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Country Feeling Captured in a Painting at Nalls Produce
Former Franconia art teacher honors the owner and a pet pig in a painting.
Nalls Painting

Something Country Band Grows as the Headliner on Area Stages
Singer out of Mount Vernon sees the band and popularity growing.
Something Country

District Forms Tourism Task Force
Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Enjoying Braddock Nights
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.

Fairfax County Public Safety Headquarters Unites Departments
Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.

A Former Lake Braddock Bruin Now on Hollywood’s Red Carpets
Emily Peachey, class of 2009, is making movies and a name as an actress.
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Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Awards
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
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New District Amenities and Suffragist Re-Enactors Highlighted the Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting
Town Meeting

Barbie Mania Starts with a Run on the Racing Jackets
It’s all pink at Springfield Town Center.
Barbie Mania

Language Skills Valuable for Two Franconia Police Officers
Quick thinking earned them title as “Officers of the Month” for April.
FCPD Employee of the Month

New Bike-Ped Bridge Gets Boost with RAISE Funding
River crossing is needed for safety.
Bike Bridge Proposal

Discussion Opens for Mount Vernon Woods Park Redevelopment
Comment period ends Oct. 10.
Park development

Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon
The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.
Horses

Pay It Forward with Candy Bars Goes Viral at West Springfield
Throw Shine messages captured on Mars Candy video.
Pay It Forward with Candy Bars Goes Viral at West Springfield
Warner Visits to Tout Bill for NPS Parks
National Park maintenance bill Includes million for GW Memorial Parkway and related parks.
Park bill

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Celebrates Academic Achievements of their Team Members
Formal ceremonies were nixed by the pandemic, but that didn’t hide the smiles.
On Monday, Aug. 3, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated the academic achievements of team members who were unable to ‘walk’ this year due to COVID-19.

County Eyes Spot for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing
Proposed location has easy access to Richmond Highway and GW Parkway.
Spot found for fire station and affordable housing

New Headquarters Unites Departments for Mount Vernon
Police and Fire are out of the Massey Building.
New Public Safety Building

Neon Green Creek Waters Alarm Mount Vernon Residents
Friends of Dyke Marsh were quick to respond.
Dyke Marsh