Pastor at Rising Hope To Retire
Accomplishments aplenty for Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon retiring after positively impacting many.
Pastor retiring
Village Hardware Built Community and Solid Reputation
Long time owner is retiring but new owner vows to keep it the same.
Hardware store owner is retiring
Stones Tribute Band Won’t Leave the Piggy Bank “Shattered, Shattered”
Tribute bands have the look and the sound but not the price.
Stones tribute band
Donated Football Practice Gear Gets Players Jumping at Hayfield
Parent turns a donation into a lesson on positivity for others.
football equipment
Murder Victim in Southern Fairfax County Never Identified
Body found in Giles Run creek remains a mystery since 1972 as does the exact location of his burial plot in a Mount Vernon graveyard.
Murder mystery
A Few More Efforts Made to Save River Farm
A letter, historic overlay implementation and a 6,000 signature petition are there to keep it the same.
River Farm
Student’s Art Contains A Global Message, and Wins a Scholarship
Global warming is just one of the many messages expressed in arts competition.
Art Scholarship
Alexandria Power Plant Redevelopment Includes Bike Improvements
The north end Small Area Plan does not leave bike trail users high and dry.
Bicyclists won’t be left out of the plans when the GenOn Energy plant is redeveloped as a major part of the Old Town North Small Area Plan, originally adopted by the city in 2017.
Mask Rules on the Mount Vernon Trail
Many wear masks on the trail regardless.
The rules about wearing masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 indicate that if you are outdoors and practicing social distancing, things are relatively safe.
Housing Values Increase and This Will Soon Be Felt in Tax Bills
The county juggles the tax rate, but higher tax bills are on the horizon.
Home Assessments Increase
Mount Vernon’s River Farm Offer Falls Short of Asking Price
NOVA Parks and partners made an offer but the farm remains on the market.
In an attempt to keep the property open to the public, the NOVA Parks, Northern Virginia Conservation Trust, and their partners recently made an offer to buy River Farm in Mount Vernon, but the American Horticultural Society board of directors has voted to decline their offer, looking for their original asking price of $32,900,000 that they say they need to keep the society in operation.
Burglaries Put Mount Vernon Business Owners on Alert
Smash and grab at three Hollin Hall places yields little for thieves.
Burglaries
TSA Is Filling Up in Southern Springfield
Access improvements are still to come for this Federal facility.
TSA in Springfield
At Dog Parks, the Clean-Up Bag is a Must
Walks are important for the family dog, but so is scooping the poop.
Scooping the Poop
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Wins Eight Awards
The Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control wastewater treatment plant was recently recognized for their “Tertiary Filters Rehabilitation Project,” and “Rehabilitation of Three Equalization Basin and Ancillary Facilities,” by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in its annual Mid-Atlantic Region awards.
New Police Station and Animal Shelter Planned for Lorton
As the South County area grows, facilities are needed to meet the demand.
New Police Station
Mount Vernon’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting Hits All Levels
Pandemic in the area was looked at, along with other issues.
Town Hall
Delivery Vehicles Are Everywhere
The quick-stop lifestyle could be here to stay.
Delivery trucks are not a new thing to area neighborhoods, but with the pandemic and the stay-at-home lifestyle many have adopted over the last 10 years, everyone delivers these days.
Ribbon Cut on Stream ‘Restoration’ at Little Hunting Creek and Fairchild
Project fights stream erosion and regulates pollution in area waterways.
Stream project
Archangels and Underworld Kings Make the Story for New Author
Former Mount Vernon resident delves into storytelling, acting, radio and business.
They say a writer uses their own persona to create the characters in their books, and in “Summerlands,” Susan Butler Colwell injects some of her own traits for “Sera Parker,” the protagonist in this recently released book.
Archangels and Underworld Kings Make the Story for New Author
Former Mount Vernon resident delves into storytelling, acting, radio and business.
"Summerlands"
Police and Coast Guard Monitor Prior to the Inauguration
Fairfax County officials advised people to stay home and quarantined for the ceremony.
Inauguration Preparations
County’s Incident Alert System Helps Nab a Robbery Suspect
Phone calls and social media enable Fort Hunt residents to help in this case.
