Free Family-Friendly Celebration Day Coming To Lake Accotink Park

The public is invited to Lake Accotink Park on Aug. 26 to enjoy free amusements, boat rentals, nature hikes, workshops and fishing.

Couples Celebrate Years of Marriage by Renewing Vows at Greenspring

​Six couples, sharing over 258 years of marriage combined, celebrated the renewal of their vows earlier this year on campus.

Fairfax Co. Residents Celebrate Parks And Recreation With Selfies

Fairfax County announced the five winners of its selfie photo contest held in July to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month.

Enjoying The Great Outdoors at Greenspring

With 108-acres of picturesque green space and well-landscaped walking trails, nature lovers are grateful to call this community home.

Fairfax County Holding Selfie Contest For Park and Recreation Month

The Fairfax County Park Authority is holding a selfie photo contest from July 24 to July 28 to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month.

Greenspring Provides Healthcare Career Advancement Opportunities

Senior Living Community offers a collaborative and rewarding work environment.

Greenspring Kicks Off Summer with Spectacular 3rd Annual SUMMERFEST

Highlights included a car show with vehicles from 1913-2023, a live band, barbeque, baked goods, vendors, fresh caramel corn, and more!

Burke Centre Library To Celebrate 15th Anniversary With Music, Food

Burke Centre Library is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Saturday, June 24, with live music, refreshments and programming for all ages.

Document Shredding Event In Burke To Raise Money For Marian Homes

A document shredding event will take place at the Rolling Valley Park and Ride in Burke on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Greenspring Residents Support Student Employees’ Educational Goals

The Greenspring Scholars’ Fund provides recipients with $10,000 to help offset academic tuition expenses.

Design Your Dream Dwelling at Greenspring

Residents enjoy the freedom to personalize their apartment homes at the senior living community in Springfield, Virginia.

Greenspring Named Among "Best of Virginia"

Erickson Senior Living-managed community in Fairfax has been voted among the Best of Virginia 2023 by readers of Virginia Living Magazine.

Take A Test Drive of Life at Greenspring

Prospective residents can stay in an apartment suite on campus and experience life at the vibrant senior living community.

Traister Real Estate Experts Put Clients' Needs First & Love To Serve

Plus, Rob Traister tells Patch what the team is looking for in new agents.

Blood Drive To Be Held At Burke Volunteer Fire Rescue Department

The Burke Volunteer Fire Rescue Department is teaming up with Inova Blood Donor Services to hold its next blood drive on Thursday, April 13.

Libraries Hold 'Read and Feed' Drive To Address Hunger In Fairfax Co.

Fairfax County Public Library is holding its “Read and Feed” food drive in April, with customers asked to drop off food items at any branch.

Fairfax Station's Marian Homes Awarded $6K Grant From Land Title Group

The American Land Title Association Good Deeds Foundation awarded a $6,000 grant to Marian Homes, which provides affordable group housing.

GreenDrop Gets Ready To Open Kings Park Donation Drop-Off Center

GreenDrop is opening a new donation center on Thursday in the Kings Park Shopping Center, where the public can drop off lightly used items.

​ Greenspring's In-House TV Station Broadcasts Greatness

With a dedicated group of resident volunteers and 3 staff members, the station (GSV-TV) produces high-quality, informative tv programming.

Musicians, Singers Wanted At Fairfax County Farmers Markets In 2023

The Fairfax County Farmers Markets are inviting musicians to apply to perform at its 10 local farmers markets across the county in 2023.

Scout Dens, Troops Invited To West Springfield District Police Station

The West Springfield District Station is hosting Scout Night on March 14, when police officers will give presentations and video tours.

Irish Dance Champion Shows Strength Of Character: Burke Star Student

Star student Ciara, who attends Nativity Catholic School, demonstrates strength of character when participating in Irish Dance competitions.

🌱 Huge Rise In Fairfax County Strangulation Cases + Local Gov Discuss

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🌱 Senator Barker Receives In A Heartbeat Award + Lake Accotink Future

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🌱 School Board Member Controversy + Police Body Cam Investigation

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🌱 Fairfax County Proposed Budget 2024 + FCSD Places Faculty On Leave

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🌱 Fatal Shooting By 2 Fairfax County Police Officers + Local Indicted

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🌱 Teacher Enters House Of Delegates Race + 2023 Housing Assessments

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​Greenspring's Staff Members Share a Commitment to Care

Greenspring is considered a destination for career-driven people who possess a passion for serving others.

VA Task Force 1 Members Heading To Turkey, Syria After Quake

Members of Virginia Task Force 1 in Fairfax County are heading to Turkey and Syria after an earthquake devastated parts of the countries.

Patch Needs You Burke! Become A Newsletter Curator

Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Then apply to be a newsletter curator!

Burke Lake Park To Host Guided Stargazing Event In February

Burke Lake Park​ will be hosting a Stargazing Spectacular on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 5 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Learn About The History Of Old Burke Village At Virtual Lecture

The Burke Historical Society is holding a special virtual event on Sunday where people can learn about the history of Old Burke Village.

Korean War Veteran Presents Award To Burke Civil Air Patrol Cadet

The Burke Composite Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol hosted Korean War veteran Colonel Warren Wiedhahn, who presented an award to a cadet.

​ Greenspring Unveils Village Square Enhancements

Senior Living Community celebrates 25 years looking better than ever!

Get Your Tech, Computer Questions Answered At Burke Centre Library

The weekly walk-in tech clinics at Burke Centre Library are held to help residents with eBooks, mobile devices, and basic computer skills.

Annual Rabbit Branch Park Clean-up To Be Held On MLK Jr. Day

The Kings Park West Civic Association is hosting its annual Rabbit Branch Park clean-up on Monday, Jan. 16 starting at 9 a.m.

Scout Night Tours, Presentations At West Springfield District Station

Fairfax County Police officers from the West Springfield District Station will be hosting Scout Night on Jan. 17 for scout dens and troops.

Fostering Friendships at Greenspring

Strong relationships are developed through clubs, activities, and day-to-day interactions on Greenspring's campus.

$1M Virginia Lottery Winning Ticket Bought At Safeway in Burke

A $1 million winning ticket in Virginia’s New Year’s Millionaire Raffle was bought in Burke, according to the Virginia Lottery.