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Mount Vernon: Rotary Chapter Celebrates 40 Years

Mount Vernon Rotarians celebrated their chapter’s 40th anniversary Wednesday Dec. 7 at Cedar Knoll restaurant.

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Mount Vernon: Inova's Addo gives update to chamber

At 3 a.m. Nov. 16, the new Veatch Family Emergency Department at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital opened its doors to patients. The time was meant to be a slow one for hospital work, Inova Mount Vernon president and CEO Deborah Addo said — intended essentially to be a “soft open.”

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Mount Vernon: Supply Replenished for St. Aidan’s Christmas Tree Sale

After nearly selling out the previous weekend, St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church received a fresh shipment of Christmas trees on Dec. 9.

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Fairfax County: Filling Oversight Positions

Supervisors outline procedures for bringing on police auditor and civilian review panel.

One week after voting to establish Fairfax County’s first Civilian Review Panel for police, Public Safety Committee chair supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova outlined steps to be taken to fill the nine-member panel, as well as hire an independent police auditor.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016

In November, 2016, 98 homes sold between $1,425,000-$83,000 in the Mount Vernon area.

Mount Vernon Home Sales: November, 2016

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Fairfax County: Filling Oversight Positions

Supervisors outline procedures for bringing on police auditor and civilian review panel.

One week after voting to establish Fairfax County’s first Civilian Review Panel for police, Public Safety Committee chair supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova outlined steps to be taken to fill the nine-member panel, as well as hire an independent police auditor.

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When Janet and Frank McDermott purchased their Alexandria home in 1997, it was already outdated.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