Clean-Up Honors Jeff Todd
Chamber project dedicated to his civic spirit.
Walking along Jeff Todd Way in the Mount Vernon area, picking up litter didn’t seem like an exciting way to spend a Saturday morning, but Hannah Todd didn’t seem to mind.
First Friday
More than 90 people attended the Office of the Arts Oct. 7, First Friday: Family Art Night
Rock 'n' Run
Stratford Landing Elementary School students raised funds during their annual Rock ‘n’ Run on Friday, Oct. 21.
A Toast to Art
Two friends and young entrepreneurs, Rachel Bell and Camille Herrera, opened a brick and mortar franchise on Oct. 22 called Wine & Design
Meals Tax: Myths and Misconceptions
Commentary
As the Nov. 8 General election draws near, we would like to take the opportunity to set the record straight and do some myth busting regarding the meals tax.
Vienna Halloween Parade Draws Thousands of Spectators
70th annual parade focused on the 1940s in 75-minute most-loved event.
By early morning on Oct. 26, Maple Avenue was lined with blankets, chairs, even tenting, to mark spectator-places along the halloween parade route between Branch Road and Center Street.
Focusing on Domestic Abuse
Commentary
Since 1989, October has been designated as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Vote ‘Yes’ for FCPS Teachers' Salaries
Commentary
When you vote on Tuesday, Nov. 8, Fairfax County voters can vote for our schools by voting to allow a four percent tax on prepared restaurant meals.
Meals Tax Should Be Rejected
To the Editor:
Whichever Presidential and Congressional candidates Mount Vernon voters select on Nov. 8, they should vote against the proposed Fairfax County meals tax.
Foundation’s Historic Roots
Its mission is to help needy students with learning disabilities.
“The Gunston Hall School” foundation that donates money to financially needy students with learning disabilities, has origins going back to 1892
Wigging Out at Union Mill
Teachers, staff wear colorful hair in support of Melissa Kees.
Sure, teachers at Union Mill Elementary wear candy-colored wigs on Fridays. But that doesn’t mean they’re not serious about educating their students — it shows they’re standing by a colleague.
From Home-Based to Storefront Business
It began with a cheesecake contest at Greenbriar West Elementary School.
Longtime Fairfax resident Kimberly McDonald is proof that there is more than one way to forge a path toward success.
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