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GW Memorial Parkway Examined in Road Diet Study
Changes to travel lanes, intersections and crosswalks explored.
Parkway study
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July 4 Holiday Featured a Ship Announcement at Mount Vernon
New Navy ship will be named for French general Marquis de Lafayette
Navy Ship
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Projects Dot the Map around Mount Vernon
Some planned, some underway and some complete around the district.
Mount Vernon Projects
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Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield
A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”
Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling
Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.
MV Trail
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Macy’s Closing in Ballston, Laying Off Staff Locally
Arlington store is one of five closing nationwide.
Macy's Closing
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Old Motel Continues To Operate
Plans for property include new housing
Plans for property include new housing
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New Vehicle Charging Stations
Springfield Town Center is EV friendly.
Springfield Town Center is EV friendly.
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From Aqualung at Wolftrap This Month, Ian Anderson’s Rock Flute Delivers
The flute is the core of Jethro Tull’s deep-sea diver sounds.
By Mike Salmon
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Country Feeling Captured in a Painting at Nalls Produce
Former Franconia art teacher honors the owner and a pet pig in a painting.
Nalls Painting
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Mount Vernon Guitarist Delves on Life’s Challenges
Singer-songwriter climbing the musician’s ladder.
MV Singer
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Grocery Store Switch-a-Roo in Process at Central Springfield
New Whole Foods opens to much fanfare.
Whole Foods
Alexandria Newcomers & Community Guide 2023-24
Alexandria Newcomers Guide
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Tennis Instructor Makes a Mark Over 40 Years
Retired submarine designer Gordon Lee sees the value of tennis instruction in Burke
Tennis Instructor
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Spring Ballet is a Final Show and New Beginning
Some Metropolitan dancers’ final show opens doors to careers in dance and entertainment careers.
Spring Ballet