Lorton News

It's a far cry from the $590.5 million Jackpot from a winning powerball ticket in Florida, but one lucky individual bought a $1 million Powerball ticket in Lorton before Saturday night's drawing.

The following list of arrests was provided by the Fairfax County Police Department.

The job market is tough these days, but there are jobs out there. Stick with your strengths, don't be afraid to put in the hours and who knows how far you'll go.

There's an open storefront in Lorton. The 1,600 by 2,995 square-foot space at 9000-K Lorton Station Blvd.

Mount Vernon Nights Summer is around the corner, and you know what that means... The Mount Vernon Nights Concert series returns to Lorton's Workhouse Arts Center on June 1! The weekly concerts, which are also held at Grist Mill Park, feature local musicians, groups and orchestras.

Planned Parenthood endorsed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe Thursday hours after the Democrat bashed opponent Ken Cuccinelli on the abortion issue.

Annandale Community Yard Sale When/Where: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Long Branch Subdivision, the intersection of Braddock Road and Guinea Road What: Multi-family community yard sale.

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 .

The Bureau of Land Management is looking for weekend help for the construction of 2.5 miles of mountain bike trails at the Meadowood Special Recreation Management Area in Lorton.

Inspectors from the Virginia Department of Health Visited several restaurants in or near Lorton this week.

Planned Parenthood endorsed Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe Thursday hours after the Democrat bashed opponent Ken Cuccinelli on the abortion issue.

Annandale Community Yard Sale When/Where: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Long Branch Subdivision, the intersection of Braddock Road and Guinea Road What: Multi-family community yard sale.

Aneesh Chopra , one of two Democrats vying to be the next lieutenant governor of Virginia, will make appearances Wednesday in Springfield and Lorton.

A 20-year-old Lortoner living in the 8100 block of American Holly Road was arrested for assaulting a family member and obstruction of justice with threats of force on May 3, 2013.

The following story was provided by AOLJobs.com By Debra Auerbach for CareerBuilder Have you ever had an itch to quit your job and instead do work that makes a real difference in the world? Earth Day was April 22, and we've compiled a list of seven jobs that help people live a better life throughout the year - from the buildings they work and live ... (more)

Here's the latest on Lorton area open houses this weekend. If you're hosting an open house this weekend and don't see it listed here, you can add a photo and information to the gallery by clicking on "upload" above, or you can add text information to the comments section below.

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.

Within the next few weeks, hordes of insects will awaken from a 17-year slumber, crawl out of the earth, shed their skins, and set the entire East Coast abuzz in an plague-like event enthusiasts have dubbed the "Cicadapocalypse" after the bugs' name, cicadas.

Got any special plans for Mother's Day this Sunday? Pane E Vino , at 9020 Lorton Station Blvd., is still accepting reservations for its Mother's Day Brunch and dinner.

Did you ever use your bicycle seat as a canvas for artistic expression? That's exactly what they're doing at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, where, on Saturday, May 11, a reception will be held to appreciate this eclectic collection of customized bike seats.