Golden Notes
Living well at any age.
‘Shark Tank’ for Seniors
High school students design and present tech products to improve lives of older adults.
Chantilly High School freshman Aru Rajpurohit remembers seeing her great-grandfather struggle to drink his morning tea and other beverages, his hands shaking from Parkinson’s disease.
Letter: Help Prevent Child Abuse
If you see a blue pinwheel dotting the landscape in April, we hope you will pause and think about what it represents--National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Letter: Limiting Health Care Choices
To the Editor
Recently it was announced that Aetna-Humana and Anthem-Cigna are planning to merge, which would severely limit the choices residents of the Commonwealth have when picking their healthcare provider.
Sanderson Honored for 25 Years of Civic Service in the Arts
Douglas J. Sanderson, a principal in the law firm of McCandlish & Lillard, P.C., was honored at the 2016 Fairfax County Federation of Citizens' annual awards banquet with a Citation of Merit recognizing his 25 years of “pro-bono legal service
Reston Volunteer Opportunities
Reston Association is looking for volunteers to participate in Habitat Heroes events on the fourth Saturday of each month (March-November).
Reston: National Park Photographs Sought
The Reston Photographic Society, a special interest group of the League of Reston Artists, invites photographers to enter images of national parks in the RPS at Lake Anne show by May 10.
Reston: Celebrating Bob Simon’s Legacy
Week-long events culminate with Founder’s Day celebration Saturday and Sunday, April 9 and 10.
Week-long events celebrating legacy of Reston Founder Bob Simon. who died in September, at the age of 101, will culminate with the Founder’s day celebrations on Saturday and Sunday, April 9-10.
Commentary: Citizens’ Ability to Know
A concern in Virginia over who was financing campaigns in the Commonwealth led the state’s largest newspapers in 1997 to create the Virginia Public Access Project (VPAP).
Commentary: Is The Silver Line Bad Luck?
More seriously bad news about Metro fills our press reports again.
Send in Mother's Day Photos to the Connection
Mother’s Day is May 8 this year and as usual every year at this time, this newspaper calls for submissions to our Mother’s Day photo gallery.
Editorial: Move Forward with Independent Oversight
While FCPD has embraced many critical changes, supervisors need to move forward with oversight.
Last week, the Fairfax County Police Department posted a list and progress report of 202 recommendations made by the Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission, each currently labeled as one of: implemented, in progress or under review.
First Responders Honored at 38th Annual Valor Awards
‘Ready for All Emergencies’
Technician Ryland Chapman and Lieutenant Lawrence Mullin with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department were preparing to return home from a deployment with Virginia Task Force 1 to earthquake-rocked Kathmandu, Nepal when another quake sent them back out for duty.
Lawmakers Wrap-up Richmond Legislative Session
Unspent TANF grant money, prisoner rights among social issues discussed.
On average, low income families in Virginia who are eligible and sign up for funds from the Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant receive $269 monthly and are cut off after five years. But lawmakers say there’s a lot more unexpended money available in the federal grant that, if it remains unused, could one day be taken back.
Herndon Pitcher Menendez No-Hits Rival South Lakes
Hornets beat Seahawks 2-0, improve to 5-1.
Herndon pitcher Antonio Menendez threw a no-hitter against South Lakes
New decision-making training meant to alter how Fairfax County police officers approach use of force
Making decisions can be instinctual, from the gut. It can also be practical and informed, coming to the best judgement considering all variables. For police officers responding to calls where there might be a threat of violence to civilians and or themselves, their decision whether to use force and which type to neutralize the situation quickly must be a hybrid.
Week in Reston
Science Youth Conference at Langston Hughes Middle School
Founding Reston: From Blueprint to Reality
In the fall of 1961, New York City real estate developer Bob Simon had $2 million that was burning a hole in his pocket.
Rescue Reston to Be Honored
Reston Citizens Association to name the supporters of Rescue Reston 2015 Citizen of the Year.
The annual Reston Citizen of the Year Award traditionally honors an individual who has contributed to the quality of life in Reston, helped others in need and acted with the goals of Reston in mind, without thought of personal benefit or recognition.
Reston Crime Reports
Notable incidents from the Fairfax County Police blotter from March 23-25.