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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

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Aspiring To Be Super Dog

Beer ad dog

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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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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton

Ledo and Taco Rock

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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.

MV Trail

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Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar

Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.

ACE Units

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Winter Solstice Celebrated at Huntley Meadows

Winter Solstice

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Skateboard Rider Fends for Himself on Busy Roads

Danger to himself or others lights up social media channels.

Hang ten in MV

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Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar

Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.

The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”

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The Upcoming 2024 Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will present keynote address.

MLK Events in Reston

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Children’s Connection - Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City

Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City

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The Future of Lake Accotink is Still In the Crosshairs

Everything is on hold this winter though.

Lake's Future

UPDATE: Two Juvenile Suspects Arrested for Fatal Shooting in Franconia

Arrests made in Franconia shooting

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Decked Out Holiday Style

Kicking off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Illuminations.

Mount Vernon

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Tommy Can You Hear Me?

The Who’s rock opera hits the Workhouse this winter.

Rock opera

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Living Legend: Nelson Greene Jr.

A voice against injustice leaves a legacy of service.

Living Legends

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Rep. Don Beyer Meets with Small Business Owners

Small Business Saturday reminders to shop small year round.

Small Business

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Burke Family Goes All Out with Toys for Tots

Tradition spreads to embrace the holiday spirit with a lesson of empathy.

Toys for tots

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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend

Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.

Earp's

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Medical Facilities Expand in the Kingstowne Area

Virginia Hospital Center cuts ribbon on new office alongside other Kingstowne additions.

Medical Center

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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.

Ribbon Cut on Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

Ribbon Cut on Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

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Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield

A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”

Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available

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Fairfax County Street Names Survived an Antiquated Labeling System

They hashed it out at a board meeting 59 years ago.

Street Names

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Home of the Brave

Ceremony honors veterans, Gold Star families.

Veteran's Day

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Housing Prices Send People Packing Out of Fairfax County

Some with incomes in the five figures find alternatives down I-95.

Relocating

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Film Producer Got Start at Fort Hunt High School

Football player turned business owner, writer and filmmaker

Fort Hunt Filmmaker

United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive

United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive

Flourishing After 55 in Arlington

After 55

Hunger Is Closer Than You Think

Food For Neighbors celebrates Its seventh anniversary and over 425,000 pounds of donations

Food

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Mount Vernon District Recognizes Residents for Character

Fairfax County Stephen A. McLaughlin Champions of Character Awards

Champs

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Election Day Voters Share Their Motivation

Election Day in south county

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Fairfax County Investing in Electric School Buses

Diesel school buses will be gone by 2035.

Electric bus slide