11 Democratic Primary to seek to replace retiring Sharon Bulova.

There are several things that parents can do if their child is truly afraid of the water.

Don’t miss vote June 11 or before to have a say in the biggest political change in years.

Tuesday, May 14

Providing handicapped-accessible fishing boats for use by veterans.

UCM renames itself as United Community.

Sunday, May 12

Friday, May 10

Local designers offer thoughtful gift ideas.

Thursday, May 9

Fireworks and Farmers Markets are just a few of the things coming up this summer.

Wednesday, May 8

Textiles and florals usher in a new season

Music and lyrics written by Alexandria resident Lois Cecsarini.

Tuesday, May 7

Free parking at Franconia-Springfield, Huntington Metro stations to join a slug line, catch a Fairfax Connector bus, or catch a WMATA express shuttle.

Send in photos now or right after you take new Mother’s Day photos; and more reasons to contact the Connection.

Monday, May 6

Supervisor plans on focusing on the environment in upcoming campaign.

Thursday, May 2

Carry out attracts Mount Vernon locals and North Carolina barbecue fans looking for authenticity.

Mount Vernon Supervisor focuses on the environment to spearhead campaign season.

Wednesday, May 1

Institute becomes a landmark for health care and research in Fairfax County.

Training for races should include more than running.

Violent acts follow growth of white supremacy movements.

Demystifying Munchausen’s Syndrome by Proxy.