Lorton, Springfield Peformers Sing ‘Songs for a New World’
Lorton-based, performing arts academy students showcases directorial talent at Workhouse Arts Center.
Metropolitan Youth Theatre students of the Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) of Alexandria and Lorton will present its student-directed and produced performance of Jason Robert Brown’s “Songs for a New World” on Friday, Nov. 6 at 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the W-3 Theatre at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
Springfield Chapter Celebrates DAR's 125th Anniversary
On Oct.11, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) celebrated its 125th Anniversary with chapters throughout the nation participating in a Day of Service to the community.
Wood Ranch BBQ and Grill in Springfield Wins Two Awards in the BBQ Bash
Wood Ranch BBQ & Grill has triumphed in the BBQ Bash at the Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show, which was held at the Washington Convention Center on Oct. 24-25.
SpartanFest Held at West Springfield High
The Oct. 24 event gives an opportunity to learn about the community.
It was the 30th Annual SpartanFest.
Virginia’s First New-era Sunoco APlus Opens in Springfield
On Friday, Oct. 16 the first Sunoco APlus opened at 7025 Old Keene Mill Road, Springfield.
Letter: Experience and Results
To the Editor
State. Sen. George Barker isn’t a party politician. He brings sides together, and looks at each issue individually to see how it affects Virginians in our district and across the Commonwealth.
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Preschool Celebrates 30th Anniversary
More than a hundred people turned out for the 30th Anniversary of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Preschool on Oct. 24.
Opinion: Domestic Violence Includes Financial Abuse
The intertwinement of domestic violence and homelessness in Fairfax County.
What if you wake up one day in fear of your physical safety? What would you do if you had absolutely no access to any of your bank accounts?
Letter: Vote YES for the Fairfax County School Bond Referendum
To the Editor
I urge all Fairfax County citizens to vote YES for the Fairfax County school bond referendum on November 3rd.
Burke and Springfield: Lake Braddock Homecoming Parade 2015
Residents line treets, stomachs before showdown with TC Williams
If Dorothy’s slippers had been purple and gold rather than ruby, she may have clicked her heels and found herself at Lake Braddock’s homecoming parade.
Springfield: Hayfield Football to Face Fellow Conference 6 Contenders
Hawks tied with Madison for first place at 5-0.
The Hayfield football team will host South Lakes on Oct. 30.
Mount Vernon Field Hockey Falls in Quarterfinals
Majors end season with 2-0 loss to Lake Braddock.
In their second matchup of the season, the Lake Braddock field hockey team beat Mount Vernon on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Conference 7 tournament and secure a berth in the 6A North region tournament.
Springfield: Fun Run to Benefit Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO)
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church and Kirkwood Presbyterian Church of the West Springfield area will host a five-kilometer run and one-kilometer walk to benefit the local organization Ecumenical Community Helping Others, or ECHO.
Springfield's Gamache Honored for Battling Breast Cancer
Redskins honor 31 area women.
Michelle Gamache, the Communications Manager at Greenspring retirement community in Springfield, recently participated in the Washington Redskins Charitable Foundation’s eighth annual All-Star Survivors Celebration. Gamache was one of 31 women battling breast cancer to be honored at the event.
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.