Singing Actress Got Her Start at Lake Braddock’s Les Misérables
National Anthems, fetching coffee and driving a movie star around were stepping stones for Allie Haines
Blossoming star on the stage, Allie Haines
Kiddie Academy Opens in North Springfield
West Springfield alumni is running the academy with his wife.
Ben & Jerry’s Finds a Home in Vienna
Opening in late September, the shop will feature a Vienna mural.
Au Pair Reunion in McLean
Wedding next year in Austria is next stop for the Hodge family.
Au pair reunion at the Hodges in McLean.
Arriving for First Day of School at Waynewood
Construction and humidity are no match for the first day excitement.
First day at Waynewood Elementary School in Mount Vernon
Doors Open at West Springfield on First Day of School
Some trailers are gone but construction continues.
First day at West Springfield High School
Springfield’s Bridge Walk is One of a Kind
Community event sports pageantry, patriotism.
Springfield’s Bridge Walk is One of a Kind
Amish Cover Band Rocks the House in Vienna
Nottoway Park’s natural stage setting doubled as a dance floor for the Amish Outlaws.
Amish Outlaws rock the park.
Community Embraces DRP Pizzeria in Belle Haven
Second DRP in Alexandria offers Northern Italian cuisine specialties.
DRP Pizzeria
Chrome and Comradery Follow the Local HOG Chapter
Kids love the Harley Davidsons at Pohick Library.
Motorcycle show at Library.
Construction Over Accotink Creek Slows Traffic
Lanes narrow and shift but work will only last into this fall.
Work on bridge over Accotink Creek.
Vandals Hit the Marshall Cemetery in Burke
Remains of Burke residents lie in the historic cemetery that is now marred with spray paint.
Burke cemetery hit by vandals.
Playing on a Home Turf
Clifton musician headlines the Park Entertainment Series at Burke
Clifton musician plays at Burke Lake
Saving Elephants Connects Locally
Elephant awareness is the message at wine store in Belle View.
Save the Elephants event
From Seattle to Virginia by Bike
Mount Vernon Trail was part of this cyclist’s journey.
Mount Vernon Trail was part of this cyclist’s journey from Seattle.
Enjoying National Night Out in Mount Vernon
Annual event brings police, neighbors together.
National Night Out in Hollin Hall
National Night Out Breaks Down Barriers
This year’s event wrestles with thunder and lightning.
National Night Out in Springfield
Restaurant Space Now Houses Arlington Art Alliance
Converting the eatery was an inside job as spouses brought their toolboxes and skills.
White Oaks Renovation Is One of Several Underway
Price tag for renovations is over $17 million.
White Oaks Renovation Is One of Several Underway
Talking and Knitting Go Far at The Yarn Barn
Problems solved, pizzas eaten and socks made in Burke shop.
Yarn Barn in Burke
Plans for Empty Lot Include Library, Maybe More
Multi-use facility could save the county money.
Land for Library and Possibly More County Facilities
Fallen Tree in Burke Claims the Life of Homeowner
The saturated soil might have played a role in the accident, toppling the enormous tree.
Tree Topples on House in Burke
The Sign of Times for Toys R Us
Toys R Us in Kingstowne goes the way of other big box stores in the area.
Toys R Us closes
Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features
Safety standards affect design.
Crunched-in Guardrails Spotlight Their Safety Features
Native American Speaker Highlights History, Fights Stereotypes
Karenne Wood gives a presentation for the Burke Historical Society.
Native American Speaker Highlights History, Fights Stereotypes
One Teen Killed, Two Injured in Fairfax Station Crash
Detectives believe speed, but not alcohol, was a factor in the crash.
Fatal crash on Fairfax Station Road
New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade
Mount Vernon community has its first Independence Day parade.
Having Fun at Government Center
JunkFood Kicks off the Evenings on the Ellipse.
Concerts at the Government Center
Enjoying Braddock Nights
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade
Mount Vernon community has its first Independence Day parade.
Parade on Independence Day
Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years
Family ice cream shop a mainstay in the City of Fairfax.
Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years
Paving Reawakens Controversy
Some Frye Road residents seek fewer speed bumps.
Speed bumps on Frye Road
Finding Balance, in Life and Arts
Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.
Local artist Terry Angstrom went from teaching math to painting Italian architecture.
Working and Exhibiting at Workhouse in Lorton
Fairfax fiber artist looks to quilts for artistic expression.
Ten Years of Community and Learning at Burke Centre Library
Library’s 10th anniversary event features a variety of entertainment.
Pedestrian Bridges Could Cross Braddock Road
Why does a millennial cross the road? To get to transit, perhaps.
Burke Road Plans Debated
Flood control, parking lot expansion and sidewalks are part of realignment discussion.