ACCT Presents ‘The Dixie Swim Club’
It's a little "Steel Magnolias" meets "Same Time Next Year" meets "Golden Girls" and "On Golden Pond"
Aldersgate Church Community Theater (ACCT) is presenting "The Dixie Swim Club" from July 8-24.
Alexandria and Mount Vernon: Hundreds Pack Airplane Noise Meeting
Flight changes have caused deafening conditions at homes
At a meeting convened for community members to discuss airplane noise complaints, the irony of some struggling to hear over the sound of planes taxiing just outside the packed lounge at Reagan Washington National Airport’s historic Terminal A wasn’t lost on the audience of more than 300.
Mount Vernon Column: New Virginia Laws Go into Effect July 1
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Hundreds of new Virginia laws will go into effect on July, 1 that passed during the 2016 legislative session.
Mount Vernon: Advisory Group Shaping Transportation Plan for Route 1
Next meeting set for July 25.
Embark Richmond Highway is a multiyear transportation design effort managed by Fairfax County involving land use and transportation planning, design, and construction activities that will result in a bus rapid transit (BRT) system from Huntington to Fort Belvoir along Richmond Highway.
On the Trail: Earning My Mountain Laurels
Mount Vernon resident hikes part of the Appalachian Trail.
"If we find you collapsed beside the trail, George, we will pray over you."
Mount Vernon: Julie Houghton of The Dance Studio Retires After 21 Years
Julie Houghton, the owner and director of The Dance Studio at Hollin Hall on Fort Hunt Road in Alexandria, began to close the doors of her studio on June 18, at the studio’s 21st annual dance recital in preparation for her retirement this coming August.
Fairfax County: Former Police Officer Torres sentenced to 12 months for killing John Geer
Torres released five days following sentencing due to time already served
For the first time in its three-quarters of a century in existence, a Fairfax County Police officer has been convicted and sentenced after an officer-involved shooting death.
Fairfax County: Torres Walks Free
Former police officer released five days after sentencing for killing John Geer
Former Fairfax County Police Officer Adam Torres walked free Wednesday morning, June 29.
Junction: A Crossroads of New Food and Old Favorites
The new bakery and bistro aims to open shortly after Independence Day.
On the corner of Monroe and Mount Vernon avenues, a landmark building has been given new life.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac High School Holds Commencement June 20
“La decisión están en tus manos,” West Potomac High School graduating senior Alexandra Susano-Jarjuri said, sharing advice her father has given her over the years. “There will be repercussions, you can’t blame others,” she translated.
Mount Vernon: Bryant Sends Off More than 60 Seniors
More than 60 students walked down the aisle with cap, gown and golden tassel during the June 16 commencement ceremony at Bryant Alternative High School.
Mount Vernon: Celebrating Gum Springs Community Day
Gum Springs residents celebrated a day of community events held at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Saturday, June 18.
Mount Vernon High School Holds Commencement Exercises June 17
Though he’s only been with them for three months, new Mount Vernon High School Principal Dr. Anthony Terrell said he quickly came to admire the senior class of 2016.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: For Food Bridge Program
Our Daily Bread (ODB) Board of Directors member Catherine Read (second from right) and Programs Director Christina Garris (center) receive a grant check from Walmart market managers (from left) George Joyner, Leigh Belcher and Rodney Morrison at an award ceremony on May 26 at the Walmart Fredericksburg.
Mount Vernon: FHYAA Names Scholarship Winners
The winners of the Fort Hunt Youth Athletic Association’s 2016 Jackson Casey Memorial Scholarships are Jessica Dorn and Henry Chastain.