Virginia Tech’s Innovation Campus to Open Soon
For the last three years, many people zipping by on the Metro or driving on the George Washington Parkway have commented that the glassy, oddly-shaped building rising just north of Alexandria’s Potomac Yard Metro Station looks like a cruise ship.
Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Celebrating Heritage: Fairfax County Public Library's Annual Native American Celebration
During the weekend of Nov. 23-24, the Fairfax County Public Library hosted its third annual Native American Heritage Celebration.
Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Mount Vernon Holiday Extra
Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon
Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.
Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
U.S. Air Force Opens Recruiting Office in Mount Vernon
Military service can provide training and skills to recent high school graduates.
Wild Blue Yonder
Telling All the History of Fairfax County
The theme, “The Power of Place,” permeated the Fairfax County History Commission’s 20th annual conference on Nov. 2, including the power of places long gone.


