Thursday, October 28
Last Chance to Vote!
Voting in Mount Vernon
300+ Join Tour de Mount Vernon
The grand ride kicks off from Woodlawn’s Pope-Leighey house, showing off the sights of Mount Vernon.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Virginia at a Crossroads
Voters to determine direction of state government.
Two years ago, Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a generation. Now Republicans are hoping this is their moment to "Take Back Virginia," the name of a recent rally in support of the GOP statewide ticket that featured a call-in appearance from former President Donald Trump, who used the opportunity to repeat baseless claims about widespread election fraud.
Wednesday, October 27
Advancing Trust Between Police and Community
Police Civilian Review Panel seeks more authority, set to get an executive director.
Police and Community
Thank You for Being a Friend
Women find comradery, support and fun though weekly art group.
Women comradery
Fairfax Approves Collective Bargaining Ordinance
Forty-four years in the waiting.
Collective Bargaining
Thursday, October 21
Creepy Characters in Lorton
Abandoned, historic buildings and into the night-time woods at the Workhouse Arts Center.
Workhouse Haunt Encore Review
Plea for Refugee Assistance in Alexandria
Donate to help refugees and their families who are still in Afghanistan.
Refugee Assistance
Fence Removed in Mount Vernon, Opening Opportunities
Residents now have a shorter walk to stores and future county training facility.
Fence taken down
Much More Than a Highway in Mount Vernon
George Washington Memorial Parkway is a national park.
Parkway
Wednesday, October 20
Thursday, October 14
Real Estate Prices Close the Door for Some, Others Get Creative
Homeowners adding on or taking advantage of county programs to stay put.
Pricey Real Estate
ALIVE! Walkathon
ALIVE! Walkathon
Tuesday, October 12
Opinion: Supporting Key Values: Service, Peace, Sacrifice
60th Anniversary of the Peace Corps
Peace Corps
Free Halloween Lyft Rides
Halloween rides
Thursday, October 7
Sherwood Regional Library is Turning 50
Sherwood Regional Library is Turning 50
Mount Vernon Awards Local as History Teacher of the Year
Sean Miller uses conversation and student creativity to hone his teachings.
Teacher award
River Farm is Still Part of the Mount Vernon Family
The property is no longer for sale; will reopen to the public.
River Farm off market
Wednesday, October 6
Saturday, October 2
Teen Center Opens, Offering Options for Learning and Recreation
County saves historic structure and land from the development monster.
MVHS Teen Center