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Mike Salmon

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Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced

The field is on the 10-year plan.

The field is on the 10-year plan.

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Speed: Major Factor on Parkway Safety

Solutions will impact commuters.

Parkway Safety

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Belle Haven Dockmaster Rides with the Wind

Sailing lessons plant the boating seed for many youngsters in Mount Vernon.

Belle Haven Dockmaster

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More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon

Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.

More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon

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Cold Case in Mount Vernon Remains Mystery

Technology, time and area development create challenges to solving it.

Cold Case in Mount Vernon

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Community Voices Concerns about Shootings

Police meet with residents to seek leads.

Community Voices Concerns about Shootings

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Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service

Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.

Trash Collecting

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Lorton Barber Shop: 20 Years As a Local Favorite

Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.

Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.

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Celebrating the 4th

Stars and Stripes come out in Marlan Forest.

July 4 parade in Mount Vernon

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Recycling Efforts Gain Steam in Fairfax County

Purple bins and increased efforts may be needed.

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Disability Specialist Uses Film to Highlight Employment Issues

New film possibly in AFI Film Festival in late June.

Mount Vernon Filmmaker

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Amazon, Virginia Tech Detail Their Plans

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion.

Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts Amazon discussion

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West Potomac Wolverines Look to the Future

Graduation ceremony speakers highlight opportunity.

Graduation ceremony speakers highlight opportunity.

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Affordable Housing Projects Partially Funded in Mount Vernon

Residences at North Hill and The Arden move forward.

Affordable Housing Projects

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SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off at Lake Accotink

Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit.

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Healthy Job Market, International Travel Difficulties Impact Local Pools

Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.

lifeguard shortage

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Helicopter Noise Irritates Homeowners in Mount Vernon, Lorton

Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.

Helicopters from Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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Looking Ahead to Summer

Fireworks and Farmers Markets are just a few of the things coming up this summer.

Summer events in Mount Vernon

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Event in Mount Vernon Highlights Environment

Supervisor plans on focusing on the environment in upcoming campaign.

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Clean-up honors namesake of Jeff Todd Way.

Clean-up honors namesake of Jeff Todd Way.

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Customers Savor Barbecue at Johnny Mac’s

Carry out attracts Mount Vernon locals and North Carolina barbecue fans looking for authenticity.

Customers Savor Barbecue at Johnny Mac’s

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Cricket Brownies and Solar Energy Highlight Storck’s Earth Day Event

Mount Vernon Supervisor focuses on the environment to spearhead campaign season.

Storck's Earth Day Event

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Pizza for Clean Up Crew in Kingstowne

Neighbors Clean Up Kingstowne Area

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Mount Vernon Bike Trail Turns 47

Trail evolves as a recreational and gathering spot along the Potomac River.

Mount Vernon Trail Turns 47

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Affordable Housing Complex Gets Updating

Plan for garden apartments in line with Embark goals on Richmond Highway.

Affordable Housing Complex Gets Updating

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Mount Vernon ‘Ides of Bark’ Dog Fest Lives On

People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.

People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.

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Public Examines Highway Widening Project

VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.

Route One Widening

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Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter

Facility expands the number of beds available in Region 1.

Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter

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E-bikes Hit the Trails

Trail users react.

E-bikes on area trails.

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Scout Project Fixes Church Outdoor Worship Area

And honors fallen Scout.

Eagle scout project

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Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park

Park Authority forum looked at parking, mulch pile and barn.

Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park

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Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

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District Forms Tourism Task Force

Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”

Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”

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Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday

Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

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Peak Time for Roses

The emotional power of flowers.

Peak Time for Roses

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Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House

Famous cheesesteak sandwiches are focus for upcoming cooking show.

Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House

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County Looks to Use Drones

Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.

Emergency Management Office sets sights on unmanned aircraft systems.

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Day of Service Spreads to Mount Vernon Trail

The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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Backpacking the World Landed Couple in Alexandria

House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became their way of life

House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became the way of life for one couple

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Plan for Stream Restoration in Alexandria Includes Cutting Down Trees

Pike’s Branch is under VDOT’s microscope.

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Working To Improve Traffic Flow in Lorton

A “network problem” that includes traffic to I-95.

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Lorton Intersection Looked at for Change

Traffic addressed at Lorton Road and Silverbrook.

Lorton Road intersection

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Plan for Stream Restoration Includes Cutting Down Trees

Pike’s Branch in Alexandria is under VDOT’s microscope.

Pike's Branch

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Santa and S'mores at Lake Accotink

Holiday at Lake Accotink

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Small Business, Small Church Host a Festive Evening

Nalls and Kingstowne Communion both have roots in the surrounding community.

Christmas at Nalls

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Gifts Galore

Shopping at Mount Vernon High School Holiday Market

Gifts

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One-Lane Underpass Now Seeing Backups

Changes to the outdated underpass at Cinder Bed Road being studied.

Changes to Underpass Studied

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Mount Vernon By Bike Fosters Exploring

Two-wheelers star in third annual Tour de Mount Vernon.

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