The Connection Newspapers

Connection Newspapers is a community-focused media organization established in 1784. It produces 15 weekly newspapers that serve over 100,000 households in specific neighborhoods within the Washington metropolitan area, offering both print and online versions of their publications.

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Meet the Chef Anthony Chittum

6 days ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Shirley Ruhe

Executive Chef Anthony Chittum has set out a tray in the kitchen at Vermilion on King Street with ham, goat cheese, local honey, homemade red onion marmalade and coddled eggs. He is making the Mother’s Day special, which was a favorite of the French mother of his sous chef Franklin Sivac. Chittum says the upcoming Mother’s Day menu is focused on the Mother’s Day favorites of the staff at Vermilion.
Handmade Art in Hospital Lobby Serves as Inspiration to Cancer Patients

6 days ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mike Salmon

At the Schar Center at Inova Fairfax, there is hope for cancer patients not only in the medical breakthroughs and technology at the center to fight cancer, but hope also comes in the shape of a sign in the lobby constructed of inspirational pictures and messages from patients who passed through the center. Members of the Artist-in-Residence worked with patients, staff, family members and caregivers to put together a large collage on the HOPE letters.
Play Ball! Miracle League begins 14th season.

6 days ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Jeanne Theismann

The Miracle League of Alexandria opened its 2025 season as special needs youth from across the region took to the Kelley Cares Miracle Field April 23 at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center. Volunteers from Saint Stephen’s & St. Agnes served as “Angels in the Outfield,” joining the Miracle League players and assisting them on the field. Opening day for the adult players was held on April 12.
Primary Voters Head to Polls for Early Voting

6 days ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mercia Hobson

Early voting started Friday, May 2, at some locations in Fairfax County for the June 17 Democratic primary. Fairfax County is one of the 133 Virginia counties and cities with Democratic primaries this year. A party primary occurs only if two or more candidates of the same party qualify. According to the Virginia Department of Elections, the last day for primary candidates to file for statewide and House of Delegates offices was April 3.
Fairfax City Council Calls Timeout on Trails

6 days ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

It was obvious to anyone watching the April 22 Fairfax City Council meeting and work session that two of the new Councilmembers had worked behind the scenes to drastically change a major trail the City had already approved. And what came later on was equally stunning. In a move catching most residents by surprise, Councilmember Tom Peterson added a new item about that trail and two others to the regular meeting’s agenda, at the last minute.
The History and Significance of Hickory Forest Park

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

In 1987, Centreville’s Virginia Run community donated 66 acres to Fairfax County in support of the Chesapeake Bay cleanup. They eventually became Hickory Forest Park; and on April 23, some 38 years later, community leaders and residents gathered there to dedicate a sign honoring that contribution’s anniversary. “The value of that land today is well over $15 million,” said John Litzenberger, a member of Virginia Run’s homeowners’ association.
Springtime, Cool Band Concert and Food Trucks

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Springtime and warm weather mean it’s time for Centreville High’s band concert under the stars. The Wildcat Band’s Fourth Annual “Bandemonium!” is set for Friday, May 16, at 6:30 p.m., in the school’s bus loop. Featured will be Centreville’s music groups, Winterguard, JazzCats, Percussion Ensembles, Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble. And the talented, young musicians comprising them plan to dazzle audiences with a variety of great music.
City remembers victims of Holocaust in Alexandria

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Jeanne Theismann

The Holocaust of World War II saw the genocide of six million Jews across Eastern Europe under the regime of Nazi Germany’s Adolf Hitler. On April 24, the City of Alexandria honored the memory of those victims during the 36th annual Days of Remembrance ceremony in Market Square. “These are challenging times for our nation and our world no different than any generation before,” said Rabbi Steven Rein of Agudas Achim Congregation.
Meet the Chef Anthony Chittum

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Shirley Ruhe

Executive Chef Anthony Chittum has set out a tray in the kitchen at Vermilion on King Street with ham, goat cheese, local honey, homemade red onion marmalade and coddled eggs. He is making the Mother’s Day special, which was a favorite of the French mother of his sous chef Franklin Sivac. Chittum says the upcoming Mother’s Day menu is focused on the Mother’s Day favorites of the staff at Vermilion.
Two FCPD Officers Shot, Wounded

2 weeks ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mercia Hobson

Chief Kevin Davis of the Fairfax County Police Department opened a press conference at a media staging area late Wednesday afternoon, April 23, in the 4000 block of Majestic near Greenbriar, reporting on two officers shot and wounded, and a suspect shot and killed. Davis says, "Number one, policing remains a dangerous profession in America.