Sisters in Crime Come to Lorton
A group publishes 10th anthology of stories, ”Fur, Feathers and Felonies.”
Eagle Scout Repairs Centreville Greenhouse
At Centreville High, Connor Whalen also fixes panels and door, builds flower bed and benches.
Viewpoints: What is the best part about living in Burke and Springfield?
Interviews conducted at Pohick Regional Library in Burke.
Back-to-School Brigade in Springfield
Operation Homefront gives backpacks and school supplies to military families.
Old Firehouse Center Holds 28th Block Party in McLean
Event includes Wheels to Africa bike collection and Bands for Bikes.
Brewfest Held at Workhouse Arts Center
Event features 35 craft distilleries and artisan breweries; draws 2,000 visitors.
Burke Neighborhoods Join National Night Out
Burke Cove and Woodwalk Condos hold joint community celebration.
Protecting Monarch Butterflies in McLean
Caleb Himes completes Eagle Scout Project: Builds monarch waystation for butterflies at Kent Gardens Elementary.
Embracing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ in Alexandria
Rock opera by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice runs through Aug. 11 at LTA.
Disney’s ‘Newsies’ on July 26-28 in Alexandria
Musical will be performed at Bishop Ireton High School.
‘Pippin’ Arrives at Episcopal High School
Updated version of 1970s musical is told through a millennial lens.
New Baskin Robbins Opens in Fairfax
Owner Syed Ahmed re-opens after former shop closed due to eminent domain.
Fourth of July Celebrated in McLean
About 4,000 people enjoy fireworks, picnics, food trucks and a DJ at Churchill Road Elementary School.
Intersection Options Presented to Community
Residents hear about plans to improve Balls Hill Road and Old Dominion Drive intersection.
On Thursday, June 28, 2018, more than 50 residents got to hear about a $20.5 million plan showing four different options to improve that intersection by Project Manager Gibran Abifadel of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation held at Cooper Middle School.
A Night to Help End Human Trafficking
Just Ask Prevention Project and Airline Ambassadors host reception at Springfield Hilton.
InterFaith Bridge Builders Honored in McLean
Three people recognized for selfless work at the event held at Saint Luke Catholic Church.
Vienna Wireless Society Holds Field Day
About 50 people take part in the 24-hour national amateur radio event at Burke Lake Park.
Operation Homefront Hosts Star-Spangled Babies Shower in Springfield
50 military moms get free baby gifts, learn baby CPR and other child-care tips.
Stop Hunger Now at Wesley Church
About 70 church members at Wesley United Methodist package food for the needy.
‘Burke Airport’ Story Revisited
Retired teacher Mary Lipsey of Ravensworth tells of the community’s years-long fight to save their land from development.
Obituary: Larry from Flowers ‘n’ Ferns Dies
Was long-time fixture of Burke Town Plaza Shopping Center.
Great Falls Optimist Club Presents Awards
Awards given for Optimist International Essay Contest; Oratorical Contest; and Helping Hands Recognition Awards.
Interfaith Friendship Walk Held in Fairfax
About 100 people visit eight different communities of faith in the City of Fairfax.
Hope and Health Festival in Lorton
Sixth annual event sponsored by LCAC, South County Church, and Lorton Library.
Synetic Theater Presents ‘Titus Andronicus’ in Arlington
Wordless Shakespeare production with intrigue, war, romance, action, madness, and family drama.
New Dominion Women’s Club Celebrates 50th Anniversary in McLean
125 people party at The Pavilions of Turkey Run at Claude Moore Colonial Farm on May 4.
Pipeline Playwrights To Present ‘Unfocused’ in Alexandria
Stage reading of Jean Koppen’s play at MetroStage.
Charity Basketball Game in Vienna Raises $1,000
Fundraiser for the Lamb Center between Mosby Woods and Providence Elementary Schools.
Teen Job Fair Held in Springfield
About 400 people attend event sponsored by Supervisor Pat Herrity.
‘Celebrating the Magic of Giving Back’ in Fairfax County
Some 144 individuals and groups honored at Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards.
Signature Presents ‘Girlfriend,’ ‘A Hopeful Story’
Play is a homosexual love story and musical set in small-town Nebraska in 1993.
Great Falls Grange Re-imagined
Local leaders want to convert ownership from Fairfax County Park Authority to Great Falls.