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Parkway Plan Kicked Off in Early October in Mount Vernon

A road diet is based on a 2019 safety study by the National Park Service.

Parkway plan

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Leave the Leaves in Mount Vernon

Leaves in the fall

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Flooding Inundates Parts of Mount Vernon

Flooding in Mount Vernon


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NVTA Looks at Post-Pandemic Transportation

Survey results tabulated as part of ‘TransAction,’ plan, with biking and walking in the forefront.

Transportation

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The Grim Reality of the High Maternal Death Rate among Black Women

Racism and access to medical care are among the causes.

Medical care

Needed: Tasers and De-escalation in Fairfax County

Needed: Tasers and De-escalation


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Mount Vernon Icons Gene and Addy Krizek Remembered

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Last Chance to Vote!

Voting in Mount Vernon

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300+ Join Tour de Mount Vernon

The grand ride kicks off from Woodlawn’s Pope-Leighey house, showing off the sights of Mount Vernon.

Tour de Mount Vernon


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To the Rescue in Alexandria

3,000 coats to help kids in need.

Coat donations

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Virginia at a Crossroads

Voters to determine direction of state government.

Two years ago, Democrats seized control of the General Assembly for the first time in a generation. Now Republicans are hoping this is their moment to "Take Back Virginia," the name of a recent rally in support of the GOP statewide ticket that featured a call-in appearance from former President Donald Trump, who used the opportunity to repeat baseless claims about widespread election fraud.

Advancing Trust Between Police and Community

Police Civilian Review Panel seeks more authority, set to get an executive director.

Police and Community


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Thank You for Being a Friend

Women find comradery, support and fun though weekly art group.

Women comradery

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Fairfax Approves Collective Bargaining Ordinance

Forty-four years in the waiting.

Collective Bargaining

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Creepy Characters in Lorton

Abandoned, historic buildings and into the night-time woods at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Workhouse Haunt Encore Review


Plea for Refugee Assistance in Alexandria

Donate to help refugees and their families who are still in Afghanistan.

Refugee Assistance

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Fairfax County Passes Plastic Bag Tax

Plastic bag tax

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Fence Removed in Mount Vernon, Opening Opportunities

Residents now have a shorter walk to stores and future county training facility.

Fence taken down


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Much More Than a Highway in Mount Vernon

George Washington Memorial Parkway is a national park.

Parkway

Column: Which Way Virginia?

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