Pohick Church, Still Thriving after 250 Years
“As we celebrate the 250th Anniversary of our church home, let us admire the witness of our spiritual ancestors – not because they are pillars of morality and perfection -- but precisely because they are not. Because they answered the call anyway and entered into a lifetime process of transformation that formed them into true leaders.” — The Very Rev. Dr. Lynn Ronaldi, Rector
Monumental First Step
Va. House passes bill to advance Potomac Yard entertainment complex; local opposition continues.
“Today’s vote is an important milestone in the efforts to bring a sports and entertainment district to Potomac Yard.” — Mayor Justin Wilson
Mountain View High Holds Winter Graduation
Principal Catherine Stone gives advice to the students.
Grads running wild
Help Stuff the Bus for Britepaths
News Briefs
Suspect in Car Break Ins Arrested
Officers from the Franconia District Station arrested a man suspected of breaking into multiple cars in Lorton.
Kids Open New Children’s Space at Cub Run Rec Center
More than a dozen eager kids, joined by their excited parents, celebrated the opening of a brand-new space at Cub Run Rec Center especially for them.
USDA Now Accepting Applications for Veterinary Services Grant Opportunities in Designated Areas of Virginia
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) has nominated five veterinary services shortage areas in the Commonwealth that have a need for veterinarians practicing food supply veterinary medicine.
Commercial Burglaries in Mount Vernon Police District
Detectives from FCPD Criminal Investigations Division are investigating multiple burglaries in the Woodlawn and Sacramento Shopping Centers.
Police Seek Help Identifying Carjacking Suspects
Detectives from FCPD Major Crimes Bureau are releasing images from Jan. 25's armed carjacking in the Mount Vernon District, and requesting assistance from community members.
Commonwealth Is Failing Students
Students
Casino Bill is Dead for 2024
Carried it over until 2025.
Sen. Marsden’s SB 675 Casino Bill Carried Over: Opponents react; Marsden touts benefits.
Pedestrian Dies after Hit and Run in December
Police Briefs
Police Continue Search for Hit & Run Driver
Victim Mary Wong dies more than a month after she was left injured on road.
The victim of the hit-and-run crash on Huntsman Boulevard has succumbed to injuries inflicted on Dec. 23 (see Connection, January 18-24, page 2).
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
Alternatives to Revenue Model for County Park Authority
FCPA’s recreation participation skews wealthier and whiter than the population of Fairfax County.