The following items are from the recent daily activity reports from the West Springfield, Franconia, and Fair Oaks Police District Stations of the Fairfax County Police Department, which includes parts of Burke.
Here comes two more 2013 meteor showers.
Death notices and funeral announcements from local funeral homes for Monday, Sept 23.
Spending a few bucks on a cup of coffee every day could sack your retirement plans — or not — depending on whom you believe.
Where's the big stink? In all lower 48 states, but the East Coast can expect to get stink-bombed especially hard.
Athlete of the Week honor for Amanda So, a Carnegie Mellon junior.
Melissa Porfirio, a first-grade teacher at Springfield’s Crestwood Elementary School, was recognized by the Virginia Department of Education last week for her commitment to her students.
Five things to look forward to in Burke this week.
Fairfax County Animal Shelter offering a discount on adoption fees for large dogs this month.
Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and Washington.
Plus, the saddest, most adorable photo ever. Some of the top stories of the summer from around our Patches in Virginia and Washington, DC. Today: August stories.
Some houses around Virginia and DC that’ll WOW you.
More than 150 of the world's most influential living authors will appear for the 15th annual Fall for the Book Festival.
Tough times at Fairfax County Libraries; Patch wants your suggestions.
Watch the official trailer for "Prisoners" with Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Polls show the candidates for Virginia governor virtually tied.
What to expect on Sept. 22, the first day of fall. Plus a three-month outlook from the National Weather Service and early winter predictions for the region.
Plus, alleged child abduction and World of Beer. Some of the top stories of the summer from around our Patches in Virginia and Washington, DC. Today: July stories.
When is the end of summer? Not until you, “save the Blue Crabs, then eat ‘em.”
Plus, bloodhound puppies join the force and can you smell what the gubernatorial scandal-machine is cooking?
Regardless, in every area except one, local students still performed better than students statewide in 2012-13.
Bolt and Sy are just a few months old, but they're already learning how to find clues and missing people.