A Lawsuit Challenges TJ Admission Changes
Parents sue to stop TJ’s admission policy changes, alleging anti-Asian race discrimination.
The Fairfax County School Board and Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand face a new lawsuit filed against them last week in United States District Court in Alexandria.
Opinion: Column: A Shot in the Arm
Literally and figuratively.
County Highlights
Actions and words by Fairfax County leadership and citizens
In our new series, County Highlights, the Connection spotlights actions and comments by Fairfax County officials, public servants, and local citizens who call the County's 406 square miles home.
Opinion: Editorial: We Still Need Your Help
We all need community newspapers; community newspapers need your help.
A year later, Covid continues to be the most compelling, most local issue that we face.
Creating Healthy Mother-Daughter Relationships
Local authors and therapists offer thoughts and guidance.
As a middle school student, Sofie Jacobs was at times mocked by other girls for her fastidious study habits and the good grades she received as a result.
Student’s Art Contains A Global Message, and Wins a Scholarship
Global warming is just one of the many messages expressed in arts competition.
Art Scholarship
Madison Warhawks Beat Westfield Bulldogs, Improve to 3-0
The Westfield Bulldogs traveled to Vienna for a conference football game with the Madison Warhawks on March 12.
‘He’s Devoted His Whole Life to Being a Pastor’ in Centreville
CPC members discuss Bromhead’s merits, their favorite memories.
Retiring after more than three decades as pastor of Centreville Presbyterian Church (CPC), Rob Bromhead’s final day there was last Sunday, Feb. 28.
‘Unwavering Motivation to Keep Residents, Neighborhoods Safe’ in Sully District
Viar is Sully District Station’s Officer of the Quarter.
PFC Henry Viar has been named the Sully District Police Station’s Officer of the Quarter for the fourth quarter of 2020.
Westfield Bulldogs Beat West Potomac Stallions 35-0
The Westfield Bulldogs defeated the visiting West Potomac Stallions 35-0 on March 5.
Chantilly Chargers Win in a Low-scoring Game with Centreville Wildcats
In a low-scoring game in Clifton on March 5, Chantilly defeated Centreville 14-7.
Honoring Women on Front Lines of Pandemic
The Fairfax County Commission For Women celebrates Women’s History Month 2021.
Opinion: Column: “Cancerversary”
I realize I'm cancer-centric, especially in these columns, but for some reason that centricity didn't acknowledge my February 27th cancer anniversary.
Opinion: Commentary: What is ‘Fair’?
Equity costs - and paying that price will not be fair, but it will be just.
If Black people had a dollar for every individual, organization, and company that publicly professed a commitment to antiracism and racial equity while holding up progress in the name of “fairness,” we could have closed the racial wealth gap ten times over.
Fairfax County Planning Commission Recommends Denial of Flag Limitations
It's not a done deal.
The Fairfax County Planning Commission voted 11-0 to recommend denial to the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors to replace the current zoning ordinance establishing specific regulations for flags and flagpoles in the New and Modernized Zoning Ordinance (zMOD Updates) countywide.