Heirs of River Farm
A detailed look at the history of River Farm as its future remains uncertain.
On Oct. 15, 1785, George Washington’s favorite nephew married Martha Washington’s favorite niece.
Pastor at Rising Hope To Retire
Accomplishments aplenty for Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon retiring after positively impacting many.
Pastor retiring
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Wins Eight Awards
The Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control wastewater treatment plant was recently recognized for their “Tertiary Filters Rehabilitation Project,” and “Rehabilitation of Three Equalization Basin and Ancillary Facilities,” by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in its annual Mid-Atlantic Region awards.
From Mount Vernon High School to the NFL
ASC to host David Knight Feb. 17.
David Knight, a 1969 graduate of Mount Vernon High School who went on to play wide receiver for the New York Jets in the National Football League, will be the featured speaker via Zoom at the Feb. 17 meeting of the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club.
New Community with Park-Like Environment in McLean
Park Grove neighborhood inspired by former National Parks Director George Hartzog
A former public servant’s creative vision and dedication to preserving parklands was the inspiration behind a new residential area in Northern Virginia.
‘We Are Still Here’
Nonprofits adapt during pandemic with virtual events and services, PPP loans, and ingenuity.
In the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, nonprofits have provided a lifeline to Alexandrians across the city.
Alexandria Hometown Heroes
Local residents win cars for community work
Two Alexandria women were presented with a Mazda MX-5 Miata 100th Anniversary Special Edition sportscar Dec. 15, 2020, as part of the Mazda Heroes: Honoring the Human Spirit program.
Two Million Lights in a Dark Winter
An Insider’s View on the Bull Run Festival of Lights; open through Jan. 10, and maybe more
The Bull Run Festival of Lights is the largest light show in the Washington Metropolitan area, and this winter it is more popular than ever before.
To the Rescue in Mount Vernon
Firefighters and Friends continue annual toy drive
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, in partnership with Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue, continued its annual toy drive with a scaled-down distribution day Dec. 15 at Penn Daw Fire Station 11.
First Female NFL Coach Got Her Start with the MV Majors
Mount Vernon native Callie Brownson is now a Cleveland Browns Coach
Female NFL Coach
Jeffrey McKay to Head VACo
Fairfax County board chairman elected president of statewide organization representing interests of Virginia’s 95 counties
Jeffrey McKay, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, was elected to serve as 2021 President of the Virginia Association of Counties (VACo).
Coats for Kids in Mount Vernon
Firefighters and Friends give away 3,000 new coats
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Chief John Butler joined volunteers at Penn Daw Fire Station 11 Oct. 29 to organize and distribute thousands of new winter coats for children in need as part of the Firefighters and Friends to the Rescue annual coat drive.
Vienna, Herndon Mayors, Delegate Watts Honored
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized three local honorees.
Fort Hunt Community Part of “Be the Good Project”
Family’s effort with food contributions turns into a whole lot more.
Be the Good Project