A teen was shot after being tackled by a Virginia State Police trooper during a pursuit in the Kings Park West neighborhood early this morning (Tuesday) The trooper encountered the 16-year-old boy while investigating a vehicle that had reportedly fled from a Fairfax City police traffic stop near Burke Station Road and Main Street at around 12:43 a.m. according to VSP spokesperson Matthew Demlein The vehicle was registered to an address in the 9600 block of Maury Road the trooper was joined by two Fairfax County K-9 units,” the VSP said in a press release they saw a 16-year-old juvenile male near the suspect vehicle and gave commands to stop The juvenile instead took off on foot.” the trooper “tackled” the teen and a gun shot was fired during the ensuing struggle While the VSP didn’t specify the source of the shot, assisting Fairfax County police officers told a dispatcher that the shot was fired by state police in a wooded area behind a house, according to scanner traffic The teen was taken to Inova Fairfax Hospital with injuries described by state police as non-life-threatening No injuries were reported to the trooper or FCPD officers The VSP says the teen “is a known gang associate” with outstanding warrants for auto larceny and a probation violation “Additional charges are pending,” state police said “The 16-year-old is being investigated for unauthorized use of a vehicle.” The VSP Bureau of Criminal Investigation’s Fairfax Field Office is investigating the shooting Kings Park's Jack Salva (16) looks to get around West Islip's Kevin Cinotti (14) in the fourth quarter during the Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Down two with less than five minutes remaining The Kingsmen had just allowed three unanswered goals to undefeated West Islip to open the fourth quarter and found themselves trailing by one But no game is ever over when senior captain Jack Salva is on the field Salva responded with a missile into the top left corner and scored another goal less than a minute later for Kings Park which scored five fourth-quarter goals in an 11-9 comeback win at West Islip Tuesday the fourth quarter has been our quarter,” Salva said “Obviously we’re working on playing complete games but in the fourth quarter we always find a way to come back and finish the game.” represented a back-and-forth game that saw five different lead changes as neither team led by more than two goals Salva finished with a game-high seven points Senior Chris Davis scored the go-ahead goal with 3:15 remaining before senior Billy Berhalter threaded a perfect feed to junior Matt Corrado to give Kings Park a 10-8 lead West Islip senior Derek Busking came alive in the fourth quarter logging all four of his points which included a bruising goal through numerous defenders to cut Kings Park’s lead to one That’s when Kings Park FOGO Andrew Laviano showed how and why he’s so important to this team The junior won his 19th faceoff — finishing 19-for-23 — to give Kings Park (10-1) possession and eventually an insurance goal from senior Luke Griffin off a great pass from junior Aidan Barbosa against an open net with 22 seconds left “I had to adapt to the faceoff guy and the refs,” Laviano said “I’m able to do that with the help of my wings and by doing what I know I can do on the X.” Junior goalie Nick Vicinanza controlled the cage to the tune of 18 saves Four of the first five goals by West Islip (10-1) — with three coming from junior Chase Busking — came courtesy of follow-up shots after a save from Vicinanza it was wrapped from there,” Vicinanza said Laviano pointed to Kings Park’s desire to send a message that its only loss — an 8-7 result to Mount Sinai on April 17 — was simply a blip Kings Park has won all three of its games since Michael Sicoli covers high school sports for Newsday He graduated from Quinnipiac in 2022 and left with a master’s degree in sports journalism in 2023 The Newsday app makes it easier to access content without having to log in Unlimited Digital AccessOnly 25¢for 6 months (7News) — Two people were injured in a bizarre crash in Fairfax County on Wednesday according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue crews Officials said the crash occurred at the intersection of Roberts Road andCollingham Drive in the Kings Park West area Technical Rescue units were also requested to the area due to the nature of the crash READ| Bicyclist hospitalized after crash in Fairfax County Two people were taken to a local hospital -- one with life-threatening injuries Officials said thatRoberts Road is closed in all directions between Commonwealth Blvd and Zion Dr Police ask the public to use an alternate route West Islip faced Kings Park in a Suffolk boys lacrosse matchup on Tuesday Kings Park's Luke Griffin (19) looks to get around West Islip's Mickey Faulkner (44) in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Travis Vine (13) looks to clear in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Mickey Faulkner (44) gets around Kings Park's Aidan Barbosa (9) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Jack Salva (16) looks to get around West Islip's Kevin Cinotti (14) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Jack Salva (16) gets around West Islip's Kevin Cinotti (14) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Derek Busking (27) looks to get around Kings Park's Jake Tetrault (23) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Jack Salva (16) looks to get around West Islip's Angelo Lanteri (5) in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Will Schwarz (1) looks to get around Kings Park's JJ Joyce (21) in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Andrew Laviano (5) gains control of a face-off in the third quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Chris Davis (34) looks to pass in the third quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Luke Griffin (19) moves the ball in the third quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Nick Vicinanza (42) plays the ball in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Michael Hazelton (26) looks to get around Kings Park's Jake Tetrault (23) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Chase Busking (9) looks to get away from Kings Park's JJ Joyce (21) in the fourth quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Jack Salva (16) scores in the first quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Jack Salva (16) loses his footing while trying to get around West Islip's Michael Hazelton (26) in the second quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Kings Park's Andrew Laviano (5) wins a face-off over West Islip's Kevin Cinotti (14) in the third quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 West Islip's Nick Henry (7) takes a shot in the third quarter during a Suffolk boys lacrosse game on Tuesday April 29 Rona Hitlin-Mason is afraid for the future she leaves behind for her grandchildren The “Hands Off” protests were held in 1,200 locations across every state to local gatherings like the Woodleigh Chase “pop-up rally,” as Hitlin-Mason called it “Many cars that went by honked in support and that was lovely,” Hitlin-Mason said People were very glad to do something.” Hitlin-Mason said she was in college during the Civil Rights Movement of the mid-20th century but said she’s generally “not a big protestor” and has never frequented rallies “This feels like something where I can’t sit around and do nothing,” Hitlin-Mason said According to Hitlin-Mason, many of the residents at Woodleigh Chase are immediately concerned with the Trump administration’s impact on the Social Security Administration (SSA), which has seen dramatic job cuts in recent days even as the administration promises there will be no benefit reductions While residents at a senior living facility in Fairfax — the fifth richest county in America — likely won’t be the first in dire straits Hitlin-Mason says many residents are concerned for others around the country and for their grandchildren They worry that their efforts to invest and save money to ease the financial burdens of caregiving on their children now won’t be enough “I’m afraid,” said Hitlin-Mason “During the financial crisis in 2008 there were experts in the government to help us get through that which was organized after Trump’s first inauguration in 2017 and mostly focused on criticizing Republican leadership Hitlin-Mason said the “Hands Off” protest is a message for Democratic leaders as well as Republicans “This is about pushing Democratic leadership and some Republicans,” Hitlin-Mason said “What I’ve been struck by personally is when Republicans were in the minority during the Biden and Obama administrations I kept hearing nothing could go through because Republicans were stopping it all I’m hearing is ‘we’re the minority Hitlin-Mason said she’s been impressed by the leadership of Democratic leaders like Cory Booker — who broke a Senate record last week with a speech criticizing federal funding cuts — and Jamie Raskin — who spoke at the main “Hands Off” rally in D.C she was more critical of leaders she worries are sitting back and waiting for the next midterm elections “My fear is we do not have two years,” Hitlin-Mason said so I’m very concerned about the country’s future.” If you drive to these parks, be prepared for driving mountain roads that are steep, narrow, and winding. Length limits and advisories are in place for RVs and any other vehicles over 22 feet (6.8 m) in length If you drive an RV or a vehicle with a trailer No gasoline is sold within the parks, though there are gas stations at nearby national forests. Depending on your vehicle electric vehicle charging stations may be available at park lodges Due to heavy visitation, be prepared for delays at park entrances. In summer, on Fridays, Saturdays, and on holidays from Memorial Day to Labor