Northern Virginia: Bumpy road ahead for Capital Bikeshare expansion in Northern Virginia.
It takes a little over two hours to bike from downtown Washington D.C. to Reston. For the Capital Bikeshare, it’s a trip that’s taken six years.
Fairfax County: Fire Station ‘Best Open House’ Award
As part of last month’s open house at all Fairfax County Fire and Rescue fire stations, there was a competition among all the fire stations to win the "Best Open House" award.
Mount Vernon: Centenarians
On Oct. 25, The Fairfax at Fort Belvoir hosted an event to recognize 15 centenarians in the Northern Virginia region.
Fairfax County: New Bike Lanes Available
3.5 miles in upgraded buffered bike lanes are now in place on Telegraph Road (Lee District) from the Fairfax County Parkway to Hilltop Village Center Drive, and features the county’s first bicycle two-stage left turn.
Mount Vernon vs West Potomac
West Potomac defeated Mount Vernon 45-14 on Friday, Nov. 4.
Alexandria: Correction: A Wolverine Win
Correction
Correction: In last week’s Gazette, the wrong photo was printed for the West Potomac-South County football game.
Alexandria: Behind the Glass Wall
Alexandria history at one’s fingertips.
“What's Behind the Glass Wall?” The sign sits outside the Local History and Special Branch of the Alexandria Library on Queen Street.
Mount Vernon: ‘Search and Rescue’ at Camporee
During the weekend of Oct. 14-16, Boy Scouts of the Colonial District of the National Capital Area Council attended their fall camporee at the Patuxent River 4-H Center in Upper Marlboro, Md.
Alexandria: Union Street Marks a Milestone
Restaurant to celebrate 30 years.
With the Hotel Indigo and a new residential development slated to open in the coming year, change is in the air for much of South Union Street.
Alexandria: Bridging Sacred and Secular
Mayor’s clergy council focuses on community issues and service.
In contrast to widespread contention about religion in the public square, Alexandria’s mayor and faith leaders seek a mutually constructive way forward.
Mount Vernon: Pohick Church
During the Colonial period, Pohick Church was the congregation of many of our country's most prominent families, including the Washingtons, Masons and Fairfaxes.
Alexandria: Historic Sites
Some Historic Sites in Alexandria
Mount Vernon: Heavy Turnout Early
Chief election officer Doris McBryde said there were around 70 voters already in line at 6 a.m. when the polls opened at West Potomac High School.
Alexandria, Mount Vernon: Health Fair Serves Hundreds
After screenings, referrals for affordable treatment.
One volunteer dentist at the end of the Health Fair for the Uninsured on Saturday, Nov. 5 examined a young woman and discovered she had a growth on the side of her tongue. The doctor explained the significance, and referred her for a biopsy — right away. He may have saved her life.
Mount Vernon, Alexandria: A Time to Remember
Ceremony to honor local veterans.
The Friends of Rocky Versace will host the city’s 15th Annual Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 at the Mount Vernon Recreation Center.