EPA Administrator and Supervisor Herrity Visit Recycling Center
Nov. 15 is now “Fairfax County Recycles Day,” in coordination with “America Recycles Week.”
recycling
Local Rugby Player Signs to U.S. Team
West Springfield alumni going to San Diego for first game.
local rugby player
Another Option Coming for Commuters Inside the Beltway
The I-395 Express Lanes are opening soon, and tolling will begin.
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Getting From Metro to NOVA Campus and Business Center is Challenging
Connector road needed to improve access.
Metro access.
Smiles All Around at Democrat Victory Party in Fairfax
Gun violence prevention topped the action list for many.
Democratic party
Burke Dentist Hangs up Drill and Soccer Cleats
47 years seeing patients is enough for Dr. Rice.
Burke Dentist Retires
Local Farming Employs Adults with Special Needs and Autism
Big brother started program that now supplies lettuce to George Mason University and the Springfield Country Club.
Locally grown
Springfield Railroad Station: Local History Tales
Civil War soldiers and former postmasters once occupied this whistlestop station.
Springfield Railroad Station
Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Locally Made Film is a Hit on Amazon Prime
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Lake Braddock alumnus, local filmmaker.
Popular Golf Spot May be Going Away
Landowner looking for other options as the Top Golf business model has expanded; everything on hold for now.
Top Golf
Lake Accotink Lives On
Dredging the lake and applying preservation measures is a victory for Accotink.
Lake Accotink
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Saturday Evening Crash Near Fort Belvoir Leaves One Dead
Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Trains Roll Again at Metro
Stations reopen with improvements, although some construction continues.
Metro opens
Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley’s knack for expressing music with her brush strokes.
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Buses picked up the slack, leaving some riders happy.
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
Traffic calming efforts coincide with meeting ADA compliance.
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
National Night Out Enhances Neighborliness
Annual community event is a chance to mingle and enjoy ice cream.
National Night Out
Group Home Opens in Springfield
Community members with an open toolbox and outlook refurbish a home for the intellectually disabled.
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Texas Donuts Opening in Lorton
The bigger than usual donuts will be the main draw.
Texas Donuts in Lorton
Springfield Is Looking for a few Good Signs
County revitalization office is working with local officials on new gateway signs.
Sprinfield signs
Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced
The field is on the 10-year plan.
The field is on the 10-year plan.
Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County
Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.
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More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.
More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Community Voices Concerns about Shootings
Police meet with residents to seek leads.
Community Voices Concerns about Shootings
Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service
Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.
Trash Collecting
Lorton Barber Shop: 20 Years As a Local Favorite
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
Amazon, Virginia Tech Detail Their Plans
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts Amazon discussion
SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off
Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit at Accotink.
Cardboard Boat Race in Springfield
Last Day at Metro Station Has Some Pondering
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Healthy Job Market, International Travel Difficulties Impact Local Pools
Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.
lifeguard shortage
Helicopter Noise Irritates Homeowners in Mount Vernon, Lorton
Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.
Helicopters from Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir
Summer Preview at Pool Open House
Community gathering spot in Springfield welcomes new and old members.
Fox Hunt Pool and Tennis Club in Springfield
Looking Ahead to the Summer in Springfield and Burke
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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LPGA Event Puts Springfield On the Map
Qualifying round brings in women golfers from everywhere.
LPGA at Springfield
South County Percussion Band on National Stage
School’s drumline group lands in 15th place at a competition in Dayton, Ohio.
Drumline band