Abiding Presence Lutheran Church and Temple B’nai Shalom hold 29th joint Thanksgiving eve service.
When he applied for Minister of Music position at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke, David Chavez said he was told there’s just one non-negotiable date on the calendar: Thanksgiving eve.
Performance of Ellington’s Jazz “Nutcracker Suite” Benefits Burke Charity
Abiding Presence Lutheran Church in Burke will host a live performance of Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker Suite” from 1960.
Adam Torres trial for murder of John Geer postponed until April 2016
Former Fairfax County police officer Adam Torres was charged with second-degree murder in August this year for shooting Springfield resident John Geer in August 2013. The trial was scheduled to begin on Dec. 14, but a continuance was recently granted to the defense, pushing it back until April 18, 2016.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac Boys’ Basketball Opens with Win
Williams Diggins leads Wolverines with 23 points.
The West Potomac boys' basketball team beat Hayfield 69-49 on Tuesday.
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South County Defense Excels in 6A North Semifinal Victory
Stallions will host Westfield in region championship game Dec. 5.
The South County football team defeated Robinson 20-15 in the 6A North semifinals on Saturday.
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton, Springfield
Weekend fun in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton and Springfield.
Cappies Review: Beauty in Friendship and Love
Robert E. Lee High School’s production of ‘Steel Magnolias.’
"There is no such thing as natural beauty," said the sign on the back wall of Truvy's Beauty Salon.
Cappies Review: Creationism vs. Evolution on High School Stage
Thomas A. Edison High's production of “Inherit the Wind.”
Every day we ask ourselves the basic question of right versus wrong, whether it be through our thoughts or our actions.
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Letter: Chairman Bulova Supportive of Springfield Senior Center
To the Editor
On Saturday, Nov. 21, 2015, Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova pledged to more than forty senior demonstrators that she would work on getting permanent facility(ies) for the Burke/West Springfield Senior Center Without Walls (BWSSCWoW), particularly with the possibility of an addition to the Pohick Regional Library renovation.
Fizzy Rockets and Lost on the Moon at Irving Middle
The subject of aerospace isn’t usually associated with 11 to 14 year-olds laughing and chasing rubber band powered foam “rockets.”
“Fairfax County’s Founding Fathers” Revisited at History Conference
The 11th annual Fairfax County History Conference was held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Sherwood Community Center in Fairfax, titled “Fairfax County’s Founding Fathers - Part I.”
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Burke: Lake Braddock Football to Host Westfield
Q&A: Burins RB Atkins commits to Vanderbilt.
Lake Braddock running back Lamont Atkins committed to Vanderbilt on Sunday.
Area Roundups for Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield
The inaugural Turkey Trot for Parkinson’s is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 26 at Burke Lake Park. Events including a five-kilometer run/walk and one-mile “Gobble Wobble” walk are set to begin at 9 a.m.
250 Brave Cold in 23rd Burke CROP Hunger Walk
Jennifer Weiner’s wristband read 11,188 steps. That’s how many it took the Springfield resident to complete the 3.7-mile Burke CROP Hunger Walk on Nov. 22. Weiner is Rabbi Educator for Congregation Adat Reyim, which sent more than a dozen volunteers to the fundraiser for the 14th straight year.
Burke, Springfield: Drug awareness meeting at Lake Braddock highlights rise in youth heroin use
Youth Heroin Use Described As ‘a big problem’
Heroin use is here in Fairfax. “It’s definitely here,” said 19-year veteran officer employed by both the Fairfax County Police Department and Drug Enforcement Administration as a Task Officer who spoke at a drug awareness meeting sponsored by the Lake Braddock Secondary School Parent Teacher Student Association.
Springfield: Special Bible Exhibit at First Church of Christ, Scientist
How did the King James Version of the Bible come to be? In a one-day exhibition celebrating International Bible Day on Nov. 23, Springfield resident and historian Bruce Slawter showcased several ancient Bible pages and explained some of the book’s origin story.
Remodelers, Suppliers Join Forces to Help Clifton Woman
Sun Design Remodeling and partners donate services to upgrade deck and wheelchair ramp for local woman with spina bifida.
A coalition of local remodelers and home improvement suppliers are set to repair the deck and wheelchair ramp surrounding the home of Dixie Dawson, a long term Clifton resident with spina bifida.