Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning
Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.
Spring Ballet
Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget
Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.
Budget
Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award
With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.
local band
‘You Set the Standard High’
Circuit Court judge Clark retires after 12 years on the bench.
Judge retires
Local Film Takes a Step Forward in the Streaming World
”There is a Monster,” premiered on Apple TV and Prime Video January 30
Local movie now streaming
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book Hits Bestseller List
It’s not all about ‘likes’ and ‘views’ out there.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling
Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.
MV Trail
Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar
Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.
The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”
Children’s Connection - Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City
Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City
UPDATE: Two Juvenile Suspects Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Franconia
Arrests made in Franconia shooting
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Decked Out Holiday Style
Kicking off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Illuminations.
Mount Vernon
Living Legend: Nelson Greene Jr.
A voice against injustice leaves a legacy of service.
Living Legends
Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
Housing Prices Send People Packing Out of Fairfax County
Some with incomes in the five figures find alternatives down I-95.
Relocating
Hunger Is Closer Than You Think
Food For Neighbors celebrates Its seventh anniversary and over 425,000 pounds of donations
Food
National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
Storck Shows Off Mount Vernon Via the Bicycle
Tour de Mount Vernon riders greeted with sunshine and blue skies.
Bike Ride
Roadside Business Signs Stand the Test of Time
Old signs spur nostalgia and familiarity in Mount Vernon.
Roadside signs
Giving Thanks in Alexandria
Miracle League honors first responders.
Miracle League honors first responders.
Alexandria Newcomers & Community Guide 2023-24
Alexandria Newcomers Guide
Affordable Residences for Seniors Come to Fruition
Oakwood Meadow opens on Van Dorn Street just outside the beltway.
Senior housing
Fairfax County Plugs in First Electric Trash Truck
New truck is quiet and spews no diesel fumes.
Electric trash truck
New Crumbl Cookies Opens for Cookie Monsters of Kingstowne
For the tollhouse fans it’s just how the cookie crumbles.
Cookie Monsters
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
Mount Vernon Guitarist Delves on Life’s Challenges
Singer-songwriter climbing the musician’s ladder.
MV Singer
Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm
Outdoor concert kicks off River Farm activities for the summer.
Musical trio
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch.
Speed limit
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
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
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
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