Volunteers to the Rescue
Bridge out of network for a short while, volunteers to the rescue.
Bike Bridge
Mount Vernon Monster Reappears in Minds of Many
Recent web show revives rumors from late 1970s.
Mount Vernon Monster
Seven Years Later, Still No Herndon Downtown Redevelopment
Comstock’s 2-year construction pause expired on April 30.
On April 24, a town spokesperson told The Connection that Herndon Town Manager Bill Ashton would update the Town Council during its April 30 Work Session on how “the town and Comstock are working together to determine next steps.”
“Flourishing After 55”
55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.
Stamp Out Hunger
On the second Saturday of May, May 11, 2024, your local letter carriers will be collecting non-perishable food items to help those in need right here in Arlington.
What I'm Most Proud Of
Early consultation is a win-win for the Commonwealth, private developers and Tribal Nations, providing project predictability and efficiency by identifying and resolving potential sources of delay early in planning.
No Hold Comments by Chairman and Supervisors
Budget, lack of state funding; Animal Protection Police or Animal Control Officers?
Budget
Riverkeeper in Keeping Tabs on Water Levels, Chemicals
Health of Potomac River matters more in Mount Vernon area.
River Health
Human Rights for Who?
Letters to the Editor
Virginia’s Equine Industry Is Thriving
Here in Fairfax County, we have Frying Pan's Equestrian Center. It is a public-use facility that is part of Frying Pan Farm Park. The center offers rental events, schooling, horse shows, short-term stabling, and multiple trailer-in schooling options.
Infant Immunization Week
Letters to the Editor
Help Restock Frost Middle School Pantry
Frost Middle School seeks the community’s help to fill its pantry shelves for students in need. Especially welcome are Amazon gift cards or nonperishable food items so the school may continue to provide weekend food to students who might otherwise go hungry.
VDOT Warns of Text Message Scams
Text messages claim people owe money for unpaid tolls
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is encouraging people to be on alert for a text message scam, also known as smishing, that is sending requests for payment of outstanding toll charges.
Explore George Washington’s 250-year-old Tent
Mount Vernon’s Revolutionary War Weekend is May 4-5.
On May 4 and 5, at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, people can explore a replica of the tent that General George Washington, Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army, used from 1775 to 1783 when he led the colonies to independence.