Chandra Kumar Selected as the New Executive Director at Greenspring
Chandra Kumar has been selected as the new executive director at Greenspring, an Erickson Living retirement community in Springfield.
Arlington and Springfield: NOVEC Lineman Saves Man in Cardiac Arrest
Arlington native was saved by CPR as a child.
A Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative lineman saved a man’s life on June 17 in Springfield by using cardiac pulmonary resuscitation skills he learned at NOVEC.
Dragon Boating
It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.
Springfield: Supervisors Approve Plan for Transforming Kingstowne
Shopping center to be re-imagined as mixed use community with up to 800 apartments and condos.
Developer Halle Cos. has decided to change its plans for Kingstowne Towne center. Rather than updating the retail center with 1.2 million square feet of office space, as was the objective approved in 2008, instead they aim to develop 886,000 square feet in four buildings for up to 800 new apartments and condos.
Lorton: Fireworks Set to Explode over Workhouse Arts Center Again July 2
A fireworks display will once again be the highlight of a Fourth of July weekend evening program at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer
Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served
For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.
Springfield: Richard Byrd Library Promotes Reading and Exploration
Children of all ages and their parents visited Springfield’s Richard Byrd Library Saturday, June 25 to join the Fairfax County Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Challenge.
Springfield: Hayfield Graduation 2016
Ali Alsayed wins faculty award, praised as an inspiration to Hayfield.
Lorton and Springfield: Metropolitan School of Arts Honors First Graduating Class
Metropolitan School of Arts Honors First Graduating Class
“We’re overjoyed to see these successful graduates go on to some of the most elite college programs, as well as achieving academic scholarships,” said Melissa Dobbs, founder and president of Metropolitan School of the Arts of Alexandria.
Fairfax County: Torres Walks Free
Former police officer released five days after sentencing for killing John Geer
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres walked free Wednesday morning, June 29.
Weekend Fun: June 24-26
Weekend fun in the area.
Springfield: West Springfield Graduation Held June 17
On their graduation day, West Springfield High School teacher Mike Mukai spoke to the Class of 2016 about wishes.
Springfield: Being True Eagles
More than 400 Edison High School Class of 2016 members receive diplomas.