Also Sports Tourism: Mountain Bike Races
Riders from all over occasionally converge in Fairfax County, Contributing to tourism dollars.
Sports Tourism
Progress at the New Franconia District Government Center Building
Intersection expands at Beulah Street and the Springfield-Franconia Parkway
New plans advance in Franconia
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
New cameras on school bus arms will catch violators; $250 fines start May 12.
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus
The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth
Step right up
Cancer Survivor Helps in Many Ways as Road to Recovery Driver
Cancer Survivor Helps in Many Ways as Road to Recovery Driver
Commanders Watch Parties Planned for the NFC Championship on Sunday
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Property Near Kingstowne Slated for 10-Acre Park
Banks family land has local roots but some aren’t happy with plan.
On the eastern edge of Kingstowne, a piece of property once owned by the Banks family is the center of local attention recently.
Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Planners Eye Aging Section of Franconia
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights
No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com
Christmas lights
Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings
"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.
"Haunted Northern Virginia"
Fairfax County Urban Rescue Team Continued to Battle Flood Damage
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Team shrinks since initial deployment but rebuilding tasks continue.
Hospital Project Underway in Franconia
Officials break ground for full-sized hospital in growing area.
Hospital Project Underway in Franconia
Orange Hunt Celebrates 50 years
Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.
Radical school design was in place for their opening in 1974.
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Film Festival is Peppered with Big Names and Ideas
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Good Shepherd Housing Marks a Milestone
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title
Mike Salmon
The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.
Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Dominion Energy & Park Authority Connect to Help Ospreys
Nest box platforms installed at Laurel Hill Park
birds
Rocking the Poise in Springfield
Local teen wins crown at recent national American Miss Pageant
Modeling
Local Youth Land Bronze in Fly Fishing
WSHS grad won a fishing medal from Youth Fly Fishing World Championships.
Fishy
Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
Scooter Safety Under the Microscope
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
Sediment Study Underway at Lake Accotink
Sediments determine future management strategies for Lake Accotink that could go several ways.
Sediments
Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
Furniture and Clothing Top the List of Donations for Newly Placed Residents
Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.
Gracing Spaces helps with the transition from shelter to homes.
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
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
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.
Springfield Bike Store Burglarized Twice
Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.
Police suspect the same pair in both incidents.
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