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Mount Vernon Recognizes Excellence in History Teaching
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
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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
Potomac Riverkeeper Has Hands Full of Plastics
Plus storm drains are portals for pet waste and excess fertilizer.
Potomac Riverkeeper
Hot Summer Climate Flows into the Real Estate Market
With the pandemic shrinking, bidding wars are part of the house buying process.
Hot real estate market
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Scooters Now Another Mode of Transportation in Fairfax County
County okays 600 of these “shared mobility devices.”
Fairfax Co Scooters
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A Full Glass Recycling Dumpster is a Sign of Success
Purple dumpsters are pulling in big numbers around the county and a few spots outside.
Glass recycling
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Beloved Martha, Mary Wiseman, Looks Back with Joy
Mount Vernon’s Martha Washington is hanging up the bonnet and dress after 20 years.
Martha Washington Retires
Police and Comradery Filled the Street on National Night Out
Dogs, barbecue and desserts highlight the annual event.
National Night Out 2021
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Summer Thunderstorm Impacts Roads, Bridges
Hot, humid weather paves the way for extreme storms.
Storm damage
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Rock the ‘70’s Metal Scene with Black Sabbitch
The all-female Black Sabbath: Four women rocking the metal band’s sound and energy.
Black Sabbitch
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Streams Get a Lift from a County Program
‘Operation Stream Shield’ is called a win-win-win.
Operation Stream Shield
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Near-Normal School Year in Mount Vernon?
Students, staff look forward with smiles, optimism and coronavirus rules, all part of the first day of school.
First day at Mount Vernon High School
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Weeds and Blind Curves Along the Trail Keep the Volunteers Busy
The Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are always looking for volunteers when it comes to weed control.
weeds along bike trail
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Picture Restoration Unearths Local History
The Photo Detective investigated Civil War veteran photo at Mount Vernon.
Photo Detective
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Lorton Fire Station Gets a Makeover
Station just off Lorton Road is upgraded to meet the expanding population in the area.
Lorton Fire Station
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County Goes to Bat for River Farm in Mount Vernon
Move is for preservation but never say never.
River Farm
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