Burke News

Interest in mountain bike riding increases, as does Trips for Kids programa s influence.

The incident occurred in the 5400 block of Crossrail Drive around 5:30 p.m. Police say they responded to a report of an accidental shooting at the home.

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Three Fairfax brothers earn Eagle Awards in Burke troop. After a decade of building character, learning lifea s lessons and serving others, it was finally time for the Sackett-Restivo brothers to get their due.

The Virginia Department of Transportation halted construction in three out of four "areas" of the Capital Beltway High Occupancy Toll [HOT] Lanes project June 22 after a contractor failed to comply with environmental regulations.

With the new summer season starting today for the Summer Wind Cruises, Marilyn Brainard, Summer Wind Cruises president, and Rick Willman, Summer Wind Cruises vice president, have hired a new catering service.

STOP. PUT THE TIE DOWN . Back away from the golf gear. Don't guess what the old man wants for Father's Day - go to the source.

Local was definitely the feel at the Burke United Methodist Church Summer fest on Saturday June 13, where local crafters displayed their crafts and musicians from the area entertained the crowd.

Once a bustling center for travelers seeking shelter for the night and a meeting place for some of the dayA a a s most well known civic leaders, the Silas Burke House became a historic landmark as the years passed.

The following is a list of upcoming productions and auditions in the Fairfax area: Productions - 'Partial Eclipse.' Signature Theatre, in Arlington, presents "Partial Eclipse," a rock song cycle by Matt Conner directed by Eric Schaeffer, through June 13 in Signature's MAX Theatre.

The Friday deadline for a nationwide transition from analog to crisper digital television transmission has U.S. retailers hoping for a boost in sales of smaller TVs as consumers upgrade secondary sets in spare rooms.

Health notes are for support groups, exercise classes, blood drives and similar events open to the public at no or minimal cost.

Named by Washingtonian Magazine among the top remodelers in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Two Fairfax County representatives to face each other in Nov. 3 general election.

On a slightly overcast Memorial Day morning, a few dozen people gathered on the grounds of the Burke Centre Conservancy for a humble ceremony dedicated to veterans and the current soldiers.

After duking it out with the Junkies at a Spring Break Party and battling the mysterious Mr.

Reston Farmers Market, Reston Market open at Lake Anne. Wednesday, May 13, 2009 The Reston Farmers Market reopened last Saturday to warm weather and a bustling crowd.

Fort Hunt Elementary School recently recognized 42 students who participated in this yeara s PTA Reflections Program.

Hip-hop artist performs at Clarendon Ballroom campaign fundraiser. WHILE POLITICAL OPPONENTS criticize Terry McAuliffe for accepting political donations from wealthy Californians, the Virginia gubernatorial candidate appears to be running toward, not away from, his West Coast connections.

Supervisors to vote on mall improvements, public anxious for work to get underway.