Distance Learning: Both Stress and Relief in Springfield
West Springfield High School students on handling the switch to online learning.
Since March 13, Fairfax County Public Schools have been closed and converted to online classes in response to COVID-19. Like many other FCPS high schools, West Springfield High School classes are now held twice per week through Blackboard Collaborate, an online video conferencing platform.

Out and About in Fairfax County
Through the stay at home order, work and leisure activities continue for many area essential workers and residents.

Burke Community on Parade for Veteran’s 100th Birthday
Lots of honks, waves and social distancing.
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Front Line Medical Staff Get New Tennis Shoes
Local athletic shoe companies donate special shoes to medical staff Impacted by COVID-19.
New shoes for medical workers.

Parade for Mac McConnell’s 99th Birthday
Social distancing in place, but the smiles prevailed.
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A Former Lake Braddock Bruin Now on Hollywood’s Red Carpets
Emily Peachey, class of 2009, is making movies and a name as an actress.
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Coalition to Fairfax County: Reduce Number of Inmates
County responds to NOVA Equity Agenda Coalition initiative.
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Town Hall Highlights Local Steps on Coronavirus in Northern Virginia
“Stay home. Wash your hands.”
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Springfield Cab Driver Holds 5 Guinness World Records
Ujjwal Sharma Thakuri is sixth-degree black belt in American Marine GoJu-Ryu Karate.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month 2020 in Fairfax County
Fairfax County Commission for Women honors “Valiant Women of the Vote.”
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