Kilroys in Springfield Hosts Christmas Day of ‘Giving Back’
Americas Adopt A Soldier held their Fourth Annual Christmas Day of “Giving Back” on Friday, Dec. 25, at Kilroys in Springfield.
Burke, Lorton, Springfield: What is your New Year's resolution?
Area residents share their hopes for 2016
Irish Dancing Champions in Springfield
Dancers from the McGrath Academy of Irish Dance won three first place awards – girls under age 8, boys under age 10 and ceili team under age 10 – at the Irish Dance Teachers Association of North America (IDTANA) Southern Region Oireachtas in Dallas, Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6.
Chamber Names Christine Peterson Citizen of the Year
New president sworn in.
Christine Peterson, president of the Friends of Richard Byrd Library, received this year’s Herb Hunter Citizen of the Year.
Civil Air Patrol Change of Command and Awards at Burke Squadron
Two long-time members of the Burke Composite Squadron were honored on Dec. 17 in a Change of Command at Irving Middle School in Springfield.
Voter Services Chair Recognized by Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors presented the Barbara Varon Award to Sidney Johnson, Voter Services chair of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area (LWVFA), on Nov. 17.
Springfield: Special Bible Exhibit at First Church of Christ, Scientist
How did the King James Version of the Bible come to be? In a one-day exhibition celebrating International Bible Day on Nov. 23, Springfield resident and historian Bruce Slawter showcased several ancient Bible pages and explained some of the book’s origin story.
Remodelers, Suppliers Join Forces to Help Clifton Woman
Sun Design Remodeling and partners donate services to upgrade deck and wheelchair ramp for local woman with spina bifida.
A coalition of local remodelers and home improvement suppliers are set to repair the deck and wheelchair ramp surrounding the home of Dixie Dawson, a long term Clifton resident with spina bifida.
Saluting Veterans at Greenspring
On Wednesday, Nov. 11, more than 200 residents and family members attended a Veterans Day program at Greenspring retirement community.
Alexandria Teenager Awarded Scholarship for Sonar Research.
Local student receives national science honor.
When Michael You was 3 years old, he would flip through the pages of science picture books. He was particularly drawn to those with illustrations or photographs of ocean animals.
Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce Partners with Virginia Energy Sense
The Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce partnered with Virginia Energy Sense (VES) in an effort to help reduce electricity consumption in the Greater Springfield area and across Northern Virginia.
Letter: Opposing Rolling Road Expansion
To the Editor
(An Open Letter To: Virginia Department of Transportation, Rep. Dave Albo, Supervisor Patrick Herrity, Virginia Taxpayers)
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunity.
Arts Awards Presented
Public-private partnerships, innovation, and collaboration emerge as strong themes during 2015 Arts Awards ceremony.
On Friday, Oct. 30, the Arts Council of Fairfax County presented its fourth annual Arts Awards to a full house.
Area Writer Celebrates With a Book Launch
‘Boundaries of the Wind’ becomes local author’s most recent work.
Urmilla Khanna was never a writer; her friends and family knew her as a doctor. Growing up in India, she knew what she wanted to do at an early age, and began her pre-med studies at the age of 15.
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