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MVHS To Perform ‘Tales of Anansi’

The perfect show to help kick off celebration of African-American History Month.

The theater students at Mount Vernon High School will put on the world premiere of the play “Tales of Anansi,” written by Prentiss Matthews III. This children’s play, inspired by African folk tales, follows a tiny spider from Africa who is sneaky and causes mischief, but also has important lessons about friendship and honesty.

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Winter Solstice Celebrated at Huntley Meadows

Winter Solstice

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Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar

Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.

The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”

Mount Vernon Bikeshare Virtual Public Meeting

FCDOT will host a virtual meeting on expanding the Capital Bikeshare network in the Mount Vernon District on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at 7 p.m.

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Making Spirits Bright

Firefighters mark 25 years of toy donations.

“This is one of my favorite events of the year.” — Longtime toy drive supporter Bruce Witucki

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St. Stephens and St. Agnes School Art

Children’s and Teens’ Gazette

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Five Frame Story, A Diorama in MineCraft

Children’s and Teens’ Gazette

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Art from Fort Hunt Elementary

Art from Fort Hunt

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Decked Out Holiday Style

Kicking off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Illuminations.

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Tommy Can You Hear Me?

The Who’s rock opera hits the Workhouse this winter.

Rock opera

Franconia Shooting, Woodbridge Man Dead

Detectives from FCPS Major Crimes Bureau are investigating a shooting that left a Woodbridge man dead.

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‘Freedom Is Not Free’

Ddedication of the Davis and McDaniel Veterans Care Center Dec. 12 in Roanoke. Davis and McDaniel, both Alexandria residents, are highly decorated Vietnam War veterans.

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Wildlife in Bronze Glow at Nepenthe Gallery

Otters are secretive and elusive, but “Sexy Otter” is reclining in a seductive, odalisque pose front and center at the Nepenthe Gallery.

Food Assistance

Food Assistance