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“Ice and Lights” planned at Cameron Run.

“Ice and Lights” planned at Cameron Run.

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Policing the River in Marine Patrol 1

Police boat plays many roles on local tidal waters.

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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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Community Voices Concerns About Shootings

Police meet with residents to seek leads.

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City’s Investment In Full Bloom

Shoreline and Windmill Park areas enter first growing season.

City’s Investment in Shoreline Project in Full Bloom

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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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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

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

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Mission: Beautification in Alexandria

Boys & Girls Club joins with Starbucks on beautification efforts.

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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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Public Examines Highway Widening Project

VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.

Route One Widening

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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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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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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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Concrete Pours for the Waterfront Project

Waterfront project construction

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Potholes Beware, City Has New Weapon for Patching

Longer lasting hot patches will be made in the field.

Pothole patching in Alexandria

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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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Woodlawn Stables Site Eyed for Partial Development

Plans are in the works to preserve while highlighting the area for adaptive reuse.

Stable Site Eyed for Reuse

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Museum of U.S. Army Coming Soon

Artifacts, personal accounts and Army history will be part of the museum’s attractions.

Army museum in Belvoir

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Conflict over Bike Trails

Getting around Huntley Meadows Park is an obstacle to some bicyclists.

Bike trails axed from county plan in Mount Vernon area.

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Giving Back to the Neighborhood

The block party had music, munchies and lederhosen.

DRP Block Party rocks.

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Arriving for First Day of School at Waynewood

Construction and humidity are no match for the first day excitement.

First day at Waynewood Elementary School in Mount Vernon

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Community Embraces DRP Pizzeria in Belle Haven

Second DRP in Alexandria offers Northern Italian cuisine specialties.

DRP Pizzeria

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Save the Elephants from Mount Vernon

Pachyderm activism and Elephant Cupcakes

World Elephant Day

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Saving Elephants Connects Locally

Elephant awareness is the message at wine store in Belle View.

Save the Elephants event

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New Families in Marlan Forest Make the Parade

Mount Vernon community has its first Independence Day parade.

Parade on Independence Day

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Balancing Old School Meals with New School Marketing in Alexandria

Table Talk sampling new age of commerce.

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Local Pop Star Rorie Sings Her Way to the Big Time

Local Pop Star Rorie Sings Her Way to the Big Time

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Parking Comes in Various Forms for Holiday Shoppers

Focusing on convenience and security.

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Honoring Valor and Service

Chamber recognizes Mount Vernon police, fire.

Mount Vernon Police and Fire Honored

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Jones Point Pier Restoration Yields Hands-on Learning

Lessons about ecosystems.

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Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments

Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

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Oktoberfests and Fall Celebrations Need Oompah

Music of Alte Kumpel captures the season.

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PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas

Turning parking spaces into temporary public places.

PARK(ing) Day Delivers Green Space and Ideas

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Seniors Group Celebrates Anniversary

At Gum Springs Community Center.

Gum Springs seniors

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National Night Out in Mount Vernon

Bringing police and residents together.

National Night Out in Mount Vernon

County Purchases Quander Property

For stream restoration and green space.

County Purchases Quander Property

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Advantages Of Mixed Use

Dot coms still a threat but optimism remains.

Dot coms still a threat to Retail but optimism remains.

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Senior Safety Summit Highlights Scams, Tick Bites and More

Police offer advice.

Senior Safety Summit

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar May 2017

Alexandria Entertainment Calendar May 2017

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Alexandria Entertainment Calendar

Alexandria Calendar for the week of April 27-May 3

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April Entertainment Calendar

What's Happening for the rest of April in Alexandria

Alexandria Tree Lighting 2016

Alexandria Tree Lighting 2016

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Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd

Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.

Walking along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, picking up litter didn’t seem like an exciting way to spend a Saturday morning, but Hannah Todd didn’t seem to mind.

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