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Obituary: Chester William Fannon III
Chester William Fannon III (Chet) of Middleburg, Va. died peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 with his wife, Kate Armfield Fannon and his sister, Heather Fannon Young by his side.
Obituary: Mary Ann Kinder
Mary Ann Kinder (ne Staroscik) died in her home on the evening of Dec. 1, 2016.
Letter to the Editor: Uncertainty Hurts Torpedo Factory
I brought my business to Alexandria because of the supportive and vibrant community I found at the Torpedo Factory Arts Center.
Letter to the Editor: Demolish First, Discuss Later at Jones Point?
This week we learned that the Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee’s (BPAC) assistance is conducting a crowdfunding exercise to raise $50,000 to demolish two concrete barriers at the “unused parking lot” at Jones Point Park.
Corrections to Alexandria Gazette Packet
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Letter to the Editor: Celebrating George Mason
Happy 281st birthday to my great-great-great-great grandfather, George Mason IV of Gunston Hall.
Pedestrian Crash Results in Fatality in Mount Vernon
Officers responded to the area of Richmond Highway and Frye Road around 5:44 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 1 for a report of a crash involving a pedestrian.
Commentary: Court Should Overturn Partisan Redistricting
Virginia is represented by Democrats in all five statewide offices, has voted for a Democratic president three times, yet the Virginia House of Delegates has 66 Republicans and 34 Democrats.
Commentary: Give to Charities, But Give Wisely
With the holiday season upon us, now is the time not only to give generously to your favorite charities, but also to give wisely and knowingly.
Letter to the Editor: Punish Illegal Dumpers, Not Fairfax County Residents
We've never had one of the large blue recycling bins because we don't have additional space beyond where we keep our trash bin.
Gandee to Lead Mount Vernon Lee Chamber
Jane Gandee, owner of ServiceMaster Restore on Fordson Road, was recently selected as the 2017 chairman of Mount Vernon Lee Chamber of Commerce.
‘A Christmas Carol’ at MVHS
As the holiday spirit begins to fill the air and everyone's hearts, Mount Vernon High School spread it to their stage in their classic rendition of “A Christmas Carol.”
More Than 12,000 Pounds of Food Donated in Mount Vernon
The Cub Scouts of Pack 658, from Belle View Elementary School, participated in the annual Scouting for Food drive on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the United Community Ministries (UCM) in Mount Vernon.
Season Extended for Farmers Market in Mount Vernon
The Fairfax County Park Authority will extend its farmers market season at McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market. The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon Farmers Market will be open Wednesdays until Dec. 14.
Raising Over $75,000 in Alexandria
The Friends of UCM held its annual fundraising event, The Capitol Steps Benefit for UCM in the Madison Auditorium at the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, and raised more than $75,000 for children, youth, and families in need.
Suspect Sought in Mount Vernon Robbery
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect in connection with a robbery that occurred outside the 7-Eleven store at 8434 Frye Road, on Friday, Nov. 18, at about 6:30 a.m.
Alexandria Commission Approves Patrick Henry Design
Unanimous approval for option A.1, despite community divide.
While neighbors and local parents are still divided over designs for the new Patrick Henry School, a plea from school principal Ingrid Bynum helped move the Planning Commission to support the School Board’s plans for the facility at its Dec. 6 meeting.
Ringing Out the Season in Alexandria
Trinity handbells concert December 11.
A black gloved hand scoops upward with a shiny brass bell. The white gloves are saved for performance to keep fingerprints from damaging the surface of the bells.