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Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
Plans for Metropolitan Park Public Space Project
The planners in Arlington are asking for the public’s input on plans for Metropolitan Park Public Space Project at 1400 S. Eads St. & 501 15th St. S.
Metropolitan Park
Comment Period Nears End for Bike-Ped Portion of Long Bridge
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are part of the discussion.
Long Bridge
River Farm is Still Part of the Mount Vernon Family
The property is no longer for sale; will reopen to the public.
River Farm off market
Upgrades at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Mount Vernon
Playground in Gum Springs gets upgrades that may be used on more county parks.
Gum Springs Park Updated
Plants and Animals Center the Stage at Huntley Meadows
Park photo contest reveals the variety of species in this county park.
Photo Show
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Huntley Meadows Park offers solitude from the pandemic and rhetoric.
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Owners of The River Farm Are Looking to Sell
The American Horticultural Society needs the funds; the surrounding community needs the farm.
River Farm For Sale
Questions Surround the Coffer Family Cemetery
Local historian’s investigation delves into Coffer history in Burke Centre’s Woods Community.
Cemetery in Burke
Influencer Marketing is the Next Thing for Products and Businesses
The outfits, dinner recipes, jewelry and selfies on Instagram are part of the process.
Influencer marketing is a hit
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities Rise in the Fairfax County Area
Road design, speeds, lighting and negligence are factors.
This spring has seen several fatal pedestrian accidents, possibly signaling a warning to drivers, pedestrians and transportation engineers that more could be done to lessen these fatalities in Fairfax County.
Environmental Expo has Many Messages
It’s not just the spotted lantern fly that’s causing problems.
Environmental expo
Plans Continue to Progress for Original Mount Vernon High
Adaptive reuse are the buzz words for the county’s historic school campus.
Original MVHS plans
Plans for Braddock Road Include 3 Intersection Redesigns
Upcoming presentation planned, public will have a chance to weigh in.
Braddock Road
Kaiser Permanente is Expanding in Springfield
Nearby transportation options make the town center location accessible.
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Marina Caters to the Waterman in Everyone
Cove right off the marina is sheltered for beginners and veteran sailors.
Belle Haven Marina
New Crumbl Cookies Opens for Cookie Monsters of Kingstowne
For the tollhouse fans it’s just how the cookie crumbles.
Cookie Monsters