Dinner Across Political Divide
West Springfield’s Young Democrats and the Conservative Club came together to host potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.
Potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.
County Looks to Use Drones
Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.
Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.
Valentine’s Roses Come Early in Burke
The red rose is the flower of choice at Flowers ‘n’ Ferns in Burke
The red rose is the flower of choice at Flowers ‘n’ Ferns in Burke
Parkway Widening Crosses Another Hurdle
Cut-through traffic becomes the issue for the Burke Centre attendees.
Fairfax County Parkway widening inches along.
Burke Gems & Beads in a Business of Beauty
After seven years, local bead artists have found a niche.
Burke bead shop.
Lorton Intersection Looked at for Change
Traffic addressed at Lorton Road and Silverbrook.
Lorton Road intersection
Holiday Extravaganza at South County High
School raises funds and community service hours.
Holiday Extravaganza at South County High
Small Business, Small Church Host a Festive Evening
Nalls and Kingstowne Communion both have roots in the surrounding community.
Christmas at Nalls
Burke Has a Heart of Gold Somewhere
Local gold prospecting pays off in tiny amounts.
Gold found in area.
One-Lane Underpass Now Seeing Backups
Changes to the outdated underpass at Cinder Bed Road being studied.
Changes to Underpass Studied
Mount Vernon By Bike Fosters Exploring
Two-wheelers star in third annual Tour de Mount Vernon.
Tour De Mount Vernon bike ride
Hunger Walk Helps Those in Need
Fundraiser helps many without food locally and nationally.
CROP walk
Pedestrian Bridge Meetings Narrow it Down
Second Braddock Road pedestrian workshop supports bridge crossing Braddock Road.
Braddock Road pedestrian bridges.
Mediterranean Grill Expands in Springfield
Free giveaway on opening day
Springfield restaurant opens.
Environment Expo Examines Local Challenges
Event gets participants involved.
Mount Vernon looks at environment
Teen Star and Photography Buff Comes to Town
Keenan Allen displays his laid back, Hollywood side.
Keenan Allen book signing at Springfield Town Center
FABB Seeks Bike Connectivity
County supervisors highlight bike efforts in Mount Vernon and Lee Districts.
Bicycling in Mount Vernon
Museum of U.S. Army Coming Soon
Artifacts, personal accounts and Army history will be part of the museum’s attractions.
Army museum in Belvoir
Rocky Horror at the Workhouse
Local talent, up and coming performers make the horror classic.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Workhouse in Lorton
Rocky Horror at the Workhouse
Local talent, up and coming performers make the horror classic.
Rocky Horror Picture Show at the Workhouse in Lorton
West Springfield Spartans Raise Funds for Student Activities
West Springfield High School fundraiser.
The Church Oktoberfest Preaches Inclusivity
Multi-ethnic event was a hit in a diverse community.
Oktoberfest at Church includes all
Healing at ‘Empirical Grace’
West Springfield alumni opens acupuncture office in Springfield.
Acupuncture in Springfield
Second Saturday Celebrates Creativity in Lorton
Art show spawns artists and creativity at the Workhouse Arts Center.
Lorton arts on Second Saturday
Final Development Phase Gets Underway at Former Prison in Lorton
Commuting distance and uniqueness attract residents
Phase II of development
Clifton Day Goes on Without a Hitch
Food, fun, music and kissing bulldogs made the festival.
Clifton Day 2018
VDOT Eyeing Parkway Widening
More lanes, reconfigured interchanges on Fairfax County Parkway under consideration.
Parkway widening is on the radar screen
Mind, Matter and Meditation
New Honest Soul Yoga opens in Springfield.
New Honest Soul Yoga opens in Springfield.
Singing Actress Got Her Start at Lake Braddock’s Les Misérables
National Anthems, fetching coffee and driving a movie star around were stepping stones for Allie Haines
Blossoming star on the stage, Allie Haines
Chrome and Comradery Follow the Local HOG Chapter
Kids love the Harley Davidsons at Pohick Library.
Motorcycle show at Library.
Vandals Hit the Marshall Cemetery in Burke
Remains of Burke residents lie in the historic cemetery that is now marred with spray paint.
Burke cemetery hit by vandals.
Playing on a Home Turf
Clifton musician headlines the Park Entertainment Series at Burke
Clifton musician plays at Burke Lake
Reptiles from Near and Far Star in the Pohick Library Event
Snakes, lizards and turtles dominated the afternoon.
Reptile show at library in Springfield
National Night Out Breaks Down Barriers
This year’s event wrestles with thunder and lightning.
National Night Out in Springfield
Talking and Knitting Go Far at The Yarn Barn
Problems solved, pizzas eaten and socks made in Burke shop.
Yarn Barn in Burke
Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features
Safety standards affect design.
Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features
Native American Speaker Highlights History, Fights Stereotypes
Karenne Wood gives a presentation for the Burke Historical Society.
Native American Speaker Highlights History, Fights Stereotypes
One Teen Killed, Two Injured in Fairfax Station Crash
Detectives believe speed, but not alcohol, was a factor in the crash.
Fatal crash on Fairfax Station Road
Finding Balance, in Life and Arts
Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.
Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.
Working and Exhibiting at Workhouse in Lorton
Fairfax fiber artist looks to quilts for artistic expression.
Pedestrian Bridges Could Cross Braddock Road
Why does a millennial cross the road? To get to transit, perhaps.
Some Oppose Plans for New Lorton Community Center
Homeowners bordering the park want open space to stay.
