Bumped, Bruised, Better
Springfield man recovers from mid-race Ironman accident.
Bill Vitaletti of Springfield had fractured his jaw in three places, broken a bone in his eye socket, chipped a tooth and cracked two other teeth that would eventually have to be pulled. But he didn’t know any of that at the time. What he knew was he still had at least 20 miles left to bike and 26.2 miles to run before completing his first Ironman triathlon.
Springfield: New Principal at Irving Middle
Cindy Conley will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members.
With 16 years in education, Cindy Conley, age 40, of Woodbridge was named the new principal of Irving Middle School in Springfield on Aug. 17, 2016, replacing Danny Little, who retired. She will oversee a school with 1,057 students and about 125 staff members in the West Springfield Pyramid.
Fairfax County: Sayles Receives Environmental Excellence Award
Sayles is a retired Denver police officer, DEA agent, Ad Hoc Police Commission contributor and long-time county resident
A 12-year-old African American boy watched as a city of Denver patrol car with two white police officers drove slowly by his house, where he reported people attempting to break in.
Washington Irving Pyramid Challenge Has Record Turnout
This year’s Washington Irving Pyramid Challenge had the largest turnout in its 11-year history: 864 children from the six elementary schools that feed into Washington Irving Middle School gathered on the school’s grounds for the race.
New Principal of Orange Hunt
A native New Yorker, Karen Tuttle, age 44, was named new principal of Orange Hunt Elementary School in Springfield, on Sept. 14, 2016. Waples Mill School Counselor Kate Crane said "When I think of Karen, I think of a warm smile, constant encouragement, a positive attitude, creative problem solving and a drive to work tirelessly to do what’s best for kids. Karen makes it a priority to build meaningful and genuine relationships with all members of the school community. "
Buddy Bench at West Springfield Elementary
The Buddy Bench project at West Springfield Elementary came up at the end of last school year during a meeting between Dr. Kelly Sheers, Principal and Sara Fairchild, Counselor.
Buddy Bench at West Springfield Elementary
The Buddy Bench project at West Springfield Elementary came up at the end of last school year during a meeting between Dr. Kelly Sheers, Principal and Sara Fairchild, Counselor.
Springfield: Ava Kennedy Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
RE/MAX 100 Real Estate Agent Ava Kennedy earned the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award in August 2016 for her commitment to her career and dedication to the RE/MAX Network.
Volunteer Fairfax to Host VolunteerFest
The community is invited to a family-friendly volunteer event: VolunteerFest, presented by Volunteer Fairfax, is the local celebration of National Make A Difference Day.
Springfield: Metro School of the Arts Welcomes Students to New Kingstowne Academy
Students of the Metropolitan School of the Arts (MSA) Performing Arts Academy of Alexandria will see a lot of new changes at the newly, expanded MSA Academy headquarters in Kingstowne.
Springfield Boy Scout Builds Trail on Quantico Base
Springfield Boy Scout Aeris Taylor, a 17-year-old senior at DeMatha High School in Hyattsville, Md. built a new walking/running trail on Marine Corps Base Quantico, which was named the "Semper Progredi" (translating to "Always Forward").
Springfield's Zeponic Farms to Receive National Recognition for Outstanding Green Business
Zeponic Farms has been chosen as a recipient for national recognition from The SCORE Foundation.
Springfield: Last Day at Franconia Station
Sunday, Sept. 18, was Master Technician Mike Macario's last day with Fairfax County Fire and Rescue after more than 39 years serving the residents of Fairfax County.
Burke, Fairfax, Springfield: Local Authors Create a Space in Burke to Sell, Sign Their Books
Eric Gardner of Springfield and John B. Wren of Fairfax set a tent at Burke Centre Festival.
Springfield author Eric Gardner has learned writing his book is easy. So is getting it published.
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