Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Planners Eye Aging Section of Franconia
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights
No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com
Christmas lights
Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
U.S. Air Force Opens Recruiting Office in Mount Vernon
Military service can provide training and skills to recent high school graduates.
Wild Blue Yonder
Waterfront Listing in Mount Vernon
ISO football fan with deep pockets?
ISO football fan with deep pockets?
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Extensive Mount Vernon Mansion Revitalization Underway
Two-year project limits access at certain locations to this popular attraction.
Two-year project limits access at certain locations to this popular attraction.
Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings
"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.
"Haunted Northern Virginia"
Film on the Screening Circuit Has Roots in Herndon
Topics of love and mental illness rise above its roots.
Topics of love and mental illness rise above its roots.
Jeff Todd Way Site for Annual Trash Clean Up
This annual event will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 this year.
This annual event will be held Saturday, Oct. 19 this year.
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Fire and Rescue Teams Battled Helene in Florida
Local Film Festival is Peppered with Big Names and Ideas
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Films focus on positive change and the world around us.
Good Shepherd Housing Marks a Milestone
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.
Officials cut ribbon on their 100th housing unit.
Groundbreaking Coming for Old Mount Vernon High School Project
If you go… GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY Original Mount Vernon High School Renovation Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. 8333 Richmond Hwy. Mount Vernon, Va https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/publicworks/capital-projects/original-mount-vernon-high-school
Fredericksburg Nationals Baseball Team Wins Title
Mike Salmon
The Fredericksburg Nationals Minor League Baseball team went all the way this year and won the championship of the Carolina League last Wednesday by defeating the Kannapolis Cannonballers for the title.
Fairfax County Is Doggone Friendly
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Our county seen through the eyes of our dogs.
Transportation Projects in the Southern Part of Fairfax County
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Fairfax County Parkway will be widened in the western portion of the county.
Dominion Energy & Park Authority Connect to Help Ospreys
Nest box platforms installed at Laurel Hill Park
birds
Alexandria Film Festival Highlights Creativity, Genre Diversity
Schedule of selected films coming soon.
Film Fest
National Night Out Is a Hit in Mount Vernon
Hot dogs, swimming and the riot shield were all part of the fun.
Hot dogs, swimming and the riot shield were all part of the fun.
Familiar Face on the Mount Vernon Trail is Moving On Up
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well-deserved promotion.
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well deserved promotion.
Fort Belvoir Access Tightened Up
Rules of entering the gates are changing slightly, impacting deliveries and guests.
Rules of entering the gates are changing slightly, impacting deliveries and guests.
Lorton School Supply Drive was a Success
Supervisor Dan Storck and staff met with 2,400 parents and students.
School Supplies
Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
Scooter Safety Under the Microscope
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
This transportation option is popular in urban and college atmospheres.
Fort Hunt as WWII POW Camp Captures Alexandria’s Interest
This story by Christopher Ulrich appeared in August, 1985
Virginia’s Tax-Free Sales Holiday August 2-4
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Hurricane preparedness, school supply and certain energy saving products and more eligible.
Fairfax County Awarded $50.5 Million for New Low-Emission Buses
Federal grant paves the way.
Federal grant paves the way.
Make Streets Safer for All
The Northern Virginia Families for Safe Streets group is on the lookout for traffic mishaps and close calls.
Safe Streets
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