Day, long lines of cars have extended from the entrance stations. Learn how to plan for a wait at the entrance station There are no roads in these parks that cross the Sierra Nevada mountain range. To help plan your route, check our driving map of the parks and regional maps of the area. Many companies begin guided sightseeing tours in Three Rivers There are many private companies offering guided tours of the parks by charter bus are within a few hours' drive of the parks Fresno Yosemite International (FAT) is 1 ¼ hours from the Kings Canyon National Park entrance on Highway 180 and 1¾ hours from the Sequoia National Park entrance on Highway 198 The nearest Amtrak stations to the parks are in Hanford and Fresno From Hanford, Amtrak has bus connections to Visalia Transit Center, where it is possible to make a connection with the Sequoia Shuttle (summer only) one hour and 45 minutes from the Sequoia National Park Entrance on Highway 198 The Amtrak station in Fresno is about one hour and 45 minutes from the Kings Canyon National Park entrance on Highway 180 Car rentals may be available near the Hanford and Fresno Amtrak station Download the NPS app to navigate the parks on the go Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates with another on its side following a bizarre crash in Fairfax County on Wednesday afternoon Two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries on Oct when at least two vehicles crashed at the intersection of Collingham Drive and Roberts Road in the Kings Park West area Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called to the scene due to the curiosity of the crash to stabilize the vehicles and two people were taken to area hospitals for treatment of undisclosed injuries The crash led to a road closure on Roberts Road in all directions between Commonwealth Boulevard and Zion Drive in Kings Park West Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group 2024 at 10:47 am ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 2o-year-old man hospitalized Oct 3 following a two-vehicle crash died from his injuries on Monday night VA — A 20-year-old motorcyclist from Fairfax died from injuries he received during a two-vehicle crash Oct Investigators determined that Joshua Doan-Ha was heading eastbound on Braddock Road around 7:21 p.m. when his 2023 Kawasaki Ninja struck a 2016 Toyota Corolla The car was trying to turn left onto Carriagepark Road from the westbound lane Doan-Ha was taken to the hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries he succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital Detectives from the Fairfax County Police Department’s Crash Reconstruction Unit were still working to determine if either speed or alcohol were factors in the crash Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers.” Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards and are asked to provide contact information if they wish for a detective to follow up on thier tip Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Fairfax County firefighters sprang into action early on Saturday morning after a raging two-alarm blaze tore through a home in the Crosspointe neighborhood The Fairfax County fire on Saturday morning in the 9200 block of Cross Oaks Court on Feb where crews arrived to find heavy smoke and flames engulfing a single-family home according to Fairfax County Fire and Rescue firefighters launched an aggressive attack though the intensity of the blaze forced them to switch to defensive operations A second alarm was quickly requested as additional resources poured in to help contain the fire crews brought the fire under control and spent hours extinguishing remaining hot spots Fire investigators are currently working to determine the cause of the blaze Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group A new restaurant aiming to blend popular American dishes with classic Afghan flavors has begun serving diners Noosh Grill kicked off its soft opening at 9573 Braddock Road in Twinbrooke Centre in the Kings Park West neighborhood today (Wednesday) bringing a family-inspired Halal eatery to the area “[The owners] are Afghan Americans who grew up surrounded by the warmth of family meals,” said a spokesperson for Federal Realty a place filled with the same sense of comfort and connection at the heart of everything they serve.” The menu is built on items that owners Rasool Sardar and Fahim Ghiacy call “American favorites”: smash burgers Many of Noosh’s offerings incorporate flavors from their Afghan roots resulting in items like the Chapli Bowl and the Masala Chicken and Cheese specialties offered at the eatery include hand-marinated grilled chicken and two signature sauces With today’s soft opening, the restaurant — located between the former Angie’s Restaurant spot and a Virginia ABC store — will be open daily from 11 a.m.-9 p.m The addition of Noosh Grill brings the shopping center up to nine different places to grab a bite ranging from dine-in eateries like Outback Steakhouse and Waraku Japanese Restaurant to quick options like Subway and Popeye’s Twinbrooke Centre has also seen the addition of other tenants in recent months, including the youth soccer facility KidsUnited The sudden death of a 43-year-old school employee and father is spreading shockwaves through Fairfax County Matt Rice, of Fairax, died unexpectedly on May 18, 2024, according to his obituary on the Fairfax Memorial Home website.  A GoFundMe for Matt's family had raised more than $51,000 as of press time worked in Oakton's Waples Mill Elementary School's Student Age Child Care program He also worked with disabled children at the Kilmer Center "My kids and so many others learned and grew under Matt's watch," writes the founder of the Rice family GoFundMe campaign "He was always busy with his landscaping business or donating his time and resources to set up events and help others and he brought the fun to every activity." May 25 at the McLean Bible Church at 10 a.m. Interment will be at Fairfax Memorial at 2 p.m Click here to donate to Matt Rice's family and here for his complete obituary. Angie’s Restaurant will permanently close its doors after this weekend omelets and more in the Kings Park West neighborhood The Greek and Italian diner’s last day of business will be this Sunday (May 26) Another said the team opted to close because the landlord for Twinbrooke Shopping Center the business said the decision to close by the end of May “has not been easy” and comes “with mixed emotions.” “Ongoing contract negotiations with Federal Realty unfortunately resulted in unreasonably high lease rates leaving us no choice but to close,” the notice says “…It has truly been an honor to serve you and be a part of this community We here at Angie’s appreciate our loyal customers hope that you have enjoyed your time with us and we wish you and your family well.” Federal Realty, which acquired Twinbrooke for $33.8 million in 2021, declined to comment. As of this writing, Angie’s Restaurant was still shown on a site plan for the shopping center as occupying the 2,750-square-foot space at 9569 Braddock Road Federal does not comment on lease related matters,” a spokesperson said Though the closure notice expresses gratitude for the community’s support “throughout the past twenty-three years,” an archived Washington Post story suggests Angie’s Restaurant has been around for almost twice that long the business was started by the eponymous Angie with the assistance of her younger sister 19 years earlier “just to help out a little.” By the 1990s Elles was running the show after Angie returned to their native Greece around 1989 said they had been dining at the restaurant for at least 15 years Her go-to dish was the souvlaki in the form of either a sandwich The Post described the service as “plenty friendly” and “full of banter,” while praising the breakfast food — including an omelet French toast and the Angie’s Special with eggs meat and toast or a biscuit — as “a nice way to ease into Saturday morning.” Though the restaurant’s website no longer appears to be functional its Yelp page boasts a 3.8 average rating with recent reviews highlighting the “delicious” food and “friendly and attentive” service and good size portions,” the latest review on May 18 said “Wonderful place to come for a fantastic it’s easy to miss — but I would definitely recommend it!” Angie’s Restaurant is open from 11 a.m For its final two days of business this weekend Image via Google Maps A man in the Kings Park West area shot and killed his wife before dying by suicide on Saturday (May 14) the Fairfax County Police Department reported this afternoon (Monday) Madeline Bregman, 76, and Michael Bregman, 77, were found deceased inside their home in the 10400 block of Stallworth Court The FCPD says both people had suffered apparent gunshot wounds and were pronounced dead at the scene before shooting himself,” the FCPD said “Several spent cartridge cases and a firearm were located within the home The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner will be completing autopsies to confirm manner and cause of death.” Madeline Bregman is the county’s seventh homicide victim of the year matching the number of murders reported at this point in 2021 Photo via FCPD/Facebook A new facility allowing kids to work on their soccer skills year-round is expected to open in the Kings Park West neighborhood next month KidsUnited which uses soccer as a means of athletic and emotional development for kids is targeting a December grand opening for its forthcoming Fairfax location This will be one of KidsUnited’s first locations in the D.C. area, joining a South Riding site in Loudoun County The business can primarily be found in New Jersey but it also has upcoming franchises in New York “Our goal is to not only provide a fun and enriching soccer experience but to positively