Make Streets Safer for All
The Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets group is on the lookout for traffic mishaps and close calls.
Safe Streets
Residential Plan Hatched for Central Springfield
First step of a several-year process laid out by planners.
First step of a several-year process laid out by planners.
Environmental Stewardship: Making a Difference
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
County recognizes residents who participate in the environmental stewardship.
Local Author Does Book Signings and Promotional Events
After ‘My Time with General Colin Powell’ hit the shelves last year, road trips, signing events and smiles.
Local author
“Flourishing After 55” in Arlington
After 55
Alexandria Boat Clubs Hoist Sails Together on the Waterfront
Comradery was intertwined with a history lesson.
A crew member welcomes the Old Dominion Boat Club members aboard.
National Museum of the Marine Corps Dedicates Respite Room
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Marine Corps Heritage Foundation marks PTSD awareness month with dedication ceremony
Beyond Sustenance Farming in Northern Virginia
Only a few take on the challenge of marketing farmed products
Only a few take on the challenge of marketing farmed products
Workhouse Arts Foundation Appoints Keith Gordon as New President and CEO
Workhouse Arts Foundation Appoints Keith Gordon as New President and CEO
GFCA Town Hall Webinar with School Board Member Robyn Lady
Part 2 of 4 stories
Hard questions on boundary policy answered.
Fairfax City Plans School Bonds on November Ballot
For Daniels Run, Providence renovations, new high-school roof.
Schools
Bryant Teacher Recognized for Making a Difference in Mount Vernon
Bryant Teacher Recognized for Making a Difference in Mount Vernon
Springfield Student Named LEGO’s 2024 Mini Master Model Builder
Springfield Student Named LEGO’s 2024 Mini Master Model Builder
Three Pedestrians Killed By Train at Lake Accotink
One struck, two fell off bridge to their deaths.
One struck, two fell off bridge to their deaths.
Meet Sully Police Commander, Major Jane Russell
Her distinguished law-enforcement career spans 27 years.
Sully Police
Springfield Bike Store Burglarized Twice
Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.
Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.
Students in Lorton Win Praise from Harlem Globetrotters
School basketball court turned into ‘Court of Creativity’ in Lorton.
Globetrotting to Lorton
National Trails Day
County recognizes 10th anniversary of Gerry Connolly Cross County Trail
National Trails Day
Idle Church Comes Down in Fort Hunt
Site will soon be the home of Collingwood Chase development.
Church out, development in
Are Longtime Businesses Leaving Hollin Hall Shopping Center?
Are Longtime Businesses Leaving Hollin Hall Shopping Center?
Big Box Store Replaces Big Box Vacancy in Springfield
Bob’s Discount Furniture is moving into the Bed, Bath and Beyond space
Furniture Store Coming
Car Seat Inspections on May 23
Car Seat Inspections on May 23
Outdoor Band Concert under the Springtime Stars
Centreville High presents ‘Bandemonium!’ plus food trucks.
Centreville High presents ‘Bandemonium!’ plus food trucks.
County in a Pickle over Noisy Pickleball
Nearby courts will be converted to appease the pickleball players.
Pickleball
Volunteers to the Rescue
Bridge out of network for a short while, volunteers to the rescue.
Bike Bridge
Mount Vernon Monster Reappears in Minds of Many
Recent web show revives rumors from late 1970s.
Mount Vernon Monster
Baguettes and More Coming to Central Springfield
Local owner has all summer to perfect the new Paris Baguette.
Baguette
Riverkeeper in Keeping Tabs on Water Levels, Chemicals
Health of Potomac River matters more in Mount Vernon area.
River Health
Silver Shield Anti-Scam Task Force to Help Seniors
Mission: to keep phone and internet scammers at bay.
Scam Jam
Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning
Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.
Spring Ballet
Batters Up for the Mount Vernon Varsity Singers
Choir travels to Fredericksburg to sing the National Anthem at a Minor League baseball game.
MV Choir
House Restoration Project at Fort Hunt Underway
One-time residence is officially known as the “NCO (Non-commissioned Officer) Quarters at Fort Hunt.”
Fort Hunt Park
River Levels Encroaching but Solutions Vary
Plans on the county and state level don’t give Mount Vernon homeowners the warm, fuzzy vibe.
River levels
Fairfax City Is Holding Art Contest
Art Contest
Southern Springfield Grows
Projects underway on Loisdale Road include transportation, government and car dealers
Southern Springfield
100 Turn Out for Groundbreaking at Ballfield
Construction Starting for Snack Bar and Restrooms at Woodlawn Ball Field
Baseball