All-Night Graduation Parties Are Coming Fast
Fundraising plays a big part in bringing the whole thing to fruition.
Grad parties.
Crochet Coffee Sleeves Spread Positive Vibe
Fairfax mother and her children act inspire others with the handmade items.
Crochet Coffee Sleeves Spread Positive Vibe
Golfing at Burke Lake Gets Seniors Out
The Burke Lake Seniors Golf Club is about more than just playing a round of golf.
Burke Seniors Golf Club
School Time Allotted for Civic Engagement
School Board allows excuse absence for activism.
Schools allow for civic activities.
Biking in Fairfax County Gets a New Face for Advocacy
Matt Roberts now behind the wheel for FABB
FABB
Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve
Includes Bishop Ireton alumna Kat Radley, who is now a writer on the Daily Show in New York City.
Comedian Kat Radley
Local Gymnast Lands on the Medal Podium
Brandon Krzynefski wins a bronze medal as part of the Team USA power tumbling team.
Brandon Krzynefski
VDOT’s Plan at Popes Head Road Comes Together
Design public hearing planned for Dec. 12.
VDOT plans to widen parkway
Burke Dentist Hangs up Drill and Soccer Cleats
47 years seeing patients is enough for Dr. Rice.
Burke Dentist Retires
Local Farming Employs Adults with Special Needs and Autism
Big brother started program that now supplies lettuce to George Mason University and the Springfield Country Club.
Locally grown
Area Bicyclists Take Mount Vernon Tour
More than 160 riders gathered at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton to start the ride.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Clifton’s Small-town Charm, Big-time Fun
Tie dyes, kettle corn and a variety of music kept the crowds busy.
Clifton Day
Springfield Railroad Station: Local History Tales
Civil War soldiers and former postmasters once occupied this whistlestop station.
Springfield Railroad Station
Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Locally Made Film is a Hit on Amazon Prime
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Trains Roll Again at Metro
Stations reopen with improvements, although some construction continues.
Metro opens
Skills of a Clown
Taking Clown Class at the Workhouse unleashes the inner five-year-old.
A Day at Clown School
Civil War History Told Through the Relics
Local historian is turning his collection and homegrown war lore into a book.
Civil War relics on display at winery.
Knee Rehab and Cardio Workouts Bring People Together at Club Pilates
Joseph Pilates’ training began the practice in England.
Pilates
Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley’s knack for expressing music with her brush strokes.
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Buses picked up the slack, leaving some riders happy.
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
Traffic calming efforts coincide with meeting ADA compliance.
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
Texas Donuts Opening in Lorton
The bigger than usual donuts will be the main draw.
Texas Donuts in Lorton
Springfield Is Looking for a few Good Signs
County revitalization office is working with local officials on new gateway signs.
Sprinfield signs
Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County
Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.
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More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.
More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service
Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.
Trash Collecting
Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade
Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade
Lorton Barber Shop: 20 Years As a Local Favorite
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off
Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit at Accotink.
Cardboard Boat Race in Springfield
Last Day at Metro Station Has Some Pondering
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Healthy Job Market, International Travel Difficulties Impact Local Pools
Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.
lifeguard shortage
Helicopter Noise Irritates Homeowners in Mount Vernon, Lorton
Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.
Helicopters from Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir
Summer Preview at Pool Open House
Community gathering spot in Springfield welcomes new and old members.
Fox Hunt Pool and Tennis Club in Springfield
Looking Ahead to the Summer in Springfield and Burke
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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LPGA Event Puts Springfield On the Map
Qualifying round brings in women golfers from everywhere.
LPGA at Springfield
South County Percussion Band on National Stage
School’s drumline group lands in 15th place at a competition in Dayton, Ohio.
Drumline band
Cricket Brownies and Solar Energy Highlight Storck’s Earth Day Event
Mount Vernon Supervisor focuses on the environment to spearhead campaign season.
Storck's Earth Day Event
Summer Shutdown at the Metro Stations Planned
It will be ‘buses only’ for commuters at Franconia-Springfield station and points north.
Metro Shutdown Worries Commuters
