Gum Springs Community Building Chosen for Historical Significance
The Pride of Fairfax Lodge #298 among 13 new sites for registry in Virginia.
Historical building
Coyotes Spotted in All Parts of Fairfax County
Seldom seen, coyotes have been living next to people for a long time.
Coyotes
Drinking Wine and Painting Ducks in Belle View
Team building is part of the process at Wine & Design.
Painting as therapy
New Year Brings New Tax on Plastic Bags in Mount Vernon
BYOB now means ‘bring your own bag.’
People Speak Out about the Bag fee
Breaking Ground to Upgrade Mount Vernon Trail Segment
Upgrades to the trail and a new bridge are highlights of this improvement.
Mount Vernon Trail
Springfield Mall’s Riot Over Leif Garrett’s Appearance
“Blast from the Past” hears from those who were there.
Look back to Leif's visit
January Snows Topple Trees Across Fairfax County
Days of cutting and chopping finally makes a dent.
Snow impacts trees
Snow and Schools in Fairfax County
The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.
Snow and school
Desegregation Ruling in Bucknell Continues to have National Impact
Historical marker approved to commemorate “Sullivan v. Little Hunting Park, Inc.”
Desegregation ruling
Local Clothing Designer Behind Bathing Suit Line
In high school, fashion classes at the Fairfax Academy paid off for Kendall Barry.
Local bathing suit designer
Shopping Cart Killer Suspect Is in Custody
Four murder cases of spanned Richmond Highway to Harrisonburg, where other bodies found.
Murders in Mount Vernon, Harrisonburg
Huntley Meadows Wildlife Is Focus of Photo Contest
Toad, bird and a praying mantis top the list of winners this year.
Photo Contest
No Online Shopping This Year? No Worries, the Shelves Are Stocked.
Mount Vernon Gift Guide Part II
Mount Vernon Gift Guide 2
Speed Limit Study About to get Underway
Traffic engineers looking at a speed limit change on Richmond Highway
Speed Study
LA Musician Got Her Start in Mount Vernon
Fort Hunt alumni Julie Gigante started playing the violin at age 5 and now is featured on an 11,000-square-foot mural in Los Angeles.
LA Musician from Mount Vernon
Teen Film Makes It to the Alexandria Film Festival
A story about friendship, schoolwork and assumptions was shot in Old Town.
Teen Film in Festival
A Tale of Two Claras in the Nutcracker
Juggling the roles makes for a whirlwind weekend at Metropolitan Arts School.
Nutcracker at Metropolitan
Offer to Buy River Farm Inches Up, But Declined by Seller
NOVA Parks is still part of the future at River Farm.
On Sunday evening, Sept. 26, the American Horticultural Society voted against an offer from NOVA Parks to purchase River Farm during a board meeting of the American Horticultural Society, but they are leaving it open for more offers.
Documentary Explores a Place Formerly Known as ‘The Pits.’
Documentarian is also a reporter for the Mount Vernon Gazette.
The Pits
County Goes to Bat for River Farm in Mount Vernon
Move is for preservation but never say never.
River Farm
Lorton Fire Station Gets a Makeover
Station just off Lorton Road is upgraded to meet the expanding population in the area.
Lorton Fire Station
Hubcaps, Old License Plates and Memories
10,000 hubcaps and more collected in backyard shop.
Hubcaps and more In Lorton Backyard Shop
A Full Glass Recycling Dumpster is a Sign of Success
Purple dumpsters are pulling in big numbers around the county and a few spots outside.
Glass recycling
Potomac Riverkeeper Has Hands Full of Plastics
Plus storm drains are portals for pet waste and excess fertilizer.
Potomac Riverkeeper
Near-Normal School Year in Mount Vernon?
Students, staff look forward with smiles, optimism and coronavirus rules, all part of the first day of school.
First day at Mount Vernon High School
Summer Thunderstorm Impacts Roads, Bridges
Hot, humid weather paves the way for extreme storms.
