Thursday, August 31

Transportation Security Administration Comes to Springfield
The agency is bringing an estimated 3,000 jobs to the area.
Transportation Security Administration bringing an estimated 3,000 jobs to the area.
Wednesday, August 30

Northam Outlines Educational Priorities
Fairfax Education Association provides the forum for candidate Northam’s vision for public education in Virginia.

Northern Virginia Senior Olympics Celebrates 35th Year
Participants can compete in 70 different events.

September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Area agencies, organizations and citizens engage to raise awareness and prevent deaths.

Learning to Face Opioid Overdose Crisis
Chris Atwood Foundation hosts training on opioid overdose reversal.

Democratic-Endorsed School Board Candidate Wins
Keys-Gamarra overcomes Republican-advantage in low-turnout August.
Guardian ad litem and Fairfax County Planning Commission member Karen Keys-Gamarra swamped Republican Chris Grisafe and two other candidates in a special election this week, one that Democrats say is a sign of strength for their party heading into the fall.
Monday, August 28
Thursday, August 24

Build Your Business with the Power of Trend: Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions
Build Your Business with the Power of Trend Masonite reveals the latest trends through whole home solutions by leveraging the home’s greatest visual impact. Come learn how to use trend to grow your business.
Lake Braddock Graduate Excelling in Medicine
Lake Braddock Graduate Excelling in Medicine
Wednesday, August 23

Families Receive Backpacks in Back-to-School Brigade
About 750 local military families were part of 300,000 to receive school backpacks nationwide.
Editorial Opinion: Expand Medicaid Now
It’s too late to get back the $10 billion Virginia turned down, but not too late to gain coverage for 400,000 and boost the economy.
Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only!
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Russian Grand Ballet’s Swan Lake - first time in Alexandria for one night only! October 5, 7:30pm – Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall

Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping
Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping
Tuesday, August 22

Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 18
Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Sept. 18
Monday, August 21
Friday, August 18
Springfield Home Sales: July, 2017
In July, 2017, 207 Springfield homes sold between $919,900-$162,500.
Springfield Home Sales: June, 2017
Thursday, August 17

Park Presentation to Commemorate the 35th Anniversary of ‘The Wall’
Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.
Curator of items left at the Vietnam War Memorial will speak.
Wednesday, August 16

Shopping with a Sheriff in Burke
Children pair up with Fairfax County Sheriff Deputies for a pizza party and back-to-school shopping trip of a lifetime.
Tuesday, August 15
Opinion: On Events in Charlottesville
What some representatives had to say about hate, bigotry and the deaths and damage that resulted.
Monday, August 14

Deer Management Season Set to Begin
County authorities hold public meetings to detail program and solicit public feedback.
Wednesday, August 9

Debating Future of Airbnb in Fairfax County
Supervisors are considering updating its zoning ordinance to allow short-term rentals.

South Run Forest Community Joins National Night Out
South Run Forest Community Joins National Night Out

When Politics Becomes Family Tradition
Girls/Boys State develops into a three-generation family legacy.
Richard Byrd Library Takes on Summer
Only a couple events left at Richard Byrd as summer approaches an end
Tuesday, August 8
Thursday, August 3

Taste of Springfield Draws Crowds
A crowd of 3,000 could sample food from 24 restaurants and visit 81 booth vendors outside Springfield Town Center.
Low-Turnout High-Stakes Special Election for School Board
Countywide at-large seat to be determined by Aug. 29 special election; early voting is underway.
Special Election for School Board

Mission: Community Policing
Police, neighbors build trust; celebrate National Night Out.
National Night Out in Springfield

Burke-Springfield-Fairfax Entertainment Calendar through Aug. 10
What's happening in Burke, Springfield and Fairfax

National Night Out in Burke
Cardinal Estates holds pizza and movie night.
National Night Out in Burke
Wednesday, August 2

West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete
West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete

5.11 Retail Store Opens in Springfield
A large crowd lined up early to receive gift cards and discounts.
5.11 Retail Store Opens in Springfield