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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.

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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.

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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.

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Oliver Keckler’s Farm Stand, Here All Winter

Oliver Keckler’s Farm Stand, Here All Winter

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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.

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Mount Vernon Holiday Extra

Mount Vernon Holiday Extra

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Where To Give Locally in Alexandria and Mount Vernon

Local nonprofits serve critical roles in the community, and they need your help.

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Thankful for Team MVD

Thankful for Team MVD

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Turkeys Indoors and Out

Turkeys Indoors and Out

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Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase

Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.

Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.

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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

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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.