Area Roundups
The Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce (Fairfax Chamber) announced that the application period for the 2016 Greater Washington Innovation Awards is now open through Jan. 22, 2016.
Arts Awards Presented
Public-private partnerships, innovation, and collaboration emerge as strong themes during 2015 Arts Awards ceremony.
On Friday, Oct. 30, the Arts Council of Fairfax County presented its fourth annual Arts Awards to a full house.
Obituary: Alex J. Johnson
On Oct. 19, 2015, Col. Alex J. Johnson, U.S. Army, passed away at the age of 82 in Winter Garden, Fla. from complications of Alzheimer’s.
Demonstrating for Springfield Senior Center
To the Editor
I am writing to invite our community to join Springfield senior taxpayers and families in a demonstration on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m.–noon at the Fairfax County Government Center, 12000 Government Center Parkway in Fairfax.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac to Face West Springfield in Playoffs
Wolverines lost to Spartans 28-9 during regular season.
West Potomac will travel to face West Springfield in the opening round of the 6A North region playoffs on Friday.
Fairfax: Woodson Football Earns First Playoff Berth Since 2009
No. 15-seed Cavaliers to face No. 2. Lake Braddock on Friday.
The Woodson football team closed the regular season with a 38-14 victory over T.C. Williams on Nov. 7.
South County Overcomes 20-Point Deficit to Capture Conference 7 Championship
Undefeated Stallions beat Lake Braddock in OT, secure region's No. 1 seed.
The South County football team remained undefeated with a 33-30 overtime victory over Lake Braddock on Friday.
Weekend in Burke, Fairfax, Fairfax Station, Clifton, Lorton, Springfield
Weekend events in your neighborhood.
Springfield: ‘Steady’ Voting
Allyn Hammel of Burke began working as an election officer over ten years ago and then was promoted to chief election officer for the 2008 presidential election. She described the voter traffic at West Springfield High School as “steady.”
Burke: Area Roundup
Daniel O’Neal, a junior at Robinson Secondary School, died the morning of Oct. 28, according to a letter to school parents and students from principal Matthew Eline. “Daniel will be truly missed and lovingly remembered by the Robinson Secondary School family,” Eline said in the letter.
Timeless Masterpiece of Broken Hearts
Virginia Opera’s “La Boheme” at Center for the Arts.
Soon, Northern Virginia audiences will be able to be transfixed by Puccini’s mesmerizing masterwork “La Boheme.”
Letter: Springfield Senior Center Petition Moves Forward
To the Editor
On Election Day, Nov. 3, 2015, the petition for permanent facility(ies) by the Burke/West Springfield Senior Center (BWSSCWoW) received strong support with 4,226 votes or 18.7 percent of total votes cast by Springfield District voters.
Halloween and Weekend Events in Burke, Fairfax, Lorton, Fairfax Station, Clifton and Springfield
Fun things to do in your neighborhood
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Preschool Celebrates 30th Anniversary
More than a hundred people turned out for the 30th Anniversary of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Preschool on Oct. 24.
Opinion: Domestic Violence Includes Financial Abuse
The intertwinement of domestic violence and homelessness in Fairfax County.
What if you wake up one day in fear of your physical safety? What would you do if you had absolutely no access to any of your bank accounts?