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Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel to Become Reality in 2017

Body cameras, mental health part of public safety focus.

Police Auditor, Civilian Review Panel to Become Reality in 2017

For Schools: New Year, New Superintendent

New Year, New Superintendent for FCPS

New School Superintendent

Crime Report

The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

Crime Report

Suspect in Stabbing Arrested

Stabbing arrest

Suspect in Shooting Arrested

Suspect in Shooting Arrested

Police Release Video of Robbery Suspects

Robbery Video

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The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 16 Holiday Business Awards Celebration

The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce’s Dec. 16 Holiday Business Awards Celebration

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The Journey Beyond ‘Three Hots and a Cot’ in Mount Vernon

Eleanor U. Kennedy Shelter helping homeless for 30 years.

In late August, Mount Vernon resident “Maria” was released from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center after being incarcerated for one year.

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Man Dies from House Fire in Alexandria

On Saturday, Dec. 3, at approximately 3:47 p.m., Fairfax County Fire and Rescue units responded for reports of a house fire in the 3700 block of Logan Court.

Mount Vernon Crime Report

The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

The following incidents were reported by the Mount Vernon District Police Station.

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New Hope Housing Receives Grant

New Hope Housing, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and shelter for families and single adults in Alexandria, Fairfax County, Falls Church and Arlington, was the recipient of a $7,500 grant awarded recently by the Dominion Foundation, the charitable arm of Dominion Resources.

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100 Years Old in Mount Vernon

On Dec. 16, Samuel Joseph White (center) toasts to his 100th birthday at Spring Hills Mt. Vernon Assisted Living with his son Rufus and daughter-in-law Marjory.

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Festive in Mount Vernon

Preparing holiday decorations for three Waynewood community signs are Garden Club of Waynewood members Cindy Johnson, Marjie Morris, Barbara Bulleit, and Patsy Morrison.

Mount Vernon Church Supports Women’s March

At its monthly December meeting, the board of trustees of Mount Vernon Unitarian Church voted to support the Jan. 21 Women's March on Washington D.C.

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Annual Pep Rally in Mount Vernon

Before the big game, West Point Cadets joined the military retirees at The Fairfax in the Mount Vernon area for their annual pep rally prior to the Army/Navy football game in Baltimore.