Column: A GAP In My Thinking
Recently, due to circumstances beyond my control, I was forced to buy a new car (in this instance, “new” means different, not a current model year). Estimated repairs at 137,000 miles that could have escalated into the unknown – and unaffordable – thousands compelled me to fish so I wouldn’t have my bait cut (and I don’t even like to fish).
Over the Edge
Rappellers raise $60,000 for Special Olympics.
Rose Pleskow is not one to shy away from a challenge. The 23-year-old Reston resident competed in the Special Olympics World Summer Games in Athens, Greece, last summer, earned multiple medals in the 2012 Virginia Special Olympic Summer Games and recently competed in an 800-meter race in the waters around the Cayman Islands.
Editorial: Case Closed. Why the Secrecy?
No reason for police to exercise "blanket" approach, shielding every document in every case.
Connection readers know that we respect and appreciate our public safety professionals.
Scouts Adopt a Block
Boy Scout Troop 301, chartered by St. Mary’s Catholic Church, kicked off its participation in the City of Alexandria’s Adopt-a-Block Litter Program on June 11.
School Notes: Mount Vernon- 2/20/12
Mount Vernon School Notes.
Fort Hunt Park Meeting Set
George Washington Memorial Parkway, a unit of the National Park Service, is conducting public scoping on three new alternative concepts for the Fort Hunt Park Site Development Plan Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect.
Army Strong Week
Just retired Army Col. Mark Moffatt is recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors during its June 5 meeting for his contributions to Fairfax County during six years of work as the Deputy Garrison Commander for Transition and BRAC, during which the U.S. Army moved 19,300 positions to Fort Belvoir.
A Year Later: No Decision on Police Oversight
Police Chief supports designating internal auditor to investigate citizen allegations of police misconduct.
Since March 29, 2011 when the Board of Supervisors received the former County Executives’ recommendation, there’s been no final decision on whether or not to establish an independent review process for the police department.
How Does Fairfax County Compare on Police Oversight?
A survey of what other cities and counties and their police departments are doing to promote transparency and accountability of police operations.
The National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement supports member cities and counties with citizen police oversight functions.
Getting Books into Homes
Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology kindergarten students’ selection of a new book to take home for their own personal library served as the “kick off” for the new “Books in Alexandria Kids’ Homes” initiative.
SoberRide Returns for July 4
In response to Independence Day being a U.S. holiday when nearly 40-percent of all traffic deaths are alcohol-related, a nonprofit group will be offering free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area this Fourth of July.
McDonald’s Celebrates Redesign with Grand Reopening
Event features food and giveaways
The McDonald’s at 1000 North Henry Street had a grand reopening Friday, June 15 to celebrate its redesign.
Scholarships for JROTC Cadets
At the May 16 Dinner Meeting of the Mount Vernon Chapter, Military Officers Association of America held at Fort Belvoir, five JROTC cadets of local high schools each received a $2,000 scholarship.
Letter: What Sets Dyke Marsh Apart
his letter is an effort to clarify a few points about Dyke Marsh.
Making a Prom Dream Come True for Chronically Ill
West Potomac student coordinates a No Worries Now Prom.
Four days before her June 15 graduation from West Potomac High School, Sara Sanders was at the Washington D.C. No Worries Now Prom that she coordinated with the help of local donations and volunteers.
Even in Closed Cases, Police Maintain Culture of Secrecy
Public must rely on information police agencies choose to share, even if it's wrong.
In December of 2008, the Fairfax Police Department chased 19-year-old Hailu Brook across the county line into Arlington and shot him dead.