impact the lives of young participants in a lasting way,” the KidsUnited Fairfax team said “We look forward to being an active part of the Fairfax community and contributing to the growth and well-being of its families.” located at 9579 Braddock Road in the Twinbrooke Shopping Center will play host to KidsUnited’s seven different early-development soccer programs catering to children aged up to 10-years old KidsUnited offers two group programs for those aged 1.5 to 3.5 years old focusing on the development of motor skills and teamwork while working with parents and other group members Intermediate programs catered to older children emphasize “more complex development focuses,” like creative thinking and soccer coordination “We believe that introducing kids to soccer at a young age provides invaluable physical and emotional benefits,” the franchise owners said “Through our structured curriculum and nurturing environment we aim to instill a love of the game while also building important life skills like teamwork A temporary location has been established in the shopping center ahead of the facility’s opening allowing parents to learn more about KidsUnited programs Interested participants who sign up in advance of opening will receive a discount Twinbrooke Shopping Center is also home to an Anytime Fitness gym and Top Tae Kwon Do The new year will bring some upgrades to the trails at Royal Lake Park With a two-year-long design and permitting process nearing completion, the Fairfax County Park Authority is accepting public comments through Jan 27 on an environmental review of the planned trail-network improvements at the park in Kings Park West Construction on the $1.3 million project is expected to start in early 2025 and conclude before the end of 2026 In order to start construction, the park authority is seeking a categorical exclusion from the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) the law that typically requires projects receiving federal funding to get an environmental assessment or impact statement approved The categorical exclusion allows that requirement to be waived for projects found to not have a “significant effect on the human environment.” The proposed trail improvements at Royal Lake, which are being supported in part by Covid recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act, aren’t expected to affect wetlands or waters a consultant hired by the park authority said in a Dec 13 letter to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Residents of surrounding communities have been engaged in the project A 46-acre park that centers around a 38-acre lake, Royal Lake Park has two main entrances at 5344 Gainsborough Drive and 5216 Pommeroy Drive a multi-purpose athletic field and picnic areas Remove all graphics and images from the website so that only the text and links are visible Reverts to original layout including graphics and images Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage  Monument Drive Commuter Parking Garage & Transit Center   703-324-7329 Website Accessibility Translate Download Mobile App ADA Accessibility FOIA Requests Website Administrator Fairfax County Public Schools Economic Development Authority Visit Fairfax Council of Governments Commonwealth of Virginia USA.gov A 70-year-old woman died last week from injuries dealt by an SUV that hit her outside the Kings Park neighborhood in West Springfield half a month earlier On Nov. 15, Springfield resident Ly Tran was using the Braddock Road crosswalk to go from Kings Park Drive to the north side, which is the entrance to the Parkwood Baptist Church, the Fairfax County Police Department said in a news release today The crossing requires passing six lanes of traffic plus three turn lanes with a crosswalk marked only by two parallel lines and a narrow grass median the driver of a 2012 Toyota Rav4 turning right from Kings Park Drive onto eastbound Braddock Road struck her Tran was transported to a hospital with injuries that were not initially considered life-threatening 15 with failure to yield to pedestrians with the right of way “Speed and alcohol were not factors in the crash,” the FCPD said By FFXnow’s count, Tran is now the 30th pedestrian to be killed in a vehicle crash in Fairfax County this year. Virginia data shows 26 fatalities in 2022 but at least one death in November and the three deaths reported in December a total of 14 pedestrian fatalities were reported in 2021 No other year since the database begins in 2010 recorded more than 17 such deaths in the county Image via Google Maps There are no gas stations within park boundaries, though there are limited, seasonal stations on nearby national forest lands. Electric vehicle charging stations may be available near the parks Fairfax County Public Works and Environmental Services has started construction on a project to improve a watershed in Kings Park West near Burke by restoring eroded stream banks Part of a plan approved over a decade ago, the Shanes Creek restoration seeks to stabilize the channel and prevent future erosion and degradation along the stream. It will also reconnect the channel to its floodplain and restore native trees and herbaceous planting to promote natural reforestation and a healthy ecosystem, according to a project page “The project will restore more than 4,800 linear feet of natural channel and about 1,300 linear feet of outfall leading to it,” the project page says noting that construction work began on April 13 The project requires closures of the trail network leading from nearby residential neighborhoods into Royal Lake Park “The existing parkland trails within the project boundaries will be closed for the duration of the project to ensure public and worker safety,” the Fairfax County Park Authority said “Active construction is anticipated to be completed by winter 2023.” According to DPWES, work on the stream will start at Roberts Road Trail closures will depend on where construction is underway “We are attempting to keep as many open as we can while construction is occurring so there is not a clear map of what is open now [versus what] will be later,” DPWES spokesperson Sharon North said by email “…We are working to install the fence and signs as we can  The limits of disturbance will be well marked before construction of the stream starts.” The Board of Supervisors approved a watershed management plan for the Pohick Creek watershed in 2010. The plan called for stream restoration efforts to re-establish those waterways that would help minimize erosion including planting vegetation to stabilize and protect stream banks Kings Park walked into West Babylon’s gym Wednesday night and dominated So the defending Suffolk Class A boys basketball champion improved to 7-1 in Suffolk III “We’ve had some really good success recently,” coach Chris Rube said you’ve got to qualify for the playoffs.’ You can’t skip steps to success they will eventually be setting a goal to repeat “We’ve shown in spurts how good we can be but we weren’t consistent enough to put it together for a whole game,” Rube said “I think you saw tonight from start to finish our intensity was there our discipline was there and our execution was there Their lead sat at 14-9 heading for the second quarter after Garside an All-Long Island first-team guard as a junior Then Kings Park delivered eight minutes of brilliance outscoring the Eagles 22-7 for a 36-16 advantage at halftime Matonti put on a shooting show in a 1:40 span The junior combo guard nailed three straight left-side shots from beyond the arc which really allowed me to get in the zone,” Matonti said Garside made a free throw 53 seconds into the third for his 15th point — aka No “It’s definitely an achievement,” Garside said “But it’s just a testament to all the people that have supported me throughout the years Thomas Raccomandato topped the Eagles (10-3 7-2) with nine points and Bobby Schwartz grabbed 13 rebounds The team needs one win for a playoff berth “We’ve played great all year,” coach Tim Lynch said tonight we didn’t do the things we wanted to do But I still have a lot of confidence in this group.” The city of Newport received a $2.4 million grant to repair the seawall at King Park improving the area’s resilience against flooding from storms and high tides "As a coastal community, we're feeling the impacts of increasingly severe weather, from coastal erosion to abnormally high tides, that combined with high winds and flooding are swamping Newport treasures like King Park," Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong said in a statement. "We need to aggressively pursue every available resource to help Newport make the investments it needs to weather these events. Using this $2.3 million grant from the Infrastructure Bank we will make King Park more resilient by removing a portion of the existing seawall These investments will help mitigate the damage that can be caused by flooding events and ensure that King Park will be a beautiful recreational asset for Newport residents and visitors for decades to come." Newport is one of 20 municipalities receiving grants totaling $12 million from Gov Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank The money is being pulled from the $16 million Green Bond voters approved in 2022 Newport is receiving the largest grant from this round of recipients to the tune of $2,392,884 the city states the vertical wall on the eastern side of the park is failing allowing water to spill over the wall during major storms or high tides and causing erosion behind the wall which compromises the Harbor Walk in that area It also states erosion on the small beach on the park's west side has negatively impacted public access and jeopardizes the nearby dinghy rack and kayak storage area Weather effects: Storm batters Newport, Middletown coastlines. Can beaches continue to take the brunt? the