The Message is not the Median: Fairfax Roadsides Now Free of Political Speech
New law cracks down on political signs in public rights of way; $100 fine for violators.
Here’s a sign of the times for campaign 2012 — the roadsides in Fairfax County are almost completely free of political speech.
Young Designers on the Road
Two West Potomac High students start graphic design business.
When Wake Coulter and Adam Privette walked on the streets last summer, distributing flyers and business cards and telling strangers about their graphic design business, they saw confusion and hesitance on most people’s faces.
Company Named Healthiest Employer 2012
Van Metre Companies, parent company of Mount Vernon Athletic Club, has been awarded Healthiest Employer 2012 by the Washington Business Journal.
Finally, Movement On North Hill?
Housing agency seeks proposals for high-density residential development.
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Gerry Hyland said last week that the Fairfax Housing Department is expected shortly to issue a request for proposals from the housing development industry to build high density residences on part of North Hill, the largest area of vacant land along Route 1.
Letter: New Meaning to Trashing Competition
If you disagree with your neighbor's political views, don't express your disagreement by becoming a criminal. Instead, obtain your own signs and display them on your own property.
St. Luke’s Pumpkin Patch Opens
Fundraiser supports programs, charities.
Saint Luke’s Episcopal Church on Ft. Hunt Road kicked off its fall Pumpkin Patch fundraiser — now in its 8th year — on Saturday, Oct. 6.
Alexandria/Mount Vernon Calendar: Oct. 10, 2012
Upcoming events and activities
MVHS Field Hockey Remains Undefeated in District
Majors edge Stuart with Heller’s stroke goal.
The Mount Vernon field hockey team beat Stuart, 1-0, on Oct. 6 .
Charities Win at Half Marathon
Ndereba, Johnson win 13.1-mile race.
Dreary skies couldn't dampen the spirits of more than 3,000 runners who took to the streets of Virginia and Maryland Oct. 7 in the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Half Marathon, won by Kenyan Samuel Ndereba in 65 minutes and 15 seconds with American Kellyn Johnson leading the women in 1:13:24.
Editorial: Cancer Awareness
Success with breast cancer awareness should help other cancers.
October is breast cancer awareness month. Anyone connected to media of any variety already knows this. A massive marketing success, we all know that pink shows support for breast cancer prevention, especially in October.
Letter: Persistence Pays Off
After three years of hard work, finally, last week, the Westgrove Park off-leash dog area (OLDA) began to take shape.
Garden Delights
An evening by the river.
The 19th Annual American Horticulture Society Gala was held Saturday, Sept. 22, at River Farm in Alexandria.
San Antonio Mayor Castro Campaigns in Mount Vernon
Democratic National Convention keynote speaker San Antonio Mayor Julian Castor stopped by the Sacramento Center Organizing for America (OFA) Mount Vernon campaign office to meet with local supporters on Sept. 8.
Route 1 Needs Larger Parcels for Development
SFDC staff examines challenges in the corridor.
The SFDC was formed by Fairfax County in 1982 to revitalize, market, and serve as a liaison for businesses looking to establish a presence along the Richmond Highway corridor from the Capital Beltway in the north to south at Fort Belvoir.
Commentary: Should Virginia Auction Off Its Port?
I am generally leery of selling government assets to foreign investors, but I am still considering this proposal. If you have any feedback, I'd love to hear it. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your delegate.