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Virginia Democrats have pushed forward several firearm-related bills restricting the purchase and storage of guns in the state. These bills currently sit on the desk of Governor Abigail Spanberger, ...

I’m a kindergarten teacher in Fairfax County and the proud mom of an amazing eight-year-old daughter. In a lot of ways, I consider myself blessed–but when it comes to housing, I want better for my ...

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested a Salvadoran man wanted in his home country on an aggravated homicide charge. ICE officers took Marco Tulio Lopez‑Romero, 44, into custody in ...

For the fifth year in a row, the Fairfax Connector maintenance team has proven they are the gold standard in Virginia. Technicians Jerry Salgado, Matthew Bender and Martin Lopez secured first place at ...

Tempers flared at a recent Dranesville District budget town hall as residents and county leaders clashed over Fairfax County’s Trust Policy and its impact on public safety. During the meeting last ...

It’s not the norm for crowds to gather around to observe bats hanging on the wall, but during the opening reception of the Restore the Wild Artwork Competition on March 6, more than 350 people enjoyed ...

A lifetime of songs, stories and hard-earned perspective will take center stage at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church in Alexandria on April 11, when Debi Smith returns to the spotlight with a performance ...

It’s spring, and Fairfax County is awash with colors. Farmers' markets are opening up, and many people are starting to plant in their gardens, maybe for the first time in their lives. What happens ...

Patches is a chatty, attention-loving sweetheart who truly believes the world revolves around her (and honestly, she might be right). She lives for being adored and will happily soak up all the head ...

The season is still young, but Chantilly girls’ head soccer coach Melissa Bibbee and the roster are defining a new identity. Despite graduating five seniors, including three captains, Bibbee said she ...

Few artists carry the soul of traditional blues as authentically as Rory Block, and on April 10, that legacy comes alive at Jammin Java. Known for her deeply expressive guitar work and reverence for ...