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Navy Sea Chanters Join Summer Concert Series
Weekly summer concerts at Workhouse Arts Center attract families, music lovers.
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Burke Veteran Revisits Normandy
Revisiting historic places, memories during ten-day trip to Europe alongside family.
While the visual of infantry servicemen during the Normandy Invasion is an iconic World War II visual, lesser known is that of the combat engineers who made the infantry’s progress through enemy territory possible. Veteran Henry Stawicki of Burke recently revisited Europe on the seventieth anniversary of D-Day to commemorate his former role in the 341st Engineer Regiment.
Pandemic Levels Blow to Women’s Memorial Funding
Suffragist Turning Point Memorial work proceeds with design changes.
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South County High Hosts 5K Rock-n-Run Race in Lorton
87 participants completed their race and supported the band this year.
On Oct. 3, even in the drizzling, windy, cold evening, runners and walkers in neon yellow t-shirts did not give up: It was the 2nd Annual “Twilight Rock-n-Run 5K” hosted by the South County High School Band, where this year, 87 individuals participated. Participants either ran or walked under three different categories - Kids Fun Run, 5K Run or 1 Mile Glow Walk.
Appreciating Customers in Great Falls
Jenni Rokni has been to all of the nail salons in Great Falls and claims that Great Falls Nails and Spa on Walker Road is her favorite.
SpartanFest Held at West Springfield High
The Oct. 24 event gives an opportunity to learn about the community.
It was the 30th Annual SpartanFest.
‘Impressive’ Change
Commuters discuss conveniences of Silver Line.
July 26 marked the first anniversary of the Metro’s Silver Line opening.
McLean: Volunteers Urge Residents to Do More
Do More 24 raises nearly $1.5 million in a day.
Donors, nonprofits and companies raised nearly $1.5 million during Do More 24 on Thursday, June 5.
Books for a Bargain at the Great Falls Sale
Literary pickings made their way from the shelves of Great Falls families’ homes to the tables of the Great Falls Book Sale last weekend, for a biannual fundraising event held by the Friends of the Great Falls Library.
‘Concerts on the Town’ Return to Reston Town Center
David Akers and the Soul Shakers kick off the summer series running from June 4 to Aug. 27 at the Reston Town Center Pavilion.
Former Petland Manager Pleads Guilty
Sentenced on three counts of animal cruelty.
Animal cruelty charges brought against managers of the former Petland-Fairfax pet store reached Fairfax General District Court on Aug. 13.
Virginia State Candidates Seek Your Signature
With completion of the 2021 General Assembly session, the odd-year political election cycle is upon us in Virginia.
New Giant Opens at Springfield Plaza
With no interruption in service to loyal Springfield Plaza customers as promised, Giant opened their new, larger, 50,000 square foot store with enhanced features at the Plaza at 6 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 13.
Virginia House of Delegates Commends Local Group
Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team commended in Joint Resolution
The Virginia House of Delegates commended the Laurel Hill Park Volunteer Team (PVT) by Joint Resolution 257, delivered by Del. Kathy Tran (D-42), in a brief presentation ceremony on Dec. 12 in the Lorton Park.
