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West Springfield District Station Launches New Citizen Police Academy
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.
Boy Scouts end ban on gay members
The vote of the century-old group symbolizes just how quickly many Americans' views on homosexuality are changing.
Child Development and Class Room Management
The Catechetical Leaders of the Diocese of Arlington hosted an in-service meeting at St.
Police: Suspects Arrested for Assault and DWI
On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses.
Annandale Crime Report: Tires Stolen from Vehicles
The following items are from the recent daily activity reports from the Mason, West Springfield and Franconia Police District Stations of the Fairfax County Police Department.
Springfield FBI Headquarters: GSA Expected to Start Soliciting Proposals This Summer
Based on earlier reports and comments by those involved, indications pointed to a summer Request for Proposal date for the General Services Administration for the new FBI headquarters.
Del. Albo Recognized with Three Service Awards By Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Del. Dave Albo was given three awards last week for his 2013 voting record by the Virginia Chamber of Commerce .
Fairfax County Police to Get New Police Vehicles
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.
Franconia District Commander: No Groper Incident in Springfield Since Community Meeting
At Wednesday's Citizen Advisory Committee meeting, Captain Jim Baumstark - commander for the Franconia District Police Station - said there have been no reports of serial groper incidents in the greater Springfield area since the community meeting in March .
New FedEx Store Opens in West Springfield
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 to Host Armed Forces Day Freedom Ride Saturday
Burke non-profit Able Forces will serve as the Virginia host for the Armed Forces Day Freedom Ride on Saturday in Springfield.
Armed Forces Day Freedom Ride Saturday in Springfield
The Armed Forces Day Freedom Ride will come to Springfield on Saturday. Del. Eileen Filler-Corn will attend this fundraiser for emergency assistance for disabled veterans and wounded warriors.
Silver Line: Board Moves Forward on TIFIA Loan
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors moved towards submitting an application for a federal transportation loan Tuesday that could help the county and its partners pay for $1.9 billion of the Silver Line Metro project.
Apple Federal, Vantria merger complete
Fairfax-based Apple Federal Credit Union and Springfield-based Vantria Federal Credit Union have completed their merger, announced April 1. The deal adds $73 million in assets and 7,700 Vantria members to Apple Federal Credit Union's existing 148,000 members and $1.7 billion in assets.
Fairfax School Board Debates When To Notify Parents of Student Offenses
As the Fairfax County School Board prepares to vote on another round of changes in a years-long push for reform of its discipline policies, board members are struggling to find common ground on when parents should be notified if their child could be suspended or expelled.
This Springfield, Virginia hotel is off Interstate 95 and within a 25-minute drive of Washington DC.
Daily Crime Report: Jewelry, Cash Reported Stolen from Home on Commons Drive
The following items are from the recent daily activity reports from the Mason, West Springfield, and Franconia Police District Stations of the Fairfax County Police Department.
Foundation offers aid to UPMC employees
A Springfield Va.-based foundation is offering UPMC employees free legal help to counter an aggressive unionization campaign, which has been underway at the hospital giant for more than a year.
More Than a Month Since Last Report of Serial Groper Incident
It has been more than a month since the last report of an incident connected to the series of Springfield assaults by the so-called serial groper - so far, it marks the longest time period between incidents since they began in early September.
Fire Marshal Investigating Origin of Fire at Springfield Home
Fairfax County's Office of the Fire Marshal is investigating a fire destroyed a home early Wednesday morning at 6240 Willowfield Way in Springfield, according to a news release from the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department.