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.
Burke History Day: Exploring History and Legend in Depth
Exhibits and presentations introduced a wide range of historical facts about Burke, Fairfax County.
“I think when most people move here, it’s kind of a bedroom community so nobody realizes there is history.”
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.
Burke Home Sales: September, 2015
In September, 2015, 43 Burke homes sold between $658,700-$138,000.
Burke 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.”
Burke: Meeting the Braddock District Candidates
League of Women Voters hosts event at Kings Park Library.
Sophomore Joe Russell with the George Mason University Democrats said his organization has helped register around 950 additional voters on campus. They’ve brought all the Democrat candidates for local offices to visit their school, Russell said.
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.
Northern Virginia j.talks Welcomes Authors for Book Fest
Elyssa Friedland, Jennifer Rosner, Dion Nissenbaum and William V. Madison visit between Oct. 29–Nov. 10.
Northern Virginia j.talks, conversations with authors and artists, has announced the visiting authors for this year’s Book Fest, running Oct. 29–Nov. 10.
Week in Burke
Woodson High Hockey to Hold Benefit Game
Letter: Fairfax Should Promote Burke Centre as its Amtrak Green Rail Gateway
To the Editor
Fairfax County should promote Burke Centre as its Amtrak Green Rail Gateway.
West Springfield Quarterback Muskett Throws 3 TD Passes in Victory
Spartans DB Pickell intercepts 3 passes against West Potomac.
West Springfield defeated West Potomac 28-9 on Oct. 9.