Tim Peterson

Staff Reporter

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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Recent Stories

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Can’t Dampen the Spirit in Lorton

Soggy Relay for Life held at Workhouse Arts Center.

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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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Go Ape Ropes Course Opens at South Run

Go Ape Ropes Course Opens at South Run

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‘Swim Like Michelle’ Fundraiser Held in Burke

‘Swim Like Michelle’ Fundraiser Held in Burke

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Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.

Good Shepherd Players’ “The Music Man” opens May 5.

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‘Truly Helping Our Neighbors’ in Mount Vernon

Good Shepherd Housing raises $260,000 at Transforming Lives gala.

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Walking and Aware in Fairfax County

Event urges more communication on sexual violence.

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