Police Investigate Spotlighting Incident
Police are investigating an incident involving spotlighting the agency’s helicopter, creating dangerous visibility issues for the pilot and crew.
Letter: An Inspiring Story
To the Editor
The article “Fairfax County Animal Shelter Gets Creative to Save Lives,” (Connection, February 26-March 4, 2015) inspired me by how dedicated the volunteers are to provide the best care for the animals they take in and find them a new home as soon as possible.
Ayoub Shoots Woodson Boys' Basketabll into Third Consecutive Region Final
Cavaliers will face Westfield in 6A North region championship game Saturday.
Woodson defeated Battlefield 80-66 Wednesday.
Burke Racquet & Swim Club Celebrates 30 Years with Fitness Fair
Lynnda Gendron of Burke has worked at the Burke Racquet & Swim Club for 27 of its 30 years of operation.
New Packaging Brewing Company Opens in Lorton
With the capacity to churn out over 4,000 barrels annually, Fair Winds Brewing Company in Lorton can claim the title of Fairfax County’s largest packaging brewery.
“Oliver!” To Open at Church of the Good Shepherd in Burke
Springfield resident Nancy Lavallee is an attorney by day, but has done theater all her life. And for the last three years, in her free time, she’s traded the courtroom for the director’s chair, leading the Good Shepherd Players in productions of “The Sound of Music” and “Godspell.”
Experienced Woodson Boys' Basketball Team Bounces Back from 3OT Loss in Conference 7 Final
Cavaliers beat Robinson in opening round of 6A North region tournament.
The Woodson boys' basketball team beat Robinson 70-55 Friday night.
Movement Determined to ‘Save the Park’
Since the beginning of February, the Movement has generated a petition with more than 8,900 signatures and counting to save the Park.
“When the anonymous letter showed up in our neighborhood mailboxes many of us began to wonder and worry. A few of us started talking and soon a meeting was scheduled with Pat Herrity and the Park Authority,” said Leigh Claypool, committee chair of the Save Burke Lake Park movement.
Fairfax County Park Authority Passes on Commercial Proposal for Burke Lake Golf Park
Burke resident Meg Hanrahan likes Topgolf in Alexandria. “To go out on a date with my husband,” she said, “but it’s not some place I want to go when I want to mentally prepare to go out on a course and play 18 holes.”
Community Reviews Plans for Silas Burke Property
Members of the Burke and West Springfield communities were invited to review the plans of Sunrise Development, LLC to build an assisted living facility on the property of the Silas Burke House.
Conference 7 Title Business as Usual for West Springfield Girls' Basketball
Spartans beat South County to win fifth conference/district title in six years.
The West Springfield girls' basketball team beat South County 55-37 Tuesday.
Fern and Otter Come to ‘Work’
“My dogs Fern and Otter, both adopted from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. They love to come to work with me at the shelter.
When Sam Met Frodo
“Sam and Frodo are both rescue cats. Frodo, the big orange guy with the furry feet, came from Home Alone Feline Rescue in 2011. He is part Maine Coon and part American bobtail. Lou and I had been thinking about getting a second cat as a companion for Frodo when I ran into Lee District School Board member Tammy Koufax at a community event in Springfield in August 2013..."
South County Boys’ Basketball Wins First Conference Championship
No. 7 (lowest) seed Stallions upset No. 1 Woodson in 3-OT classic.
The South County boys' basketball team won its first conference championship Tuesday night.
Weichert, Realtors Recognizes Burke/Fairfax Station Office Associate
Bruce L. Green, regional vice president of Weichert, Realtors, announced Sales Associate Youssef Zeroual of the Burke/Fairfax Station office was individually recognized for his exceptional industry success during the month of January.