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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2025 VA-11 June 28 Special Primary

5 days ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mercia Hobson

Republicans Republican Candidates for the 2025 VA-11 Special GOP Primary (Canvas), June 28 to select the party’s nominee for the Sept. 9 special election. Primary held at Fairfax High School. Early voting Friday, June 27, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Fairfax County Government Center.
End of an Era

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Jeanne Theismann

After more than 33 years as a small business owner on King Street in Old Town, Carol Supplee is closing her beloved shop Imagine Artwear with June 30 as its final day serving customers in person. Supplee will be transitioning to an online business model to focus on her health. “I’m not sure I had a concept in mind when I started but it certainly has become a place where people came to meet, make friends, start conversations,” Supplee said.
Tall Ship Providence

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Jeanne Theismann

Large crowds gathered along the banks of the Potomac River when the Tall Ship Providence first made her way into Alexandria through the open arch of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge in 2019. The arrival of Providence had long been anticipated following close to two years in a Maine shipyard preparing for a new life in Virginia. Providence was built in 1976 as a Revolutionary War-era replica of the first ship authorized to serve in the Continental Navy.
Hashmi, Jones Join Spanberger for November

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mercia Hobson

The Virginia Department of Elections released its unofficial results of the Tuesday, June 17, Democratic Primary, last updated at 10:57 p.m. Democrats are running with the results. All election results are unofficial until certified. The Democratic nominee for Virginia lieutenant governor is Ghazala F. Hashmi and Jay C. Jones is the nominee for attorney general.
Fairfax, Woodson Win Four Cappies Total

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

0 Votes Fairfax High won three Cappie Awards and Woodson High, one, during the June 2 Cappies Gala at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. For Fairfax’s production of “Much Ado about Nothing,” Isaac Frenza won the award for Lead Actor, Male Role in a Play, and Mauro Manganello won for Comic Actor, Male Role in a Play. In addition, Kat Pascual, Libby Hansen, Olive Webster and Devin Linthicum received the Cappie for Marketing and Publicity.
Details of the George Snyder Trail Plan

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

Named after a former Fairfax City mayor, the George Snyder Trail will connect Chain Bridge Road to the Wilcoxon Trail at Draper Drive, south of Fairfax Boulevard. It’ll be ADA-compliant, with some sections porous asphalt and others, concrete boardwalk. The goal is to improve regional trail connectivity both within and outside the City, plus comfortable access for pedestrians and cyclists of all ages and abilities. Part will be constructed within Fairfax City parks.
No Kings Day Protests in Alexandria

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Jeanne Theismann

Thousands of people flooded Market Square in Old Town as part of the “No Kings” protests that took place across the country June 14. Hundreds of signs and banners were on display as the crowd cheered speakers that included U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, Mayor Alyia Gaskins, Virginia State Senator Adam Ebbin, Virginia House of Delegates representative Charniele Herring and Alexandria Commonwealth’s Attorney Bryan Porter. “Go ahead, have your parade and your pomp and circumstance.
West Potomac Wolverines Win State’s Lacrosse Title

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mike Salmon

The Wolverines at West Potomac High School made their own history recently by beating the Cosby Titans in the Virginia Class 6 Championship lacrosse game on Saturday, June 14, giving West Potomac their first championship since 1990. Jake Benningfield, the team captain, was proud of their teamwork. Out on the field last Saturday in Richmond, the excitement was building as they took the lead early but the Titans came back. The last second, game winning goal was something they’ll remember for years.
Mobility Company Finds a Fit in Local Chamber

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Mike Salmon

With the senior population growing in recent years, mobility issues are popping up due to osteoporosis, cancer and other bone density causes, so wheelchairs and walkers are becoming commonplace. Bennet Helfgot sees it all around and as owner of Mobility City of Northern Virginia, he’s there to help with his wide selection of products that help people get around. He opened the franchise in 2019 and just celebrated his fifth anniversary.
Full Snyder Trail Will Go Forward - Really

1 week ago | connectionnewspapers.com | Bonnie Hobbs

To create a scenic trail in the woods, lots of trees must be cut down. Otherwise, people wanting to walk, run, bike or push strollers there wouldn’t have a path to follow. Understanding that fact, Fairfax City placed the nearly 2-mile-long George Snyder Trail on its Comprehensive Plan in 2012. Running along the southern side of Accotink Creek, it goes east-west between Chain Bridge Road and Fairfax Boulevard. (See sidebar).