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Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas
Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.
Floods
The Work of Bees, Birds and Butterflies Officially Recognized
National Pollinator Week notes the importance of pollination to the food chain.
Pollinator week
Am I wearing the original Ray Ban Aviators?
Glasses bought at second-hand store may have a history.
Sunglasses
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
Lake Accotink Task Force Meets for the First Time
Fate of this Springfield lake discussed by newly formed group.
Lake Accotink
Good Shepherd Partners with Amazon in Housing Quest
Capital Campaign, successful five-year program, coming to an end.
Good Shepherd
Cinder Bed Road Sees Signs of Redevelopment
Addition to industrial area of Newington may open the door for more.
Cinder Bed Road
Naturalists Highlight Wildlife in Path of Trail Construction
Can Cinder Bed Bikeway be in harmony with ecosystem? Bike group supports the new trail.
Nature walk to Bikeway
Lake Accotink Park Has a Place in the Community’s Heart
60th Anniversary celebration to honor the park with an interesting past.
Lake Accotink
Highs and Lows Hits a High with New Store in Springfield
Mount Vernon store paves way to Town Center location with an international flare.
High-Low
Mary Washington’s Grave Location a Mystery
A President’s Day investigation involves ground penetrating radar technology.
Grave detecting device
If a Tree Falls on the Road …
Although drivers and trees avoid each other, a fall could be fatal.
Roadside trees
‘Big Ideas’ Sought for Occoquan Park
Additional land open for a park element that would attract tourism.
Occoquan Park
Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting Celebrates 37 Years
Supervisor Storck leads a tour from above in a virtual helicopter.
Mount Vernon town hall
Police Support Group Visits the Franconia Police Station
No fires, rubber bullets or tear gas at this peaceful event.
Bolster the Blue
Police Shoot Armed Man in Lorton
Suspect was out on a warrant and in a van parked on a Newington area street; police say he pointed a gun at them.
Shooting in Lorton