Lorton: Workhouse Gleams under Rockets’ Red Glare
Arts center in Lorton hosts thousands for fireworks display.
Thousands of visitors got their fill of fireworks July 2 at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, two nights before Independence Day.
Burke, Fairfax Station: Construction Beginning in August on Burke Lake Park Sewer Line
Construction is set to begin Aug. 8 on around 7,000 feet of sewer line running throughout Burke Lake Park.
Fairfax County: School Board Renews Superintendent Garza’s Contract
Fairfax County Public Schools has secured four more years with Dr. Karen Garza at the helm as superintendent. The School Board members voted unanimously to extend her contract through June 30, 2020 at their June 30 meeting.
Lorton: Express Lanes Award the Workhouse Arts Foundation a Community Grant
Transurban, the operator of the 495 and 95 Express Lanes, announced that the Workhouse Arts Foundation will receive a grant this quarter through the 495 and 95 Express Lanes Community Grant Program for their Service member Community Art Partnership and Exchange (SCAPE) Scholarships.
Dragon Boating
It’s been called the fastest growing water sport in the world – although it took more than 2,000 years to recently take aim at that title.
Lorton: No Suspects Named as Police Investigate River Drive Homicide
In a June 20 update release, Fairfax County Police said detectives are continuing to investigate the March 11, 2016 murder of Johan De Leede.
Lorton: Fireworks Set to Explode over Workhouse Arts Center Again July 2
A fireworks display will once again be the highlight of a Fourth of July weekend evening program at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.
Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer
Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served
For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.
Lorton and Springfield: Metropolitan School of Arts Honors First Graduating Class
Metropolitan School of Arts Honors First Graduating Class
“We’re overjoyed to see these successful graduates go on to some of the most elite college programs, as well as achieving academic scholarships,” said Melissa Dobbs, founder and president of Metropolitan School of the Arts of Alexandria.
Fairfax County: Torres Walks Free
Former police officer released five days after sentencing for killing John Geer
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres walked free Wednesday morning, June 29.
Weekend Fun: June 24-26
Weekend fun in the area.
Fairfax Station, Lorton: More than 500 graduate from South County High School on June 21
South County High School senior class president Taylor Berry lamented in her commencement address that little did she and her classmates know their secondary education would go by so quickly.
Burke, Fairfax Station: Robinson Holds Graduation June 15
The students may have been graduating, but their principal assigned one more book for them to read. Robinson Secondary’s Matt Eline sent each 2016 graduate on their way with a copy of Brian Tracy’s “Achieve Any Goal.” He made goals the theme of his address to the young adults on June 15 at George Mason’s Eagle Bank Arena.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: May, 2016
In May, 2016, 87 homes sold between $1,217,500-$132,000 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: May, 2016