Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
Traffic calming efforts coincide with meeting ADA compliance.
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
National Night Out Enhances Neighborliness
Annual community event is a chance to mingle and enjoy ice cream.
National Night Out
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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Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service
Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.
Trash Collecting
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
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
Beautifying, Preserving Marshall Cemetery
Historic Burke family grave has been target of vandals over the years.
Clean-up at Marshall Cemetery
Shopping Center Set for a Facelift
‘New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
’New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.
One Super Commuter Loves the EBike Proposal
Officials eyeing rules to allow e-bikes on area bike trails.
Rules about ebikes
Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia
Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.
Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia
Drive Thru Dining Gridlocks Backlick
Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery.
Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery but causes traffic problems.
From Springfield to ‘World of Dance’
West Springfield Dance Team enters the ‘World of Dance’ on Network Television.
West Springfield Dance Team enters the ‘World of Dance’ on Network Television.
Performance Bikes on Frontier Drive is Closing the Doors
Options for bike buying and service gets limited in Springfield.
Springfield bike store closes
Springfield Country Club Undergoes Renovation
Design and colors consistent with the need for new.
Springfield Country Club Undergoes Renovation
Senior and Student Housing Eyed for Braddock Corridor
Transportation the focus of the meeting at Good Shepherd.
Braddock Rd. meeting
Burke Resident Is the Driving Force Behind Video Magic
Local video production company creates marketing videos.
Burke Resident Is the Driving Force Behind Video Magic
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.
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Famous cheesesteak sandwiches are focus for upcoming cooking show.
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress at SkyZone
Climbing, dodgeball and more are free for furloughed employees every Thursday in January.
Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress at SkyZone
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.
Panhandling at the Traffic Signals is Picking Up in Area
Officials looking for alternatives to handing out spare change.
Panhandling
Fairfax Will Miss Rolling Thunder
May 2019 will be the final Memorial Day ride of this type.
Rolling Thunder ending in May.
Burke Has a Heart of Gold Somewhere
Local gold prospecting pays off in tiny amounts.
Gold found in area.
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.