Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Area boutique also features Easter eggs, bunnies and more.
The Picket Fence, a home decor boutique in Burke, is bursting with springtime finds — everything from decorative bunny rabbits and Easter Located at 6025 Burke Centre Parkway, Suite D in Burke, the family-run boutique has been in existence for about four years. The owners travel to market in Atlanta for their finds, and also work with home decor companies who contact them. The boutique also features gifts for baby as well as candles, cards, placemats and much more. Read more about The Picket Fence on their blog: http://www.shopthepicketfence.blogspot.com/
Monday, October 22, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Oct. 18 from the Franconia, West Springfield and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Burglary (marked in red on above map), 6100 block of Calico Pool Lane, 10/16/12, 3:40 p.m. A resident reported someone entered the home and stole several items to include an iPad. Forced entry was made through a side door. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in blue on above map) *No vehicle thefts were reported at the time.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Oct. 10 from the Franconia, West Springfield and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Assault (marked in red on above map), 6000 block of Roberts Parkway, 10/7/12, 4 p.m. The 28-year-old victim reported a stranger touched her from behind. She was shopping when he approached from behind and rubbed up next to her. He fled. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in blue on above map) No stolen vehicles were reported at the time.
Monday, October 15, 2012
The most recently available restaurant inspection reports from Sept. 26 to Oct. 4 in the Burke and Fairfax Station areas.
Between Sept. 26 and Oct.4, restaurants in the Burke and Fairfax Station areas were inspected. For prior restaurant inspection reports, click here. In Virginia, restaurant inspection reports aren't quite as simple as getting a letter grade or an easy to see number rating to post in the front window. That said, we all want to know how our favorite restaurants stack up on cleanliness and sanitation. Inspectors grade restaurants based on critical and non-critical violations. A "critical violation" is one that "poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served." Non-critical violations are generally related to cleaning or maintenance. "Ideally, an operation would have no critical violations, or none which are not …
Monday, October 8, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Oct. 5 from the Franconia, West Springfield and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Unlawful Entry (marked in red on above map), 7200 block of Ashview Drive, 10/1/12, 1:30 p.m. A resident reported he heard the front door bell ring and ignored it. A few minutes later he heard the front door open. An unknown man had entered the house. The suspect fled when confronted. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in blue on above map) Vehicle Thefts (marked in yellow on above map)
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The following information was supplied by the Fairfax County Police Department. Arrests do not indicate a conviction.
On the above map, the addresses are block numbers, not specific home or business addresses. The following items are from recent police updates through Sept. 28 from the West Springfield, Franconia and Sully police districts of the Fairfax County Police Department. Burglary (marked in blue on above map), 5700 block of Smoke Rise Lane, 9/20/12, 1:25 p.m. A resident reported someone entered her home and stole her purse. Entry was made through an unlocked door. In separate and unrelated incidents: Larcenies (marked in red on above map) No vehicles were reported stolen at the time.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
How did your favorite local restaurant do? Find out in the latest restaurant inspection reports.
In Virginia, restaurant inspection reports aren't quite as simple as getting a letter grade or an easy to see number rating to post in the front window. That said, we all want to know how our favorite restaurants stack up on cleanliness and sanitation. Inspectors grade restaurants based on critical and non-critical violations. A "critical violation" is one that "poses a direct or immediate threat to the safety of the food being served." Non-critical violations are generally related to cleaning or maintenance. "Ideally, an operation would have no critical violations, or none which are not corrected immediately and not repeated. In our experience, it is unrealistic to expect that a complex, full-service food operation can routinely avoid any…
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Members walk together every Thursday in Burke.
Members of the Burke Area Walking Club medaled in race walking events at the Northern Virginia Senior Olympics. Jerome Jackson won the gold in the 4800 meter (3 mile) walking event. Jerry Cantor won the gold for the 400 meter (1/4 mile) race walk, the silver for the 800 meter (1/2 mile) race, and the silver for the 1600 meter (1 mile) event. Dee Hester race walked the 4800 meter (3 mile) with a record breaking finish, improving her time. Race walker participants at the Senior Olympics included all ages from 50 to 89 years old. The meet included race walking and running events. The Burke Area Walking Club consists of seniors (men and women) who enjoy walking, staying healthy and seeking friendship. The group meets in the parking lot in …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Fairfax native Michael Schwimer is now a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, in town playing against the Nats this weekend.
It is just about eight miles from St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in Alexandria to Nationals Park in southeast Washington. But it took Major League pitcher Michael Schwimer about seven years to make the trip as a player. "It was crazy—it was a dream come true," Schwimer said, describing his Major League debut last year at Nationals Park. And now he is back for more as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies, who began a three-game series Friday night at Nationals Park. The teams also play Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening. Standing in front of his locker before Friday's game in Washington, the Fairfax native said he planned to leave about 12 tickets for family and friends for the Friday game and about 15 for the Saturday game. He grew up near…
Thursday, May 3, 2012
A Lake Braddock student sets signs in the median asking a girl to prom.
We hope she says yes. Lake Braddock student Shelley received a surprise on her drive to school Thursday morning. In the median along Burke Lake Road, within sight of the school, were four poster-board signs. The first spelled out her name. The second invited her to prom. The third pictured the askers face with his expression should she say yes. The fourth showed his face should she decline his invitation. A woman driving by reported the posters to Burke Patch. "Very cute idea. They made me smile on my way to the store," she said. Lake Braddock's prom is on June 8, so this young man is thinking ahead. We hope she says yes, and that they have a great evening. If we hear the outcome, we'll let you know!
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Actually, Jennie, I know the asker and the askee, and they have both been dating for over a year. Doubt there's a whole lot of pressure being put on her.... Just saying. more ›