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Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab
Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.
Virginia Room

‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’
Documentary Looks at Disabled, Achievements and Passage of the ADA
Crip Camp

Community Center Opens in the Buckman Road Area
It’s more than just basketball courts and shuffleboard though.
WISH center

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

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

Teen Film Makes It to the Alexandria Film Festival
A story about friendship, schoolwork and assumptions was shot in Old Town.
Teen Film in Festival

New FABB Official Provides a Look From Across the Pond
Biking experience in Denmark provides a different angle for local biking.
New FABB member
Group Opposes Cinder Bed Road Bikeway
Forest cover and a rare magnolia bog could be damaged by path to Franconia-Springfield Metro.
Cinderbed Bikeway

Mount Vernon Student Got a Lesson in Politics
Senate page program pays off for eighth grader.
Senate page

Parkway Intersections In Crosshairs Again
Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard were topics at meeting.
Parkway

Snow and Schools in Fairfax County
The communication and snow removal system continues to evolve to keep all the boxes checked.
Snow and school

Ides of Bark Brings Out the Dogs in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon pets ruled at this fourth annual event.
Dog event
Shopping Cart Killer Suspect Is in Custody
Four murder cases of spanned Richmond Highway to Harrisonburg, where other bodies found.
Murders in Mount Vernon, Harrisonburg

Desegregation Ruling in Bucknell Continues to have National Impact
Historical marker approved to commemorate “Sullivan v. Little Hunting Park, Inc.”
Desegregation ruling
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
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