Supervisor Storck’s Expo Highlights Global Warming
Second annual event features a variety of workshops.
Expo
Burke Dentist Hangs up Drill and Soccer Cleats
47 years seeing patients is enough for Dr. Rice.
Burke Dentist Retires
Fire in Belle View Damages Businesses
No civilian injuries in six-alarm Belle View Shopping Center fire.
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Local Farming Employs Adults with Special Needs and Autism
Big brother started program that now supplies lettuce to George Mason University and the Springfield Country Club.
Locally grown
Three People Dead at Shooting Scene in Burke
A domestic dispute turns into a murder-suicide, according to police.
Burke Shooting
Area Bicyclists Take Mount Vernon Tour
More than 160 riders gathered at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton to start the ride.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Clifton’s Small-town Charm, Big-time Fun
Tie dyes, kettle corn and a variety of music kept the crowds busy.
Clifton Day
Springfield Railroad Station: Local History Tales
Civil War soldiers and former postmasters once occupied this whistlestop station.
Springfield Railroad Station
Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Vienna Theatre Uses Timeless Slapstick in Fall Comedy
‘One Man, Two Guvnors’ runs Oct. 18 through Nov. 3 at the Vienna Community Center.
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Waterfront Construction Casts a Long Shadow Over Sightseeing
Size of project surprises some.
Waterfront Construction
Locally Made Film is a Hit on Amazon Prime
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Popular Golf Spot May be Going Away
Landowner looking for other options as the Top Golf business model has expanded; everything on hold for now.
Top Golf
Vienna Residents Happy With Town, Survey Says
Town of Vienna wins two national awards based on ‘Voice of the People.’
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Lake Accotink Lives On
Dredging the lake and applying preservation measures is a victory for Accotink.
Lake Accotink
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
South County Government Building Named for Gerry Hyland
Legendary former supervisor’s efforts to help people was his top achievement.
Hyland
Healthcare Facilities Stand Out in Mount Vernon
Hospital officials from Army and INOVA represented at chamber meeting.
Healthcare in Mount Vernon
Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Vienna Volunteer Fire Chief Awarded
Chief Morrison internationally recognized for developing a tracking system.
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Trains Roll Again at Metro
Stations reopen with improvements, although some construction continues.
Metro opens
Skills of a Clown
Taking Clown Class at the Workhouse unleashes the inner five-year-old.
A Day at Clown School
Civil War History Told Through the Relics
Local historian is turning his collection and homegrown war lore into a book.
Civil War relics on display at winery.
Marina Caters to the Waterman in Everyone
Cove right off the marina is sheltered for beginners and veteran sailors.
Belle Haven Marina
Knee Rehab and Cardio Workouts Bring People Together at Club Pilates
Joseph Pilates’ training began the practice in England.
Pilates
Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley’s knack for expressing music with her brush strokes.
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley
Site Being Cleared for Vienna Market
Bulldozers and bucket loaders clear the land at Maple Avenue and Pleasant Street for housing and retail.
Site Being Cleared for Vienna Market
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Buses picked up the slack, leaving some riders happy.
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Getting Around in Vienna: Under the Microscope
Officials are seeking public input and evaluating before making a move.
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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
Group Home Opens in Springfield
Community members with an open toolbox and outlook refurbish a home for the intellectually disabled.
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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
Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced
The field is on the 10-year plan.
The field is on the 10-year plan.
Belle Haven Dockmaster Rides with the Wind
Sailing lessons plant the boating seed for many youngsters in Mount Vernon.
Belle Haven Dockmaster
Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County
Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.
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