Monday, July 31
Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board
Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.
Wednesday, July 26
Pay It Forward with Candy Bars Goes Viral at West Springfield
Throw Shine messages captured on Mars Candy video.
Pay It Forward with Candy Bars Goes Viral at West Springfield
Tuesday, July 25
Entertainment Calendar through August 1
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Springfield, Burke, Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through July 31
Monday, July 24
Behind the Badge
Police offer members of the media insight on a “Day in The Life” of local law enforcement providers.
Guest Editorial: Help End Domestic Violence
There were 1,483 calls to the domestic violence hotline in 2016, an average of 124 calls per month.
FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
FCPS Students Win National Merit College-Sponsored Scholarships
Thursday, July 20
Lorton Library Makes Summer Reading Fun
Lorton Library makes the scorching season fun for children and adults
Lorton library reading
Wednesday, July 19
Battle of the Bands in Fairfax
Ten local bands compete for spot in the 2018 Braddock Nights Concert Series.
Tuesday, July 18
Editorial: Help Children in Need Go Back to School Prepared
Many opportunities to contribute; tax-free back-to-school shopping is Aug. 5-7 across Virginia.
Monday, July 17
Marching for ‘Sensible Gun Laws’
Hundreds rally outside NRA Headquarters for march to Department of Justice.
Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County
Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals
Friday, July 14
Burke Home Sales: June, 2017
In June, 2017, 103 Burke homes sold between $1,222,000-$245,000.
Burke Home Sales: June, 2017
Wednesday, July 12
Kaine Hosts Healthcare Roundtable
Roundtable highlights effects of Medicaid cuts from proposed Republican health care bill.
‘Love Your Neighbor Made Manifest’
Huge, volunteer effort repairs house and returns family home.
volunteer effort repairs house
Honoring Suffragists in Lorton
Workhouse Prison Museum holds bell-ringing ceremony, shows video in honor of 16 suffragists who were imprisoned there.
Workhouse Prison Museum
FBI Headquarters Will Stay Put for Now
Springfield location will remain in GSA hands and an eyesore for locals.
FBI Headquarters
Tuesday, July 11
Opinion: Editorial: Problems for Public Health
Increasing the number of uninsured is bad for the rest of us, and the economy.
Herndon Becoming ‘Dementia Friendly Community’
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly hosts Alzheimer’s Town Hall.
Monday, July 10
Supreme Court of Virginia Sides with Car-Title Lenders
TitleMax, LoanMax and Fast Auto Loans will be able to keep details about their business secret.
How many cars did TitleMax repossess last year? What was the average loan amount for LoanMax? How many judgments did Fast Auto Loans obtain against people who were so hard up for cash that they handed over the title to their automobiles? That’s all information that these companies handed over to state regulators last year. But according to a new ruling from the Supreme Court of Virginia, it’s also information that these companies can keep secret.
Thursday, July 6
Sending Thanks for a ‘Selfless Act’
Dominion Energy crew steps in to help Burke family with totaled car on I-64.
Give Blood, Save Lives
Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.
Critical blood shortage prompts Red Cross to issue emergency call for donations.
Governor’s Wife Spotlights Summer Food Program
Former Redskin Brian Mitchell emphasizes importance of eating right for success.
Summer Food Program
