Mount Vernon: Encouraging a Dialogue about Alzheimer’s
Author to speak at Aldersgate United Methodist Church on June 9.
Meryl Comer will be giving a presentation and signing her book, “Slow Dancing with a Stranger,” her memoir recounting her last 20 years as a caregiver, first for her husband and now also for her mother, both of whom suffer from Alzheimer’s.
MV Softball Ends Season in Regional Tournament
Freshman pitcher Anderson key piece of Majors’ future.
Stormy Zyzyk’s senior season of sacrifice came to a close on May 28, ending a high school career that included being selected first-team all-district/conference four times, and receiving first-team all-state honors as a junior.
Mount Vernon Crime Report for the Week of May 13
Crime Report for the Week of May 13
Mount Vernon Crime Report for the Week of May 27
Mount Vernon Crime Report for the Week of May 27
Mount Vernon Market Opens for the Season
The Mount Vernon farmer's market is open on Wednesday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon.
Looking Out for Senior Citizens in Mount Vernon
Barbara Sullivan leads organization that helps residents age in place.
Founded in 2007, Mount Vernon at Home now has almost 200 dues-paying members.
Addo Approaches Year as Inova Mount Vernon CEO
Improving patient experience, acute care among top priorities.
Washington, D.C. native Deborah Addo took the reins of Inova Mount Vernon Hospital in June 2014. In November, just a few months into her tenure, the new Mark and Brenda Moore Patient Tower was opened.
Mount Vernon: Dougherty Connects Chamber with Community
Focusing on small business and economic development.
Prior to becoming the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce executive director, Dougherty worked for U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah). Later, she served in several senior positions during the Reagan Administration. This included assignments at the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Energy.
Mount Vernon: Goats Enlisted in War against Invasive Plants
The Hollin Meadows Swim and Tennis Club welcomed 60 goats to its property to graze on invasive plants and vegetation on May 11.
Mount Vernon: Annual Gala Supports MVAH
On the banks of the Potomac River just off the Mount Vernon Parkway, the Mount Vernon at Home non-profit senior citizen service organization once again celebrated its annual gala fundraiser at the American Horticulture Society's site, River Farm on May 20.
Mount Vernon: West Potomac Girls’ Lacrosse Earns Rare Home Regional Game
Wolverines end season with 18-10 loss to McLean.
The West Potomac girls' lacrosse team lost to McLean 18-10 on Tuesday.
Local and Regional Lord and Lady Fairfax Crowned
Lardner and Tillett honored in Mount Vernon district.
Celebrate Fairfax, Inc. announced the 2015 Lords and Ladies Fairfax at the Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, May 12 at the Fairfax County Government Center.
Letter: Take a Moment to Remember Fallen Troops
Letter to the Editor
I hope that Americans will take a moment from whatever they are doing this Memorial Day to remember our fallen troops.