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Burke: Robinson Boys’ Lax Avenges Loss to Yorktown

Rams win with strong defense, Daniel’s 5 goals.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team defeated Yorktown earlier this season.

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Fairfax: Woodson Girls’ Lax Dominates Lake Braddock in Second Half

Sophomore Dougherty leads Cavaliers with six goals.

The Woodson girls' lacrosse team beat Lake Braddock 18-4 on Tuesday.

Celebrating Easter and Spring

Lenten and Spring events.

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High School Seniors Tour Local Bank, Compete for Scholarships

On March 16, Virginia high school seniors from eight schools across the area spent the day at Burke & Herbert Bank as part of Bank Day, a statewide effort sponsored by the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) Education Foundation and the Virginia Bankers Association Leadership Division.

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Burke, Centreville, Chantilly, Springfield: Brain Injury Services honors volunteers and community partners

Maya Simbulan of Fairfax is thankful for being normal. The Lake Braddock Secondary School freshman would like to pursue work with computer graphics and plays electric wheelchair soccer.

Burke: Alcohol and Speed Suggested Factors in Fatal Crash

Crash reconstruction detectives are investigating a fatal car crash that occurred March 14 around 12:23 a.m. near Burke Commons Road and Roberts Common Lane.

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Burke, Bairfax Station, Springfield: Shark Tank Racing Squad sets new record in sixth year of swimming marathon fundraiser

For the sixth year, swimmers piled on miles of laps in the pool, raising money to support their coach and the Avon Walk to End Breast Cancer.

Burke Home Sales: February, 2016

In February, 2016, 25 Burke homes sold between $680,000-$195,000.

Burke Home Sales: February, 2016

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Del. Filler-Corn Champions New Laws Preventing, Combating Sexual Assault

On Friday, March 11, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), flanked by leading voices in the fight against campus and domestic sexual assault participated in a press conference in Richmond on the last day of the 2016 General Assembly session announcing the passage of several bills addressing this issue.

Celebrating the Spring Holidays

Spring is here.

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Burke: Robinson Boys’ Lax Beats Broad Run in Season Opener

Two-time defending state champs have new leaders.

The Robinson boys' lacrosse team defeated Broad Run on Tuesday.

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Burke Historical Society begins new research education series.

When Col. Blake Meyers’ (U.S. Army, ret.) mother and grandmother died, he inherited boxes of family records that no one had ever taken the time to archive, much less even go through and organize.

Letter: How Come Cat ‘Beats’ State Champions?

To the Editor

Your Feb. 25-March 2 cover story was about a cat and buried on page 12 was the article on both Robinson Boys and Girls swim teams winning State Titles!

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Burke and Fairfax: Super Tuesday 2016 Viewpoints

Who did you vote for, and what are some of the most important issues for you in this election?

John Kasich. He’s the more moderate option. I really don’t want Trump to win and I want a more moderate fiscal budget, with more equitable wealth distribution.

Springfield: Super Tuesday Viewpoints

Who did you vote for, and what are some of the most important issues to you in this election?

Marco Rubio. I like what he stands for, the way he’s handled himself so far.