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Ripe Red Tomatoes, Juicy Peaches Highlight Area’s Farmers Markets
County’s markets are hopping as they go into National Farmers Market Week in early August.
National Farmers Market Week
At Dog Parks, the Clean-Up Bag is a Must
Walks are important for the family dog, but so is scooping the poop.
Scooping the Poop
School Supply Drive in Two Phases This Year?
Home schooling may be the only way this year.
School Supply Drive
Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Unusual and Quirky Items Sell at Area Gift Stores
Consignment shops and estate sale hubs in the Mount Vernon corridor.
Gift Shops
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Huntley Meadows Park offers solitude from the pandemic and rhetoric.
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Celebrates Academic Achievements of their Team Members
Formal ceremonies were nixed by the pandemic, but that didn’t hide the smiles.
On Monday, Aug. 3, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated the academic achievements of team members who were unable to ‘walk’ this year due to COVID-19.
Inova Awards $240K in Community Health Funds to Local Nonprofits
Annual grant doubled in amount this year due to the pandemic impacts.
Inova fund
Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Mount Vernon Farmers Market To Open in May
It could pave the way for more as the county could gradually reopen.
Some Farmers Markets to open in May
Supervisor Storck’s Expo Highlights Global Warming
Second annual event features a variety of workshops.
Expo
District Forms Tourism Task Force
Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Awards
Mask Rules on the Mount Vernon Trail
Many wear masks on the trail regardless.
The rules about wearing masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 indicate that if you are outdoors and practicing social distancing, things are relatively safe.
More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.
More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
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COVID-19 Puts Some Into a Time of Need
Area charity organizations are ready to lend a helping hand; donations needed.
Charities
Hundreds Come Out to Fight Racism and Police Brutality
Mount Vernon was ground zero for the latest incident involving Fairfax County Police.
Protest march
New Mayor to Work for #OneVienna
Linda Jane Colbert grew up in Vienna and looks at her new position as an opportunity for all.
In a local election last week, Vienna now has a new mayor, Linda Colbert, who has deep roots in the town and a few goals in mind that surround her campaign slogan of “#OneVienna.”
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