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Proposal: From Landfill to Park Land
Will this park proposal be approved?
After repeated past disappointments, Lorton residents who have looked forward to the prospect of a...
FIRST Chesapeake District Names Robotic Champions
District teams to compete in international event in Texas
Robotics
NOVA Parks Commemorates Winkler Founder
Celebrates first year of successes at 44-acre conservation gem
NOVA Parks, the City of Alexandria, and its public schools, commemorated philanthropist and environmentalist Catherine Winkler Herman, founder of the Winkler Botanical Preserve, with the unveiling of a new permanent sign on the grounds on Nov. 28.
Americans Show Love For Ukraine
Northern Virginia family in Germany assists in aid to refugees.
Aid for Ukraine
Popular Entertainment Spots and Nearby Eats in South County
Interesting places to pair food and fun
The south county areas of Springfield, Lorton, Clifton, Fairfax and Fairfax Station are fortunate to have interesting attractions to enjoy for entertainment, exercise, nature and history.
Welcome Pollinators to Improve the Environment
Native plants are your garden’s welcome mat
Pollinators
Opposition to Animal Services Changes
Some say proposal not sufficiently studied; no one in the audience at 2 town hall meetings spoke in favor of the proposal.
Animals
Bitter Pill in Fentanyl Response
Should severe penalties or drug education/treatment prevail?
Virginia’s General Assembly, which convened on Jan. 10, for a 60-day ‘long session’, is considering several fentanyl related bills to address the significant rise in synthetic opioid overdose deaths among Virginians. Fentanyl is now Virginia’s deadliest killer.
Mount Vernon Ladies Receive Spirit of Virginia Award
Governor and First Lady make presentation at the Estate.
“In rescuing America’s most historic home and pioneering the preservation space, the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association embodies what it means to uplift the spirit of Virginia.” — Gov. Glenn Youngkin
The Christmas Story Made Real for Children in Burke
St Christopher’s Church presents living nativity
Nativity Scene
Origins of Historic Lorton Property Still Dark
Secret Garden emerges from shrouds of invasive plants with work of volunteers.
Historic Lorton
Care Standards Coming for Virginia’s Nursing Homes
One-fifth of Virginia nursing homes are not meeting expected staffing levels according to Joint Commission on Healthcare.
Nursing Homes Standards
Election Day 2022 in Springfield
Fairfax County citizens vote early, by mail, and at the polls
Election
Ides of Bark Lets the Dogs Out
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Don’t say it’s ‘the cat’s meow” of dog events
Early In Person Voting Draws Lines at West Springfield
Why did they come out to vote early?
Voting early