Mike Salmon

Marijuana Legalization Topic Comes to the Chamber

Questions answered, and others Arose at Lee-Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Marijuana

Meeting Planned for Future Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit

Virtual meeting on June 30 to review preliminary design.

Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit

‘Konjur’ Jams for Community, Brotherhood

Springfield band headlines benefit for Moe’s Peyton Place in July

Konjur does Moe's Peyton Place benefit in July

Colonial Era House on Telegraph Road Is Going Up for Sale

It dates back to 1766, and has seen a slice of American history.

Historic house for sale.

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.

Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton Names New President and CEO

The Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton moved forward in the main office by hiring Leon Scioscia as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, bringing years of art center experience to the Workhouse.

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

Bicycling Skills Track Opening in Springfield

Berms, ramps and jumps to train on in Brookfield Park

Bike Skills Track

Food Trucks Supplied Variety at the Taste of Springfield

Taste of Springfield

Novelties and Gifts Share Space with Fun

At Highs and Lows in Hybla Valley, behind the door with five knobs, local artists and Pac Man scream nostalgia.

Highs and Lows

Two Men Arrested After Husband and Wife Fatally Shot in Springfield

Workplace in Lorton played a role.

Shooting in Springfield

Roy Rogers in Belle View is Officially Reopened

After the fire in 2019, a new, brighter space welcomes the old gang.

Belle View Roy Rogers

The River Farm Deal, Moving Closer to Reality?

River Farm moves forward

Local Bridge Repair Signals Need for Infrastructure Investments

In the bigger picture, roads and bridges need help on a larger scale.

Infrastructure needs attention

The Weather, Tee Shirts and Fresh Air Made Bike To Work Day a Success

Nearly 10,000 riders reaped the benefits negotiating area bike paths.

Bike to Work Day is a success

Developers and the Fairfax County EDA Focus on the Richmond Highway Corridor

Recent county program praised for positive financial impacts.

Richmond Highway development

Bikeway Will Link Newington to the Metro Station

The wooded trail is being linked and extended for commuters and hikers.

Cinder Bed Bikeway

Metrobus Route 11 Sees Changes in Mount Vernon

A new schedule starting June 6 has the 11C partially replacing the 11Y.

Metrobus Route 11

Penn Daw Apartments Rising from the Parking Lot

The Belhaven by Fairfield finds a home close to traffic on this busy part of Richmond Highway.

Belhaven by Fairfield

NPS Shares Road Diet Plan for GW Parkway

Virtual meeting on May 10 gives road users a voice; more than 700 people have commented.

GW Parkway

Dedication to Community Recognized by Local Rotary Club

Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club member makes a difference.

Mount Vernon Kiwanis

River Farm Preservation Efforts Gather Momentum

NOVA Parks and Northern Virginia Conservation Trust hope to purchase River Farm to keep it open to the public.

River Farm

Biking and Trail Use Continues to Grow in Northern Virginia

Pit Stop gathering is out, but Bike to Work Day is still on for May 21.

It’s been 20 years since Bike to Work Day began, and it grows each year, showing that there is another side to commuting that uses no gas, has health benefits and is fun, even if it’s only one day a year for many.

Mount Vernon Bike Trail Resurfacing Work Temporarily Closes Trail

Missing segments of this trail will be part of a bigger project.

Mount Vernon Bike Trail

Workhouse Arts Center is Opening to Commercial Entities as Attractions

A restaurant and brewery were among the desired occupants they are seeking.

Workhouse additions

June Graduation Concludes the Year of Uncertainty

School system has all the graduation ceremonies lined up for early June.

Spring graduations

Social Media Argument Results in Homicide of Two Teenagers

Springfield man charged with murder.

Fatal shooting in Springfield

Gum Springs Historical Marker Replaced

Third sign in a location not likely to be wiped out by a car.

Gum Springs sign

Amazon Grocery Store Joining the Mix in Kingstowne

Newcomer to the grocery mix features jobs, benefits and no check-out lines.

Amazon grocers

County Eyes Spot for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing

Proposed location has easy access to Richmond Highway and GW Parkway.

Spot found for fire station and affordable housing

Waynewood Baby Delivered in the Family Van in the Driveway

A concoction, a last-minute text and quick thinking were part of baby James’ arrival.

Waynewood baby is delivered

New Terminal Opens at Reagan National Airport

The new concourse is another step towards modernization for this urban airport.

New Terminal Opens at Reagan National Airport

Conversion Work is Kicking Off at the Former Mount Vernon Tennis Club

A workforce development and training center is needed in this part of Mount Vernon.

There’s More Than Meets the Eye at Traffic Signal Intersections

This technology dates back to an invention by the son of a former slave.

Traffic signals

Mount Vernon Chamber Highlights Crazy Good Mask

Webinar hosts science experts that tout the high-tech masks, screens and sanitizers that are available locally

With all that’s changing as a result of the pandemic, Mount Vernon now has a scientific mask company called Crazy Good Mask, and they are an offshoot of Castle Bio Security that does all the scientific development and testing.

Greenheart Juice Shop Opens in Vienna

Healthy juices, foods and attitudes highlight the new place along the bike trail

The “MJ” is a juice mixture of celery, cucumber, kale, spinach, parsley, lemon, mint, pineapple, apple and ginger, and a top seller among juices at the Greenheart Juice Shop that just opened off the bike trail in Vienna.

Bicycling in Fairfax County Looking to Expand

Meetings planned this month to develop the ‘Active Fairfax Plan’

With the warm weather approaching, Fairfax County is holding a series of meetings to hear thoughts about active transportation in the county, and this input will be used in their Active Fairfax Transportation Plan to integrate the existing Bicycle Master and Trails Plans.

Parkway Safety Improvements Identified by National Park Service

Four changes will be implemented later this year.

Parkway safety enhancements

County Dog License Fee Acts as Tracker for Vaccinations

Dog License

Gun Sign in Springfield Seems Out of Place

The county-wide gun ban has been in place since last fall.

Gun Sign at Park

Improvements in Store for Busy Springfield Intersection

At Old Keene Mill and Rolling Roads, orange cones are everywhere.

Transportation improvements

New Water Tank Erected at George Mason University

Water pressure improved for college and nearby Fairfax residents

The campus of George Mason University and the housing surrounding that area welcomed 2021 with increased water pressure, courtesy of a new 2.5 million-gallon water tower on the GMU grounds.

Pastor at Rising Hope To Retire

Accomplishments aplenty for Rev. Dr. Keary Kincannon retiring after positively impacting many.

Pastor retiring

Village Hardware Built Community and Solid Reputation

Long time owner is retiring but new owner vows to keep it the same.

Hardware store owner is retiring

Stones Tribute Band Won’t Leave the Piggy Bank “Shattered, Shattered”

Tribute bands have the look and the sound but not the price.

Stones tribute band