New Lucy Burns Museum Highlights the Suffragists and Area History
Workhouse Arts Center now houses a museum that explores two phases of the Lorton Reformatory experience.
Workhouse Museum
All-Night Graduation Parties Are Coming Fast
Fundraising plays a big part in bringing the whole thing to fruition.
Grad parties.
Crochet Coffee Sleeves Spread Positive Vibe
Fairfax mother and her children act inspire others with the handmade items.
Crochet Coffee Sleeves Spread Positive Vibe
School Time Allotted for Civic Engagement
School Board allows excuse absence for activism.
Schools allow for civic activities.
Biking in Fairfax County Gets a New Face for Advocacy
Matt Roberts now behind the wheel for FABB
FABB
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
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Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Awards
Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve
Includes Bishop Ireton alumna Kat Radley, who is now a writer on the Daily Show in New York City.
Comedian Kat Radley
Rebranding Complete at Springfield Golf and Country Club
Upgraded interior moves away from traditional country club features.
country club
VDOT’s Plan at Popes Head Road Comes Together
Design public hearing planned for Dec. 12.
VDOT plans to widen parkway
Environmental Expo has Many Messages
It’s not just the spotted lantern fly that’s causing problems.
Environmental expo
ECHO Acts as the Hub for Feeding Families in Need
The assortment of food drives around the holidays keeps their pantries full.
ECHO and the holidays
EPA Administrator and Supervisor Herrity Visit Recycling Center
Nov. 15 is now “Fairfax County Recycles Day,” in coordination with “America Recycles Week.”
recycling
Local Rugby Player Signs to U.S. Team
West Springfield alumni going to San Diego for first game.
local rugby player
Another Option Coming for Commuters Inside the Beltway
The I-395 Express Lanes are opening soon, and tolling will begin.
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Getting From Metro to NOVA Campus and Business Center is Challenging
Connector road needed to improve access.
Metro access.
Smiles All Around at Democrat Victory Party in Fairfax
Gun violence prevention topped the action list for many.
Democratic party
Burke Dentist Hangs up Drill and Soccer Cleats
47 years seeing patients is enough for Dr. Rice.
Burke Dentist Retires
Local Farming Employs Adults with Special Needs and Autism
Big brother started program that now supplies lettuce to George Mason University and the Springfield Country Club.
Locally grown
Springfield Railroad Station: Local History Tales
Civil War soldiers and former postmasters once occupied this whistlestop station.
Springfield Railroad Station
Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Locally Made Film is a Hit on Amazon Prime
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Popular Golf Spot May be Going Away
Landowner looking for other options as the Top Golf business model has expanded; everything on hold for now.
Top Golf
Lake Accotink Lives On
Dredging the lake and applying preservation measures is a victory for Accotink.
Lake Accotink
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Trains Roll Again at Metro
Stations reopen with improvements, although some construction continues.
Metro opens
Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley’s knack for expressing music with her brush strokes.
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Buses picked up the slack, leaving some riders happy.
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
Traffic calming efforts coincide with meeting ADA compliance.
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
National Night Out Enhances Neighborliness
Annual community event is a chance to mingle and enjoy ice cream.
National Night Out
Group Home Opens in Springfield
Community members with an open toolbox and outlook refurbish a home for the intellectually disabled.
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Texas Donuts Opening in Lorton
The bigger than usual donuts will be the main draw.
Texas Donuts in Lorton
Springfield Is Looking for a few Good Signs
County revitalization office is working with local officials on new gateway signs.
Sprinfield signs
Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced
The field is on the 10-year plan.
The field is on the 10-year plan.
Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County
Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.
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More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.
More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Community Voices Concerns about Shootings
Police meet with residents to seek leads.
Community Voices Concerns about Shootings
Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service
Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.
Trash Collecting
Lorton Barber Shop: 20 Years As a Local Favorite
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.