city plans to remove the easternmost portion of the seawall and expand the beach For the rest of the seawall next to the ball field the city plans to install a sewer pump station and another seawall at the far eastern corner of the harbor as well as regrade the bank and install a rip rap wall the city states it is going to cover the eroded portions with coconut fiber coir logs and cover with beach sand Traffic came to a standstill in Fairfax County after a fiery crash involving a tractor-trailer and sedan shut down all westbound lanes on I-66 near Nutley Street Fire crews responded to the scene around 2:00 p.m after the two vehicles collided on I-66 WB prompting emergency responders to block off all lanes while they worked to contain the flames "Fairfax’s Bravest are on scene of a vehicle fire on I-66 WB prior to Nutley Street," the department posted on X "Crews arrived with one tractor trailer and a sedan that collided." Officials confirmed one person was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Motorists were advised to avoid the area and expect major delays as emergency personnel cleared the roadway The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial is located in West Potomac Park at 1964 Independence Avenue, SW referencing the year the Civil Rights Act Of 1964 became law The memorial’s official dedication date is August 28 the 48th anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom though the ceremony was postponed until October 16 due to Hurricane Irene was a Baptist minister and social activist who became a notable figure during the U.S civil rights movement from the mid-1950s until he was assassinated in 1968 He played a pivotal role in ending the legal segregation of African American citizens in the U.S. influencing the creation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 King's memorial is the first to honor an African American individual on the National Mall The space is a place to contemplate Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy: a non-violent philosophy striving for freedom to establish a Memorial to him in Washington National Memorial Project Foundation held a design competition and identified the Tidal Basin site for the memorial’s location entrants’ registration materials contained ten posters with images and chronology of Dr information about the memorial’s site in DC and the Foundation’s vision for the memorial Each prospective designer submitted three 24” x 36” display boards to an international panel of artists A total of 906 entrants joined the competition Jurors only knew the registration number of each entry the panel narrowed the submissions down to 23 finalists the jury asked the 23 finalists to submit a fourth board the judges selected ROMA Design Group’s plan for a stone with Dr The plan’s theme referenced a line from King’s 1963 “I Have a Dream” speech: “With this faith we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” The final design includes a massive carved mountain with a slice pulled out of it symbolizing the “Stone of Hope” being hewn from the “Mountain of Despair.” Reinforcing this motif the edges of the Stone of Hope and the Mountain of Despair incorporate scrape marks to symbolize the struggle and movement as well as an engraving of the words “Out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” Visitors may enter the memorial through the Mountain of Despair and tour the memorial reflecting on the struggle that Dr approaching the plaza where the Stone of Hope stands where an international collection of sculptors were creating public artwork to be installed throughout the city they found that four of them recommended the Chinese artist Master Lei Yixin After the Foundation interviewed him in Washington Master Lei Yixin became the official sculptor in 2007 Nick Benson and his team completed the text engravings that captured King's words with distinctive architectural lettering that is an original font drawing on both classical Greek forms and contemporary sans serif script His other engraving works include the World War II Memorial Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park on Roosevelt Island Each part of the memorial is significant and symbolic a Stone of Hope surges forward as the focal point for the memorial we will be able to hew out of the mountain of despair a stone of hope.” There King captured him in a moment of reflective thought The detachment of the Stone of Hope from the Mountain of Despair symbolizes victory borne from disappointment King’s long civil rights career represents his ideals of peace As much as the quotes acknowledge the history of the civil rights struggle in America they can continue to serve as inspiration to others fighting for civil rights around the globe to the final push for full and equal rights “If you want to say that I was a drum major And all of the other shallow things will not matter.” The sermon largely dealt with the theme of the danger of the personal ego driving people and nations to live beyond their means and seek attention and supremacy to negative ends closing with Martin Luther King asking his congregation to turn that desire to stand out — to be a drum major — into service to others King wished aloud not to be remembered for his awards and education but that he “tried to give his life serving others,” and that he “tried to love and serve humanity.” The message of selflessness embodied in the sermon seemed to be at odds with what was captured on the memorial Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced his decision to remove the controversial quote by carving striations over the words which would blend in with the existing artwork sculptor Lei Yixin returned to modify the memorial and remove the quote The paraphrased quote is no longer visible Find basic information and tips about visiting the memorial Study the inspirational quotes captured at the memorial Traffic slowed to a halt on Monday night following a multi-vehicle crash that left several injured on I-66 in Virginia Fairfax County Fire and Rescue personnel were called on Nov 4 to a stretch of the eastbound lanes of the interstate near Monument Drive where there was a crash that left two people trapped and shut down all eastbound lanes two people were extricated and taken to local hospitals for treatment and evaluation of undisclosed injuries The Virginia Department of Transportation said that the right land and right shoulder were closed during the investigation into the crash Kings Park's Jaxie Cestone moves the ball in the first quarter during the Suffolk Class A girls basketball quarterfinal against Half Hollow Hills West on Tuesday at Kings Park Kings Park entered Tuesday as the top seed in the Suffolk Class A girls basketball playoffs fresh off its Suffolk Conference III championship last season The Kingsmen faced a team they beat twice in the regular season - but things weren’t exactly going to plan from the start "We got in our heads in the beginning," said Jaxie Cestone We are the defending [conference] champs and we wanted to prove ourselves Host Kings Park held a one-point lead after the first quarter but ended up pulling away from No 8 Half Hollow Hills West in the second half in a 49-26 victory in the Suffolk Class A quarterfinals Tuesday 4 East Islip in the Class A semifinals Friday in the Suffolk Conference III final last year in a shortened season "Definitely some nerves," coach Tom Edmundson said We had a lot of success last year but it was almost like they didn’t have time to think what was happening last year." in the third quarter and 29-12 in the second half "We always say that we’re a second-half team," said Ryan Currier "We knew we had a rough first half and we wanted to win every quarter individually and really tried to [finish] them late." King Park’s pressure defense made things uncomfortable for Hills West "We say defense travels," Cestone said "You can have an off day shooting but defense is effort you make a hustle play and it can translate into offense Edmundson expects a strong second half to carry over to the semifinals you have to back it up and we’ve been talking about that." Edmundson added the team celebrated last year’s conference championship just as much as a county title – which he said was the first postseason championship in program history But this season could be Kings Park’s first true county championship which comes with a Long Island Class A appearance and possibly more after that "We’re all really excited and we want to keep this going as long as possible," Currier said "That’s a big motivator for us so hopefully we’ll be able to do that." The new store will open on Saturday morning While one location in Fairfax County will be shuttering its doors at the Fair Oaks Mall this week another is scheduled to open about a mile down the road at the Fairfax Corner shopping plaza across I-66 According to reports the Fair Oaks Mall store will be closed as of Thursday with the new store opening its doors on Saturday It is unclear what caused the company to move a mile down the road into a reportedly 36,000-square foot retail building after opening its initial Fair Oaks location in 2008 the new Fairfax County location will be open from 10 a.m on Saturday before resuming normal operations The shortest and most popular route to climb Mt Whitney is a 10.7 mile (17.1 km) trail from Whitney Portal 13 miles (21 km) west of the town of Lone Pine on the east side of the Sierra Ice axes and crampons are needed in spring and early summer but technical climbing equipment is not usually necessary between mid-July and early October The elevation at the trailhead is 8360' (2550 meters) The elevation at the summit is 14,494' (4418 meters) Whitney and elsewhere in the Sequoia and Kings Canyon areas high school sports and more Suffolk County news a Q&A with filmmaker Sean King will follow part of the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Local Filmmakers Series Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame Uwe Ross of CarePatrol of East Long Island will discuss practical strategies to safeguard against the rise of AI-driven scams targeting seniors and people of all ages This Oscar winner features appearances from James Brown as well as insightful interviews with Spike Lee This documentary was two decades in the making and captures the greatest upset in boxing history including George Foreman and Muhammad Ali LI is enjoying an influx of regional gourmet spots taking Mexican food to spendy new heights The Thunderbirds of Half Hollow Hills West defeated Kings Park on Wednesday remaining undefeated on the young season as it notched a 6-1 home victory on a sunny spring afternoon Bryan Volk led the way for his team as he notched a 6-1 while Hills West also got singles victories from Alan Yu at second singles Ben Rogowsky & Arman Singh were victors at first doubles; Jordan Anderson & Dylan Maresca won at second doubles; and Jason Lenz & Nomi Bilal rounded out their team’s scoring with a 3-6 CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE PHOTOS FROM KINGS PARK AT HILLS WEST Connetquot defeated William Floyd 5-2 behind the victory over Daniel Widing Hewlett defeated South Side 5-1 as both teams began their spring seasons at Hempstead Lake State Park.  