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Mount Vernon: Advisory Group Shaping Transportation Plan for Route 1

Next meeting set for July 25.

Embark Richmond Highway is a multiyear transportation design effort managed by Fairfax County involving land use and transportation planning, design, and construction activities that will result in a bus rapid transit (BRT) system from Huntington to Fort Belvoir along Richmond Highway.

Burke Resident Unearths Trash, Artifacts at Silas Burke House Construction Site

Twelve inches to Brian Kabat can be worth 150 years, or more. That’s the depth up to which his metal-detector can accurately spot a target down to the size of a small coin.

On the Trail: Earning My Mountain Laurels

Mount Vernon resident hikes part of the Appalachian Trail.

"If we find you collapsed beside the trail, George, we will pray over you."

Mount Vernon: Julie Houghton of The Dance Studio Retires After 21 Years

Julie Houghton, the owner and director of The Dance Studio at Hollin Hall on Fort Hunt Road in Alexandria, began to close the doors of her studio on June 18, at the studio’s 21st annual dance recital in preparation for her retirement this coming August.

Lorton: Fireworks Set to Explode over Workhouse Arts Center Again July 2

A fireworks display will once again be the highlight of a Fourth of July weekend evening program at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton.

Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer

Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served

For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.

Alexandria: ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’ of Ramsey Redevelopment

Council weighs options for Ramsey redevelopment.

Three of Alexandria’s top priorities are historic preservation, open space, and affordable housing. At the June 28 City Council meeting, a decision over the future of Ramsey Homes found these interests, and the council, pitted against each other.

Alexandria: Two Guilty Pleas in MS-13 Homicides

Love triangle and gangland hit go to court.

The two murders were unrelated, happening a month apart, but they share similarities.

Alexandria: Disability Awareness Awards Honor Companies, Residents

Commission, Chamber praise recipients.

The Alexandria Commission on Persons with Disabilities met with the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce at City Hall to recognize two local companies who have worked to improve the lives of those with disabilities, and two Alexandria residents for their experiences with disabilities and disabled students. Members of the City Council were in attendance as Mayor Allison Silberberg spoke to honor the recipients.

Alexandria: Civil Air Patrol Trains Future Leaders

The hour is 1900 on Wednesday, June 24, at the Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center. Nearly 20 cadets, ages 12 to 17, step in opening formation.

Week in Springfield

Weekly happenings in Springfield

Springfield: Richard Byrd Library Promotes Reading and Exploration

Children of all ages and their parents visited Springfield’s Richard Byrd Library Saturday, June 25 to join the Fairfax County Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Challenge.

Springfield: Hayfield Graduation 2016

Ali Alsayed wins faculty award, praised as an inspiration to Hayfield.

Greater Springfield Chamber Honors First Responders

A Sheriff’s deputy who flies terminally ill patients to treatment facilities and a firefighter who builds boards that teach autistic children to type were two of the four first responders honored by the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce at its fourth Annual Above & Beyond Luncheon on Monday.

Week in Fairfax

Weekly happenings in Fairfax

Fairfax: Children’s Science Center Celebrates One Year Since Opening

The Children’s Science Center has announced a summer-long celebration of the first year of operations at the Children’s Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall.

Obituary: Carol J. Cofey, Formerly of Fairfax, Dies at 94

Carol J. Cofey (nee Johnson), 94, of Arlington,Virginia, formerly of Fairfax, died Wednesday, June 15, 2016, peacefully at her residence at Brookdale Arlington.

Fairfax: Teaching Children Financial Literacy Basics

On June 17, approximately 80 volunteers from PwC worked with 1,024 children from grades K-6 at Mosby Woods Elementary School. This is PwC’s fourth year at Mosby Woods, one of their “adopted” schools.

Alexandria: Convergence Hosts Naku Penda Fundraiser

Empowerment

Last Saturday, many Alexandrians, and visitors to the area showed up for the girls of Alexandria in need. In one evening, we raised enough money to ensure that 10 girls in need would be able to participate in STEAM activities this summer.

Letter: Reading Begins At Home

To the Editor

As a current teacher, I observe children who develop literacy skills at home achieve in school.

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