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Biking and Trail Use Continues to Grow in Northern Virginia
Pit Stop gathering is out, but Bike to Work Day is still on for May 21.
It’s been 20 years since Bike to Work Day began, and it grows each year, showing that there is another side to commuting that uses no gas, has health benefits and is fun, even if it’s only one day a year for many.
Public Examines Highway Widening Project
VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.
Route One Widening
Fire in Belle View Damages Businesses
No civilian injuries in six-alarm Belle View Shopping Center fire.
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Burke Community on Parade for Veteran’s 100th Birthday
Lots of honks, waves and social distancing.
100 Birthday

Conversion Work is Kicking Off at the Former Mount Vernon Tennis Club
A workforce development and training center is needed in this part of Mount Vernon.
A workforce development and training center is needed in this part of Mount Vernon.
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film

Rumor Mill is Alive and Well in Springfield Plaza
Stores swapping locations and upgrades underway.
Business improvement

Mount Vernon’s Virtual Town Hall Meeting Hits All Levels
Pandemic in the area was looked at, along with other issues.
Town Hall

Healing Journey Up Mount Kilimanjaro
Son’s life was honored by family group on a momentous journey to the top.
Up Mount Kilimanjaro

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.

Huntley Meadows Photos and Others in Virginia Wildlife Magazine
Local photographer’s works in the summer spread.
Wildlife photos

Mount Vernon Student Got a Lesson in Politics
Senate page program pays off for eighth grader.
Senate page

Frontier Drive Extension Inches Closer to Transportation Option in Springfield
Metro wants public input on this future transportation improvement.
Metro is looking into traffic flow challenges as the Frontier Drive extension project moves closer to implementation in the next few years...

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

Hubcaps, Old License Plates and Memories
10,000 hubcaps and more collected in backyard shop.
Hubcaps and more In Lorton Backyard Shop
Vienna Volunteer Fire Chief Awarded
Chief Morrison internationally recognized for developing a tracking system.
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