Sign up here for a Free Daily E-Mail with the latest New York Tennis News © Copyright 2025 United Sports Publications We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again One person was critically injured and a teen is in custody following a stabbing at West Potomac High School in Fairfax County on Wednesday Investigators say two students got into an argument inside the school which escalated and resulted in the stabbing and a chaotic scene in the building All students involved were either 15 or 16 years old The school was placed on a brief lockdown during the police investigation with the investigation still active on Wednesday afternoon Counseling and support services were made available to students students were not released to their parents though an early dismissal time was reportedly announced as the investigation continued School and police leaders held a news conference outside the building which was livestreamed and received real-time comments from some students "They sent our parents an email saying not to come get us yet because we're having lunch right now." An incredulous parent in attendance at the conference noted that if he had come to pick up his daughter at the same time the day before My daughter is one because she witnessed it The investigation into the stabbing is ongoing not only outside but inside the school as well,” Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said “The last thing we want as responsible adults is to release emotional groups of students where something retaliatory in nature happens down the street.” More information is expected to be released Want breaking news in the DMV as it happens, or want to contribute? Join the DMV All Incidents Facebook group. Get important news about your town as it happens. Something went wrong. Please subscribe again. Get the top stories from across our network. Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates? Police have identified the three people killed in a Fairfax County crash Tuesday, July 23. Salma Monastra and Corey Rogers were among three people killed in a Fairfax County crash. The 2024 Acura Integra driven by Corey Rogers, 46, of Reston, was heading south on West Ox Road when Rogers failed to negotiate a turn and struck a cement jersey wall at Route 29 in Legato around 3:55 a.m., county police said. Rogers and his two passengers, Angela Connor, 44, of Reston, and Salma Monastra, 35, of Herndon, were all declared dead at the scene. Detectives believe that speed and narcotics played a role in the crash. A 45-year-old teacher from Amherst, NY (Erie County) has been arrested for sex crimes stemming from Virginia, authorities said. Geoffrey J. Testa was arrested on a warrant for multiple felony child exploitation charges out of Fairfax, VA on Friday, Jan. 31, the New York State Police said. Testa is a teacher at Amherst Central High School. He was processed and taken to Erie County Holding Center on the arrest warrant awaiting extradition. Anyone with information can contact the NYSP at 585-344-6200 Link copiedShareShare articleAnother blaze has started in Kings Park Wednesday afternoon — just 24 hours after a number of suspicious bushfires ripped through the popular nature reserve Emergency crews that were already in the park monitoring burnt bushland rushed to the fire at Kings Park Avenue which was outside of the existing fireground The blaze came very close to play equipment near Zamia Cafe That blaze was contained at about 4pm as the arson squad continues to investigate the cause of Tuesday's fires which police believe were deliberately lit Surveys are underway to find out if vulnerable flora inside Perth's Kings Park has been lost after a number of suspicious bushfires ripped through the popular nature reserve on Tuesday afternoon Surveys are underway to determine whether vulnerable flora has been lost Police believe several fires were deliberately lit in the park with emergency crews battling to bring them under control Authorities received reports of a fire at 2:42pm on Tuesday and the blazes were elevated to a watch and act alert level It's believed several fires were deliberately lit around the same time in Kings Park (Supplied: Department of Fire and Emergency Services) Kings Park is one of WA's most popular tourist attractions a 400 hectare parcel of mostly native bushland in central Perth which is home to more than 300 species of native plants The fires were visible from several vantage points across the CBD and Swan River Smoke from the Kings Park fire was easily visible from Perth's CBD Most of the park was reopened the public Wednesday morning but parts of May Drive remain closed and there is no access to the south-west part of the fire site Bushland near the memorial precinct was most affected Detective Senior Constable Adrian Yates from the Arson Squad said there were three distinct ignition points two towards the western side and one near a café at the park He said the circumstances of the fires were still being investigated The Kings Park blaze came very close to popular picnic and recreation areas (Facebook: Salvation Army WA Emergency Services) "[A] person was identified early in the investigation … at this stage that person is not in custody and no longer assisting us with our inquiries," he said we don't have any leads on any potential suspects." The blazes came perilously close to grass picnic areas Firefighters work to extinguish a suspicious fire that broke out in Kings Park Officers are appealing for information and any dash-cam or mobile phone footage taken around the time of the fires "Our focus today is to do a comprehensive scene examination and it's to identify witnesses early identify CCTV in the area and hopefully identify a potential suspect," he said The fire tore through several hectares of native bushland "Early indication is that those fires all occurred within the space of about an hour." DFES incident control officer Michael Stewart said 20 firefighters were still on site and would be working there most of the day "Any fire in Kings Park we take very seriously," he said Michael Stewart says firefighters will stay at Kings Park during the day resourced it accordingly and got it under control within about six hours."  The cause of fire at the nearby Bold Park on Monday is still under investigation The Kings Park fires come just a day after a blaze ripped through the nearby Bold Park which is also a highly protected native bush area Kings Park's environment and infrastructure director Shane Kearney told ABC Radio Perth that while the blazes were now mostly extinguished fire crews expected to remain at the site until tonight Firefighters will remain at the scene of the Kings Park bushfires as they investigate the case He said around six hectares of bush near the memorial precinct were most affected "There's no vulnerable flora that have been affected but we still have to do further surveys once the incident phase finishes," he said "Just looking at photos this morning and the site most of the under storey is gone — in areas it's just bare earth with medium to tall trees left." Mr Kearney said the park's environmental team would monitor regeneration towards the start of winter next year He said it could take three to five years for the areas burnt to regenerate but it would never look the same as surrounding bush another blaze was sparked in Kings Park on Wednesday afternoon The fire was reported near Kings Park Avenue with a fresh smoke plume seen billowing from bushland in the south-west section of the park The fire caused smoke to drift across nearby suburbs Emergency crews which were already in the park monitoring burnt bushland went to the location to put out the new fire Detective Senior Constable Adrian Yates told ABC Radio Perth they had started investigating that fire too "Just to see whether or not these fires are connected to the fire from yesterday," he said Police are combing through CCTV in an effort to find those responsible for the suspicious fires "When we have multiple fires in a particular area it is a bit of a concern and obviously we look at all of the fires thoroughly just to see whether or not they are related and trying to establish a link if we can." Here's some of the latest local reads from WA 📰 Disasters, Accidents and Emergency Incidents AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) Brad ThompsonReporterJun 18, 2024 – 6.36pmSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Share via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe It is no surprise Anthony Albanese laid claim to being an honorary West Australian in front of Chinese Premier Li Qiang Surrounded by business leaders at the Australia-China CEO roundtable the prime minister said he was “almost a local” in a state that dominates trade between the two nations SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy link Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Follow the topics, people and companies that matter to you. