Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species
Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022
Invasive species
‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’
Documentary Looks at Disabled, Achievements and Passage of the ADA
Crip Camp
Lake Accotink Park Has a Place in the Community’s Heart
60th Anniversary celebration to honor the park with an interesting past.
Lake Accotink
Paralyzed Cyclist Gains Freedom for Near Normal Life
After a broken neck sustained in a mountain bike crash, Mark Gottlieb uses an electronic device and therapy to walk again.
Bike Accident Victim
Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition
Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.
July 4 parade in Springfield
Frontier Drive Extension Inches Closer to Transportation Option in Springfield
Metro wants public input on this future transportation improvement.
Metro is looking into traffic flow challenges as the Frontier Drive extension project moves closer to implementation in the next few years...
Summer’s Here and Possibly Time to Stay Put
Fairfax County has plenty of options for a “stay-cation” this summer.
Summer Stay-Cation
Shaved Ice, Burritos and Food Trucks are a Hit at Taste of Springfield
Burke Author at the Taste Event with Historic Novel
Taste of Springfield
Bike To Work Day, Month of May Tradition
An upbeat activity for an upbeat month heading into summer.
BTW 2022
Language Skills Valuable for Two Franconia Police Officers
Quick thinking earned them title as “Officers of the Month” for April.
FCPD Employee of the Month
Project Launched to Address Overflow at Lake Accotink
After rainy days, hikers face a watery crossing when walking around the lake.
Accotink improvements
Pho Soup has Plenty of Noodles and Broth
Vietnamese pho could ease the common cold or late night partying, but it's different from ramen.
Pho Soup
Everyone’s Feeling the Cold Temps in April in Springfield
Those in the plant industry are taking steps to protect the crop.
Cold April
Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke
Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.
Bamboo
Blast from the Past: Time Capsules
These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.
Time Capsules
Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab
Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.
Virginia Room
County Art Contest Focuses on Water Conservation
High school artists called on to explore “One Water” theme.
Art contest
New FABB Official Provides a Look From Across the Pond
Biking experience in Denmark provides a different angle for local biking.
New FABB member
Documentary Film: "Family Cemeteries: Is there room in Fairfax County?"
Documentary film on local cemeteries.
Before Cell Phones, Texting and the Web, CB Radio Ruled
The Citizen Band culture even had their own colorful lingo.
"Blast from the Past" with CB Radios
Musicians and Artists Ease the Cancer Experience
Soothing sounds echo through the lobbies at the Inova cancer centers around Northern Virginia.
Inova treatment
Fairfax Skaters Made the Cut for the 2022 Olympic Games
Local spotlight shines on the speed track and figure skating rink.
Local Olympians
County Code Addresses Inoperable Vehicles
Not just eyesores or environmental hazards some say.
Junk vehicles
Duckpin Bowling Went the Way of the Dodo Bird
Once a popular sport, bowling has taken a hit around here.
Blast from the Past: Duckpin Bowling
Coyotes Spotted in All Parts of Fairfax County
Seldom seen, coyotes have been living next to people for a long time.
Coyotes
Springfield Mall’s Riot Over Leif Garrett’s Appearance
“Blast from the Past” hears from those who were there.
Look back to Leif's visit
Plans for Braddock Road Include 3 Intersection Redesigns
Upcoming presentation planned, public will have a chance to weigh in.
Braddock Road
Snow and Schools in Fairfax County
The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.
Snow and school
Local Clothing Designer Behind Bathing Suit Line
In high school, fashion classes at the Fairfax Academy paid off for Kendall Barry.
Local bathing suit designer
Burke Teen Models for Louis Vuitton on the Runway in Miami
First show chipped away at the shyness shell for Ibrahim Sesay.
Teen model
Car Crash on Rolling Road Highlights Need for Improvements
Parked car side-swiped by errant driver.
Sideswiped on Rolling
Hubcaps, Old License Plates and Memories
10,000 hubcaps and more collected in backyard shop.
Hubcaps and more In Lorton Backyard Shop
A Full Glass Recycling Dumpster is a Sign of Success
Purple dumpsters are pulling in big numbers around the county and a few spots outside.
Glass recycling
Paving and Warm Weather are in Tandem This Year in Northern Virginia
There is a map and system to where the paving goes.
August is hot, and the drivers trying to get back to a normal routine have probably hit a pothole or two out on the roads, but VDOT is out there with the paving crews, putting down pavement on 1,145 lane miles throughout the paving season, which goes until November.
Streams Get a Lift from a County Program
‘Operation Stream Shield’ is called a win-win-win.
Operation Stream Shield
Scooters Now Another Mode of Transportation in Fairfax County
County okays 600 of these “shared mobility devices.”
Fairfax Co Scooters
‘Strategic Underground’ Throughout Fairfax County
Dominion Power is undergrounding wires.
During the frequent thunderstorms that are forecasted throughout the summer, flashlights and candles may have been the short-term answer in the past, but Dominion Energy has another option with a program they are offering called ”Strategic Underground,” so the lines won’t be exposed when lightning strikes and other mishaps.
Fairfax County Police Armed with a High-Tech Dog Nose
New K-9 can sniff out thumb drives and cell phones that may be evidence.
The Fairfax County Police Department has a new tool to fight cyber crimes and it’s a black Labrador retriever named Browser, that specializes in sniffing out computer-related evidence like thumb drives, cell phones or laptop computers that may have been used by criminals, particularly in child exploitation.
Ripe Red Tomatoes, Juicy Peaches Highlight Area’s Farmers Markets
County’s markets are hopping as they go into National Farmers Market Week in early August.
National Farmers Market Week
VRE Parking at Rolling Road Will Be Expanded
Plans to add parking does not include a multi-level lot.
VRE Parking Expansion
Long Branch Project to Reduce Sediment Build-up and Stabilize Edges in Mid Fairfax County
The Long Branch Watershed is eight miles of streams over 3.71 miles in a heavily suburbanized area in mid Fairfax County.
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities Rise in the Fairfax County Area
Road design, speeds, lighting and negligence are factors.
This spring has seen several fatal pedestrian accidents, possibly signaling a warning to drivers, pedestrians and transportation engineers that more could be done to lessen these fatalities in Fairfax County.
Two Men Arrested After Husband and Wife Fatally Shot in Springfield
Workplace in Lorton played a role.
Shooting in Springfield
The Weather, Tee Shirts and Fresh Air Made Bike To Work Day a Success
Nearly 10,000 riders reaped the benefits negotiating area bike paths.
Bike to Work Day is a success
Biking and Trail Use Continues to Grow in Northern Virginia
Pit Stop gathering is out, but Bike to Work Day is still on for May 21.
It’s been 20 years since Bike to Work Day began, and it grows each year, showing that there is another side to commuting that uses no gas, has health benefits and is fun, even if it’s only one day a year for many.
Workhouse Arts Center is Opening to Commercial Entities as Attractions
A restaurant and brewery were among the desired occupants they are seeking.
Workhouse additions
June Graduation Concludes the Year of Uncertainty
School system has all the graduation ceremonies lined up for early June.
Spring graduations
There’s More Than Meets the Eye at Traffic Signal Intersections
This technology dates back to an invention by the son of a former slave.
Traffic signals