Incident alert
Mount Vernon and Global Warming
Ground water seeping up regularly may be a sign.
With the Potomac River a few hundred yards away, residents of Fort Hunt are seeing ground water seeping up, running down the sidewalks and low-lying street areas.
Unusual and Quirky Items Sell at Area Gift Stores
Consignment shops and estate sale hubs in the Mount Vernon corridor.
Gift Shops
Belle View Upgrades May Bring New Life to Shopping Center
Façade improvements continue during pandemic
In early December, shoppers aren’t the only ones busy at Belle View Shopping Center in Mount Vernon.
Sidewalk and Bike Trail Project Connects to Lee District Park
Spot improvement projects along Telegraph Road improve traffic flow.
Road project in Lee District
First Female NFL Coach Got Her Start with the MV Majors
Mount Vernon native Callie Brownson is now a Cleveland Browns Coach
Female NFL Coach
Artifacts Tell the Nation’s Story at the New Army Museum
Museum showcases display cases, first hand accounts, newsreel footage and more.
Inside the Army museum
‘Fairfax Peak’ Indoor Ski Slope Jumps Another Mogul
Public comments show mixed opinions for the slope planned at Lorton Landfill.
Fairfax Peak skiing
Fairfax County Police Patrol on Bikes to Enhance Community Relations
Neighborhood Patrol Units are in every district.
The boots on the ground for the Fairfax County Police Department include the numerous bicycle squads cruising throughout the county, keeping communities safe while interacting with the public on a daily basis.
Artifacts Tell the Nation’s Story at the New Army Museum
The display cases, first-hand accounts and newsreel footage showcased in the museum.
In 1861, when the Civil War was just starting, Capt. Josiah Sawell was attacked by a pro-secession mob while passing through Baltimore with the 6th Massachusetts Volunteer infantry.
Land Acquired Near Springfield for New Inova Medical Campus
Changes coming to area close to the metro and town center.
Inova Medical Campus
’Be The Good Project’ Ramps Up for The Holidays
Mount Vernon community effort spreads to the schools.
Be The Good Project
Options Examined for Mobile Home Parks in Mount Vernon
County officials may look to upgrade these communities.
mobile homes
Army Museum Opens at Fort Belvoir
Virtual opening paves the way for socially-distanced visits, but tickets are required.
Museum virtual opening
Show Biz Author Got His Start in Fairfax
Marshall Terrill has written more than 25 books and he’s not done yet.
Local Author
Alexandrian Documents the History of U Street
Filmmaker Jane Pittman returns to Alexandria Film Festival.
Alexandria Film Festival
Polls Were Busy in Mount Vernon
Parks, libraries and redistricting were small issues compared to the presidential contest.
election
Local Filmmaker Uses a Pie Recipe to Highlight Family Change
The family and sweet potato pie is one of many highlights in the upcoming Alexandria Film Festival.
Local Filmmaker
Friends Group Performs Bike Trail Repairs on Mount Vernon Bike Trail
Gunk Removal and Plank Replacement is the Work of Volunteers
Mount Vernon Bike Trail work
Lorton Landfill Mountain Could Become ‘Fairfax Peak’
Officials delay decision on possible indoor ski slope, looking for more public comments before moving forward.
Indoor Ski Slope
Fort Hunt Community Part of “Be the Good Project”
Family’s effort with food contributions turns into a whole lot more.
Be the Good Project
Deer Hunting in Fairfax County Controls Herd Populations
Bow hunting program nets hundreds of deer each year.
Deer hunting
Mount Vernon Serenity Cut Short By Noisy Tailpipes
Modified mufflers put out sounds that carry through quiet neighborhoods.
Noisy tailpipes
Viewpoints: What Do You Like Best About Living in Mount Vernon?
Viewpoints: What Do You Like Best About Living in Mount Vernon?
New and Improved Is the Outlook for Parts of Mount Vernon
Everything from new apartments to the Embark Richmond Highway and Bus Rapid Transit are planned.
Things are moving along in Mount Vernon, despite the setbacks everyone has experienced in 2020 from the coronavirus and the economic crisis that persists.