The Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide 11 District
The Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide
The Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide House 8
Candidates for United States House of Representatives, District 8
Candidates fo rUnited States House of Representatives, District 8
The Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide House
Candidates for US House of Representatives District 10
Candidates for US House of Representatives District 10
Connection Newspapers 2026 Voter Guide Senate
Candidates for United States Senate, Statewide
Candidates for United States Senate, Statewide
'Sick of It' Bus Tour Stops at Dulles
Calling out GOP health care cuts, Congressmen and SEIU airport workers demand legislative action.
Calling out GOP health care cuts, Congressmen and SEIU airport workers demand legislative action.
Renewed Signs for Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
Joint effort brings upgraded wayfinding to the 41.5-mile parkland connector at Lake Accotink Park.
Renewed Signs for Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
Drawing the Line on Police Surveillance
Commercial loophole creates de facto surveillance web.
Commercial loophole creates de facto surveillance web.
Local Officials Rally Turnout for Fairfax County Public Hearing on $67 Billion Dominion-NextEra Merger
Discovery Dispute Carries Over to SCC Proceedings
Discovery Dispute Carries Over to SCC Proceedings
South Lakes High Student Struck by Driver and Hospitalized
Local officials voice outcry over budget cuts that removed crossing guards.
Local officials voice outcry over budget cuts that removed crossing guards.
Five Years After the Fall of Kabul
Refugees, former allies, educators and advocates navigate the ongoing human cost locally.
Refugees, former allies, educators and advocates navigate the ongoing human cost locally.
TOPSoccer Volunteer Finds Inspiration as Head Coach
Adapting to young athletes' needs reshapes a high school senior’s leadership style.
TOPSoccer Volunteer Finds Inspiration as Head Coach
Non-fatal Officer Shooting Incident
Suspect Charged with Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer.
Suspect Charged with Attempted Disarming of a Law Enforcement Officer.
Fairfax Planning Commission Backs Reston Town Center North Approval
Sept. 15 Board of Supervisors vote could pave way for new library and shelter.
Sept. 15 Board of Supervisors vote could pave way for new library and shelter.
Two Students Bypass International Bottlenecks, Deliver Direct Food Aid to Cuba
‘Hunger should never be political.’
‘Hunger should never be political.’
Virginia School Divisions, Municipalities Face 25% Electric Bill Spike
Residential bills are shielded under the new budget, but local tax hikes to cover the public sector could pass some of the burden down to residents.
Budget
School Auction Leads to New Wine Bistro in Great Falls
The Cellar on Seneca opens this summer with local owners and a James Beard-nominated chef.
The Cellar on Seneca opens this summer with local owners and a James Beard-nominated chef.
Broad Relief for Virginia Families Coming July 1
From rent, paychecks, and medical bills to boosted school funding, here's how the new budget could impact everyday costs.
Budget
$207B Virginia Budget with Landmark Data Center Tax
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
How a new tech industry tax shields local homeowners from school and transit hikes across Northern Virginia
Judicial Standoff: Virginia Gun Law
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Virginia judge's preliminary injunction halts state's new restrictions on semi-automatic firearms days before they were set to take effect.
Vienna Scouts Unearth Enslaved Legacy at Moorefield
Intimate moments pressed into clay revealed 250 years later.
Scouts
Virginia Lawmakers Scrutinize NextEra's $66.8B Acquisition of Dominion Energy
Energy Commission evaluates ratepayer protections, regulatory oversight and clean-energy compliance at June 9 briefing.
Virginia Lawmakers
Lift Me Up Derby Raises Over $15,000
Great Falls Rotary Club event raises money for therapeutic riding, sees 20% growth while honoring the derby’s late founder.
Derby
School Board Directs Fiscal Guide Amid $30M Budget Shortfall
Superintendent to consolidate FCPS financial rules into a single public-facing guide.
Budget
McLean’s Dolina Siblings Are a Powerhouse in Powerlifting
Junior lifter, Mikayla, claims USPA National Title in Anaheim.
Junior lifter, Mikayla, claims USPA National Title in Anaheim.
Gov. Spanberger Vetos Collective Bargaining Bill
Unions say the veto violated campaign promises
Unions say the veto violated campaign promises
Local Author’s Book, ‘The Cellar Below the Cellar'
Dark text lures readers 13+ into modern survival with ancient folklore.
Author
Board of Supervisors Approves FY27 Budget Markup
Tax rate cut, schools underfunded, economic uncertainty reserve increases.
Budget
Bounty of Farmers Markets in Fairfax County
Park Authority and independent markets open, some dog-friendly.
Park Authority and independent markets open, some dog-friendly.
FCPS Board Approves 2026-27 School Year Calendar
Forty days off during school year is a flashpoint for some parents; 33 approved for upcoming year.
Calendar
The Power of a Referendum
‘We are Fairfax,’ chanted union members at a rally for the Tysons Entertainment District
Casino
Supervisors Approve 56-Unit, Beverly Road Redevelopment Project in McLean
Catalyst for the downtown area.
Catalyst for the downtown area.
Do These Districts Have a Future?
Two locals battle for a possible new Democratic seat in Congress.
New district
Lunar New Year Celebration Fills Sunrise at Hunter Mill in Oakton
Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse
Residents learn about the 2026 Year of the Horse
Great Falls Philharmonic To Present Collaborative Choral-Orchestral Masterworks with Voce Chamber Singers
Philharmonic’s conductor hones skills in unlikely place.
Philharmonic’s conductor hones skills in unlikely place.
Is Tech a Stable, Lifelong Career Path?
Local author of ‘Impossibly Hard: What’s Driving High Turnover in Tech?’ says there are risks.
Author
Peace as Means and End at 2026 Student Peace Awards
Powerful community recognition reaches beyond sports and academic achievements.
2026 Student Peace Awards
Black History Month 2026
Inside the Red-Roofed Gothic Style Former Church on Lewinsville Road
Inside the Red-Roofed Gothic Style Former Church on Lewinsville Road
Winter Storm Fern and the Deep Freeze
Frozen sidewalks and mounds of ‘snow-crete’ block everyday life.
More Snow
Surovell’s Casino Bill Clears Senate Gaming Subcommittee 5-3
State legislators ignore Fairfax County Board of Supervisors’ resistance.
Casino bill
Over $4B: FCPS Proposed Budget
Step one of nine for Fiscal Year 2027 budget before school board approval in May.
Budget
School Board Approves Results of Boundary Review
Critics say incremental change at extraordinary cost leaves core problems unsolved.
School Board Approves Results of Boundary Review
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