Racing Up the Empire State Building
Springfield’s Dawn Tarter wins lottery to race up 1,576 steps, or one-fifth a vertical mile.
Good Shepherd Players Stages ‘Joseph’ in Burke
Church of the Good Shepherd presents “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.”
A Few Characters in Burke's History
Chip and LaVerne Carson give talk at Burke Historical Society meeting.
Burke history
Sensory Friendly Santa Event at Springfield Town Center
50 people with all spectrums of special needs have their photos taken with Santa.
Giving Homeless a Warm Place to Sleep in Fairfax County
FACETS partners with 50 local faith communities in hypothermia program.
Veterans Day at Historic Pohick Episcopal Church
Virginia Historical Highway Marker dedicated for Gen. William Brown.
Marker at Pohick Church
Future Quest Designed for Students with Disabilities
Event will feature 40-plus workshops and exhibits.
100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror
Historian Lynne Garvey-Hodge talks about events that led to women's right to vote.
Library Jubilee at Pohick Library
250 people help raise $120,000 in fundraiser for Fairfax County Library.
Pohick Library jubilee
Autumn Wonderland Open in Burke
Pumpkin Playground at Burke Nursery and Garden Center offers children rides, attractions, and animals.
Fall Walk for Hemophilia Association in Springfield
$82,000 raised during walk around Lake Accotink Park on Saturday.
Affordable Living for Seniors in Lorton
Lindsay Hill Senior Apartments, a gated community, opens at Spring Hill's renovated Lorton Prison complex.
Lindsay Hill Senior Apartments
A Race to Save a Child
Remi Rupert of Springfield saved by Children's National Medical Center and participating in Race for Every Child.
Benefit race
Infant/Toddler Appreciation Luncheon
34th Annual Infant Toddler Family Day Care Provider Appreciation Celebration honors childcare workers.
Rising Basketball Star has NBA Dreams
At age 11, Anthony Saunders is on his way to greatness.
Basketball star
Veterans Care Facility to Open in 2019
Puller Veterans Care Center in Vint Hill, Va., will serve war veterans in Northern Virginia
Veterans Care Facility to Open in 2019
Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp
Burke native Megan Zinn, 22, starts a summer camp for middle-schoolers.
Tons of Fun at Summer Cove Camp
Taste of Springfield Draws Crowds
A crowd of 3,000 could sample food from 24 restaurants and visit 81 booth vendors outside Springfield Town Center.
National Night Out in Burke
Cardinal Estates holds pizza and movie night.
National Night Out in Burke
5.11 Retail Store Opens in Springfield
A large crowd lined up early to receive gift cards and discounts.
5.11 Retail Store Opens in Springfield
Honoring Suffragists in Lorton
Workhouse Prison Museum holds bell-ringing ceremony, shows video in honor of 16 suffragists who were imprisoned there.
Workhouse Prison Museum
Ride of the Patriots in Fairfax
Thousands of motorcyclists meet at Patriot Harley-Davidson on Memorial Day weekend.
Motorcycles ride in Fairfax
Little Free Library Dedicated in Clifton
Ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at the Clifton Community Meeting Hall.
SYC West End Rugby Going to Nationals
Both the Springfield boys’ and girls’ teams will be competing May 18-20.
Rugby in Springfield
Men's Grey Haired Basketball League
Burke group for men in their 50s and 60s meets Sundays for camaraderie and exercise.
Grey Haired Basketball League
Over 50 and Playing Basketball
Women's NOVA Fifty and Over Basketball League enjoy friendships and travel.
If you're over 50 and a woman, you're never too old to play basketball.
Lake Braddock Gym Named After Robert Carson
Gym rededication ceremony held during halftime of basketball game.
In a basketball halftime ceremony that included family and School Board member Ilryong Moon, the Lake Braddock Secondary School gym was rededicated in honor of Robert Carson, age 83, of Springfield who was the school's first Director of Student Activities from 1973 to 1988.
Springfield: New Principal at Irving Middle
Cindy Conley will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members.
With 16 years in education, Cindy Conley, age 40, of Woodbridge was named the new principal of Irving Middle School in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2016, replacing Danny Little, who retired. She will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members in the West Springfield Pyramid.
New Principal of Orange Hunt
A native New Yorker, Karen Tuttle, age 44, was named new principal of Orange Hunt Elementary School in Springfield, on Sept. 14, 2016. Waples Mill School Counselor Kate Crane said "When I think of Karen, I think of a warm smile, constant encouragement, a positive attitude, creative problem solving and a drive to work tirelessly to do what’s best for kids. Karen makes it a priority to build meaningful and genuine relationships with all members of the school community. "
2016 Lord and Lady Fairfax Honorees Selected
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. named the 2016 Lords and Ladies Fairfax at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, June 7 at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Springfield: A Losing Season; a Winning Heart
With 0-15 record, Lee High Lancers baseball coach Matt MacDonald works on rebuilding season.
