Memorial Day weekend is time for Viva! Vienna! a charity festival that featured a carnival with 24 rides suitable for ages ...

As we face many challenges around the world, the hard work, collaborative spirit, and dedication of Peace Corps Volunteers ...

Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis presented the Fairfax County Police Department Crime and Recruiting Data Update during the Board of Supervisors Safety and Security Committee Meeting on Monday, ...

There’s good news and bad news in Fairfax City’s FY 26 budget, adopted May 6, along with the City’s CIP (Capital Improvement Program) for FY 2026-2030. The residential real-estate tax rate didn’t rise ...

Five academically talented Fairfax County Public High School students are awarded 2025 “Corporate-sponsored Scholarships” from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Two awardees are from Thomas ...

Major Jeffrey Mauro, the new Commander of the Mount Vernon District Police Station, sees policing as a “noble profession” that extends far beyond patrolling the streets. He explains: “Everyone wants ...

Combining local history with Earth Day activities, Fairfax City’s HisTree Day was April 26 at Historic Blenheim. Photos By Bonnie Hobbs/The Connection Playing the fife and drum are (from left) Rob ...

On Tuesday evening, May 13, a steady rain poured down during the National Law Enforcement Memorial and Museum Fund’s 37th Annual Candlelight Vigil held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

Spring gardening season is here, and donations of fresh vegetables crowd the table at Rock Spring United Church of Christ on Monday, May 12 as the produce bagging session gets underway. Radishes as ...

Warning, this story includes disturbing descriptions of animal cruelty. Suspense unfolded like a Hollywood thriller as Animal Protection Police Officer A.M. DeMilio’s body-worn camera footage played ...