Mental Health Crisis Snarls Traffic in Mount Vernon, ends Peacefully
Police respond on Tuesday at lunchtime, continued through Wednesday; and ended early Thursday morning.
Standoff in Mount Vernon
International Musician Brings Troupe to Workhouse
Award-winning percussionist Tom Teasley delivers multi-cultural sounds.
Workhouse musician
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Student Art Planned for the Future BRT Stations
Public can vote on their favorites until April 3.
Artwork
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Education Advocates Gather at Mount Vernon
Rally precedes hearing on Youngkin administration's proposed revised 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
Education rally
Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One
Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility
Government center
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
Reservoir Planned for Current Quarry Site in Lorton
Fairfax Water will address future droughts.
Water Plans
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
Undergrounding Utilities Eyed for Richmond Highway
Dominion customers might pay a few cents more each month to cover it.
Utilities Underground
Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand
FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.
FABB
Nothing Like President’s Day at Mount Vernon
Crowds came out to celebrate the occasion.
President's Day
The Beat Goes on with "Daddy-O” Art Show
Workhouse Art Center’s show culminates with bongo and guitars on March 18.
Art at the Workhouse
Area Transportation Projects Are Focus of Chamber Meeting
Four projects planned for southern Fairfax County corridor.
Chamber meeting
Federal Property Up For Sale in Franconia
Past soil contaminations may require extensive efforts.
Real Estate
Valentine’s Day Is Short on Planning Ahead
Last Minute Valentine’s orders are par for the course in Mount Vernon
Valentine's Day Planning
Bunnyman Brewery To Open at Workhouse
Business model hopes to attract customers for art and local brew.
Brewery planned
Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia
When completed, there will be several entities in one location.
Ground clearing
Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road
Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.
Crash conference call
WETA Cameras Rolling in Three Mount Vernon Neighborhoods
Show highlights homes while the touring team guesses the selling price.
Real Estate Show
Local Park and Rec Center Renamed
Lee District Park sheds the connection with the Confederates.
Park name change
Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road Claims Two Students’ Lives
Steep hills are no stranger to fatalities in Fairfax Station.
Fatal crash in Fairfax Station
Rock Art Show Splashes Color in Mount Vernon
Nepenthe Gallery is hosting famous artworks from the Scooby Doo and Yellow Submarine days.
Beatles Art
Mount Vernon Sees a Lot in 2022
A few noteworthy events are a sample of the community growth.
2022 in Review
Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon
The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.
Horses
Traffic Safety Under the Microscope Once Again
Lusk’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting brings out VDOT, police
Traffic Meeting
Plants and Animals Center the Stage at Huntley Meadows
Park photo contest reveals the variety of species in this county park.
Photo Show
Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions
Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.
Park staff changes
Mount Vernon Rec Center Renovations Already Impacting Users
Furniture removal irks some; big changes on their way.
Mt. Vernon Rec Center
Murder Suspect Lead to a Police Chase in Mount Vernon
Arrest was made in the Eisenhower Valley off Picket Street.
Shooting leads to chase
Fatal Shooting in Hybla Valley on Monday Night
Neighbors found victim on the sidewalk on Audubon Avenue.
Shooting in Hybla Valley
Family Roots Fuel Fermentation in Mount Vernon
Woodlawn Press Winery entrepreneurs do it all on site.
Family Wine Business
Torpedo Factory Artists Take Their Works On the Road in Alexandria
Show at Mark Center is one of many planned for other parts of Alexandria.
Art Show
Candlelight Tour Highlights George Washington’s Christmas in Mount Vernon
The setting is Christmas time in 1772.
Mount Vernon tour
The Dixie Pig Aura Lives On
A booth from the old restaurant has found a home in Winchester.
Dixie Pig
Batten Down the Hatches for the Top Boat Names in 2022
Boat US Releases the top boat names to shiver me timbers
Boat Names
America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Dogs and Cats Keep Them Busy at the Mount Vernon Animal Hospital
Pets are an important part of the family.
Vet business
Huntley Meadows Haunted by Car Burglaries
Increased lighting and police patrols are on the suggestion list.
Car Burglaries
Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites
Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Local Deli’s Sandwich List Resembles the Old Ball Coach’s Playbook
Washington football stars go down in Franconia Deli history.
Football-themed sandwiches
A New Springfield Discussed at Chamber Meeting in Mount Vernon
New elements around the town center will bring needed economic development.
New Springfield discussed