Brief: Stringfellow Road Opens To Four Lanes Monday
Paving, striping, signal work this weekend to open six months ahead of schedule.
On Monday, Dec. 15, drivers will enjoy two lanes in each direction from Fair Lakes Boulevard to Route 50 on the newly widened two-mile section of Stringfellow Road, a milestone for the project that is six months ahead of schedule.
Holiday Mischief at the North Pole (and in Annandale)
Encore presents musical show, “3 Days ’til Christmas!”
Reindeer, elves and dancing snowflakes are all part of the holiday joy in Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s upcoming musical extravaganza. Called “3 Days ’til Christmas!” it’ll be presented at NOVA’s Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale.
Redemption through the Power of Love in Chantilly
Chantilly High presents “A Christmas Carol.”
A timeless, holiday classic comes to life when Chantilly High presents Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.”
Ushering in Holiday Season in Centreville
CVHS presents choral concert.
Centreville High’s Choral Department will present its annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater. The concert is free to all, and refreshments will be served afterward.
Centreville Football To Face Ocean Lakes in 6A State Final
Wildcats beat Westfield, repeat as 6A North region champs.
Centreville is headed back to the state championship game.
Editorial: Make a Plan, Talk About It
Here is help in keeping impaired drivers off the roads.
The holiday party season is upon us, and with it an increase in drinking and driving. It’s up to you to make a plan to get home safely.
Column: ‘Quality of Life’
If I’ve heard it once – from my oncologist – I’ve probably heard it a dozen times over the last nearly-six years.
Fairfax County Facing More Budget Strain
County Executive and FCPS Superintendent present adverse forecasts.
Days before the traditional loosening of belts for Thanksgiving, Fairfax County officials discussed the need for tightening theirs.
Westfield Throttles Lake Braddock in Region Semifinals
Bulldogs will face Centreville in region final rematch.
Westfield will face Centreville on Saturday in the 6A North region football final.
Centreville Senior Wakefield Offensive-Minded in Victory
First-year point guard scores 22 in win over Mount Vernon.
The Centreville girls' basketball team won its season opener against Mount Vernon on Tuesday.
Letter to the Editor: Two Ideas to Address Rape
To the Editor: As many of us recoil from the recent UVA sexual assault article in Rolling Stone, tremendous accusations are being thrown at the university and others like it across the country. While UVA is not innocent and its infamous privileged “party culture” is partly to blame, there are two clear pieces of the story that no one seems to be addressing.
Editorial: Be Part of Children's Connection 2014
Annual edition showcases youth art and writing.
During the last week of each year, The Connection devotes its entire issue to the creativity of local students and children. The results are always remarkable. It is a keepsake edition for many families.
Column: Since It Ain’t Broken...
Apparently, at least in the near term, we’re (meaning my oncologist) not going to fix it. And by fix it, I am referring to my chemotherapy infusion, which will continue to be every three weeks, as it has been for almost six years; save for a year or so when I was able to take pills at home, and on-site infusions were not necessary.
Hand & Stone Opens in Chantilly
Spa offers facials, massage, waxings.
A new Chantilly Hand & Stone Spa opened in the Greenbriar Town Center behind the Starbucks along Route 50 on Oct. 12.
Centreview: Turbo Tutoring Helps Ellie’s Hats
Dan Harris and Gregg Greentree, co-owners of Turbo Tutoring LLC, are conducting a hat drive for Ellie's Hats in conjunction with their SAT prep seminar on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Stone Bridge High School, Room 303, at 43100 Hay Road, Ashburn, VA 20147.
Centreview: NOVEC To Collect Toys for Tots at Co-op Offices
The Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative's non-profit organization, NOVEC HELPS, is collecting new, unwrapped toys through Thursday, Dec. 16 for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program.
Chantilly Letter: Many Reasons To Give Thanks
Mariam Sadia Sosan Malik, Chantilly
Gobble, gobble, it’s near that time of year again. The time we all check our Smartphones to see who has received the most likes on their turkey feast.
Chantilly: Walney Road Widening Meeting Set
Work is scheduled to begin Dec. 2.
Supervisor Michael R. Frey (R-Sully) and VDOT are co-hosting a “Pardon Our Dust” meeting for the Walney Road widening and bridge replacement.
Chantilly: ‘She Eats, Sleeps and Breathes Music’
Chantilly High student to perform with Army’s All-American Marching Band.
Chantilly High senior Mari Takeda has an extra-special reason to look forward to the holidays. On Jan. 3, 2015, she’ll join an elite group of musicians who’ll perform at halftime of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio, Texas.
Centreview: Briney Honored As Officer of Month
PFC Shannon Briney has been a Fairfax County police officer for 12 years and, for the past three, she’s been assigned to the Sully District Station.