Stories for November 2021

Stories for November 2021

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Tuesday, November 30

Column: Budget Surplus in a Time of Need

Budget

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Deadline extended, please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 10, but earlier is better.

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Tuesday, November 23

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Returning a Local Grange to its Community

An experiment poised to breathe vibrancy to a historic complex.

Grange

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Irresistible Charm of ‘A Child’s Christmas Wales’

One of the first performances to grace The Vault at Capital One Hall

Christmas in Wales

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‘Secret Things' Touches the Heart at 1st Stage

Asking “Who am I?” and “Will you help me?”

Secret Things

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Construction to Start for I-495 Express Lanes Northern Extension

VDOT responds to concerns.

Express Lanes

Monday, November 22

Fairfax County Residents Are Employed Yet Struggle with the Cost of Living

Cost of living

Strauss and Moon Honored

Strauss and Moon Honored

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Next Steps for Confederate Names Task Force

Residents react to proposal to change names of Lee and Lee-Jackson Memorial highways

Name change task force

History Revisited

Local African-Americans in their 80s and 90s say Rittenhouse verdict shows that Jim Crow is still alive and well.

History revisited

Where to Give for Local impact

Give locally

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.

Children's Edition

Seven Tips for Holiday Mental Health

Holiday Health

Thursday, November 18

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After Thanksgiving Day Treat

Better Said Than Done presents ‘Thanksgiving: Stories of Gratitude, Grace, and Gravy’

Thanksgiving play

Wednesday, November 17

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McLean Art Society Showcases Local Art in Arlington

Mclean art in Arlington

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Fairfax County’s History Shapes Us Today

Fairfax History

Column: Reform Not Revenge

It appears that in the House of Delegates the Republicans will have a 53 to 47 majority.

Reform

Children's & Teens' Connection 2021

Please send all submissions via email by Friday, Dec. 3. This edition publishes Dec 15.

Children's Connection

Wednesday, November 10

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Great Falls Garden Club Celebrates 80 Years of Service

Members celebrate with a garden revitalization project.

Great Falls Garden Club

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First Lady Dr. Jill Biden Comes to Town

Kicking off the national COVID-19 pediatric vaccine distribution at Franklin Sherman Elementary, where vaccines have a history.

First Lady Comes to Town

Tuesday, November 9

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Creating a Holiday-Ready Kitchen

Local designers offer tips for a quick spruce-up.

Decorating

Thursday, November 4

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Republican Sweep

Democrats lose statewide for the first time since 2009.

Virginia has a long tradition of offering a counterpoint to presidential elections starting after the election of Democrat Jimmy Carter for president in 1976.

Wednesday, November 3

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The Great Falls 2021 Spooktacular Halloween

Presented by Celebrate Great Falls

Great Falls Halloween Parade

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Great Falls Loses Its Historic 169-Year-Old Schoolhouse

Salvaged materials support training for underprivileged youth.

Schoolhouse

Tuesday, November 2

Needed: Tasers and De-escalation in Fairfax County

Needed: Tasers and De-escalation