Plans for Old Mount Vernon High School
Virtual meeting puts educational uses on the forefront for the 1939 building.
Old Mount Vernon High School plans.
Hundreds Come Out to Fight Racism and Police Brutality
Mount Vernon was ground zero for the latest incident involving Fairfax County Police.
Protest march
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
Stay-at-Home Order Allows More Time for Road Construction in Virginia
When traffic is down, the crews extend time with lane closures, resulting in project progress.
The quarantine that seems to have no end is having some positive impacts. With most businesses closed and most people staying home most of the time, rush hours have been minimal, gas use is down, local streets are becoming the roads less traveled. For road crews, this is time to pick up the pace.
Catfish Fry Feeds Many in Gum Springs
The lot at the Greater Morning Star Apostolic Church is busy on Sundays.
Catfish meal in Mount Vernon.
Chef Andres’ World Central Kitchen Feeding Hundreds in Mount Vernon
In the pandemic, need for food is great around Rising Hope United Methodist Church
Chef Andres
Time Warp Along Telegraph Goes from Revolutionary Sites to Civil War
Part three of the Telegraph Road series goes to the edge of Alexandria.
Telegraph Road, part 3
Keeping the Chamber Boat Afloat in Northern Virginia
Various Chambers of Commerce are helping members to get through the pandemic.
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A Burning Barn was Part of Hayfield Farm’s Past
The second of three articles exploring historic Telegraph Road in southern Fairfax County.
Hayfield Farm
Mount Air Estate Housed Yankees, Rebels and Railroad Builders
The first of three articles exploring historic Telegraph Road in southern Fairfax County.
Telegraph Road
Virginia House Passes Bike, Pedestrian and Driver Bills Aimed at Safety
New Assembly makeup allows for more safety legislation.
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Change May be in Store for Belle View Shopping Center
Plans being discussed for mixed use and a modern look.
Belle View Shopping Center
Healing Journey Up Mount Kilimanjaro
Son’s life was honored by family group on a momentous journey to the top.
Up Mount Kilimanjaro
Nuclear Reactor at Fort Belvoir is Going Away
Five-year project coming to dismantle and dispose of this lesser known feature of the base.
Nuclear plant at Belvoir
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
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Comedians Featured at the Workhouse on New Year’s Eve
Includes Bishop Ireton alumna Kat Radley, who is now a writer on the Daily Show in New York City.
Comedian Kat Radley
Parkway Meeting Further Scrubs the Wish List
Problems and solutions presented to a Mount Vernon audience.
Parkway Meeting
Another Option Coming for Commuters Inside the Beltway
The I-395 Express Lanes are opening soon, and tolling will begin.
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Waterfront Construction Casts a Long Shadow Over Sightseeing
Size of project surprises some.
Waterfront Construction
Belle Haven Dockmaster Rides with the Wind
Sailing lessons plant the boating seed for many youngsters in Mount Vernon.
Belle Haven Dockmaster
City’s Investment In Full Bloom
Shoreline and Windmill Park areas enter first growing season.
City’s Investment in Shoreline Project in Full Bloom
Amazon, Virginia Tech Detail Their Plans
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts Amazon discussion
Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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Mission: Beautification in Alexandria
Boys & Girls Club joins with Starbucks on beautification efforts.
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Mount Vernon Bike Trail Turns 47
Trail evolves as a recreational and gathering spot along the Potomac River.
Mount Vernon Trail Turns 47
Public Examines Highway Widening Project
VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.
Route One Widening
District Forms Tourism Task Force
Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday
Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Famous cheesesteak sandwiches are focus for upcoming cooking show.
Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House
Day of Service Spreads to Mount Vernon Trail
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
The trail “Friends” group dressed for the frigid temperatures on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Potholes Beware, City Has New Weapon for Patching
Longer lasting hot patches will be made in the field.
Pothole patching in Alexandria
Backpacking the World Landed Couple in Alexandria
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became their way of life
House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became the way of life for one couple
Plan for Stream Restoration in Alexandria Includes Cutting Down Trees
Pike’s Branch is under VDOT’s microscope.
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Woodlawn Stables Site Eyed for Partial Development
Plans are in the works to preserve while highlighting the area for adaptive reuse.
Stable Site Eyed for Reuse
Museum of U.S. Army Coming Soon
Artifacts, personal accounts and Army history will be part of the museum’s attractions.
Army museum in Belvoir
Conflict over Bike Trails
Getting around Huntley Meadows Park is an obstacle to some bicyclists.
Bike trails axed from county plan in Mount Vernon area.
Giving Back to the Neighborhood
The block party had music, munchies and lederhosen.
DRP Block Party rocks.
Arriving for First Day of School at Waynewood
Construction and humidity are no match for the first day excitement.
First day at Waynewood Elementary School in Mount Vernon
Community Embraces DRP Pizzeria in Belle Haven
Second DRP in Alexandria offers Northern Italian cuisine specialties.
DRP Pizzeria
Saving Elephants Connects Locally
Elephant awareness is the message at wine store in Belle View.
Save the Elephants event
