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Mount Vernon Brief: Discussing Early Childhood Education

Ventures in Community (VIC), an organization of faith communities and other nonprofits serving Southeast Fairfax County, hosted its monthly luncheon meeting at United Community Ministries (UCM) on Wednesday, Oct. 7.

Letter: How To Address Student Disparities?

Letter to the Editor

Voters should understand the inequities in our schools and what each candidate proposes to end these problems.

Letter: Republicans Write Checks Too

Letter to the Editor

I received e-mails informing me that the 25th Annual Lobsterfest to be held by Supervisor Hyland would be "A Benefit for United Community Ministries (UCM)." Since Supervisor Hyland is not running for re-election, I assumed the event would be politically non-partisan for the sole benefit of a worthy charity.

Letter: ‘Ready on Day One’

Letter to the Editor

This spring, we had the chance to share the stage with each other and Dan Storck as we sought the Democratic nomination for Mount Vernon District supervisor.

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Alexandria/Mount Vernon Weekend Fun: Oct. 16-25

Events in Alexandria and Mount Vernon, Va.

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Candidates Speak at Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on Oct. 8

Candidates speak at the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce Business Breakfast on Oct. 8

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Mount Vernon: Special Single Malt Unveiled At George Washington’s Distillery

General George Washington and his Scottish farm manager James Anderson reflected on Anderson’s suggestion to add whiskey distillation to the plantation milling business.

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West Springfield Quarterback Muskett Throws 3 TD Passes in Victory

Spartans DB Pickell intercepts 3 passes against West Potomac.

West Springfield defeated West Potomac 28-9 on Oct. 9.

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Wolverines to Host Spartans in Pivotal Conference 7 Matchup

West Potomac, West Springfield each 1-1 in conference play.

West Potomac will host West Springfield on Friday.

Letter: Citizens, Police Working Together

Letter to the Editor

This past week, I met with Captain Shawn C. Martin and Lieutenant Bryer W. Holland of the Mount Vernon police District Station and Captain J. Dean Lay who represented Colonel Edwin C. Roessler, Jr., the chief of the Fairfax County Police Department.

Letter: Change in Approach Needed

Letter to the Editor

The most important election Nov. 3 is for Mount Vernon District supervisor. Democratic candidate Dan Storck has served as Mount Vernon's School Board member for over 11 years.

Mount Vernon Brief: Shooting Death Under Investigation

A community member reported hearing a gunshot and a man lying in the road around 3 a.m. on Sunday morning, Oct. 4, Fairfax County Police said.

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Mount Vernon: Fighting Hunger Firsthand

Woodley Hills Food 4 Thought helps families with food insecurity.

Dina Koch and Sara Boehm of the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria want to teach her children when they see a problem, they should step in, reach out and fix it.

Mount Vernon Campaign Notes: Foreman On Taxes

Politics

Dumfries Mayor Jerry Foreman, Republican Senate candidate in the 36th District, issued a release on taxes and the state budget: “One of the main reasons I decided to run for Dumfries Town Council in 2010 was that I was tired of sitting on the sidelines while local home values plummeted, property taxes and several additional fees were raised, and the local governing body seemed determined to make Dumfries less and less competitive with our neighbors.

Mount Vernon Politics: Surovell’s Endorsements

The Virginia Professional Fire Fighters and Police Benevolent Association endorsed Scott Surovell in the 36th Senate District.