Henriques Charitable Foundation made a $75,000 grant to McLean Volunteer Fire Department. This, the single largest donation ...

I thought I knew everything about Arlington. And I did know most of what is in Barbara Noe Kennedy’s book “100 Things to do in Arlington Virginia Before You Die.” But it did take me 30 years of living ...

What are you supposed to do if you find an injured raccoon in your yard? Or, what is the best course of action when there is a bird's nest in a tree on your property that your dog or cat just won’t ...

The Alexandria Gazette Packet, our flagship paper, is perhaps the oldest continuously publishing paper in the United States, beginning in 1784. At the Gazette and Connection, we still answer the call ...

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Aside from bringing kindness and generosity into your community on a daily basis, there are few things more important than voting, especially in Virginia. It requires dedication to sign up for a ...

Even if a U.S. citizen is experiencing homelessness, meaning they have no permanent address, they can register to vote in all 50 states. According to the Virginia Voter Registration Application, “You ...

The Connection asked Reasa Currier, the director of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, to find out if the volunteers and staff there would be willing to share the places in the county they frequently ...

Today, I want to say a few words about the Senate race and give just one compelling reason why we should re-elect Tim Kaine to the US Senate – he supports our military and federal workers! As your ...

What tips to you have for someone getting to know your community? Great places and activities? Events that should not be missed? Organizations that do a great job? Places to volunteer? Share it with ...