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Column: Overtime in the General Assembly

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Bald Eagles Are Thriving but Face Challenges

Bald eagles

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Original Mount Vernon High School Picked for Food Preparation Incubator

This developing business accelerator aims to be a plus to the area.

Food incubator

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New Fire Station Gives Firefighters an Edge in Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon station has bigger bays and quarters in a rapidly growing area.

New Fire Station

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Zema Opens in Mount Vernon

Zema opens

Police Shoot Armed Man in Lorton

Suspect was out on a warrant and in a van parked on a Newington area street; police say he pointed a gun at them.

Shooting in Lorton

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Climate Change Study Warns of Coastal Flooding in 2050

County program called "Resilient Fairfax," would provide prevention steps.

Climate Study

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Mount Vernon 35th Annual Town Meeting

District tradition returns in person and a virtual option.

Mount Vernon Town Meeting

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Our Winter Visitors – Waterfowl in Mount Vernon

Waterfowl

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It’s Only February, But Not Too Early for Potholes

January’s cold temperatures made the pothole season come early.

Potholes come early

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Local Author Publishes Book of One-Act Plays

West Potomac alum writes to teach, and is now a playwright living on Martha’s Vineyard.

Local Author

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Gum Springs Community Building Chosen for Historical Significance

The Pride of Fairfax Lodge #298 among 13 new sites for registry in Virginia.

Historical building

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Drinking Wine and Painting Ducks in Belle View

Team building is part of the process at Wine & Design.

Painting as therapy

New Year Brings New Tax on Plastic Bags in Mount Vernon

BYOB now means ‘bring your own bag.’

People Speak Out about the Bag fee

Column: The Transportation Committee

Update from Session Week 2

Transportation