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time Thousands of people turned out to Kings Park and memorials and ceremonies across the state to honour the courage Premier Mark McGowan said a large crowd were in attendance for the first full dawn service in four years “It was a moving service and when I’m standing there at the memorial I always think of the families who have stood there over the last 100 years who have lost a son “Anzac Day is an opportunity to remember and reflect and acknowledge people who did things for us in difficult circumstances it is important to acknowledge the history and the service and hope we don’t end up in circumstances where people lose their lives in war again.” Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell said enormous sacrifices were made by Australian and New Zealand service men and women soldiers from Australia and New Zealand landed in the early light of dawn on the beaches of Gallipoli,” he said “The baptism of fire they were to experience during that campaign created a deep and abiding connection between our two countries that continues to this day the Anzacs have fought side-by-side in conflicts around the world rice paddies and rubber plantations of South Vietnam they helped to restore peace and stability to the streets of Dili Australian and New Zealand personnel are in the United Kingdom providing critical training to members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as they prepare to return and defend their homeland against Russian invasion.” The Anzac Day march down St Georges Terrace begins at 9am and will be followed by an Indigenous service at 11am at the Supreme Court Gardens The commemorative event will include a special corroboree and haka to honour both Aboriginal and Maori service men and women \\u201CIt was a moving service and when I\\u2019m standing there at the memorial I always think of the families who have stood there over the last 100 years who have lost a son \\u201CAnzac Day is an opportunity to remember and reflect and acknowledge people who did things for us in difficult circumstances it is important to acknowledge the history and the service and hope we don\\u2019t end up in circumstances where people lose their lives in war again.\\u201D soldiers from Australia and New Zealand landed in the early light of dawn on the beaches of Gallipoli,\\u201D he said \\u201CThe baptism of fire they were to experience during that campaign created a deep and abiding connection between our two countries that continues to this day \\u201CTogether they patrolled the rainforests Australian and New Zealand personnel are in the United Kingdom providing critical training to members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine as they prepare to return and defend their homeland against Russian invasion.\\u201D Your web browser is out of date. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience You can continue to the site using your current browser Once part of an 18th century country estate Manor Park offers a wide range of natural habitats for you to enjoy children’s play area and historical points of interest Manor Park is a wonderful place to spend a family day out Find out more about Manor Park Country Park from opening times to the delicious range of traditional food on offer View a detailed map of the park and find out about the waymarked trails and disabled accessibility Get unlimited parking at all 9 Kent Country Parks when you buy a season ticket Manor Park Café is a popular place to eat and sells a broad range of delicious local food from old favourites to more current tastes it’s a great place to take a break after a walk around the lake Learn more about Manor Park Café Manor Park Country Park is home to a wide range of wildlife that you can easily spot on a day out including kingfishers and herons and the woodland areas make ideal roosts for several types of bats Find out more about Manor Park’s wildlife We have a whole range of exciting events and activities on offer at our larger country parks Find out about the activities and events on offer at Kent Country Parks Check out these other stunning parks you can visit for a fantastic day out, or explore our whole family of 9 Kent Country Parks One of the most popular country parks in Kent offering everything you need to spend a day enjoying the great outdoors 170 acres of beautiful woodland and chalk downland on the North Downs with some spectacular views The beautiful Lullingstone Country Park is the jewel in the crown of this culturally and naturally rich part of the Darenth Valley Complete coverage of Long Island High school boys lacrosse schedule and analysis from the leading source of Long Island Sports Garden City arrived with extra motivation and departed with extra satisfaction on Saturday We heard a story from a friend of a friend of ours… As we celebrate Spooktober we’re getting into everything spooky and mysterious about Perth We’ve explored some of Perth’s most haunted places over HERE and now we’re looking into some of the peculiar stories we’ve heard about our fair city over the years The suburbs of Perth are rife with tales of big cats prowling through the night – from the Toodyay Tiger and Dwellingup Panther and of course a little further south – the beloved Nannup Tiger enormous cats came to be roaming our suburbs range from the innocuous to the fantastical Were cougar kittens brought to Australia by US servicemen during the Second World War as mascots Was there an accident at a travelling circus that caused the cats to escape Are they actually the last surviving thylacines Or are they just feral cats that have grown to a giant size the continued sightings have made the Big Cats an enduring Perth legend Photo via Bush Heritage  there have been rumours for decades that Kings Park is the site of unholy Satanic rituals witches and Satanists gather at midnight to commune under moonlight and summon dark forces The myth has been exacerbated by the untimely deaths of homeless people in the park as well as the park’s vast area shrouded in darkness it’s long been claimed that the historic East Perth Cemeteries are home to a coven of witches who perform dark rituals under the cover of darkness the first recorded interment was in 1830 – so there’s been plenty of time for dark spirits to linger in the area We can’t verify any witches covens in the area but we’ve heard plenty of reports of mysterious sounds emanating from the area in the night… Photo from State Library of Western Australia 7394B, via East Perth Cemeteries An age-old legend that transcends geography – around the world you’ll hear of sightings of sasquatches tales of the yowie have passed through communities for centuries we also hear about a creature called a woodartji– much like a yowie bunyips also have their roots in Indigenous folklore and mythology descriptions vary from dog-sized amphibious creatures to large seal-like creatures they feed on anything that strays to close to their swampy homes – and are particularly fond of women and children The South Freo Power Station is a behemoth a monument of history looming large over CY O’Connor Beach – both in its physical size and the amount of mythos surrounding the building the station was in use from 1951 until it was decommissioned 1985 In the interceding years it has become increasingly run-down with each year building on the mythos of the site There have reportedly been four murders in the building as well as a number of accidental and tragic deaths including one as recently as 2016 – and allegedly some of the now-sealed rooms still feature the bloodied marks of the murders on the walls claims have floated around about Satanic rituals taking place in the tunnels with plenty of pentagrams spotted amongst the graffiti as well as claims that the tunnels extend into a network that spans across Perth Most of the station’s subterranean levels have been deliberately collapsed and filled with sand and rubble and entrances barricaded with two-inch steel plate in order to preserve safety – we suspect many of the building’s secrets are buried along with it If you’ve taken a long late night drive through an isolated road you may have encountered the phenomena of Min Min Min Min can vary from faintly glowing to bright enough to illuminate their surrounds following motorists either from a distance or keeping pace with their vehicles as they hurtle down the road Witnesses to the lights describe the Min Min retreating when followed Some Indigenous communities in the Kimberley attribute the orbs to the spirits of elders watching over Country while some scientists hypothesise that they are the result of the Fata Morgana mirage: a layer of cold air above the ground that projects lights (like headlights or torches) over great distances Perhaps this is more apt to our list of hauntings but there’s been tales for years surrounding the Alkimos Wreck with rumours that workers were welded inside the ship’s hull during construction and reports of strange sounds and smells throughout its use It was then used during the Second World War to transport US soldiers and German prisoners of war – it’s said that during this time a Canadian radio operator working onboard was shot by a crew member the ship has encountered numerous unusual misfortunes including running aground multiple times