Storm damage
Paving and Warm Weather are in Tandem This Year in Northern Virginia
There is a map and system to where the paving goes.
August is hot, and the drivers trying to get back to a normal routine have probably hit a pothole or two out on the roads, but VDOT is out there with the paving crews, putting down pavement on 1,145 lane miles throughout the paving season, which goes until November.
Police and Comradery Filled the Street on National Night Out
Dogs, barbecue and desserts highlight the annual event.
National Night Out 2021
Streams Get a Lift from a County Program
‘Operation Stream Shield’ is called a win-win-win.
Operation Stream Shield
Scooters Now Another Mode of Transportation in Fairfax County
County okays 600 of these “shared mobility devices.”
Fairfax Co Scooters
Inova Awards $240K in Community Health Funds to Local Nonprofits
Annual grant doubled in amount this year due to the pandemic impacts.
Inova fund
‘Strategic Underground’ Throughout Fairfax County
Dominion Power is undergrounding wires.
During the frequent thunderstorms that are forecasted throughout the summer, flashlights and candles may have been the short-term answer in the past, but Dominion Energy has another option with a program they are offering called ”Strategic Underground,” so the lines won’t be exposed when lightning strikes and other mishaps.
Fairfax County Police Armed with a High-Tech Dog Nose
New K-9 can sniff out thumb drives and cell phones that may be evidence.
The Fairfax County Police Department has a new tool to fight cyber crimes and it’s a black Labrador retriever named Browser, that specializes in sniffing out computer-related evidence like thumb drives, cell phones or laptop computers that may have been used by criminals, particularly in child exploitation.
Ripe Red Tomatoes, Juicy Peaches Highlight Area’s Farmers Markets
County’s markets are hopping as they go into National Farmers Market Week in early August.
National Farmers Market Week
Weeds and Blind Curves Along the Trail Keep the Volunteers Busy
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are always looking for volunteers when it comes to weed control.
weeds along bike trail
Picture Restoration Unearths Local History
The Photo Detective investigated Civil War veteran photo at Mount Vernon.
Photo Detective
Hot Summer Climate Flows into the Real Estate Market
With the pandemic shrinking, bidding wars are part of the house buying process.
Hot real estate market
Rock the ‘70’s Metal Scene with Black Sabbitch
The all-female Black Sabbath: Four women rocking the metal band’s sound and energy.
Black Sabbitch
Beloved Martha, Mary Wiseman, Looks Back with Joy
Mount Vernon’s Martha Washington is hanging up the bonnet and dress after 20 years.
Martha Washington Retires
There’s More than Meats the Eye at Huntsman’s
Wild game is the specialty at this local supplier.
Huntsman has wild game.
County Eyes Spot for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing
Proposed location has easy access to Richmond Highway and GW Parkway.
Homeless Shelter and affordable housing
Environmental Expo Finds a Home in Fort Hunt Park
Tents, causes, and horrid tales of the lanternfly highlight the event.
Environmental Expo
Marijuana Legalization Topic Comes to the Chamber
Questions answered, and others Arose at Lee-Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce meeting.
Marijuana
Meeting Planned for Future Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit
Virtual meeting on June 30 to review preliminary design.
Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit
Colonial Era House on Telegraph Road Is Going Up for Sale
It dates back to 1766, and has seen a slice of American history.
Historic house for sale.
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities Rise in the Fairfax County Area
Road design, speeds, lighting and negligence are factors.
This spring has seen several fatal pedestrian accidents, possibly signaling a warning to drivers, pedestrians and transportation engineers that more could be done to lessen these fatalities in Fairfax County.
Influencer Marketing is the Next Thing for Products and Businesses
The outfits, dinner recipes, jewelry and selfies on Instagram are part of the process.
Influencer marketing is a hit
Novelties and Gifts Share Space with Fun
At Highs and Lows in Hybla Valley, behind the door with five knobs, local artists and Pac Man scream nostalgia.
Highs and Lows