Editorial: Diversity Growing
Tune in to our series on immigration.
This week, the Connection kicks off a series about immigration, diversity and the growing population of foreign-born residents in Fairfax County. County reporter Victoria Ross opens with a story that captures vignettes and statistics of the changing population. It is a topic consistent with the original Thanksgiving story. More than 28 percent of Fairfax County's population is foreign born; that's 317,000 residents.
Editorial: Shop Locally, Give Locally
Small business Saturday isn't enough; don't wait until then, and don't stop after that.
An effort to support locally owned businesses has resulted in the recognition of Small Business Saturday, the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year that is Nov. 24. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is a day of national zeal for shopping. Presumably the next day shoppers can focus on local shopping.
New Officers Lead Kiwanis Club
The Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club celebrated the beginning of its 60th year of community service on Oct. 17 with an induction of new officers and board of directors by the Division Lt.-Governor John Crawford.
Finding Right Gifts Just Around the Corner
Some treasures in Belle View Shopping Center.
Find the perfect gift at local stores in Belle View Shopping Center that offer one-of-a-kind pieces.
Development Grows Around Huntington Metro Station
Market price apartments in demand.
Insight Property Group will begin construction next month on 240 luxury style apartments that is part of the exploding development near the Huntington Metro Station south of Alexandria.
Letter: Well Done
To those who are unaware, the off-leash dog area (OLDA) at Westgrove Park is now open for business.
Letter: Next Stop: Audits
I support our schools and our teachers but, like many, question whether we should increase school budgets unless we know the school system is squeezing out waste and operating efficiently.
Letter: Appreciates Precinct Officials
Sometimes it’s difficult to realize how good you have it until you see how bad things are for other people.
Take a Veteran to School Day
World War II veteran Viola R. Rice stood in front of the fifth grade class and spoke about her time in the Navy Waves during WWII.
Parents: Board Lacks Communication
Storck hosts town hall meeting on educational issues.
At a town hall-style education meeting at Whitman Middle School on Nov. 7, parents and advocates expressed their disappointment with the new online math and social studies textbook program.
Looking for Gift Ideas in Mount Vernon?
The 51st Annual Holiday Shop at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church will be held this Saturday, Nov. 17
Entertainment Brief: Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer
Join "Mrs. Washington" as she hosts an enchanting evening of candlelight tours, fireside caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies.
Classified Advertising Nov. 14, 2012
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Column: Weight For It
This reference is not about pounds, per se. It is about the two largest tumors in my lungs, inoperable in that they are located between the two halves which make up the whole lung.
Long Lines on Election Day ‘Unacceptable’
Bulova calls for bi-partisan group to address the issue, improve election process.
While voter turnout in Fairfax County on Election Day was at an all-time high--80.5 percent of registered voters cast their ballots, compared to 78.7 percent in 2008--some voters faced long lines and endured hours of waiting in the cold to cast their ballots.
Classified Advertising Nov. 7, 2012
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Waynewood Leads Elementary School Walkers
More than 2,500 homeless residents of Fairfax County will benefit from the money raised by Help the Homeless Walks.
Panel To Discuss Food Quality
American Association of University Women is hosting a program on “Nutrition and Food Quality: on Nov. 15 at the at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road.
Letter: Battling ‘Invasive Thugs’
The Nov. 2 article “Invasive Restrictions” by Michael Pope focused needed attention on the problem of exotic invasive plants overwhelming our parkland. At its October meeting, the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Associations passed a resolution asking the Fairfax County Park Authority to prohibit vendors from selling exotic invasive plants at local farmers' markets.