County Looks to Use Drones
Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.
Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.
Day of Service Spreads to Mount Vernon Trail
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress
Climbing, dodgeball and more at SkyZone are free for every Thursday in January.
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Dining: Local Goods on the Menu at Springfield Town Center
Freshness and locally sourced foods to highlight menu at new restaurant Maggie McFly's.
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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
First Hike Hits the High Points in Fairfax County
Event features fresh air and a photo contest.
First hike in Fairfax County parks
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.
Potholes Beware, City Has New Weapon for Patching
Longer lasting hot patches will be made in the field.
Pothole patching in Alexandria
Neighborhood Wildlife Falls Victim to Metro Mowers
Milkweed and other butterfly and bee friendly plants cut to ground level.
Milkweed and other butterfly and bee friendly plants cut to ground level by Metro mowers.
Backpacking the World Landed Couple in Alexandria
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became their way of life
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became the way of life for one couple
Plan for Stream Restoration in Alexandria Includes Cutting Down Trees
Pike’s Branch is under VDOT’s microscope.
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Panhandling at the Traffic Signals is Picking Up in Area
Officials looking for alternatives to handing out spare change.
Panhandling
Fairfax Homeless Help Decorate the City
New program pays for a days work to Lamb Center ‘Guests.’
New homeless program in Fairfax.
Fairfax Will Miss Rolling Thunder
May 2019 will be the final Memorial Day ride of this type.
Rolling Thunder ending in May.
Lorton Intersection Looked at for Change
Traffic addressed at Lorton Road and Silverbrook.
Lorton Road intersection
Plan for Stream Restoration Includes Cutting Down Trees
Pike’s Branch in Alexandria is under VDOT’s microscope.
Pike's Branch
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
Woodlawn Stables Site Eyed for Partial Development
Plans are in the works to preserve while highlighting the area for adaptive reuse.
Stable Site Eyed for Reuse
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
Bike Connectivity Part of Discussion at FABB Meeting
County supervisors highlight bike efforts in Mount Vernon and Lee Districts.
Biking plans for area examined
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
Mind, Matter and Meditation
New Honest Soul Yoga opens in Springfield.
New Honest Soul Yoga opens in Springfield.
Conflict over Bike Trails
Getting around Huntley Meadows Park is an obstacle to some bicyclists.
Bike trails axed from county plan in Mount Vernon area.
Giving Back to the Neighborhood
The block party had music, munchies and lederhosen.
DRP Block Party rocks.