Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings
"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.
"Haunted Northern Virginia"
Fairfax County Urban Rescue Team Continued to Battle Flood Damage
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Film Festival is Peppered with Big Names and Ideas
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title
Mike Salmon
The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.
Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Dominion Energy & Park Authority Connect to Help Ospreys
Nest box platforms installed at Laurel Hill Park
birds
Rocking the Poise in Springfield
Local teen wins crown at recent national American Miss Pageant
Modeling
Local Youth Land Bronze in Fly Fishing
WSHS grad won a fishing medal from Youth Fly Fishing World Championships.
Fishy
Scooter Safety Under the Microscope
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
Sediment Study Underway at Lake Accotink
Sediments determine future management strategies for Lake Accotink that could go several ways.
Sediments
Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
Furniture and Clothing Top the List of Donations for Newly Placed Residents
Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.
Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.
Environmental Stewardship: Making a Difference
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Springfield Student Named LEGO’s 2024 Mini Master Model Builder
Springfield Student Named LEGO’s 2024 Mini Master Model Builder
Three Pedestrians Killed By Train at Lake Accotink
One struck, two fell off bridge to their deaths.
One struck, two fell off bridge to their deaths.
Springfield Bike Store Burglarized Twice
Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.
Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.
Students in Lorton Win Praise from Harlem Globetrotters
School basketball court turned into ‘Court of Creativity’ in Lorton.
Globetrotting to Lorton
National Trails Day
County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
National Trails Day
Big Box Store Replaces Big Box Vacancy in Springfield
Bob’s Discount Furniture is moving into the Bed, Bath and Beyond space
Furniture Store Coming
County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
Baguettes and More Coming to Central Springfield
Local owner has all summer to perfect the new Paris Baguette.
Baguette
Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning
Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.
Spring Ballet
Southern Springfield Grows
Projects underway on Loisdale Road include transportation, government and car dealers
Southern Springfield
Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget
Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.
Budget
Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center
Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center
Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award
With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.
local band
Country Feeling Captured in a Painting at Nalls Produce
Former Franconia art teacher honors the owner and a pet pig in a painting.
Nalls Painting
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar
Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.
The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”
The Future of Lake Accotink is Still In the Crosshairs
Everything is on hold this winter though.
Lake's Future
Burke Family Goes All Out with Toys for Tots
Tradition spreads to embrace the holiday spirit with a lesson of empathy.
Toys for tots
Medical Facilities Expand in the Kingstowne Area
Virginia Hospital Center cuts ribbon on new office alongside other Kingstowne additions.
Medical Center
Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield
A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”
Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available
Fairfax County Street Names Survived an Antiquated Labeling System
They hashed it out at a board meeting 59 years ago.
Street Names
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