West Potomac Girls’ XC Finishes Fourth at Invitational
Wolverines finished 3rd at 2011 states, graduated top 2 harriers.
Katie Genuario led the West Potomac girls' cross country team to a fourth-place finish at the Monroe Parker Invitational.
Dancing In ‘Suds’
West Potomac High School members held a car wash Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Luke’s Church on Fort Hunt Road.
Jazz at Cedar Knoll Restaurant
A new live concert series to emphasizing jazz music every month at Cedar Knoll Restaurant.
Chamber Welcomes Top It Off
Located at the Hollin Hall Shopping Center, Top It Off held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7, hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Michael Gailliot, chairman of the Chamber, led the ceremony.
Residents Light Up Meeting on Power Outages
Dominion Power responds to questions on systems, underground lines.
About 85 residents attended a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 concerning long delays in restoring power following the Derecho storm which occurred at the end of June.
Community Rallies to Aid Rising Hope
‘Tenth Avenue North’ concert is next hurdle.
With a timely rescue by Mount Vernon area donors, the shelves in the Rising Hope Mission Church food pantry are now full and 377 young people received backpacks filled with school supplies to head back to school for a fresh start.
Brief: National Democratic Convention: An Inspiring Experience
I would like to share with the community some of my reflections on the recent Democratic Convention in Charlotte, N.C. at which delegates nominated President Barack Obama for re-election.
Brief: New President, CEO at Estate
Curtis G. Viebranz has been named president and chief executive officer of George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate. He will take the helm at the historic home on Sept. 17.
Briefs: Support Food Drive
A food drive is being held now through Sept. 24 at Stratford Landing Elementary School, 8484 Riverside Road.
Brief: Washington’s Copy Of the Constitution
On the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, Mount Vernon unveils George Washington’s annotated copy of the Acts of Congress to the public on Monday, Sept. 17 at noon.
Trio of Challengers on the Ballot to Challenge Moran This November
Republican, Independent Green and independent offer a variety of options for voters.
A trio of challengers will oppose longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) this November, although the Northern Virginia district is solidly blue and not considered competitive.
On the Campaign Trail
With six weeks to go before Election Day, it’s starting to look like Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille will not be debating former Vice Mayor Andrew Macdonald — at least not in a debate that doesn’t include all 12 of the City Council candidates.
Supporters of Woodlawn Stables Hold Out Hope That Horses Will Be Able to Stay
Will National Trust strike a deal and approve new lease?
For months, the debate at Woodlawn has been about which option for widening Route 1 is appropriate.
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Letter: No Place Like Home In Mt. Vernon
Most people who read about the superbug that killed six people last year at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) probably reacted with fear and horror. My reaction was anger.
Letter: Focus on Issues
Every week the Gazette invites readers to send "views on any public issue." It is more informative to read letters addressing the issues, not individuals. I hope to see more letters like that from a range of writers in our newspaper.
Column: Trip Without a Fall
Recently, for the first time in nearly two years, I took a trip without having my car. Significant to me in that not “having my car” meant not being able to transport/have all my cancer things.
Letter: Loss of ‘Community’ On Bike Paths
Last week I took a hard fall on the bike path. At 5:45 a.m., as I entered the Mount Vernon bike path on my commute to the Pentagon, I misjudged the location of the ramp entrance and instead slammed into the curb. Though it was dark, I was equipped with proper lighting on front, back and helmet, reflective belt and eye protection to prevent and be prepared for possible mishaps. I had made this trek hundreds of times, so making the entrance should have been easy.
Calendar: Sept. 7, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
No Vets Left Behind
Volunteer drivers needed to transport local veterans to medical appointments.
“I like to garden, and I wish I could still go dancing. Me and my wife, we used to love going to supper clubs like the Dipsy Doodle,” Brown said. But chronic pulmonary problems and degenerative joint disease make most physical activities difficult for the former World War II U.S. Navy pilot.