Thursday, March 31
Changes Coming for Franconia Government Center
Request for Proposals put out to add affordable housing
Lee Dist Government Center
Ides of Bark Brings Out the Dogs in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon pets ruled at this fourth annual event.
Dog event
Gum Springs Resident Celebrates 102
Car parade had well-wishers, neighbors and Mount Vernon officers.
Resident turns 102
Wednesday, March 30
Sub-Variant
COVID-19
Privacy Advocates Urge Veto
Opponents of facial recognition technology call on governor to reject social-media dragnet.
Police departments across Virginia may soon have the ability to use billions of images scraped from social-media sites like Facebook and Instagram to track down suspects, a development that is concerning to critics who say the technology is invasive and a violation of privacy. The governor is now considering the bill, and critics are urging him to veto it or amend it to require a warrant.
Column: Gun Violence Still With Us
Gun Violence
Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope
Women Providing Healing – Promoting Hope
Thursday, March 24
Tradition Comes in the Steak and Cheese Sub at Mama Mia’s
After 39 years, the husband-and-wife team are hanging up their spatulas.
Mama Mia's closing
Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon
Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.
Plant fair
Wednesday, March 23
Local Quilters Use Craft to Support and Bring Cheer to Northern Virginia
McLean Quilters Unlimited gifts quilts to Mary Marshall Assisted Living and other organizations.
Quilters
Tuesday, March 22
Column: Foregone Conclusion
Column by Plum
County Art Contest Focuses on Water Conservation
High school artists called on to explore “One Water” theme.
Art contest
Is Your Car Worth More Than Last Year?
Probably, and the car tax owed is probably also going up.
Car value
Thursday, March 17
New Golf Game Opens in Old Golf Venue in Kingstowne
In an area slated for houses, Rudy’s golf provides options for golfers.
Golf place opens.
UNDEFEATED!
Hayfield Hawks complete their season undefeated at 32-0 after a 67-47 win over Battlefield for the schools first state championship in basketball
Basketball champs
Column: Property Values Are on the Rise and I Hear You
Property value
Wednesday, March 16
Mount Vernon Trail and Parkway Improvements are Underway
Efforts from Rep. Don Beyer and National Park Service are proceeding near Waynewood Boulevard.
Parkway and trail improvements
Mount Vernon Artists Shine at Gallery Opening
Nepenthe Gallery borrowed a Greek term for “a place of no sorrow.”
Art Gallery
New FABB Official Provides a Look From Across the Pond
Biking experience in Denmark provides a different angle for local biking.
New FABB member
Tuesday, March 15
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Appointee
Real Estate Tax Rate ‘Ceiling’
Lower tax rate expected, but homeowners will still pay more.
Real Estate Tax
Against New Virginia Policies
Teachers, students, and parents in Fairfax and Arlington protest the new governor’s campaign to control content in schools.
School content
Local Students React to Crisis in Ukraine
Raising awareness and praying for peace are among the ways they’re showing support.
Ukraine
Thursday, March 10
Column: Last Week of Session?
Government in session
Original Mount Vernon High School Picked for Food Preparation Incubator
This developing business accelerator aims to be a plus to the area.
Food incubator
Wednesday, March 9
Last Marijuana Reform Bill of Virginia’s Legislative Session Dies in Committee
SB 745 would have ensured automatic resentencing hearings for current felony marijuana convicts
Marijuana convictions
Free St. Patrick’s Day Lyft Rides Offered
St Patrick's Rides
Column: Inherently Divisive Concepts
Concepts
Friday, March 4
Documentary Film: "Family Cemeteries: Is there room in Fairfax County?"
Documentary film on local cemeteries.
New Deputy County Executive for Safety and Security Named
Board of Supervisors appoints former Fire and Rescue Department's assistant chief.
Executive named for county
Column: Don’t California Virginia’s Budding New Market
Marijuana column
Thursday, March 3
Executive Director, Police Civilian Review Panel
New county position
Group Opposes Cinder Bed Road Bikeway
Forest cover and a rare magnolia bog could be damaged by path to Franconia-Springfield Metro.
Cinderbed Bikeway
Before Cell Phones, Texting and the Web, CB Radio Ruled
The Citizen Band culture even had their own colorful lingo.
"Blast from the Past" with CB Radios
Musicians and Artists Ease the Cancer Experience
Soothing sounds echo through the lobbies at the Inova cancer centers around Northern Virginia.
Inova treatment
Honduran School Restored After Hurricane
The Alexandria South Rotary Club was there to help
Hurricane damage
‘One’ BRT Line Will Roll Down Route One in Mount Vernon
The unveiling highlighted advantages and a new look.
New BRT unveiled
General Assembly Punts Cannabis Reform
Cannabis Reform
Wednesday, March 2
New TJ Policy Invalidated in Fairfax County
Policy is discriminatory, writes judge in win for plaintiff, Coalition for TJ and Pacific Legal Foundation.
TJ School
Managing Anxiety Triggered by News from Ukraine
Music and meditation among the ways to cope.
Anxiety
Column: Environmental Issues Take Back Seat
Environmental