Burke Community Church Expanded, Enhanced
A major expansion project was recently completed at the Burke Community Church, adding space for a 1,150-seat worship center, adult classrooms, offices, lobby, cafe, bookstore and commercial kitchen.
Former Lee District Supervisor Joe Alexander, 90, Dies
His efforts in Lee District show signs that will be forever remembered.
Death of Joe Alexander
School Supply Drive in Two Phases This Year?
Home schooling may be the only way this year.
School Supply Drive
GMU Prepares for Coming Year
George Mason University campus plans adjusted to deal with pandemic.
George Mason University campus plans adjusted to deal with pandemic.
Terraced Garden Becomes a Natural Escape
Springfield backyard brings batches of beans, cucumbers and science lessons.
Garden Classroom
Discarded PPE Litters Neighborhoods
Disposal of this essential equipment has not found its way into the trash cans in some cases.
PPE litter
Four Road Projects Move Forward in Transportation Approval Chain in Fairfax County
Road projects are spread throughout County.
Transportation in Fairfax County got a boost lately when the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority moved forward on four projects in the county that are designed to help traffic congestion.
A Call to Save North Fork of Accotink Creek
Local Audubon Naturalist Society does not like development slated for privately owned land.
Development in Fairfax
In Fairfax County, Adopt-A-Road is a Hit
County has highest participation in Virginia.
With everyone concentrating on social distancing these days, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway is a possible option to clean the roadsides, get some sun, and practice social distancing while doing a good deed.
Stay-at-Home Order Allows More Time for Road Construction in Virginia
When traffic is down, the crews extend time with lane closures, resulting in project progress.
The quarantine that seems to have no end is having some positive impacts. With most businesses closed and most people staying home most of the time, rush hours have been minimal, gas use is down, local streets are becoming the roads less traveled. For road crews, this is time to pick up the pace.
Front Line Medical Staff Get New Tennis Shoes
Local athletic shoe companies donate special shoes to medical staff Impacted by COVID-19.
New shoes for medical workers.
Reston, Mount Vernon and Burke Farmers Markets to Open in May
It could pave the way for more as county gradually reopens.
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Keeping an Eye on Accotink Creek
‘Transform 66,’ construction stirring the silt pot in Fairfax.
Accotink Creek
Keeping the Chamber Boat Afloat in Northern Virginia
Various Chambers of Commerce are helping members to get through the pandemic.
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Electricity Blamed for Many House Fires in Fairfax County
Safety precautions can be taken before tragedy strikes.
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Virginia House Passes Bike, Pedestrian and Driver Bills Aimed at Safety
New Assembly makeup allows for more safety legislation.
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New Heliport for the Fairfax County Police Helicopter is in the Works
Upgraded facility will address the safety and efficiency of this county asset.
Police Helicopter
Toll Lane Construction on I-66 Calls for Engineering and Patience
Interchange reconstructions are a big piece of the puzzle.
transform 66
VDOT’s Plan at Popes Head Road Comes Together
Design public hearing planned for Dec. 12.
VDOT plans to widen parkway
Smiles All Around at Democrat Victory Party in Fairfax
Gun violence prevention topped the action list for many.
Democratic party
Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County
Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.
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Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service
Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.
Trash Collecting
‘Northfax’ Project Completed
Drainage, turn lanes and pedestrian facilities make a better intersection at Route 50 and Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax.
Northfax road project
Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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Creativity Within the Bounds is Behind Daniels Remodeling
Local husband-wife efforts are awarded.
Daniels Remodeling
Senior and Student Housing Eyed for Braddock Corridor
Transportation the focus of the meeting at Good Shepherd.
Braddock Rd. meeting
County Looks to Use Drones
Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.
Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.
Fairfax Homeless Help Decorate the City
New program pays for a days work to Lamb Center ‘Guests.’
New homeless program in Fairfax.
Fairfax Will Miss Rolling Thunder
May 2019 will be the final Memorial Day ride of this type.
Rolling Thunder ending in May.
Hunger Walk Helps Those in Need
Fundraiser helps many without food locally and nationally.
CROP walk
Amish Cover Band Rocks the House in Vienna
Nottoway Park’s natural stage setting doubled as a dance floor for the Amish Outlaws.
Amish Outlaws rock the park.
Chrome and Comradery Follow the Local HOG Chapter
Kids love the Harley Davidsons at Pohick Library.
Motorcycle show at Library.
Playing on a Home Turf
Clifton musician headlines the Park Entertainment Series at Burke
Clifton musician plays at Burke Lake
Having Fun at Government Center
JunkFood Kicks off the Evenings on the Ellipse.
Concerts at the Government Center
Enjoying Braddock Nights
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years
Family ice cream shop a mainstay in the City of Fairfax.
Woody’s Ice Cream Still Packing them in After 20 Years
Working and Exhibiting at Workhouse in Lorton
Fairfax fiber artist looks to quilts for artistic expression.
Lost Ring? Call Ringfinder
Fairfax Ringfinder reunites lost heirlooms with owners; gets many smiles in the end.
Local Filmmaker Earns 2017 Spotlight Horror Film Award
“The Hermit” shot at Cox Farms.
The Hermit horror movie.