Franconia Museum Finds a New Home in the New Government Center
Museum gets an upgrade in the new district building on Beulah Street.
Museum
Original Rockers in a Town Full of Tribute Bands
In fact, it’s a real “drag” says one of Bitter Luck’s songs.
Rock Music
Sun Season is Here and So Is Melanoma
Melanoma Monday was May 4 followed by National Safe Sun Week starting Monday, May 18.
Melanoma
Skip Castro Keeps the Dance Floor Rocking at Jammin’ Java
Skip Castro Keeps the Dance Floor Rocking at Jammin’ Java
Noted Bruce Springsteen Photos Headline Upcoming Art Show in Mount Vernon
Brother of late photographer is on a mission to fulfill a wish
Brother of late photographer is on a mission to fulfill a wish
Cinder Bed Bikeway Opposition Hasn’t Gone Away
Protesters used a recent county event to show their opposition.
Bikeway
Indy Folk Band Experimented with Blind Folds For a New Twist
The Golden Hours is at Jammin’ Java on April 14
Band rocks on
Code Violations and Land Use Cleared Up at AC Tires in Mount Vernon
Voices from all sides contributed to the resolution.
Tires
Pinball Wizards Tilt the Game in Old Town
The bells and bumpers continue to entertain with the magic of pinball.
He's a Pinball Wizard
Local Author Offers Firsthand Accounts From the Front Lines in Afghanistan
Local Author in Afghanistan
New Fireboat Christened
Named for Captain Barry Maham who died earlier this year at the age of 50 from occupational cancer.
Fireboat
Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue Team Addresses Hurricane Melissa Destruction
Hurricane Melissa Destruction
Transportation Officials Highlight Plans to Keep Mount Vernon Moving
Maps and dates discussed at Belle Haven Country Club meeting.
Transportation
Former Courtroom Artist Brings Skills to Senior Community in Fairfax County
Expressions, color and feelings are important to convey.
Senior Living
House Fires in Fairfax County Displace Many
Luckily no fatalities; total price tag is up near $1.5 million in damages.
Fires
Jazz Artist Entertains Many At Senior Center
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Former Mount Vernon resident now mans the piano at Brightview assisted living.
Fast Moving Storm Leads to Two Fatalities in Mount Vernon
Fast Moving Storm Leads to Two Fatalities in Mount Vernon
Hayfield High Gym Was Big Enough for Big Names
In the 1970s, celebrity events were common at Hayfield.
In the 1970s, celebrity events were common at Hayfield.
Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus
The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth
Step right up
Airplane Crash 76 Years Ago Killed 55 at National Airport
World War II surplus flown into flight path by reckless pilot.
Airplane crash
Mount Vernon’s Dixie Pig Restaurant Still Has Hooves
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Commanders Watch Parties Planned for the NFC Championship on Sunday
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Property Near Kingstowne Slated for 10-Acre Park
Banks family land has local roots but some aren’t happy with plan.
On the eastern edge of Kingstowne, a piece of property once owned by the Banks family is the center of local attention recently.
Older Adults, Register Now
Seniors
Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Chris White Family Real Estate Group Hits Major Milestone
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights
No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com
Christmas lights
Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Extensive Mount Vernon Mansion Revitalization Underway
Two-year project limits access at certain locations to this popular attraction.
Two-year project limits access at certain locations to this popular attraction.
Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings
"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.
"Haunted Northern Virginia"
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