Wednesday, December 30
Classified Advertising December 30, 2015
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Friday, December 25
Editorial: Merry Christmas
The pages of the Connection have been full of holiday spirit for more than a month. Menorah lightings, group and individual efforts to help the needy, stories of giving, secular celebrations, religious celebrations.
Wednesday, December 23
Classified Advertising December 23, 2015
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Tuesday, December 22
Fairfax County School Board Opens the Door for School Name Changes
No decisions made to affect current school names.
The Fairfax County School Board did not change any names of schools at its Dec. 17 regular business meeting.
Monday, December 21
Herndon 2015: Year in Review
Town elections spring to fall; Rust retires, Boysko elected, downtown vision takes shape and more.
Year in Review
Top Reston/Herndon Sports Moments from 2015
South Lakes baseball, football win in playoffs.
The year 2015 included the end of a playoff drought, a program turnaround and a few individual titles for Reston/Herndon high school sports.
Herndon Running Back Achieves Success Before Injury Setback
Josh Schow, of Herndon, recently completed the 2015 football season at Guilford College.
Herndon High Robotics Goes to State Finals
The Herndon Robotics FTC Team 519 bagged the highest award at the recent FIRST Robotics Northern Virginia Qualifier held at Battlefield High School in Haymarket, Va.
Herndon: ArtSpace Herndon to Host New Year’s Eve Celebrations
ArtSpace Herndon is inviting the public to the New Year’s Eve celebrations for children and adults on Dec. 31.
Herndon: Only LIGHT Can Do That!
A living history musical celebrating the greatness of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ArtSpace Herndon presents Only LIGHT Can Do That! on Jan. 16, 4-5 p.m. at Floris United Methodist Church.
Thursday, December 17
Fairfax County: McAuliffe Proposing More for Education
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D, left) unveiled his budget proposal for $1 billion in public and higher education investment at Mark Twain Middle School in Alexandria on Dec. 16, as part of the total state budget he plans to roll out on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Sports Roundups
Herndon sports teams.
Wednesday, December 16
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon.
Herndon HCTV Recognized By Town Council
Volunteers of Herndon station celebrate 25th anniversary.
In December, volunteers and staff at Herndon Community Television or HCTV were recognized by the Town of Herndon Councilmembers. Attending were Blake Rose and his wife Nancy Rose. President of Herndon HCTV, Blake Rose thanked the council for the recognition and the 25 years of keeping the community connected.
Herndon Hails Holiday Lights
Winners of Herndon’s “Dress Up for the Holidays” contest added more holiday cheer to the light displays already on their roofs, yards and trees with their responses.
Classified Advertising December 16, 2015
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Herndon: ArtSpace Herndon Opens Korean Pop Art Exhibit
Herndon Art Gallery prepares for January events.
Saturday, Dec. 12 there was a reception at ArtSpace Herndon for the Korean Pop Art in America exhibit. The exhibit is at ArtSpace Herndon from Dec. 8 until Jan. 10, 2016.
Herndon Crime Reports
Notable incidents from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6.
Hit and Run Accident With Injury, Dec. 4, 1200 Block Elden Street. A 43-year-old Herndon man was crossing the roadway when he was struck by a vehicle which then left the area without stopping.
Herndon: Classical Ballet Theatre Reaches Out During the Holidays
Classical Ballet Theatre kicked off the 2015 holiday season with its annual classic production of “The Nutcracker,” held before sold-out houses at the 520-seat Ernst Theater at Northern Virginia Community College.
Herndon: Fresh, Healthy Food in Season at GreenFare
The restaurant is bringing plant-based food to the masses.
There’s one green sign that stands out amid a sea of red in the K-Mart shopping center these days. “GREENFARE,” it reads, the storefront nestled in a corner of the plaza.
Tuesday, December 15
Partnership Launches ‘Build a Village’ Campaign
Goal to end homelessness in Fairfax County by 2018 looms; more than 400 children are among the homeless here.
