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How to Ease Braddock Road Congestion?
Transit, biking and intersection changes discussed.
Braddock Road traffic plan
Environment Expo Examines Local Challenges
Event gets participants involved.
Mount Vernon looks at environment

There’s More Than Meets the Eye at Traffic Signal Intersections
This technology dates back to an invention by the son of a former slave.
Traffic signals

‘Konjur’ Jams for Community, Brotherhood
Springfield band headlines benefit for Moe’s Peyton Place in July
Konjur does Moe's Peyton Place benefit in July
Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced
The field is on the 10-year plan.
The field is on the 10-year plan.

Alexandria: Local Breweries Bring in Kitchens on Wheels
Working together to serve customers.
At Port City Brewing in western Alexandria, the “pearl,” a layered dish of macaroni and cheese, baked beans and barbecue meat, is downed with a micro beer so it’s known to bring on a “food coma,” of sorts. Port City is one of the many microbreweries that serve no food but rely on independent food trucks that pull up outside for their food source.

Arlington: Retail Trends Keep Shifting
“Big Box” chains, restaurants and online shopping re-shape streetscapes.
Collectible Treasures and Wits End were long-time residents of Old Keene Mill Center in Springfield until about 10 years ago when these local mom and pop gift shops closed, and were replaced by a chain bike shop and a Thai restaurant.
Hundreds Come Out to Fight Racism and Police Brutality
Mount Vernon was ground zero for the latest incident involving Fairfax County Police.
Protest march

Near-Normal School Year in Mount Vernon?
Students, staff look forward with smiles, optimism and coronavirus rules, all part of the first day of school.
First day at Mount Vernon High School
Performance Bikes on Frontier Drive is Closing the Doors
Options for bike buying and service gets limited in Springfield.
Springfield bike store closes
Burke Resident Is the Driving Force Behind Video Magic
Local video production company creates marketing videos.
Burke Resident Is the Driving Force Behind Video Magic

ECHO Acts as the Hub for Feeding Families in Need
The assortment of food drives around the holidays keeps their pantries full.
ECHO and the holidays

Valentine’s Day Is Short on Planning Ahead
Last Minute Valentine’s orders are par for the course in Mount Vernon
Valentine's Day Planning
Park Goers Take Advantage of Openings on Memorial Day Weekend
At parks along the Parkway, many enjoyed the sunshine as relief from the quarantine days.
Parks open in Mount Vernon

Streams Get a Lift from a County Program
‘Operation Stream Shield’ is called a win-win-win.
Operation Stream Shield

Loose Pig is Under Control at Nalls Produce
Wild chase in Franconia conjures images of earlier days when livestock was the norm.
Loose pig
Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress
Climbing, dodgeball and more at SkyZone are free for every Thursday in January.
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Scooters Now Another Mode of Transportation in Fairfax County
County okays 600 of these “shared mobility devices.”
Fairfax Co Scooters