Mandela’s Three-Point Play Lifts Bruins to Win
Lake Braddock girls’ basketball edges Woodson.
The Lake Braddock girls' basketball team defeated Woodson 40-37.
Springfield potter Kerri Henry’s works will be showcased at the Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
Local Springfield potter Kerri Henry will be displaying her birdhouses and other functional Stoneware at this year’s Sugarloaf Crafts Festival at Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, from Jan. 24-26 . Among the pieces Henry will be showcasing at the Festival, she will display some of her birdhouses that are molded into a fish shape. “I was excited by the opportunity to display my work with high caliber artists who show at the Festivals. I’m looking forward to offering the new birdhouses I’ve designed this year. I’ll also have my full line of functional art,” Henry said.
Springfield Home Sales: December, 2013
In December 2013, 121 Springfield homes sold between $910,000-$130,000.
Springfield Home Sales: December, 2013
Imagining a Transformed Springfield
Executive Director of Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce shares her thoughts on 2014.
Last year may have been a big year for Springfield, but according to Nancy-jo Manney, the executive director of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, 2014 will be even better.
Sharpshooting Berglund Leads Spartans in Blowout Victory
Senior guard scores 30 points, makes 13 of 14 attempts.
The West Springfield girls' basketball team improved to 13-0.
Virginia Supreme Court Opens Access to Audio Recordings of Oral Arguments
Policy change overturns blackout instituted in 2008.
Members of the Virginia Supreme Court have a New Year’s Resolution — become more transparent.
Suspicious Death in Springfield
Serena Hansken-Vierimaa, 41, was found dead in her home on New Year’s Day.
Serena Hansken-Vierimaa, 41, of Springfield was found dead by police responding to reports of shots fired in a home on the 7100 block of Healy Drive on New Year’s Day. According to a report released by the Fairfax County Police Department Public Information Office, officers attempted to call the home several times and knocked on the door, but were unable to gain access until 9 p.m.
Long-time Springfield Resident Shares His Story of Flying
Raymond Gilbert, who served in World War II, will turn 90 later this month.
As long-time Springfield resident Raymond Gilbert prepares to turn 90 years old on Jan. 23, he will continue working on his autobiography and reflect on his time in World War II and as a value engineer for the Department of Defense.
Top Burke,Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station Sports Moments of 2013.
Here is a look at the top Burke, Springfield, Fairfax, Fairfax Station sports moments of 2013.
Supervisors Make Predictions for 2014
Q&A with Supervisors Pat Herrity (R- Springfield) and Jeffrey McKay (D-Lee).
Q: What were some successes of 2013? A: Transportation updates. The Fairfax County Parkway will have interstate level traffic in the next 10 years, if not already. We need to work on the long-term solution. I was able to get the Board of Supervisors to pass the requested corridor improvement study. We’ve got the study underway for the Pope’s Head Road interchange on the parkway, and those are both really big things. I also asked the Board to take a look at Braddock Road and changing it into a primary road.
Albo Looks at Year Back, Year Ahead
Q&A with Del. Dave Albo (R-42).
Q: What do you think was a major success of 2013? A: The transportation bill was not only the most important bill of 2013, but the second most important bill we’ve passed in my twenty years in the General Assembly. We found a solution that lets us keep 100 percent of our money.
Springfield Home Sales: November, 2013
Springfield Home Sales: November, 2013
Recognizing Citizenship
Lee District Association of Civic Organizations’ holds 58th annual banquet.
Public servants and civic activists were recognized at the Lee District Association of Civic Organizations’ 58th annual Lee District Banquet on Dec. 11 at the Springfield Hilton.
West Springfield’s Berglund Reaches 1,000 Career Points
Spartans start season 5-0.
West Springfield senior guard Amy Berglund reached 1,000 career points on Dec. 7 against Madison.
Robert Werth of Springfield Takes Reins of National Transportation Organization
Robert M. Werth, of Springfield, a leader in accessible transportation for more than three decades, has taken the helm of the Taxicab, Limousine & Paratransit Association (TLPA) as its new president.