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A Tale of Two Claras in the Nutcracker
Juggling the roles makes for a whirlwind weekend at Metropolitan Arts School.
Nutcracker at Metropolitan
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National Park Service User Survey Comes to an End
Paved Trails Study looks at six trail networks in metro area including Mount Vernon.
This fall, the National Park Service gathered information for the Mount Vernon trail improvements as part of the “Paved Trails Study” in the National Capital Region that included the George Washington Memorial Parkway, C&O Canal National Historic Park, the Potomac Heritage Trail, Rock Creek Park trails and others in the National Mall and Historic Parks area.
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At Dog Parks, the Clean-Up Bag is a Must
Walks are important for the family dog, but so is scooping the poop.
Scooping the Poop
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School Supply Drive in Two Phases This Year?
Home schooling may be the only way this year.
School Supply Drive
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Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping
Community Gardens Are for Learning, Sweating and Reaping
Having Fun at Government Center
JunkFood Kicks off the Evenings on the Ellipse.
Concerts at the Government Center
Fairfax County Long Term Plan Enters the Think Tank
A series of meetings with public participation is underway.
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Enjoying Braddock Nights
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
Lake Accotink is the site of the Braddock Nights Concert Series this summer.
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
Huntley Meadows Park offers solitude from the pandemic and rhetoric.
Mount Vernon Get-a-Way
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Honoring Valor and Service
Chamber recognizes Mount Vernon police, fire.
Mount Vernon Police and Fire Honored
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Unusual and Quirky Items Sell at Area Gift Stores
Consignment shops and estate sale hubs in the Mount Vernon corridor.
Gift Shops
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Inova Awards $240K in Community Health Funds to Local Nonprofits
Annual grant doubled in amount this year due to the pandemic impacts.
Inova fund
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Need for REAL ID Getting Real
Crowds at DMV impact wait times, but officials are looking for solutions.
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Upgrades for Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Modernization to the interior and parking are part of the plan.
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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Celebrates Academic Achievements of their Team Members
Formal ceremonies were nixed by the pandemic, but that didn’t hide the smiles.
On Monday, Aug. 3, Inova Mount Vernon Hospital celebrated the academic achievements of team members who were unable to ‘walk’ this year due to COVID-19.
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Mount Vernon Farmers Market To Open in May
It could pave the way for more as the county could gradually reopen.
Some Farmers Markets to open in May
Supervisor Storck’s Expo Highlights Global Warming
Second annual event features a variety of workshops.
Expo
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Recognizes the Best
Awards ceremony at Mount Vernon Country Club ends the chamber’s year.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber Awards