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Huntley Meadows Haunted by Car Burglaries
Increased lighting and police patrols are on the suggestion list.
Car Burglaries
Shooting in Mount Vernon Leaves One Dead, One in Custody
Mid-day shooting on Tuesday, just before school bus arrived.
Shooting
Changes Coming for Franconia Government Center
Request for Proposals put out to add affordable housing
Lee Dist Government Center
Mural Project Spreads Positive Vibes in Mount Vernon
One of several planned for the Richmond Highway corridor.
Mural
Community Shopping Area Adorned by New Parklet
All sorts of possibilities for colorful space in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center.
New Parklet
Wheelchair Athletes Fit in Community Sports
Conference looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.
Wheelchair meeting
Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
Local Artist Pens Virginia Urban Posters
Posters, paintings and quirkiness run in the family at Urban Redeux in Hollin Hall.
Urban Redeux
Local Park and Rec Center Renamed
Lee District Park sheds the connection with the Confederates.
Park name change
Ides of Bark Brings Out the Dogs in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon pets ruled at this fourth annual event.
Dog event
WETA Cameras Rolling in Three Mount Vernon Neighborhoods
Show highlights homes while the touring team guesses the selling price.
Real Estate Show
Bridge Rehabilitation Will Mean Five Weeks of Detours
Alban Road in south Springfield will be closed at Accotink Creek bridge.
Bridge project
Candlelight Tour Highlights George Washington’s Christmas in Mount Vernon
The setting is Christmas time in 1772.
Mount Vernon tour
Building Ruins Near Franconia: Old Whistle Stop?
Possible track bed, discarded railroad ties, Bob’s Bridge are part of the mystery near Long Branch.
Whistlestop
‘One’ BRT Line Will Roll Down Route One in Mount Vernon
The unveiling highlighted advantages and a new look.
New BRT unveiled
Mount Vernon Student Got a Lesson in Politics
Senate page program pays off for eighth grader.
Senate page
Group Discussion Highlights Possible Remedies to Lee Chapel Road
Conference call with county, state and school officials, father of an accident victim and other parents.
Crash conference call
Bamboo Is in County’s Crosshairs in Burke
Plant might offer privacy along property lines but quickly gets out of control; choosing native plants and trees is safer.
Bamboo