
Local Artist Takes on A Three-Story Mural
Wall of designs and bubbles adds to the portfolio of Marisela Rumberg.
Artist does Mural

Mount Vernon Deals with July’s Heat Wave
Hot temps bring out the frozen treats and creativity.
Heat Wave

Local Artist Pens Virginia Urban Posters
Posters, paintings and quirkiness run in the family at Urban Redeux in Hollin Hall.
Urban Redeux
Rising Baseball Star Threw His First Pitch in Springfield
The former WSHS star will be tuned into the MLB draft in mid-July.
Local Baseball star

Pot Dispensary Getting Ready to Open in Mount Vernon
Beyond Hello Cannabis Dispensary almost ready for grand opening.
Marijuana

Raising Money for a Shot at the Gold
Local track team looks to the Junior Olympics
Car wash fundraiser

Gum Springs Community Day Doubles as Juneteenth Celebration
Residents come together to celebrate their sense of community.
Gum Springs Day

Belle Haven Flood Wall: Solution for Coastal Flooding?
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers study brings out residents, scientists and naysayers.
Flood Walls
Summer’s Here and Possibly Time to Stay Put
Fairfax County has plenty of options for a “stay-cation” this summer.
Summer Stay-Cation

Memorial Day Salute in Hollin Hills
Second-annual gathering brings neighbors together.
Memorial Day Salute

Local Shark Tanker’s Go Before the Board
Creativity to cope with aging brings out local entrepreneurs.
Local shark tank

Bike To Work Day, Month of May Tradition
An upbeat activity for an upbeat month heading into summer.
BTW 2022
Plans Continue to Progress for Original Mount Vernon High
Adaptive reuse are the buzz words for the county’s historic school campus.
Original MVHS plans

Beach Vibes Surround Exhibit at the Nepenthe Gallery
Exhibit kicks off Thursday evening, May 26.
Art Show

Officials Examine Southern Beltway Section for Express Lanes
Plan calls for express lanes to cross Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Southern Express Lanes

Community Center Opens in the Buckman Road Area
It’s more than just basketball courts and shuffleboard though.
WISH center

Mount Vernon Student Got a Lesson in Politics
Senate page program pays off for eighth grader.
Senate page

United Community Honors Reverend Dr. Keary Kincannon
Hyland Humanitarian Award is the top award and goes to those who make positive impacts.
Reverend Kincannon Awarded

Everyone’s Feeling the Cold Temps in April in Springfield
Those in the plant industry are taking steps to protect the crop.
Cold April
Mural Project Spreads Positive Vibes in Mount Vernon
One of several planned for the Richmond Highway corridor.
Mural

Fixing Intersection Is First Step in the Penn Daw Area of Mount Vernon
Revitalization, BRT and upscale apartments are part of the picture.
Revitalization
Economic Outlook for Mount Vernon Emerges from Covid Dip
Job market stronger, housing is still pricey; graphs dip for the pandemic.
Chamber mtg.

Trees or Bikes in Mount Vernon?
Along Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, trees get the short end of the stick.
Clearing for trail
Blast from the Past: Time Capsules
These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.
Time Capsules

Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab
Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.
Virginia Room
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

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
County Art Contest Focuses on Water Conservation
High school artists called on to explore “One Water” theme.
Art contest

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.

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

Original Mount Vernon High School Picked for Food Preparation Incubator
This developing business accelerator aims to be a plus to the area.
Food incubator

Documentary Film: "Family Cemeteries: Is there room in Fairfax County?"
Documentary film on local cemeteries.
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

‘One’ BRT Line Will Roll Down Route One in Mount Vernon
The unveiling highlighted advantages and a new look.
New BRT unveiled

New Fire Station Gives Firefighters an Edge in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon station has bigger bays and quarters in a rapidly growing area.
New Fire Station
Police Shoot Armed Man in Lorton
Suspect was out on a warrant and in a van parked on a Newington area street; police say he pointed a gun at them.
Shooting in Lorton
Climate Change Study Warns of Coastal Flooding in 2050
County program called "Resilient Fairfax," would provide prevention steps.
Climate Study
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