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National Night Out Enhances Neighborliness
Annual community event is a chance to mingle and enjoy ice cream.
National Night Out

Pioneering Change For Autism
University of Virginia seminar studies tension between “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism.”
Despite a recent surge in attention and research over the past decade about autism, controversy exists.

I-66 Express Lanes Open out to Gainesville
Officials cut ribbon on the $3.7 billion express lanes project where tolls and carpooling are part of the picture.
Express lanes

Placemaking is the Centerpiece of Recent Mount Vernon Corridor Event
Planners gathered for two-day session to map out possible improvement ideas.
Placemaking

Project Launched to Address Overflow at Lake Accotink
After rainy days, hikers face a watery crossing when walking around the lake.
Accotink improvements
Mural Project Spreads Positive Vibes in Mount Vernon
One of several planned for the Richmond Highway corridor.
Mural
Dinner Across Political Divide
West Springfield’s Young Democrats and the Conservative Club came together to host potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.
Potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.

Groundbreaking Scheduled for North Hill
Affordable housing project expected to be in tune with the housing needs and EMBARK Richmond Highway project.
North Hill

New Terminal Opens at Reagan National Airport
The new concourse is another step towards modernization for this urban airport.
New Terminal Opens at Reagan National Airport

Mount Vernon and Global Warming
Ground water seeping up regularly may be a sign.
With the Potomac River a few hundred yards away, residents of Fort Hunt are seeing ground water seeping up, running down the sidewalks and low-lying street areas.

School Time Allotted for Civic Engagement
School Board allows excuse absence for activism.
Schools allow for civic activities.