Fairfax County: K-9 Krawl 5K Walk a Success
Some 315 people participated in the ninth annual K-9 Krawl 5K Walk on Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Fairfax County Government Center in Fairfax.
Burke, Fairfax: Del. Eileen Filler-Corn, Natalie Beck Serve as Co-Grand Marshals of the Buddy Walk
The Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia (DSANV) held its annual Buddy Walk at George Mason University last Saturday, featuring Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and Natalie Beck as its co-Grand Marshals, both residents of Virginia’s 41st House District.
Mount Vernon: Gandee Touts Business Background for Supervisor Seat
Holly Dougherty, executive director of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce, said Jane Gandee is the reason that organization became involved with helping the homeless along Richmond Highway.
Mount Vernon: Storck Emphasizes School Board Experience in Supervisor Race
Christine Morin of Lorton remembers when South County Secondary School opened in 2005. She found out Fairfax County said they had no plans to build a South County middle school, as the system had previously promised, which was a reason Morin and her family moved to Laurel Hill from Burke.
Burke: Lake Braddock Field Hockey Secures Regional Berth
Bruins beat Mount Vernon in Conference 7 tournament.
The Lake Braddock field hockey team defeated Mount Vernon 2-0 on Tuesday.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: September, 2015
In September, 2015, 74 homes sold between $1,150,000-$129,500 in the Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton area.
Clifton, Fairfax Station and Lorton Home Sales: September, 2015
Halloween Events in Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield
Get ready to get scared Burke, Fairfax, Lorton, Springfield
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield
Run a race, read a book, dance the night away or listen to a cleverly named A cappella group. It's all happening in your neighborhood.
Fairfax Station: First Decoding Dyslexia 5K Held at Burke Lake
Raising awareness, advocating for more services in schools
When Fairfax resident Calvin Rizek was in first grade, he remembers not being able to read along with the class, but “just flipping pages, like everyone else.”
Sun shines on 48th Clifton Day
It was a big way to be welcomed to the neighborhood. Adam and Julianne Erbrecht moved to Clifton two weeks before the historic town’s massive annual festival Clifton Day.
Clifton’s Haunted Trail Set for Oct. 24
The historic town of Clifton is preparing to add a new set of ghost stories to its collection. One of its primary annual fundraisers, the Haunted Trail, is scheduled to return for another year on Oct. 24.
Week in Lorton
Weekly happenings in Fairfax Station, Lorton and Clifton
Medical Education Campus in Springfield to Host Open House
Northern Virginia Community College’s Medical Education Campus will host an informational open house on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m.-noon at 6699 Springfield Center Drive in Springfield.
Letter: Distasteful Campaign Literature
To the Editor
As a mother, wife, sister and Navy Veteran, I am sickened that Bryan Wolfe, candidate for Fairfax County Sheriff would exploit the death of an African American woman who died in police custody for political gain.
Volunteer Fairfax Names New CEO
Elise Neil Bengtson is the new Volunteer Fairfax CEO.