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Mount Vernon Guitarist Delves on Life’s Challenges
Singer-songwriter climbing the musician’s ladder.
MV Singer
Death Investigation in Mount Vernon
Death Investigation
New Laws Now In Effect
New laws
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July 4 Holiday Featured a Ship Announcement at Mount Vernon
New Navy ship will be named for French general Marquis de Lafayette
Navy Ship
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Fort Hunt Little League Players Fill the Stands
Field trip to Ace’s Game is a learning experience.
Baseball's lessons
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Old Motel Continues To Operate
Plans for property include new housing
Plans for property include new housing
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Competition on the Front Lines in Mount Vernon?
Family bakery not worried about big-name eatery coming next door.
Bakery
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Landfill Fire Added to Smokey Skies in Southern Fairfax
Fire put out after nearly two days burning.
Landfill Fire
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Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon
North Hill is part of Storck’s Embark Richmond Highway vision
New Apartments
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Dining in Hybla Valley: Diverse and Delicious
Part two of a three-part series on the restaurant variety on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon.
Food along Richmond Hwy
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Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm
Outdoor concert kicks off River Farm activities for the summer.
Musical trio
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Mount Vernon Recognizes Excellence in History Teaching
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
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In Mount Vernon, International Food Choices are Pleasing to the Pallet
Part one of a three-part series on the variety of restaurants on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
International cuisine
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Police Ride-along in Mount Vernon Opens Eyes
Ride-alongs with police are available to residents.
Ride-alongs with police
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Privateering the Topic in Author’s Discussion at Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War shipping channels had more going on than generally known.
Meet the Author
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Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
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FCPS Signs with Sound Studio to Teach Music Production
Students now have musical options in technology.
West Potomac Academy
Viewpoints: What do you think about state officials lowering the speed limit on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon?
Speed limit change
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County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
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Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch.
Speed limit
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New Bridge Opens a Multi-Modal Venue in Mount Vernon
Bridge enables pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Dogue Creek.
Bike Bridge
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Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
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Importance of Wetlands Highlighted at Huntley Meadows
Lessons highlighted at nature stations
Huntley Meadows
Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost
Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.
Susosu Water
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Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
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Fort Hunt Alums Cheered Fellow Grad Outside 30 Rock in NYC
2018 road trip highlights included breakfast with alumnae Hoda Kotb and her co-star at the time, Savannah Guthrie.
Road Trip to NYC
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Good Shepherd Partners with Amazon in Housing Quest
Capital Campaign, successful five-year program, coming to an end.
Good Shepherd
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Expo Emphasizes Environmental Stewardship in Mount Vernon
Supervisor’s annual event at Fort Hunt Park grows every year.
Expo at Park
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Friends of Mount Vernon Trail Recognized
Clipping kudzu, wrestling roots and batting bugs all part of the effort.
Friends of Trail
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Area Experts Look at the Local Economy
Chamber gives some big-picture items cover NOVA as well.
Economy
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Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
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Comment Period Nears End for Bike-Ped Portion of Long Bridge
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are part of the discussion.
Long Bridge
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Franconia Hospital Project Moves Forward
It’s the second addition planned at this intersection in the Franconia District.
New Hospital
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Mental Health Crisis Snarls Traffic in Mount Vernon, ends Peacefully
Police respond on Tuesday at lunchtime, continued through Wednesday; and ended early Thursday morning.
Standoff in Mount Vernon
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International Musician Brings Troupe to Workhouse
Award-winning percussionist Tom Teasley delivers multi-cultural sounds.
Workhouse musician
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Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
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Student Art Planned for the Future BRT Stations
Public can vote on their favorites until April 3.
Artwork
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Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
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Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
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Education Advocates Gather at Mount Vernon
Rally precedes hearing on Youngkin administration's proposed revised 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
Education rally
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Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One
Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility
Government center
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Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
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Reservoir Planned for Current Quarry Site in Lorton
Fairfax Water will address future droughts.
Water Plans
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
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Undergrounding Utilities Eyed for Richmond Highway
Dominion customers might pay a few cents more each month to cover it.
Utilities Underground