South County Softball Captures First State Championship
Martin’s dominant pitching, Geer’s homer lift Stallions to victory.
The South County softball team defeated Cosby 4-1 on Sunday.
Martin Pitches South County Softball to First State Final Appearance
Third baseman Maglich drives in game-winning run in 11th inning.
The South County softball team will host Cosby at 5 p.m. today.
Cross County Trail Renamed to Honor Rep. Connolly
“Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail” unveiled at ceremony in Lorton.
On National Trails Day on June 7, the Cross County Trail, which goes through each district in Fairfax County, was renamed to the “Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail” in honor of Rep. Connolly’s work to build the trail.
Loving STEM at Silverbrook Elementary
Over 50 students participated in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fair presented by the Silverbrook Elementary School PTO.
Pirates’ Day Kicks off Summer
Fifth annual celebration followed by summer of camping, fun.
For the fifth year in a row, complete with cannons, ships and swords, pirates stormed the beach at Pohick Bay Regional Park in Lorton last weekend.
Housing and Restaurants Coming to Prison Site
Board of Supervisors approves Laurel Hill Master Development Plan.
The site of the former Lorton prison will soon get a makeover, complete with townhouses, restaurants, apartments and single-family homes. Inside the renovated cell blocks and guard towers will be housing and businesses on 80 acres in Lorton, home to the D.C. prison that closed in 2001.
Fundraising and Connections Help Former Lieutenant Governor Emerge Victorious
Don Beyer edges out six competitors in crowded filed of candidates.
When asked about animals rights, former Lt. Gov. Don Beyer quotes author Peter Singer. He describes his wife as the "sine qua non" of his life. During his victory speech in the hotly contested Democratic primary to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), he quoted St. Augustine and Winston Churchill. He reads widely and has five policy proposals for every issue before Congress.
Letter: Opposing Medicaid Expansion
To the Editor: (In response to Del. Ken Plum’s Commentary "A Moral Imperative, " Connection, May 29—June 4, 2014) Rather than vilify Republicans in the House of Delegates who want separate debate on Medicaid expansion, Del. Ken Plum (D-36) should be reminded that there is no imperative to link it to budget negotiations in the first place.
Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Battlefield in State Semifinals
Sophomores Henry, Daniel propel Rams to first state final since 2007.
The Robinson boys' lacrosse team will face Langley in the 6A state championship game.
Empire Strikes Back: Establishment Beats Tea Party at Republican Convention
Party insider Ed Gillespie seizes nomination at convention in Roanoke.
When conservative preacher E.W. Jackson took the stage at the Roanoke Civic Center to introduce Tea Party favorite Shak Hill at the Republican convention last weekend, hundreds of conservatives from across Virginia took to their feet. They waved placards.
South County Softball Team Wins 6A North Region Championship
Sophomore shortstop Williams drives in go-ahead run against Lake Braddock.
The South County softball team won the 6A North region championship on Friday.
Poverty in the Classroom: Low-Income Students Scattered Through Northern Virginia
Where are the region's highest poverty schools?
When Carla Castro-Claure was approaching the age when she would soon attend Kindergarten, her mother became increasingly concerned about Hybla Valley Elementary School.
Lake Braddock Softball Outlasts Madison in Quarterfinal Marathon
Bruins catcher Jones delivers game-winning RBI.
The Lake Braddock softball team faces Langley tonight in the 6A North region semifinals.
Passport to Global Music and Dance
Fairfax High student in Encore’s ‘The World at your Feet.’
A Broadway-style, musical adventure is on tap in Encore Theatrical Arts Project’s new show, "The World at Your Feet." It’ll be presented Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, June 15, at 3 and 6 p.m., at NOVA’s Ernst Community Cultural Center, 8333 Little River Turnpike in Annandale. Tickets are $22, adults; $18, students and senior citizens, at www.encore-tap.org.
Chairman of The Washington Times to Speak at GOP Women of Clifton Meeting
The Republican Women of Clifton (RWC) June meeting will feature Tom McDevitt, chairman of The Washington Times, and friends from the Washington Times who will speak on "How to Develop Your Personal Narrative - that Intrigues, Persuades and Motivates others." The event will be on Wednesday, June 18, at the Fairview Elementary School, 5815 Ox Road, Fairfax Station, and will begin at 7 p.m. when refreshments will be served. President Alice Butler-Short will open the business meeting at 7:30 p.m., after which the speakers will present their topics and answer questions.