Fairfax County Park Authority Changes, Additions
Changes to enhance the gold standard they earned five times in the past.
Park staff changes
Mount Vernon Rec Center Renovations Already Impacting Users
Furniture removal irks some; big changes on their way.
Mt. Vernon Rec Center
Murder Suspect Lead to a Police Chase in Mount Vernon
Arrest was made in the Eisenhower Valley off Picket Street.
Shooting leads to chase
Fatal Shooting in Hybla Valley on Monday Night
Neighbors found victim on the sidewalk on Audubon Avenue.
Shooting in Hybla Valley
Family Roots Fuel Fermentation in Mount Vernon
Woodlawn Press Winery entrepreneurs do it all on site.
Family Wine Business
Torpedo Factory Artists Take Their Works On the Road in Alexandria
Show at Mark Center is one of many planned for other parts of Alexandria.
Art Show
Candlelight Tour Highlights George Washington’s Christmas in Mount Vernon
The setting is Christmas time in 1772.
Mount Vernon tour
The Dixie Pig Aura Lives On
A booth from the old restaurant has found a home in Winchester.
Dixie Pig
Batten Down the Hatches for the Top Boat Names in 2022
Boat US Releases the top boat names to shiver me timbers
Boat Names
America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Dogs and Cats Keep Them Busy at the Mount Vernon Animal Hospital
Pets are an important part of the family.
Vet business
Huntley Meadows Haunted by Car Burglaries
Increased lighting and police patrols are on the suggestion list.
Car Burglaries
Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites
Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Local Deli’s Sandwich List Resembles the Old Ball Coach’s Playbook
Washington football stars go down in Franconia Deli history.
Football-themed sandwiches
A New Springfield Discussed at Chamber Meeting in Mount Vernon
New elements around the town center will bring needed economic development.
New Springfield discussed
Historic Huntley has Secrets for the Trained Eye and Ears in Mount Vernon
Lesser visited Mount Vernon site offers special view of the Hybla Valley.
Historic Huntley
Community Shopping Area Adorned by New Parklet
All sorts of possibilities for colorful space in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center.
New Parklet
Pedestrian Fatality in Familiar Spot along Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
County roads continue to be hazardous for pedestrians.
Pedestrian Hazards
Off-The-Beaten-Path Is Cervantes Secret in south Springfield
Artisan coffees accent the Central American theme with an industrial look.
Cervantes Coffee
Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas
Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.
Floods
Discussion Opens for Mount Vernon Woods Park Redevelopment
Comment period ends Oct. 10.
Park development
Ribbon Cut on New Mount Vernon Trail Feature
National Park Service improvement is one of a few along the parkway.
MV Trail
Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.
Workhouse Haunt
Parkway Intersections In Crosshairs Again
Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard were topics at meeting.
Parkway
Calmness and Nutrition
Mantra at Zen Press Juice Bar
If you go… Zen Press Juice Bar & Café 8120 Richmond Highway (703) 852-3929 www.zenpressjuice.com/
It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George
The local band now has a video.
Summer of George hits it big this summer
Scenes in Mount Vernon
There’s more to the community than George Washington and the historic plantation.
Scenes in Mount Vernon
Highs and Lows Hits a High with New Store in Springfield
Mount Vernon store paves way to Town Center location with an international flare.
High-Low
Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species
Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022
Invasive species
Shooting in Mount Vernon Leaves One Dead, One in Custody
Mid-day shooting on Tuesday, just before school bus arrived.
Shooting
Loose Pig is Under Control at Nalls Produce
Wild chase in Franconia conjures images of earlier days when livestock was the norm.
Loose pig
‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’
Documentary Looks at Disabled, Achievements and Passage of the ADA
Crip Camp
Building Ruins Near Franconia: Old Whistle Stop?
Possible track bed, discarded railroad ties, Bob’s Bridge are part of the mystery near Long Branch.
Whistlestop
New Bike-Ped Bridge Gets Boost with RAISE Funding
River crossing is needed for safety.
Bike Bridge Proposal
Metro’s South End Stations Scheduled for a Six-Week Closure
Two-part project will tie in a new station and fix tunnel headaches.
Metro closure
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