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Smiles All Around at Democrat Victory Party in Fairfax
Gun violence prevention topped the action list for many.
Democratic party
Kaiser Permanente is Expanding in Springfield
Nearby transportation options make the town center location accessible.
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Marina Caters to the Waterman in Everyone
Cove right off the marina is sheltered for beginners and veteran sailors.
Belle Haven Marina

Army Museum Opens at Fort Belvoir
Virtual opening paves the way for socially-distanced visits, but tickets are required.
Museum virtual opening
County Art Contest Focuses on Water Conservation
High school artists called on to explore “One Water” theme.
Art contest
Autonomous Vehicles Finding the Way on Base
Driverless shuttles look futuristic as they navigate a route around parade field.
Testing Autonomous Vehicles on Base
In Fairfax County, Adopt-A-Road is a Hit
County has highest participation in Virginia.
With everyone concentrating on social distancing these days, the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway is a possible option to clean the roadsides, get some sun, and practice social distancing while doing a good deed.

Mount Vernon:Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd
Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.
Volunteers clean up along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, in honor of his dedication to the Mount Vernon-Lee community.

Roof is Raised on Jean and Ric Edelman Indoor Riding Arena
The indoor facility will expand the success for the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program.
Riding Arena

Plans for Empty Lot Include Library, Maybe More
Multi-use facility could save the county money.
Land for Library and Possibly More County Facilities
Doors Open at West Springfield on First Day of School
Some trailers are gone but construction continues.
First day at West Springfield High School

Sidewalk and Bike Trail Project Connects to Lee District Park
Spot improvement projects along Telegraph Road improve traffic flow.
Road project in Lee District
Economic Outlook for Mount Vernon Emerges from Covid Dip
Job market stronger, housing is still pricey; graphs dip for the pandemic.
Chamber mtg.

Burglaries Put Mount Vernon Business Owners on Alert
Smash and grab at three Hollin Hall places yields little for thieves.
Burglaries

Picture Restoration Unearths Local History
The Photo Detective investigated Civil War veteran photo at Mount Vernon.
Photo Detective

Food Distribution Slows But Doesn’t Stop
Pandemic’s impact continues in Lee District and Mount Vernon.
Food Distribution

Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd
Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.
Walking along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, picking up litter didn’t seem like an exciting way to spend a Saturday morning, but Hannah Todd didn’t seem to mind.

Vandals Hit the Marshall Cemetery in Burke
Remains of Burke residents lie in the historic cemetery that is now marred with spray paint.
Burke cemetery hit by vandals.