Lee High School's baseball coach Matt MacDonald, 34, of Old Town Alexandria has his heart in baseball.
Real Food for Kids' Culinary Challenge
11 teams of middle and high school students compete in school food competition.
Eleven teams of middle and high school students competed in the fourth annual Real Food for Kids' Culinary Challenge on Saturday, March 12 at Robinson Secondary School.
Springfield Art Guild Speaks at Civic Association
The Springfield Art Guild (SAG) made a presentation about all of its many offerings to the Springfield Civic Association at its Tuesday, Jan. 19 meeting at Crestwood Elementary School.
Burke Turkey Trot Raises $5,500 for Parkinson's Disease
About 500 people participated in the Turkey Trot 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run for Parkinson's Disease on Thanksgiving Day at Burke Lake Park, raising $5,500 for the cause.
Fairfax County: K-9 Krawl 5K Walk a Success
Some 315 people participated in the ninth annual K-9 Krawl 5K Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax.
Fairfax County Police Honor Volunteers
Men and women gave 53,630 hours of volunteer time to police force.
The Fairfax County Police Department held its Volunteer Awards Ceremony on Friday, May 15, at the Fairfax County Government Center, honoring men and women who gave a total of 53,630 hours of volunteer time to the county.
Saturday T-Ball Anyone?
Hotrods play the Grasshoppers in Little League Baseball as part of ANSLL.
It was the perfect spring day for a game of T-Ball between the Hotrods and the Grasshoppers at Howery Field # 2 in Annandale last Saturday morning in a match hosted by the Annandale-North Springfield Little League (ANSLL).
Diverse Camps Offer Summer Fun
Northern Virginia has scores of local camps for summer learning and fun.
Scores of local camps in Northern Virginia that offer many opportunities for summer fun and learning. Here is a sampling of diverse camps that range from art to theater to field trips to swimming, tennis and music. There's even a camp for aspiring musicians who want to form a band.
Creative Aging Festival Coming in May
Includes 114 performances, poetry readings, art exhibits, lectures, classes and more.
A Creative Aging Festival will take place throughout the month of May at 100-plus local venues in Fairfax County, the City of Fairfax, Arlington and Alexandria. The month-long festival includes 114 performances, poetry readings, art exhibits, lectures, classes and more.
Asian Grill Celebrates Chinese New Year
The Asian Grill restaurant on Rolling Road in Springfield is celebrating the Chinese New Year now through March 8 with fresh, traditional Chinese dishes in an updated menu that are sure to wow the crowd. Owned by Darrin Ho and his wife Jenny, the restaurant with a staff of seven in the West Springfield Shopping Center is offering a Chinese New Year feast for $65.95 per person.
Springfield's Doodlehopper Sells Toys that Enlighten
For toys, books, and baby and toddler gifts that tend to enlighten the child this holiday season, be sure to check out Doodlehopper 4 Kids, located in the Huntsman Square Shopping Center off of the Fairfax County Parkway in Springfield.
Nick Cabrejos To Perform at The Empire Nightclub
Singer/songwriter Nick Cabrejos, 24, of Singleton’s Grove in Centreville will perform on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 12 p.m. at The Empire Nightclub and The Alchemy Room, 6355 Rolling Road, Springfield.
Cappies Awarded for High School Theater
The 15th Annual Cappies Awards Gala for high school theater was held Sunday, June 8 at The Kennedy Center. Nine Cappies went to West Potomac High School for “Spamalot,” including the coveted Best Musical award. The Best Play award went to Langley High School for “The Children’s Hour.” The Cappies’ show season extended from October 2013 to May 2014, and Cappies shows were attended, on average, by 45 student critics. This year’s event included 58 public and private high schools from Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun, Montgomery and Prince William counties, the cities of Falls Church, Alexandria and Manassas, and Washington, D.C. The event was hosted by Judy Bowns, Janie Strauss and Ed Monk.
In Harmony With Celebration Singers
Springfield show choir has been going strong 40 years.
The all-volunteer Celebration Singers performed their final holiday concert of the year on Sunday, Dec. 15 at St. John’s United Methodist Church in Springfield. The group started at Springfield Methodist Church in the 1960s by the name of the Wesleyan Singers. Some of the ladies have been singing together for 40-plus years. And through the years, membership has reached 66 people, but has since dwindled to 18.
Senior Volunteers Stay Active
Fifty percent of Mount Vernon RECenter’s volunteers are senior citizens.
The Mount Vernon RECenter is known for its ice skating rink, massive indoor swimming pool and fitness center with spa and sauna. It has 46 volunteers who help greet guests, clean up the fitness room, landscape the grounds and assist people with adapted swimming and ice-skating. Exactly half of them are retired senior citizens over 50 who want to stay active while giving back to the community.
Car Wash at Mark Twain Middle
About 70 seventh- and eighth-graders took part in a car wash at Mark Twain Middle School along Franconia Road in a fund-raiser for the school band on Saturday, Sept. 21. The funds will be used to buy instruments and uniforms for the school.