Mount Vernon Brief: ATM Skimmer Uncovered
An off-duty police officer called Fairfax County Police Department when he noticed a fraud device (skimmer) on an ATM in the Huntington area on Friday, Nov. 13.
Mount Vernon Brief: Join Fox Trot Fundraiser
The Fort Hunt PTA is hosting its 14th Annual 1-Mile Fox Trot Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 21 at Fort Hunt Park. Warm-up begins at 7:45 a.m.
Mount Vernon Brief: Lamp Causes Condo Fire
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department units responded to a townhouse condominium fire Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8642 Village Square Drive.
Mount Vernon Brief: Seeking Donations for Victims
The Fairfax County Police Department Victim Services Section is kicking off its Second Annual Holiday Gift Card Drive in an effort to provide holiday help for children of domestic and sexual violence.
Reston-centric Gifts Found at Lake Anne
Special gifts for the special people and pets in your life.
Imagine small shops where shopkeepers know everyone by name, catching a glimpse of neighbors enjoying a leisurely hot drink through the window of the local cafe, locals enjoying the view of the water at the plaza.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Civil Rights Icon
U.S. Rep. John Lewis, an icon in the Civil Rights movement, visited with the fourth graders at Ft. Hunt Elementary School on Monday, Nov. 16. He met with the students for almost an hour, talking about working with Rosa Parks and Martin Luther King, Jr., Bloody Sunday and the Selma March, and the March on Washington.
Mount Vernon: Grant to Promote Tourism in Peru
The Running Strong for American Indian Youth board of directors approved a $16,000 grant request to promote cultural tourism and economic development in a remote area of Peru. Running Strong for American Indian Youth is located at 8301 Richmond Highway, Suite 200.
Mount Vernon Snapshot: Veterans Day at Waynewood Elementary
Macy Lindbloom, SCA president, leads the Pledge of Allegiance with Principal James Meier at her side during Waynewood Elementary School’s celebration of Veterans Day.
Mount Vernon Brief: 17-year-old Charged in August Murder
On Oct. 29, police announced a 17-year-old from the Huntington area was charged with the murder of Khalid Aboumalik, 42.
Mount Vernon Brief: 17-year-old Charged in August Murder
On Oct. 29, police announced a 17-year-old from the Huntington area was charged with the murder of Khalid Aboumalik, 42.
Centreville Snapshot: Foundation Supports CVHS Best Buddies Club
Tom Healy of the Elizabeth Ann Healy Foundation presents a $2,500 check to Centreville High School’s Best Buddies club at the end of half time during the Nov. 6, football game against Robinson Secondary School.
Chantilly Snapshot: Honoring Veterans
Poplar Tree Elementary School hosted its annual Veterans’ Day assembly, presenting each veteran with a book that will be added to the library and dedicated to that veteran. Each person autographed their book with a message to the students.
Chantilly Brief: Help CYA Deliver Holiday Cheer
For the third straight year, Chantilly Youth Association (CYA) is looking for would-be Elves and Santa’s Helpers-in-training to help make the season brighter for children fighting cancer and their families.
Potomac Resident Biking to Raise Funds for Leukemia Research
Potomac’s David Zamkow pursues 3,000-mile journey.
From Potomac to the University of Louisville, to the Peace Corps in West Africa, to a 3,000-mile solo bike trip across the USA — even though, “I have never been a cyclist,” David Zamkow, son of Eileen Zamkow of Potomac, is an adventurer at heart, a young man driven by his passions to experience and explore the world around him.
Veteran’s Day Ceremony Held at Herndon Town Green
American Legion Post 184 honored veterans with an observance on the Herndon Town Green on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
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