Friday, October 15, 2010
Every Friday we bring you a top five list of a category of the writer's choosing.
Did you know the facilities at Burke Lake Park will close after October 31 and won't be open again until April? Of course, your favorite running trails will be open, but not the activities that require more manpower. Take advantage of these activities before they're closed for the winter! 1. Fishing - The lake features Walleye, Muskie, Sunfish, BluegillCatfish, Black Crappie, and Yellow and White Perch. A high percentage of Burke Lake's fish population are at least 15 inches long. Virginia residents 16 and up need a fishing license. There is a fishing pier at the main lakeshore area and four fishing bulkheads at the state game area. The bait shop has a variety of bait and tackle available for sale. Boats with electronic motors that are …
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Winning games, appearances on sportscasts, and ranking teams
Get your update on local Burke sports for coffee talk at your office. 1. After Robinson's fantastic 10-7 win over until-then undefeated Lake Braddock the week before, the team faced an inglorious 24-14 defeat at Chantilly's hands on Friday, as they overtook the Rams after an early lead. Sorry y'all. Check out some of our pictures and videos from the game. In other game news, West Springfield football players won their first home game and second game total of the season against South County Secondary on Friday with a 7-6 final score. Lake Braddock clobbered Lee High School 48-7. 2. Both Lake Braddock and Robinson's football teams showed up in AllMetSports.com's sportscast with B.J. Koubaroulis this week - go check it out here. 3. …
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Vacancy rates down, while number of rented properties have risen
We're starting a new weekday feature called The List. It's simple! Every weekday, we'll create a list in a different category for your perusal. Wednesdays, we'll be looking at anything to do with real estate in Burke, from statistics on the market to advice on how to sell your house. If you have any information you'd like to get out to us about properties for sale or for rent or open houses in the area, let us know! Today, we'll be looking at some of the recently released 2009 housing statistics on Fairfax County from the American Community Survey, as provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1. Vacancy rates have gone down a few percentage points in the last few years. In 2006 the vacancy rate of homes in Fairfax County was 7 percent, but in …
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
West Springfield has its share of political alumni in the area
We're starting a new weekday feature called The List. It's simple! Every weekday, we'll create a list in a different category for your perusal. Tuesdays, we'll be looking at people living in and around Burke and all the incredible things they do. Today, let's look at the elected officials in Fairfax County that went to West Springfield High School back when they were teenagers. 1. Supervisor Pat Herrity, a 1978 graduate of West Springfield, is currently serving the Springfield district he grew up in as the elected Supervisor of the area since he was elected in November 2007. Herrity is the chair of the Aging Committee and also serves on the Northern Virginia Transportation Committee and the Northern Virginia Regional Commission. 2. …
Monday, October 4, 2010
High School Athletes Show Off their Top Skills
Statistics courtesy of The Washington Post's AllMetSports.com. 1. Velasquez holds three separate rankings: Senior running back/defensive back Jared Velasquez of Robinson (6', 185 lbs) is tied for 4th in touchdowns, with 12. He's also 10th in rushing attempts with 97, and 23rd in rushing yards with 576 in five games, good for 5.9 yards per carry. 2. Nebrich grabs two rankings: Lake Braddock senior quarterback Michael Nebrich (6'1", 205 lbs) leads the DC metro area with 1,356 passing yards, and is second in touchdown passes with 15. His seven rushing touchdowns have him tied for 23rd, and his 22 combined touchdowns lead the area. 3. Zanellato One of Area's Leading Receivers Across the Board: Nebrich's favorite target, Matt Zanellato (6'4, …
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Just a short drive from Burke, University Mall Theatre offers entertainment for a few dollars
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Thursday, September 30, 2010
We're starting a new weekday feature called The List. It's simple! Every weekday, we'll create a list in a different category for your perusal. Thursdays, we'll be living for the weekend with our entertainment-based list. This can cover anything from the most popular drinks ordered at a bar in Burke to the best family friendly weekend activities in the area. Today, we're looking at the movies. Whether you're looking for a break from work, searching for something to do with your kids, or simply wanting to sit and relax with some fun entertainment, why not enjoy a good movie? Although University Mall Theatre isn't technically located in Burke, it's only a short drive away on Rt. 123. (It's certainly worth the drive!) All seats for all shows …
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Properties for sale in Burke listed by various real estate businesses
We're starting a new weekday feature called The List. It's simple! Every weekday, we'll create a list in a different category for your perusal. Wednesdays, we'll be looking at anything to do with real estate in Burke, from statistics on the market to advice on how to sell your house. Today, we'll be looking at some of the current properties up on the market. 1. 5502 Burley Court Burke, 22015: A four-bedroom house within walking distance of Lake Braddock Secondary School, this property is listed for $485,000 by Long and Foster. Contact Carol Greco at 703-658-1600 for more information. 2. 5838 Banning Place Burke 22015: A three-bedroom townhouse in Burke Station Square, this colonial style residence is listed for $319,000 by Re/Max …
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Bruins alumni have gained several Olympic appearances in the last 20 years
We're starting a new weekday feature today called The List. It's simple! Every weekday, we'll create a list in a different category for your perusal. Tuesdays, we'll be looking at people living in and around Burke and all the incredible things they do. We'll start with a list of five Olympians who attended Lake Braddock Secondary School. 1. Mia Hamm: This 1989 graduate may have only attended Lake Braddock for a year, but during that time, she helped the women's soccer team win the Virginia state championship. She went on to become the youngest American woman to ever win a World Cup championship at age 19. She won a gold medal at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, where she was also selected by Team USA to carry the American flag in the closing …
