Quakers Gather at Homecoming
Enjoying perfect weather Sunday, Sept. 23, some pacifists celebrated “homecoming” on their two acres of tranquility surrounded on three sides by the U.S. Army.
Chamber Honors Police and Firefighters
The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce honored public safety personnel at its 5th Annual Police and Firefighters Tribute held Friday evening, Sept. 21, at the Belle Haven Country Club.
Celebrating 225th Anniversary of U.S. Constitution
On the 225th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, Mount Vernon Estate unveiled George Washington’s annotated copy of the Acts of Congress.
Book Launch at Burgundy Farm
Authors Susan Roth and Karen Leggett Abouraya celebrated their children's book about the Egyptian revolution, “Hands Around the Library,” with the students at Burgundy Farm Country Day School on Thursday, Sept. 13.
As Virginia Loses Federal Money, Debate Emerges About Fairfax County’s Course of Action
County leaders are not willing to go with the flow as feds change the rules.
Across Mount Vernon, large-scale 1960s-era parking lots dominate the landscape and flood the streams.
Mount Vernon Bulletin Board: Sept. 13, 2012
Upcoming events
Dancing In ‘Suds’
West Potomac High School members held a car wash Saturday, Sept. 8, at St. Luke’s Church on Fort Hunt Road.
Jazz at Cedar Knoll Restaurant
A new live concert series to emphasizing jazz music every month at Cedar Knoll Restaurant.
Chamber Welcomes Top It Off
Located at the Hollin Hall Shopping Center, Top It Off held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 7, hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce. Michael Gailliot, chairman of the Chamber, led the ceremony.
Residents Light Up Meeting on Power Outages
Dominion Power responds to questions on systems, underground lines.
About 85 residents attended a Town Hall meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 11 concerning long delays in restoring power following the Derecho storm which occurred at the end of June.
Community Rallies to Aid Rising Hope
‘Tenth Avenue North’ concert is next hurdle.
With a timely rescue by Mount Vernon area donors, the shelves in the Rising Hope Mission Church food pantry are now full and 377 young people received backpacks filled with school supplies to head back to school for a fresh start.
Brief: New President, CEO at Estate
Curtis G. Viebranz has been named president and chief executive officer of George Washington’s historic Mount Vernon estate. He will take the helm at the historic home on Sept. 17.
Briefs: Support Food Drive
A food drive is being held now through Sept. 24 at Stratford Landing Elementary School, 8484 Riverside Road.
Brief: Washington’s Copy Of the Constitution
On the 225th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution, Mount Vernon unveils George Washington’s annotated copy of the Acts of Congress to the public on Monday, Sept. 17 at noon.
Trio of Challengers on the Ballot to Challenge Moran This November
Republican, Independent Green and independent offer a variety of options for voters.
A trio of challengers will oppose longtime U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) this November, although the Northern Virginia district is solidly blue and not considered competitive.