Burke News

Have you seen the cicadas in Burke yet? On Tuesday, Patch asked our readers where they've spotted the noisy bugs in the Burke/Springfield area on our Facebook page.

The West Springfield District Station of the Fairfax County Police Department is sponsoring a version of the Citizen Police Academy as part of their new initiatives for 2013.

The 63rd annual Annandale Spring Carnival which will feature games, rides, food and local entertainment, will open to the community on June 6 and last through June 16.

Whether you're planning to host a barbecue or want to decorate your home because you have family and friends coming into town for the Memorial Day weekend, adding a red, white and blue-themed floral bouquet could be just the right touch for your event.

More than 10 students from Lake Braddock Secondary School , Robinson Secondary School and West Springfield High School have received nominations for the 2013 National Capital Area Cappie Awards .

Burke residents aren't the only ones preparing for Memorial Day cookouts and celebrations this weekend.

On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses.

Star Trek Into Darkness has opened in theaters nationwide. Here are the showtimes at the movie theaters showing Star Trek Into Darkness closest to Tysons: Watch the trailer in the media box at right.

Fairfax County police officers are saying farewell to their old cruisers as the department purchases 127 Ford Police Interceptor sedans and utility vehicles in FY2013.

Thinking about starting a renovation project? We asked Craig Durosko, founder and chairman of Sun Design in Burke, Va., to outline what you need to know to find a good contractor.

Fairfax County home day care providers will find out June 18 exactly how many children they're legally allowed to care for under county regulations.

More than 10,000 Washington, DC-area commuters are expected to use pedal power to get to work on Friday for Bike to Work Day 2013.

Inspectors from the Virginia Department of Health Visited several restaurants in or near Burke and Fairfax Station this week.

The Burke area now has another shipping option to mail any packages or parcels. A new FedEx store moved into the West Springfield Shopping Center .

Burke non-profit Able Forces will serve as the Virginia host for the Armed Forces Day Freedom Ride on Saturday in Springfield.

Martina Leinz, head of the Burke-based Northern Virginia Chapter of the Million Mom March, addresses the audience at the McLean Commubnity Center about what she says has been a 13-year battle against inadequate gun laws in Virginia.

A 5,214-square-foot home is on the market in Burke. The home on 6904 Spanker Drive is listed at $739,950. It features skylights, a library with built-in shelves, and jetted tubs, according to the listing on AOL real estate .

Fairfax County home day care providers will find out June 18 exactly how many children they're legally allowed to care for under county regulations.

The Braddock Nights summer concert series , sponsored by Braddock District Supervisor John Cook and the Friends of the Braddock Nights returns to the Burke area in June.

Get your library card ready: May 13 marks the beginning of Children's Book Week, an annual celebration of books and reading for young people.