Burke and Springfield: Local Students Do Well at National Japan Bowl
Thomas Jefferson High School and Lake Braddock Secondary Take Home Awards.
Language students put their knowledge to the test at this year’s 24th annual National Japan Bowl Competition. S
Letter: Budget Reflects Commitment to Education
To the Editor
The April 21-27, 2016 edition included an article discussing the Supervisors’ approval of a 4-cent tax increase as part of an overall budget. T
Springfield: April Neighborhood Development Outlook Update
The Bonefish Grille parking lot area has been approved by the Lee District land use committee and Fairfax County planning commission for construction of several new mixed use structures: Ground level would be retail with residential above.
Springfield: Meeting ‘Bomb Squad’ at St. Bernadette
On Friday, April 22, a group of second- and seventh-grade students gathered in the gym at St. Bernadette School in Springfield to hear from guest speakers Christopher Bonneau and Chris Pares, who are explosive ordinance disposal technicians at Joint Base Andrews.
Fairfax Station: Fourth annual Fragile X walk raises $55,000 for molecular bank for research
Jimi Grande of Fairfax Station may never get to teach his ten-year-old son Jimmo to throw a baseball. Jimmo was born with effects from an inherited genetic mutation called Fragile X that can cause moderate to severe mental impairment and learning disabilities, and is linked to autism spectrum disorder.
Letter: Bulova Leads Progress Toward Springfield Senior Center
On April 13, 2016, Fairfax County Chairman Sharon Bulova chaired a working group meeting that laid the foundation for concrete progress toward building a permanent facility for a senior center in Springfield District, the only district without a permanent senior center in Fairfax County.
Mount Vernon: Embark Richmond Highway Community Meeting Set for May 9
“Embark Richmond Highway” is the long-term project for expanding and diversifying transportation and development along the Richmond Highway Corridor. It resulted from the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation (DRPT) study of Route 1 transportation needs, the recommendations from which Fairfax County Board of Supervisors endorsed 11 months ago.
Alexandria: Cancer Survivor Hosts Karaoke Fundraising Event
Lisa Gray of the Hayfield Farms area of Alexandria, a 16-year cancer survivor, hosted her second “Karaoke for the Cure” fundraising event at Lucky’s Sports Theatre & Grill on April 12.
Fairfax County: Supervisors Approve 4-Cent Tax Rate Increase
The gap between the Fairfax County School Board and total county budgets is a formality away from being the smallest since before Jan. 7 when FCPS Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza announced she wouldn’t be making any additional cuts in her $2.67 billion Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
Springfield: Rising Stars in Teaching
DKG honors novice teachers.
The Beta Delta Chapter of DKG Society International awarded scholarships to novice teachers in Fairfax County and Washington, D.C. on Sunday, April 17 in Springfield.
Summer STEM Academy at NOVA
High school juniors and seniors are invited to apply for a weeklong summer STEM academy at Northern Virginia Community College. Selected students will unravel a forensics mystery by conducting various STEM experiments in a college setting.
Gov. McAuliffe Signs Del. Filler-Corn's Legislation Into Law
On Thursday, April 14, Gov. Terry McAuliffe signed several bills into law relating to sexual assault.
Lanier Middle Teams Earn Two First Place Awards at Environmental Action Showcase
Students from Lanier Middle School won two first place awards at the fifth annual School Environmental Action Showcase (SEAS) held at George Mason University.
Burke: Undefeated Lake Braddock Softball Blanks T.C. Williams
Bruins record seventh shutout of the season.
The Lake Braddock softball team defeated T.C. Williams 10-0 on Tuesday.
April 18, 2016 Statement by the Daughters of John Geer
This statement was provided by attorneys for the Geer family.
Justice is rarely a simple matter, and it would be easy to vent our anger, our outrage, our sorrow, and voice opposition to the plea bargain struck between Adam Torres and the Commonwealth.