Mount Vernon News

Mount Vernon News

Mount Vernon News

Education Issues Take Center Stage

Constituents tell lawmakers to increase teacher pay; ERA, $15 minimum wage and more.

Teachers deserve a pay raise, and Virginia desperately needs to hire more school counselors. These were two of the most prevalent concerns voiced by constituents to members of the Fairfax County legislative delegation, the largest in the Virginia General Assembly.

Prison Reform Advocates Want Data on Solitary Confinement

Cited as a mental health issue.

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Democratic Legislators on Gun Violence: ‘It’s Common Sense’

Bills focus on gun safety.

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Three Decades of Strengthening US, Pakistan Business Relations

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Beyond the Resolution

Keeping a home in order all year long.

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Mini-grants Available for Youth-led Anti-stigma Initiatives

Proposals due Feb. 1, 2019.

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Public Safety Drones? Public Input Wanted

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Opinion: Editorial: Wish List: Things this session of the General Assembly, beginning Jan. 9, could/should accomplish.

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Opinion: Commentary: Bipartisan Approach to ‘Good Government Bills’

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Opinion: Commentary: Much To Accomplish in Short Session

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Opinion: Commentary: Looking Ahead in Mount Vernon

In 2019, completing major planning milestones for the Richmond Highway Corridor.

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Opinion: Column: You're In My Thoughts

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Business Women’s Giving Circle Supports STEM

Four organizations receive $52,000.

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Thinking Outside the Box

Ideas for original and attainable goals for New Year’s resolutions.

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Backpacking the World Landed Couple in Alexandria

House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became their way of life

House-sitting and laptop computer jobs became the way of life for one couple

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