Mount Vernon Snapshot: Help Odyssey of the Mind Team
Having succeeded at the Virginia State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament on April 16 at Menchville High School in Newport News, Va., the West Potomac High School team advances to the World Final Odyssey of the Mind Competition from May 25-28 at Iowa State University.
Mount Vernon: Krizek Tours DMV Lorton Center
Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) recently visited the Department of Motor Vehicles’ Lorton Customer Service Center to learn more about the agency’s operations and spend time with constituents.
Mount Vernon Letter: County Could Eliminate BZA
Letter to the Editor
I agree with Mr. Spiegel’s letter on “Evaluating Appointees” and do also have high hopes that Supervisor Storck does follow through with his stated commitment of appointing people to committees, boards, etc. that adhere to rules, regulations and codes.
Cappies Review: A Vivid ‘Starlight Express’
“Starlight Express” was perfectly interpreted in West Potomac High School and vividly created the imaginary stories that happen among trains.
Mount Vernon: Taking Ownership of Their Health and Fitness
Nine women buy Curves franchise.
Curves, an international health and fitness franchise, has been in Alexandria for more than a decade.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Snapshot: Water Tables
Burgundy Farm Country Day School recently added a set of water tables to the Outdoor Classroom and Discovery Playground on campus.
Alexandria: TC Softball Earns First Region Berth in More Than 10 Years
Pitcher Stone leads Titans to victory over Mount Vernon.
The T.C. Williams softball team defeated Mount Vernon 2-1 on Monday.
Mount Vernon: Browne Academy Turns 75
One of Virginia’s first racially integrated schools celebrates with arts, picnic and assembly.
Independent school Browne Academy didn’t begin its daylong celebration of the institution’s 75th anniversary trumpeting the fact it was founded as one of the first racially integrated schools in Virginia.
Fairfax County: Hispanic Leadership Alliance awards scholarships to 14 seniors
West Springfield High School senior Fernanda Justiniano-Rivero fought back tears as she thanked her mother for everything. “She worked three jobs, barely raised me, would come home and be so tired,” Justiniano-Rivero said. “But she still would bring me gifts, ask me if I did my homework. I used to pretend we would travel the world and it be just us, I would live in a fairy tale.”
Mount Vernon Letter: Evaluating Appointees
Letter to the Editor
I understand Supervisor Dan Storck is in the process of drafting a "Statement of Commitment" for all Mount Vernon appointees to boards, authorities and commission to ensure appointees are more available and responsive to residents of Mount Vernon, including Supervisor Storck's guidance and standards for serving in such positions.
Mount Vernon Letter: Grateful for Performers
Letter to the Editor
I am a long time supporter of Alice's Kids, a local charity that provides targeted financial assistance to needy children in the hopes of enhancing their self-esteem.
Mount Vernon Column: Make Donations of Healthy Food
Commentary
This week, I want to take a break from writing about policy and make a short important announcement regarding a dire need in the Mount Vernon-Lee area.
Mount Vernon: Hospital Back to Normal After Norovirus Case
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital was in an “isolation precaution” protocol after it was confirmed Tuesday, May 3 that a patient had norovirus.
Mount Vernon Brief: McKenna Administrative Investigation Ongoing
The administrative investigation of the Fairfax County Sheriff’s deputies involved with the Feb. 8, 2015 in-custody death of 37-year-old Natasha McKenna is still ongoing, Sheriff’s Office spokesman Captain Steve Elbert said.
Mount Vernon: Women’s Club Marks 80 Years
Honors 19 past presidents.
The Belle Haven Country Club was the setting on Thursday, May 5 for a Food and Wine Pairing in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the Belle Haven Women's Club.