Tim began his print journalism career writing for his high school newspaper — the Hayfield Orange Peal. A few years later, he picked up in the Netherlands as a copy editor and writer for Time Out Amsterdam magazine. He moved back to the United States in 2012 and began reporting for The Connection in January 2013 as a freelancer. Now on the staff, Tim covers Burke, Fairfax Station, Lorton, Clifton, Springfield and Mount Vernon. He has a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University in political science and cultural-linguistic anthropology, and recently attended the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies in Portland, ME.
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‘Seeking That Which Unites Us’
Rumi Forum presents three religions’ takes on women in faith and society.
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Band Stand
Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.
Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.
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Seeds of Change at Volunteer Fairfax
Volunteer Fairfax honors service award-winners at 25th annual ceremony
Homicide at Little River Glen Retirement Community
Homicide at Retirement Community
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Chili Cookoff at Hopsfrog Benefits Spina Bifida Foundation
Hopsfrog Grille in Burke hosted a chili cook-off fundraiser
Burke Man Sentenced to 115 Years for Armed Robberies
On April 14, Burke resident Larry Pyos, 35, received a sentence of 115 years in prison for multiple armed robberies charges involving Fairfax County and Falls Church businesses. The announcement came from U.S. Attorney Dana Boente’s office.