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Apartments Coming to Backlick Road Instead of Hotel

Strip mall fenced off, ready for demolition.

Apartments Coming

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County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023

Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.

BTW 2023

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Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics

Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.

Something Country

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Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost

Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.

Susosu Water

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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

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Hot Rods Hover at Hayfield

Parking lot is full of classic cruisers from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.

Hot Rods

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New Bridge at Lake Accotink Is an Upgrade for Hikers, Bikers

No getting wet or turning around.

Accotink bridge

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Trees Come Down and Utilities Relocated Along Rolling Road

Flagmen and cones are signs that a project appears to be underway.

Road project

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Body Found in Wooded Area of Kingstowne

Police were on site for the second Friday night in a row.

Body found in Kingstowne

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Officials Focus on Dangerous Hill on Lee Chapel Road

Plan and funding needed to fix this site of several fatal crashes.

Fixing road

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Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks

Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.

Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.

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Last Call is Tearful for Many at Moe’s Peyton Place

Springfield institution closes to the surprise of many.

Moe's Peyton Place

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Franconia Hospital Project Moves Forward

It’s the second addition planned at this intersection in the Franconia District.

New Hospital

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Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally

Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?

Rail mishaps

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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.

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Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition

There is even a coalition against it.

There is even a coalition against it.

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Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One

Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility

Government center

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Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging

Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.

No Snow

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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

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Lake Accotink Heading for Wetlands Designation?

Dredging cost increases might put the lake out of reach.

Lake Accotink

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Songwriter in Springfield Has an Ear for Lyrics

Retired scientist creates songs with an upbeat sound to drown the negatives.

Songwriter

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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

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On the Case: Bring FBI Headquarters to Springfield

Gathering highlights a strong argument for the site near the Springfield Metro station.

FBI Headquarters

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Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse

Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.

Brewery planned

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Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia

When completed, there will be several entities in one location.

Ground clearing

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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

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Rumor Mill is Alive and Well in Springfield Plaza

Stores swapping locations and upgrades underway.

Business improvement

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Local Park and Rec Center Renamed

Lee District Park sheds the connection with the Confederates.

Park name change

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Speed a Factor in the Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road

Police release more information after further investigation.

Crash investigation

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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

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Traffic Safety Under the Microscope Once Again

Lusk’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting brings out VDOT, police

Traffic Meeting

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Kids Are Stars of Lego Discovery Center Groundbreaking

The new Lego Discovery Center will open next summer in Springfield.

Lego Discovery Center

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Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions

Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.

Park staff changes

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I-66 Express Lanes Open out to Gainesville

Officials cut ribbon on the $3.7 billion express lanes project where tolls and carpooling are part of the picture.

Express lanes

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America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

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Burke Veteran Inspired by Recent Mail Call

Honor Flight artwork makes up display at South Run Rec Center.

Veterans Day

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Garage Construction Dominates Central Springfield

Multiple uses planned for the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage.

Springfield project

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If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield

Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.

Donut shop

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Local Band’s First Music Video Filmed on a DC Rooftop

”Running To You,” is complete, click the link at the end of the story.

https://youtu.be/wRj43NeO3JE

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Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites

Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.

Tour de Mount Vernon

Wheelchair Athletes Fit in Community Sports

Conference looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.

Wheelchair meeting

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Local Deli’s Sandwich List Resembles the Old Ball Coach’s Playbook

Washington football stars go down in Franconia Deli history.

Football-themed sandwiches

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A New Springfield Discussed at Chamber Meeting in Mount Vernon

New elements around the town center will bring needed economic development.

New Springfield discussed

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Off-The-Beaten-Path Is Cervantes Secret in south Springfield

Artisan coffees accent the Central American theme with an industrial look.

Cervantes Coffee

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Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season

Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.

Dams in Fairfax County

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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas

Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.

Floods

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Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton

Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.

Workhouse Haunt