This Summer, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Bruster’s Ice Cream set to open next month in Hilltop Shopping Center.
Bruster's Ice Cream
Swim School Opening in Central Springfield
Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.
Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.
Pumping Wastewater for Clean Water
The unseen system that completes the circle
Pumping Wastewater for Clean Water
Barbie Mania Starts with a Run on the Racing Jackets
It’s all pink at Springfield Town Center.
Barbie Mania
New Vehicle Charging Stations
Springfield Town Center is EV friendly.
Springfield Town Center is EV friendly.
Sewage Spill Temporarily Closes Lake Accotink in Springfield
Summertime lake activities halted for a short time.
Sewage spill
Lake Accotink Task Force Meets for the First Time
Fate of this Springfield lake discussed by newly formed group.
Lake Accotink
Mount Vernon Recognizes Excellence in History Teaching
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
Changes Coming to Busy Springfield Intersection
Lanes over I-95 going through safety study.
Transportation
Car Used to Burglarize Smoke Bazaar in Springfield
Detectives seek community’s help after four burglarize Springfield store with stolen vehicle.
Burglary
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Apartments Coming to Backlick Road Instead of Hotel
Strip mall fenced off, ready for demolition.
Apartments Coming
County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost
Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.
Susosu Water
Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
Hot Rods Hover at Hayfield
Parking lot is full of classic cruisers from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
Hot Rods
New Bridge at Lake Accotink Is an Upgrade for Hikers, Bikers
No getting wet or turning around.
Accotink bridge
Trees Come Down and Utilities Relocated Along Rolling Road
Flagmen and cones are signs that a project appears to be underway.
Road project
Body Found in Wooded Area of Kingstowne
Police were on site for the second Friday night in a row.
Body found in Kingstowne
Officials Focus on Dangerous Hill on Lee Chapel Road
Plan and funding needed to fix this site of several fatal crashes.
Fixing road
Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Last Call is Tearful for Many at Moe’s Peyton Place
Springfield institution closes to the surprise of many.
Moe's Peyton Place
Franconia Hospital Project Moves Forward
It’s the second addition planned at this intersection in the Franconia District.
New Hospital
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One
Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility
Government center
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
Donuts and Ice Cream Coming to Renovated Site
Central Springfield sees an expanded variety of cuisines.
New donut location
Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand
FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.
FABB
Lake Accotink Heading for Wetlands Designation?
Dredging cost increases might put the lake out of reach.
Lake Accotink
Songwriter in Springfield Has an Ear for Lyrics
Retired scientist creates songs with an upbeat sound to drown the negatives.
Songwriter
The Beat Goes on with "Daddy-O” Art Show
Workhouse Art Center’s show culminates with bongo and guitars on March 18.
Art at the Workhouse
On the Case: Bring FBI Headquarters to Springfield
Gathering highlights a strong argument for the site near the Springfield Metro station.
FBI Headquarters
Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse
Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.
Brewery planned
Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia
When completed, there will be several entities in one location.
Ground clearing
Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road
Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.
Crash conference call
Rumor Mill is Alive and Well in Springfield Plaza
Stores swapping locations and upgrades underway.
Business improvement
Local Park and Rec Center Renamed
Lee District Park sheds the connection with the Confederates.
Park name change
Speed a Factor in the Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road
Police release more information after further investigation.
Crash investigation
Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road Claims Two Students’ Lives
Steep hills are no stranger to fatalities in Fairfax Station.
Fatal crash in Fairfax Station
Traffic Safety Under the Microscope Once Again
Lusk’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting brings out VDOT, police
Traffic Meeting
Kids Are Stars of Lego Discovery Center Groundbreaking
The new Lego Discovery Center will open next summer in Springfield.
Lego Discovery Center
Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions
Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.
Park staff changes