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Classified Advertising December 14, 2016

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Free Holiday Cab Rides Help Prevent Drunk Driving

Combating that holiday period which the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says is a “dangerous time to be on the road due to a high number of drunk drivers behind the wheel,” a local nonprofit organization will offer free cab rides to would-be drunk drivers throughout the Washington-metropolitan area during the winter holidays.

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New Catholic Bishop: To Listen and Learn

A ministry to the faithful and the community beyond.

The Most Rev. Michael Burbidge assumed full authority last week as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.


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Open Floor Plan Provides Holiday Entertainment Solution

Open house helps homeowners looking for ideas.

It's one thing to talk a good game; quite another to put your ideas to the test by inviting a long list of perceptive critics to inspect your wares.

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2017 Color of the Year: Greenery

Pantone says color will evoke reinvigoration.

When Reston-based interior designer Annie Elliott’s home office began to feel lackluster, she draped the windows with green Roman shades to infuse a burst of color into the muted space.

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A Stylish, Budget-friendly Kitchen in Alexandria

Local homeowners transform their kitchen, without breaking the bank.

When Janet and Frank McDermott purchased their Alexandria home in 1997, it was already outdated.


Letter to the Editor: Demolish First, Discuss Later at Jones Point?

This week we learned that the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s (BPAC) assistance is conducting a crowdfunding exercise to raise $50,000 to demolish two concrete barriers at the “unused parking lot” at Jones Point Park.

Letter to the Editor: Celebrating George Mason

Happy 281st birthday to my great-great-great-great grandfather, George Mason IV of Gunston Hall.

Pedestrian Crash Results in Fatality in Mount Vernon

Officers responded to the area of Richmond Highway and Frye Road around 5:44 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.


Commentary: Court Should Overturn Partisan Redistricting

Virginia is represented by Democrats in all five statewide offices, has voted for a Democratic president three times, yet the Virginia House of Delegates has 66 Republicans and 34 Democrats.

Commentary: Give to Charities, But Give Wisely

With the holiday season upon us, now is the time not only to give generously to your favorite charities, but also to give wisely and knowingly.

Letter to the Editor: Punish Illegal Dumpers, Not Fairfax County Residents

We've never had one of the large blue recycling bins because we don't have additional space beyond where we keep our trash bin.


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Gandee to Lead Mount Vernon Lee Chamber

Jane Gandee, owner of ServiceMaster Restore on Fordson Road, was recently selected as the 2017 chairman of Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce.

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‘A Christmas Carol’ at MVHS

As the holiday spirit begins to fill the air and everyone's hearts, Mount Vernon High School spread it to their stage in their classic rendition of “A Christmas Carol.”

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More Than 12,000 Pounds of Food Donated in Mount Vernon

The Cub Scouts of Pack 658, from Belle View Elementary School, participated in the annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the United Community Ministries (UCM) in Mount Vernon.


Season Extended for Farmers Market in Mount Vernon

The Fairfax County Park Authority will extend its farmers market season at McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market. The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market will be open Wednesdays until Dec. 14.

Suspect Sought in Mount Vernon Robbery

Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred outside the 7-Eleven store at 8434 Frye Road, on Friday, Nov. 18, at about 6:30 a.m.

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Quarterback Promotes ‘Phones Down. Touchdown.’ Initiative

Redskins’ quarterback urges region to put phones down while behind the wheel.

“If I get sacked in a game, I can get back up and move onto the next play — for the most part,” he said. “But when you text and drive, you might not get back up.”


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Combatting Domestic Violence Deaths in Mount Vernon

Bystanders urged to call hotline as well as victims.

In the last month, Fairfax County Police released information on two domestic homicides it was investigating.

Classified Advertising December 7, 2016

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