before coming to its final resting place off our coast Bought and sold eight times during its grounding each new owner had strangely bad luck befall them – including poor health and bankruptcy Divers have reported unusual sightings and even the sound of screaming boats have had inexplicably engine failures in the area and dogs even become agitated when nearby but we reckon we’ll be keeping our distance Photo by Stanley Perkins via Lost Perth Get out your Geiger counters! According to former servicemen, a radioactive Land Rover has been buried at Leeuwin Barracks in East Fremantle. The vehicle was apparently used on the Montebello Islands during Operation Hurricane: British nuclear weapons tests that included the detonation of a 25 kilotonne plutonium implosion device the Land Rover made its way back to Perth to be cleaned and put back into service – but when the contamination couldn’t be removed many legends link back to a network of tunnels beneath the city – by some accounts Some say the tunnels host satanic rituals (an enduring theme) fabled Templar treasures… or even lead to a secret lair below the Council House where you may glimpse a tall figure in the shadows a shiny medallion glinting in the moonlight Get more spooky goodness with our list of Perth’s most haunted places Planning a holiday to Perth and not sure what are the must-visits Here's our guide to 20 of must-visit Perth attractions for all travellers This article will cover 20 of the best must-visit attractions in Perth from the picturesque wineries of Swan Valley to historic sites such as Fremantle Prison and the Perth Mint Seat selection and checked baggage are not included in Economy Lite fares Payment surcharge and travel periods may apply Credit: ricjacynophoto.com from stock.adobe.com Fraser Ave, Perth WA 6005 – Google Maps Fraser Ave, Perth WA 6005 – Google Maps If you’re here in the spring between September and November you’ll also get the chance to see the park’s famous wildflower festival it’s about a 30-minute walk to the entrance to Kings Park and Botanic Garden Those coming by public transit will want to get off at any of the stops along Kings Park Road or Mounts Bay Road between the Swan River and Kings Park and Botanic Garden Rottnest Island WA 6161 – Google Maps Free entry for children under three; $10 per child aged 4-16 $20.50 per student or adult for island admission There is also a fee for the ferry to Rottnest Island Rottnest Island WA 6161 – Google Maps plan at least a full day or two-day trip to explore the island and be sure to bring swimwear How to get there: Getting to Rotto is done by air or ferry depending on whether you leave from Perth City Seaplanes can also be booked in advance and take roughly the same time but may cost more Credit: Michael Evans from stock.adobe.com The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps but shops and dining will have varying hours The Esplanade, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps There are also sculptures and other artwork on display that you can view Plan at least one to two hours here and bring a camera to capture some of the beautiful views Don’t forget to stop at some of the restaurants here including Oyster Bar Elizabeth Quay or 6HEAD Perth How to get there: Elizabeth Quay is accessible by ferry simply walk towards the Swan River and follow signs for Elizabeth Quay Those coming by public transit will want to get off at Elizabeth Quay train station 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160 – Google Maps 1 The Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160 – Google Maps Fremantle Prison is a UNESCO World Heritage site located 30 minutes outside of Perth’s CBD that history lovers and thrill-seekers will adore, especially if you’re looking for things to do in Perth at night you’ll get a glimpse into Perth’s unique history walking through the former penitentiary that housed convicts up until 1991 the building housed thousands upon thousands of prisoners before being turned into a museum to educate the public It’s one of the world's largest surviving prisons today The Convict Prison Tour is a short tour that explores the history of the place give visitors over 10 years of age insight into some of the most notorious criminals who lived there Those looking for a unique experience will want to book the Tunnels Tour which gives you a look at the tunnels built by the prisoners over the years Plan at least two to three hours to take a tour How to get there: Getting to Fremantle Prison takes about an hour by public transit and under 30 minutes by car or taxi or 5 and follow signs for Fremantle Prison get off the bus at Hampton Road Before Knutsford St or take the train to Fremantle station and walk to the prison 310 Hay Street, East Perth WA 6004 – Google Maps 310 Hay Street, East Perth WA 6004 – Google Maps Located on Hay Street in East Perth, The Perth Mint is Australia’s oldest operating mint and one of the most unique places to visit It’s a must-visit destination for those travelling with kids offering travellers the chance to take a tour of the grounds and view the largest gold coin in the world in a very convenient location close to other top Perth attractions don’t forget to stop by The Perth Mint Shop where you can add to your collection or pick up the latest collectible design One trip here will give you greater insight into the history of gold in Western Australia and you might even be able to cross off two attractions on your life if you book a joint tour of The Perth Mint and the Bell Tower Allow at least one to two hours for your tour and additional time to shop It’s best to bring cash; this is a great place to stock up on souvenirs How to get there: The Perth Mint is accessible on foot Those travelling by car or taxi should head southeast along Wellington Street or Hay Street until you arrive get off at Wellington Street Hill Street or Hay Street Perth Mint and cross the street to the mint Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps Children under 15 get in free to special exhibits Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps is one of the best Perth attractions for families you’ll walk through magnificent exhibits on Aboriginal history and the state’s natural history From permanent exhibits like WA Treasures to special exhibits that are on display only for a short time especially for those visiting Perth for the first time a Highlights Tour is always a great idea and is available daily like the Boola Bardip Aboriginal Tour or the Family Tour which is perfect for those travelling with kids It’s best to spend between two and three hours here but bring some cash if you want to see the special exhibitions With plenty of interactive displays and exhibits it’s an interactive and fun way to learn about Perth and Western Australia How to get there: WA Museum Boola Bardip is only a short walk from Perth CBD get off at Beaufort Street WA Museum Boola Bardip or travel to Perth train station and walk the few minutes to the attraction 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100 – Google Maps Tour tickets cost $22 for kids aged 5-15 and $33 per adult Family ticket packages range from $79-$109 333 Victoria Park Dr, Burswood WA 6100 – Google Maps Family ticket packages range from $79-$109.  so you’ll experience what it is like behind the scenes You’ll walk through some areas that only the world’s most famous bands and athletes have ever seen You’ll also get to see some incredible views of the Swan River and the Perth Skyline to the west Allow at least two hours for tours and try to come here by public transport as parking is difficult to find if a concert or game is on How to get there: Public transit is the easiest way to reach Optus Stadium You’ll want to get off at Perth Stadium train station or Perth Stadium bus stop and walk over Cottesloe Beach WA 6011 – Google Maps Cottesloe Beach WA 6011 – Google Maps as well as an abundance of grassy areas for picnics and shady trees to get out of the sun when needed you’ll have your choice of enjoying a packed picnic or snagging a snack from one of the many cafes and restaurants across the beach like Longview Cottesloe or Magic Apple Wholefoods Parking can be tricky to find during peak times How to get there: Public transit is the best way to get to Cottesloe Take the bus and get off at any of the stops along the beach on Marine Parade take the train to Cottesloe station and grab a taxi or bus to get to the coast Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps Bring some money to make a small donation if desired Perth Cultural Centre, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps Located just minutes from Perth Town Hall at Perth Cultural Centre the Art Gallery of Western Australia houses classic and contemporary masterpieces you’ll want to explore you’ll find a range of free exhibits from both notable regional and international artists as well as several special exhibits that rotate each and every year there are guided tours for free every Wednesday and Sunday at 11am that will show you the museum's highlights There’s also the AGWA Rooftop Bar open from 4pm till late Fridays and Saturdays providing you with a great way to unwind after traversing Perth Cultural Centre and the art gallery it’s also a great place to go and see some beautiful views of Perth CBD Plan at least an hour or two here and see some of the other attractions at Perth Cultural Centre How to get there: Located in the heart of Perth CBD take a car or taxi to Perth train station and walk to the cultural centre park at CPP Citiplace and bring money for parking take the train to Perth Station or Perth Underground Those travelling by bus will want to get off at Perth City Station or Barrack Street Perth Station 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth WA 6151 – Google Maps 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth