Letter: Next Stop: Audits
I support our schools and our teachers but, like many, question whether we should increase school budgets unless we know the school system is squeezing out waste and operating efficiently.
Letter: Appreciates Precinct Officials
Sometimes it’s difficult to realize how good you have it until you see how bad things are for other people.
Take a Veteran to School Day
World War II veteran Viola R. Rice stood in front of the fifth grade class and spoke about her time in the Navy Waves during WWII.
Parents: Board Lacks Communication
Storck hosts town hall meeting on educational issues.
At a town hall-style education meeting at Whitman Middle School on Nov. 7, parents and advocates expressed their disappointment with the new online math and social studies textbook program.
Entertainment Brief: Historic Mount Vernon Sparkles with Holiday Cheer
Join "Mrs. Washington" as she hosts an enchanting evening of candlelight tours, fireside caroling, and hot cider and ginger cookies.
Panel To Discuss Food Quality
American Association of University Women is hosting a program on “Nutrition and Food Quality: on Nov. 15 at the at Heritage Presbyterian Church, 8503 Fort Hunt Road.
Letter: Battling ‘Invasive Thugs’
The Nov. 2 article “Invasive Restrictions” by Michael Pope focused needed attention on the problem of exotic invasive plants overwhelming our parkland. At its October meeting, the Mount Vernon Council of Citizens’ Associations passed a resolution asking the Fairfax County Park Authority to prohibit vendors from selling exotic invasive plants at local farmers' markets.
West Potomac to Face Centreville in Football Playoffs
Wolverines lose regular season finale against TC in OT.
The West Potomac football team will travel to face Centreville in the opening round of the playoffs.
Thriller!
The West Potomac dance team performed to the music of Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” during the halftime show during the football game against T.C. Williams on Friday night, Nov. 2.
West Po’s Genuario Qualifies for XC States
West Potomac's Katie Genuario finished 14th at the Northern Region cross country championships on Nov. 2.
Joining the Long Wait To Vote
Mount Vernon residents line up.
Large numbers of determined voters were willing to stand in long lines and ignore the near freezing temperatures to cast their votes.
Entertainment Brief: 2012 Holiday Shop – A Mount Vernon Tradition The 51st annual
Holiday Shop — a popular Mount Vernon tradition — will be held Saturday, Nov. 17, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church, 1909 Windmill Lane, Alexandria, near Fort Hunt Rd., and Mason Hill Dr.
Entertainment Brief: MVCCT Presents ‘Oklahoma!’ at Bryant Alternative School
Mount Vernon Community Children’s Theatre, now in its 32nd season, is presents “Oklahoma!” Nov. 9-18.
A Beacon of Things to Come on Richmond Highway
Mixed-use development may signal a sea change on Richmond Highway.
It’s the highest spot in Fairfax County, and it may also be a fulcrum for Richmond Highway.
West Potomac Boys’, Girls’ XC Advance to Regionals
Halladay, Genuario lead Wolverines with 7th-place finishes.
The West Potomac boys' and girls' cross country teams each finished in the top four at the Patriot District championships.