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New Golf Game Opens in Old Golf Venue in Kingstowne
In an area slated for houses, Rudy’s golf provides options for golfers.
Golf place opens.
Plans for Braddock Road Include 3 Intersection Redesigns
Upcoming presentation planned, public will have a chance to weigh in.
Braddock Road
Climate Change Study Warns of Coastal Flooding in 2050
County program called "Resilient Fairfax," would provide prevention steps.
Climate Study
Officials Examine Southern Beltway Section for Express Lanes
Plan calls for express lanes to cross Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Southern Express Lanes
Real Estate Prices Close the Door for Some, Others Get Creative
Homeowners adding on or taking advantage of county programs to stay put.
Pricey Real Estate
Summer’s Here and Possibly Time to Stay Put
Fairfax County has plenty of options for a “stay-cation” this summer.
Summer Stay-Cation
Mount Vernon Artists Shine at Gallery Opening
Nepenthe Gallery borrowed a Greek term for “a place of no sorrow.”
Art Gallery
Community Center Opens in the Buckman Road Area
It’s more than just basketball courts and shuffleboard though.
WISH center
Fence Removed in Mount Vernon, Opening Opportunities
Residents now have a shorter walk to stores and future county training facility.
Fence taken down
300+ Join Tour de Mount Vernon
The grand ride kicks off from Woodlawn’s Pope-Leighey house, showing off the sights of Mount Vernon.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Local Clothing Designer Behind Bathing Suit Line
In high school, fashion classes at the Fairfax Academy paid off for Kendall Barry.
Local bathing suit designer
New Year Brings New Tax on Plastic Bags in Mount Vernon
BYOB now means ‘bring your own bag.’
People Speak Out about the Bag fee
Offer to Buy River Farm Inches Up, But Declined by Seller
NOVA Parks is still part of the future at River Farm.
On Sunday evening, Sept. 26, the American Horticultural Society voted against an offer from NOVA Parks to purchase River Farm during a board meeting of the American Horticultural Society, but they are leaving it open for more offers.
Shaved Ice, Burritos and Food Trucks are a Hit at Taste of Springfield
Burke Author at the Taste Event with Historic Novel
Taste of Springfield
Drinking Wine and Painting Ducks in Belle View
Team building is part of the process at Wine & Design.
Painting as therapy
Group Opposes Cinder Bed Road Bikeway
Forest cover and a rare magnolia bog could be damaged by path to Franconia-Springfield Metro.
Cinderbed Bikeway
Teen Center Opens, Offering Options for Learning and Recreation
County saves historic structure and land from the development monster.
MVHS Teen Center
Plans Continue to Progress for Original Mount Vernon High
Adaptive reuse are the buzz words for the county’s historic school campus.
Original MVHS plans
Breaking Ground to Upgrade Mount Vernon Trail Segment
Upgrades to the trail and a new bridge are highlights of this improvement.
Mount Vernon Trail