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Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award
With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.
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Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting Celebrates 37 Years
Supervisor Storck leads a tour from above in a virtual helicopter.
Mount Vernon town hall
Grad Speaker Shares Her Personal Challenges
Calls Mountain View ‘a safe environment where I could thrive.’
Mountain View ‘a safe environment
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‘You Set the Standard High’
Circuit Court judge Clark retires after 12 years on the bench.
Judge retires
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Local Film Takes a Step Forward in the Streaming World
”There is a Monster,” premiered on Apple TV and Prime Video January 30
Local movie now streaming
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Placemaking is the Centerpiece of Recent Mount Vernon Corridor Event
Planners gathered for two-day session to map out possible improvement ideas.
Placemaking
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Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book Hits Bestseller List
It’s not all about ‘likes’ and ‘views’ out there.
Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book
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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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New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
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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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Airplane Lands on Public Road Near Dulles Airport
Snow on Friday may have been a factor.
Snow on Friday may have been a factor.
Bus and Pedestrian Improvements Coming to Mount Vernon
Bus and Pedestrian Improvements Coming to Mount Vernon
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling
Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.
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