(Photo by Sheila Pedraza Burk from Burst) Presented by Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), The annual RAMMY Awards Gala honors the exceptional ability and accomplishments of the hard-working individuals and organizations of the ... Read More
Interesting things in our Community
Bunnyman Brewing Now Open in Burke
Photo by Samuel Lee from Burst Did you know that a pretty brutal urban legend led to the new brewery now open in Burke? The story of the Bunnyman in the Clifton and Burke areas started around the late 1970s. Some people claimed to have seen a ... Read More
Virtual Real Estate Investments Breaking Records
(Photo by Sarah Pflug from Burst) We always thought real estate was a tangible asset, but some recent news has us rethinking even the most basic real estate fundamentals. Because — hold on to your hats! — some of the latest real estate investments ... Read More
Famed Former Springfielder Pens Novel
Did you know that it was in Springfield, VA that Dave Grohl first began his musical journey? That’s right, the Foo Fighter frontman and Nirvana drummer moved to Springfield as a child, grew up with his single mother at a house located at 5516 ... Read More
Explore Lorton’s New Lucy Burns Museum
With the Smithsonian Museums and many of the region’s other museums closed right now, people are exploring some of our neighborhood’s other rich offerings — and history lovers are finding a gem to learn about women’s history and suffrage nearby in ... Read More
About Springfield’s Sydenstricker Schoolhouse
Among the landmarks and historic buildings in Springfield, VA is an intimate and quaint — yet surprisingly accessible — reminder of what life was like almost 100 years ago. The historic Sydenstricker Schoolhouse is one of the top historic ... Read More
Did You Know A Springfield Neighbor Named the Mars Rover?
Many people might not know that school-aged children have named Mars explorer rovers over the last three decades. From Sojourner in 1997 to the Spirit and Opportunity rovers landing in 2004, and Curiosity exploring the Red Planet since 2012, each was ... Read More
Lake Braddock Parks: A Guide
The Braddock District has 49 parks and green spaces for residents and guests to enjoy. This alphabetical guide shares a bit about each of them. Americana Park, in Annandale (4301 Accotink Parkway) is just shy of 4 acres. With its convenient ... Read More
