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Free Summer Fun in the Mount Vernon District
Whether you are traveling, have family visiting or enjoying a stay-cation, summer is the best time for FREE outdoor fun in Mount Vernon. The Park Authority’s Summer Entertainment Series, Mount Vernon Nights is a beloved MVD tradition.
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Team Storck Volunteers at Food Pantry & Two Local Students Compete in Scripps Spelling Bee 2024
Team Storck Volunteers at Food Pantry.
Advancing Tenant Rights and Affordable Housing
Advancing Tenant Rights and Affordable Housing
Bryant Teacher Recognized for Making a Difference in Mount Vernon
Bryant Teacher Recognized for Making a Difference in Mount Vernon
It's Graduation Season!
Our high school and college seniors have even more to look forward to as they celebrate their graduations and embark on their next steps into adulthood.
Juneteenth Events Around Mount Vernon
Juneteenth Events Around Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards $28,000 in Scholarships
Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber Awards $28,000 in Scholarships
Man Arrested After Fatal Pedestrian Crash
Officers have arrested a man following a fatal pedestrian crash in Huntington.
Top It Off Grand Opening in Belle View
Top if Off Outlet will celebrate the grand opening of their new location at 1508 A Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307, on Wednesday, June 12, with special sales beginning at 4 p.m. and the ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. The ribbon cutting will be hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce.
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Tantalizing Turtles
Turtles have inhabited the earth for 220 million years, largely unchanged during that time; Virginia has 25 species and subspecies of turtles.
Turtles
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Fair Winds and Following Seas
ODBC marks opening of boating season.
ODBC marks opening of boating season.