WA 6151 – Google Maps located in South Perth across from the CBD is home to many native Australian species and international animal exhibits you’ll get to walk through animal exhibits that take you worldwide from the Australian wetlands and bushwalks to the Asian rainforests There are also plenty of animals from the African savannah and even a nocturnal house where you’ll see sleeping animals when you visit during the day You could spend as little as three hours and as long as a full exploring the entirety of Perth Zoo wear some comfortable shoes and bring some water to stay hydrated How to get there: Getting to Perth Zoo is best by ferry head south across Narrows Bridge and follow signs for the zoo Those travelling by public transit will want to take the bus to Labouchere Road Perth Zoo Ferries also run between Elizabeth Quay and Mends St Jetty throughout the day Barrack Square, Riverside Dr, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps  Barrack Square, Riverside Dr, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps  Situated in Elizabeth Quay overlooking the Swan River the Bell Tower is an iconic landmark with ringing bells and an observation deck for some awe-inspiring city views As one of the most historical and unique Perth city attractions you’ll get to view the Swan Bells while you’re here It’s also the only place in Australia where you can see the ringers ring the bells live and in person Those travelling with a partner will want to book a Romance Package for two and create your own personalised lock—a symbol of your everlasting love No matter what you have in store for your trip this is one of the most fun things for adults to do in Perth and it is a great place to go with friends don’t forget to stop by the other nearby attractions in Elizabeth Quay or explore the Supreme Court Gardens Set aside at least an hour for your visit and bring a camera to capture the area's panoramic views from the observation deck How to get there: To get to the Bell Tower take a taxi or car to Perth CBD and park at CPP Terrace Road Those travelling by public transit will want to take a ferry to Elizabeth Quay or get off the bus at St Georges Terrance After Barrack Street and walk over South Terrace & Henderson St, Fremantle WA 6160 – Google Maps and the Hall is open 9am to 6pm Fridays through Sundays and on public holidays South Terrace & Henderson St, Fremantle WA 6160 – Google Maps and the Hall is open 9am to 6pm Fridays through Sundays and on public holidays.  Fremantle Markets are only a 30-minute drive from Perth and offer some of the best local produce This busy indoor Perth attraction began back in 1897 when people set up stalls to sell their wares: food and it’s one of the best places to go on the weekend in Perth It’s the ultimate Western Australia market experience whether you’re a Perth local or a tourist visiting for the first time and even see street performers wowing crowds but don’t forget some cash to indulge in some souvenirs and snacks Be sure to arrive early to avoid the crowds and plan at least an hour or two How to get there: Fremantle Markets are about 20 minutes from Perth CBD and accessible by car or 5 and follow signs for Fremantle Markets Those arriving by public transit will want to get off the bus at South Terrace Fremantle Markets or off the train at Fremantle Station and then walk or get on a bus Herne Hill WA 6056 – Google Maps Depends on the wineries and attractions chosen Herne Hill WA 6056 – Google Maps How to get there: To get to Swan Valley by car take State Route 51 out of the city until you arrive in the countryside various trains and buses reach Swan Valley but take about an hour or longer 86 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025 – Google Maps 86 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025 – Google Maps It’s best to spend about two to four hours here and pack your swimwear and sunscreen for the trip stop by AQWA before heading back to the city How to get there: It’s only 20 minutes by car or taxi to get to Hillarys Boat Harbour via Mitchell Freeway or State Route 2 Those travelling by public transit can get off the bus at West Coast Drive Before St Helier Drive City West Centre Corner Railway Street & Sutherland St, West Perth WA 6005 – Google Maps City West Centre Corner Railway Street & Sutherland St, West Perth WA 6005 – Google Maps and group pricing available at a discount.  How to get there: Scitech is a 22-minute walk from Perth CBD take a car or taxi for the short five-minute drive from the CBD to City West Those coming by bus should get off at City West or Sutherland Street and walk to Scitech Whiteman Park, Whiteman Drive East, Whiteman WA 6068 – Google Maps Whiteman Park, Whiteman Drive East, Whiteman WA 6068 – Google Maps Caversham Wildlife Park is a family-run attraction located in Whiteman Park this park started as a small farm and has grown into a popular destination showcasing over 200 species of animals including many native to Western Australia People visit from all over the world to see the farm show It’s one of the most hands-on wildlife attractions you’ll find in Perth and perfect for a half-day trip Bring a camera to capture the memories and close wildlife encounters Head out to Caversham Wildlife Park early to ensure you don’t run into too many crowds take State Route 53 or Tonkin Highway/State Route 4 and follow signs for Caversham Those taking public transport will need to plan ahead and get off at Whiteman Park Penguin Island – Google Maps Penguin Island – Google Maps including wild dolphins playing and penguins feeding The island is not open to the public during the winter (mid-June to late September) so if you’re interested in visiting this destination The best time to visit Perth is during the spring It’s best to spend at least a half day or here and plan your ferry transport in advance as it can get busy during peak tourist times and sun protection are a must while you explore the island How to get there: To get to Penguin Island travel to Perth Wildlife Encounters in Shoalwater There’s free parking and public transit—both train and bus—is available at Rockingham Station nearby it’s only a five-minute ferry ride to Penguin Island Credit: Rafael Ben-Ari from stock.adobe.com 91 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025 – Google Maps 91 Southside Dr, Hillarys WA 6025 – Google Maps The Aquarium of Western Australia is located in Hillarys Boat Harbour and showcases the vivid marine life that lines the coastline you’ll get to learn about the animals and fish that Western Australia is known for and even explore the underwater world via a glass-bottom boat There are also opportunities to learn about turtle conservation and even swim with sharks if you come during the school holidays and an underwater tunnel where you’ll see sharks it’s one of the best Perth attractions for families and those who love marine life Spend at least two to three hours here to explore all of the exhibits and make the most of your visit by visiting Hillarys Boat Harbour How to get there: Travel by car or taxi along Mitchell Freeway/State Route 2 until you reach Hillarys Boat Harbour and AQWA Those coming by bus should plan to get off at West Coast Drive Before St Helier Drive and then walk to AQWA Cnr Wellington Street and William St, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps but check specific restaurants and bars for their hours Cnr Wellington Street and William St, Perth WA 6000 – Google Maps Yagan Square is a modern hub with restaurants and outdoor seating situated between the train station and Horseshoe Bridge It’s an ideal spot for foodies and those wanting to explore more of Perth CBD and its offerings spend some time looking at the public art displays or viewing some of the gardens Perth Digital Tower is also in Yagan Square which is one of the most stunning structures in the area With a market hall and plenty of public space it’s a destination you could easily spend an hour or two exploring come during the evening and stop by Street Eats Eatery or Karla for some delicious food and drinks How to get there: Getting to Yagan Square is easy as it is in Perth CBD get off at Perth Underground or Perth main station It’s only a short walk over to Yagan Square Lake Monger WA 6014 – Google Maps Lake Monger WA 6014 – Google Maps a tranquil destination that has paved walking and cycling trails and numerous native wildlife to view This is one of the best spots in Perth to visit for a quiet relaxing day while still not venturing too far from some of the city’s top attractions sit and enjoy some of the recreation areas in the park or even stop for a quick snack at a food truck on the property There are BBQ stations to use and public toilets onsite stop by Lake Monger North Lookout and snap a few pictures This is great for a short hour visit in the early morning or afternoon if you want to barbecue It’s also a fantastic spot for birdwatching so bring along a pair of binoculars and some snacks How to get there: It’s only a six-minute drive from Perth CBD to Lake Monger via State Route 72 take the bus to either the various Harborne St bus stops or Powis St Before Harborne St for the most direct route Perth has numerous family-friendly attractions whether you’re travelling with toddlers or older teens Here are a few of the best family-friendly Perth attractions you should include in your Perth itinerary:  Perth is one of the best places to get outdoors and explore Western Australia especially at these top outdoor attractions:  There are plenty of free places to visit in Perth that are great for every kind of traveller Virgin Australia offers direct flights to Perth from major Australian cities In the spirit of reconciliation Virgin Australia acknowledges the traditional custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.