
Reporting from Richmond
Greetings from a very chilly and busy week down here in Richmond at the General Assembly. While today (Wednesday) is only the third day we have had legislative business in the Capitol due to last week’s water crisis, today still counts as the eighth day of session, so we have a lot to catch up on in a very short amount of time!

Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.

To the Rescue
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.
Firefighters mark 26 years of toy donations.

Children's Gazette: Mount Vernon
Colorful drawings from Fort Hunt Elementary School in Mount Vernon.
Colorful drawings from Fort Hunt Elementary School in Mount Vernon.

Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.

Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration
During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration.

Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra

Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.

Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.