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Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
Rising Baseball Star Threw His First Pitch in Springfield
The former WSHS star will be tuned into the MLB draft in mid-July.
Local Baseball star
Am I wearing the original Ray Ban Aviators?
Glasses bought at second-hand store may have a history.
Sunglasses
Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.
Workhouse Haunt
Trees or Bikes in Mount Vernon?
Along Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, trees get the short end of the stick.
Clearing for trail
Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season
Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.
Dams in Fairfax County
America Recycles Day, Reminder that Recycling Is Forever
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Reduce, reuse, recycle.
Shopping Cart Killer Suspect Is in Custody
Four murder cases of spanned Richmond Highway to Harrisonburg, where other bodies found.
Murders in Mount Vernon, Harrisonburg
A New Springfield Discussed at Chamber Meeting in Mount Vernon
New elements around the town center will bring needed economic development.
New Springfield discussed
If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield
Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.
Donut shop
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
Cinder Bed Road Sees Signs of Redevelopment
Addition to industrial area of Newington may open the door for more.
Cinder Bed Road
It’s Only February, But Not Too Early for Potholes
January’s cold temperatures made the pothole season come early.
Potholes come early
Ides of Bark Brings Out the Dogs in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon pets ruled at this fourth annual event.
Dog event
Local Shark Tanker’s Go Before the Board
Creativity to cope with aging brings out local entrepreneurs.
Local shark tank
Parkway Intersections In Crosshairs Again
Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard were topics at meeting.
Parkway
Pedestrian Fatality in Familiar Spot along Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
County roads continue to be hazardous for pedestrians.
Pedestrian Hazards