Dozens of business leaders, elected officials and advocates for ending homelessness gathered Monday, Dec. 14 in the offices of Piedmont Fund Services in Herndon to launch the “Build a Village” campaign.
Lessons in Charitable Giving
Conversations, modeling behavior and hands-on actions can help teach children about benevolence and compassion.
Matthew Mamalian’s holiday shopping list included some items that might seem atypical for a 12-year-old middle school student: shampoo, socks, soap and a few snacks.
Thursday, December 10
Wednesday, December 9
Editorial: Safety Net for Holiday Celebrations
It’s an opportunity to talk about responsibility, alcohol and planning ahead.
The holiday party season is here, and we will almost all be celebrating in some way. Some ways will involve celebrations that include alcohol.
Ideas for Decking the Halls
Local designers create opulent holiday designs.
From traditional to glamorous, fresh to faux and high-end to old school, local tastemakers tell how they create dazzling holiday design extravaganzas.
Citizen Speakers Turn Out for J.E.B. Stuart High Name Change
School Board to take action Dec. 17
J.E.B. Stuart High School senior Whitten Rutledge is proud of his school, mostly.
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon
Herndon Dresses Up for Holidays
As 2015 concludes, fun for the family in Herndon.
Deck the halls, hang the wreaths and string the lights for the annual "Dress Up Herndon for the Holidays" contest at the Town of Herndon.
Faith Community Helps Epiphany Episcopal Church with Hypothermia Shelter in Herndon
Hypothermia shelter will require more volunteers than total members at Epiphany Episcopal Church.
Leaders at Herndon’s Epiphany Episcopal Church knew they would need help: they had committed to hosting a hypothermia shelter for the area’s homeless population Christmas week, but the number of people required to operate it outnumbered their entire congregation.
Fairfax County Companies Designated as Best Workplaces for Commuters
Ten companies in Fairfax County were honored as Best Workplaces for Commuters.
Classified Advertising December 9, 2015
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Conservatory Ballet’s The Nutcracker Spreading Holiday Cheer
More than 85 area students make holiday magic come to life performing in Conservatory Ballet’s 43rd annual production of “The Nutcracker.”
Thursday, December 3
Merry and Fit
Support groups help members maintain fitness during season of indulgence.
Just after 7:30 on a recent Sunday morning, the steady beat of Cold Play’s "Viva la Vida" pulsed through the warm, sleepy air.
Voter Services Chair Recognized by Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented the Barbara Varon Award to Sidney Johnson, Voter Services chair of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA), on Nov. 17.
County Limits Dog Tethering
“Man’s best friend deserves legal protection,” said Peggy Marshall, who adopted her best friend, Bianca.
Environmental Quality of Life
Advisory Council issues 512-page vision for county environmental policy.
Flooding will rise in concern in Fairfax County as a result of climate change, warned Stella Koch, chairperson of the county’s Environmental Quality Advisory Council.
Adam Torres trial for murder of John Geer postponed until April 2016
Former Fairfax County police officer Adam Torres was charged with second-degree murder in August this year for shooting Springfield resident John Geer in August 2013. The trial was scheduled to begin on Dec. 14, but a continuance was recently granted to the defense, pushing it back until April 18, 2016.
Weichert Offices Host Toy Drive
Members of the community are invited to drop off new, unwrapped toys at the Weichert Company sales offices through Dec. 11.
Week in Herndon
Weekly happenings in Herndon
Herndon High To Present ‘The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe’
New drama teacher brings Narnia to Herndon.
Since September, students at Herndon High School Theatre have been preparing an action-packed presentation of C.S. Lewis’ “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.”
ArtSpace Herndon to Host New Year’s Eve Celebrations
ArtSpace Herndon is inviting the public to the New Year’s Eve celebrations for children and adults on Dec. 31.
Truly Cultivating Community
Herndon couple receives good neighbor award along with a mountain of gratitude.
Eleven different neighbors nominated Mario and Andrea Weber to receive the Town’s Good Neighbor Award.
Wednesday, December 2
Classified Advertising December 2 , 2015
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