Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Partners with Virginia Energy Sense
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce partnered with Virginia Energy Sense (VES) in an effort to help reduce electricity consumption in the Greater Springfield area and across Northern Virginia.
Fairfax Man Battles Rare Disease
Lacrosse tournament in Springfield brings attention to Goodpasture Syndrome and kidney diseases.
Proceeds raised by the tournament will go towards the American Kidney Fund. But Lane and her husband, who have children playing in the tournament, are happy that the event is raising awareness for kidney diseases.
RunFit Kidz Promotes ‘Healthy, Active Lifestyle’
Celebration 5K race on Nov. 22 at Burke Lake Park.
Backyard track at Sangster Elementary School was still filled with energy after school despite the chilly weather.
Football Roundups
Six of the top eight seeds advanced to the 6A North region football quarterfinals, while No. 4 Madison and No. 8 West Springfield had their seasons come to an end.
Lake Braddock Wins Girls’, Boys’ XC State Titles
The Lake Braddock girls’ and boys’ cross country teams won state championships on Nov.13 at Great Meadow.
Area Roundups
This Thursday, Nov. 19, Fairfax County Police will be joining other state and local law enforcement officers to help save more lives by strongly enforcing seat belt laws.
Fairfax County Arts Council Awards Grants to Arts Organizations
The Arts Council of Fairfax County has awarded $379,125 in operating support grants to 44 nonprofit arts organizations in Fairfax County.
Classified Advertising November 18, 2015
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Springfield Home Sales: October, 2015
In October, 2015, 124 Springfield homes sold between $725,000-$159,500.
Springfield Home Sales: October, 2015
Editorial: Holidays Are About Giving
The holidays are about giving, and giving thanks. The holidays are about children and family. The holidays are about sharing, about joy.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac Ground Game Dominant in Playoff Victory
Sophomore Cleveland rushes for 291 yards, 4 touchdowns against West Springfield.
No. 9 West Potomac defeated No. 8 West Springfield 40-19 on Friday in the opening round of the 6A North football playoffs.
Vienna: Madison Volleyball Earns Return Trip to State Tournament
Warhawks will face Langley in 6A North region championship match.
The Madison volleyball team defeated West Springfield 3-2 Thursday in the region semifinals.
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton, Springfield
Fun events in your neighborhood.
Dave and Buster’s at Springfield Town Center Now Hiring
Dave and Buster’s is opening its brand new location this December in Springfield Town Center, and is looking to hire enthusiastic individuals to join the team.
Letter: Opposing Rolling Road Expansion
To the Editor
(An Open Letter To: Virginia Department of Transportation, Rep. Dave Albo, Supervisor Patrick Herrity, Virginia Taxpayers)
“The Two Gentlemen of Verona” at West Springfield
West Springfield High School drama director Bernie DeLeo knew Shakespeare might be a hard sell with his students and for attracting community members. “I wanted to pick something really fun and relatable to modern-day students and settled on ‘Two Gentlemen of Verona,’” he said.
Springfield and Alexandria: New Hayfield theater director pulls from 7th through 12th grades for Disney's "Beauty and the Beast"
Taegan Chirinos is living every little girl’s dream: to become a princess. In just her second musical, the freshman from Lorton won the role of “Belle” in the Hayfield Secondary School production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.”
Deer Management Group Donates Venison to Lorton Food Pantry
Abena Kodua of Lorton likes her chili spicier. But she had no problem polishing off a bowl, homemade by Fairfax Station resident and hunter Robert Flanagan with ground venison, rather than beef, chicken or turkey.
Fairfax County: Garza Presents Budget Task Force Report to School Board
Transparency and methodology of budget review questioned.
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Karen Garza is attempting to scale a towering projected budget shortfall for Fiscal Year 2017. On Nov. 9, she presented School Board members the report of budget cuts recommended by a 36-member task force she summoned earlier this year.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunity.