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Police Shoot Armed Man in Lorton
Suspect was out on a warrant and in a van parked on a Newington area street; police say he pointed a gun at them.
Shooting in Lorton
LA Musician Got Her Start in Mount Vernon
Fort Hunt alumni Julie Gigante started playing the violin at age 5 and now is featured on an 11,000-square-foot mural in Los Angeles.
LA Musician from Mount Vernon
Burke Teen Models for Louis Vuitton on the Runway in Miami
First show chipped away at the shyness shell for Ibrahim Sesay.
Teen model
Banks and Eateries Play Musical Chairs in Vienna
Some here are switching places while other bank branches are closing across the country.
Banks closing
Rotary's Bocce Tournament: Mission and Remembrance
Benefits Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services
Bocca
Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
Offer to Buy River Farm Inches Up, But Declined by Seller
NOVA Parks is still part of the future at River Farm.
On Sunday evening, Sept. 26, the American Horticultural Society voted against an offer from NOVA Parks to purchase River Farm during a board meeting of the American Horticultural Society, but they are leaving it open for more offers.
Project Launched to Address Overflow at Lake Accotink
After rainy days, hikers face a watery crossing when walking around the lake.
Accotink improvements
Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition
Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.
July 4 parade in Springfield
Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke
Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.
Bamboo
Parkway Plan Kicked Off in Early October in Mount Vernon
A road diet is based on a 2019 safety study by the National Park Service.
Parkway plan
Rising Baseball Star Threw His First Pitch in Springfield
The former WSHS star will be tuned into the MLB draft in mid-July.
Local Baseball star
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
Trees or Bikes in Mount Vernon?
Along Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, trees get the short end of the stick.
Clearing for trail
Drinking Wine and Painting Ducks in Belle View
Team building is part of the process at Wine & Design.
Painting as therapy
It’s Only February, But Not Too Early for Potholes
January’s cold temperatures made the pothole season come early.
Potholes come early
Springfield’s Past Resident Part of Rock Music History
Legendary Dave Grohl got his start here, and is now author, filmmaker and Foo Fighter.
Dave Grohl's book
New Golf Game Opens in Old Golf Venue in Kingstowne
In an area slated for houses, Rudy’s golf provides options for golfers.
Golf place opens.
Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon
Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.
Plant fair