Marcia St. John-Cunning To Run For Open Franconia School Board Seat

Marcia St. John-Cunning, a longtime FCPS employee, announced she is running for the open Franconia District seat on the county school board.

Inaugural Blossom Fest Planned For April 8 At Springfield Town Center

Springfield Town Center is holding a Blossom Fest on April 8 as part of its new partnership with the National Cherry Blossom Festival.

Franconia District Park Renamed By Fairfax County Park Authority

The Park Authority approved the name change of Franconia District Park to distinguish it from the recently renamed Franconia Park.

George Mason Univ. Throws Support Behind Moving FBI HQ To Springfield

University President Gregory Washington cited GMU's academic programs that align with FBI interests in promoting Springfield as the new HQ.

Metallica Buys NoVA Pressing Plant With Resurgence Of Vinyl Records

Metallica, the legendary hard rock band, acquired a majority interest in Furnace Record Pressing, a vinyl record manufacturer based in NoVA.

Franconia Residents Protest Redevelopment Of Rose Hill Shopping Center

Residents of Franconia are worried they will lose valuable retail options if the proposed redevelopment of the Rose Hill Plaza is approved.

MD Leaders Ask President Biden To Weigh In On FBI Headquarters Process

Virginia leaders say they oppose asking President Biden to intervene in the FBI headquarters process as Maryland leaders hope he intervenes.

Leaders Break Ground For New Government Center, Library In Kingstowne

County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony in Kingstowne Thursday for a combined library, police station and supervisor's office.

Bunny Photos, Mad Hatter Tea Party Coming To Springfield Town Center

Springfield Town Center will be celebrating the start of spring with Bunny photos and a tea party with the Mad Hatter and special guests.

🌱 Police Release Names Of Officers + Fort Belvoir Understaffed

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🌱 Fairfax County New License Plate Readers + Fairfax Co. Sheriff Race

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Free Dental Hygiene Clinic For Children To Be Held In Springfield

A free mobile dental clinic is coming to Richard Byrd Library in Springfield on Saturday to offer dental screenings for uninsured children.

Help Giant Food and Assistance League Fight Food Insecurity

Assistance League Programs Will Benefit from Proceeds of Community Bag Sales

🌱 Gov. Requests AP African Studies Review + Local Houses For Sale

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🌱 Fairfax County Proposed Budget + FCSD Board Member Controversy

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🌱 Black History Events + Springfield Assistant Drags Student

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Fairfax County Fire Crews Extinguish Brush Fires In Springfield

Strong winds stirred up brush fires in Virginia Tuesday afternoon, including fires along Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield.

🌱 Real Estate Assessment Increase + Search & Rescue Team Returns

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Springfield Woman Sentenced To 15 Months For Witness Tampering

A Springfield woman was sentenced to 15 months in prison for witness tampering in connection with a trial against four accused gang members.

Elementary School Employee Accused Of Dragging Student By Arm: FCPD

An instructional assistant at a Springfield elementary school has been accused of dragging a student by their arm down the school's hallway.

Manchester Lakes Park To Undergo $150K Playground Renovation

The Fairfax County Park Authority will be replacing the playground equipment at Manchester Lakes Park in Franconia.

What's Open, Closed On Presidents Day 2023 In Kingstowne

See how the Presidents Day holiday will affect public parking, parks and recreation, libraries, and more around Kingstowne.

Youngkin, VA Officials Push For FBI Headquarters In Springfield

Top VA officials gathered in Springfield Wednesday to urge the federal government to select a nearby site as the new FBI headquarters.

Mike's American Grill In Springfield Catches Fire On Valentine's Day

Mike’s American Grill was open to customers on Valentine’s Day night when the fire started. Customers and staff reportedly safely evacuated.

New FBI Headquarters In Springfield Pushed By Youngkin, VA Delegation

Virginia’s political leaders are pushing for the federal government to choose Springfield as the new site for the headquarters of the FBI.

New Fire Truck At Springfield Station Delivers Improved Performance

Springfield Fire Station 22 placed a new fire truck into service on Monday, replacing an old truck that had logged more than 170,000 miles.

5K Fun Run In Kingstowne To Raise Awareness Of Mental Health Issues

The ConnerStrong Foundation and Franconia Supervisor Rodney Lusk are hosting an inaugural 5K race and fun run in Kingstowne on March 25.

Retiree Wins $1M Powerball Prize From Ticket Bought In Kingstowne

A Fairfax County man claimed the $1 million Powerball prize he won after purchasing the winning ticket in Kingstowne, the VA Lottery said.

Springfield Site For FBI Headquarters Backed By Fairfax County Board

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors agreed Tuesday to reiterate its support for the FBI moving its headquarters to a Springfield site.

12th Annual Stuff The Bus Food Donation Event Coming To Springfield

The 12th Annual Stuff the Bus event to help restock the shelves of local food pantries will be held on Saturday, Feb. 18 in Springfield.

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6 More VA Bed Bath & Beyond Stores Targeted To Close

Six more Bed Bath and Beyond stores across Virginia will close soon as part of a mass shuttering effort throughout the company.

Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity Kicks Off Re-Election Bid

Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity, the only Republican on the board, officially kicked off his re-election campaign on Thursday.

Golf Director At Springfield Golf & Country Club Wins National Award

Josh Tremblay, director of golf at Springfield Golf & Country Club, was named the recipient of the 2023 PGA Player Development Award.

Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Sold At Giant Food In Kingstowne

A Powerball ticket was bought in Kingstowne that is worth $1 million. Whoever bought the ticket has 180 days from Monday to claim the prize.

VDOT Opens Survey On Possible Changes At Franconia Intersection

The Virginia Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on possible improvements in the area of Telegraph Rd. and Hayfield Rd.

Fairfax County Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Shooting Deaths Of Teens

Zachary Burkard was convicted of shooting and killing 17-year-old Ersheen Elaiaiser and 16-year-old Calvin Van Pelt in Springfield.

Hyundai, Kia Cars Targeted In Fairfax County With Rise Of TikTok Trend

TikTok instructional videos on how to hot-wire Hyundai and Kia models could be linked to an increase in vehicle thefts in Fairfax County.

AMP Institute Offers Creative Arts Education Courses In Springfield

AMP Institute, a school for creative arts students, is opening a new location in Springfield, with the first classes starting in late March.

Donating Your Used Sneakers Will Bring Multiple Benefits

Assistance League's GotSneakers Campaign Helps Local Children And The Environment