Wednesday, April 27
Mount Vernon Student Got a Lesson in Politics
Senate page program pays off for eighth grader.
Senate page
United Community Honors Reverend Dr. Keary Kincannon
Hyland Humanitarian Award is the top award and goes to those who make positive impacts.
Reverend Kincannon Awarded
Thursday, April 21
Everyone’s Feeling the Cold Temps in April in Springfield
Those in the plant industry are taking steps to protect the crop.
Cold April
Mural Project Spreads Positive Vibes in Mount Vernon
One of several planned for the Richmond Highway corridor.
Mural
Wednesday, April 20
Earth Day: We Can Do Our Part
Earth Day
Mount Vernon Trail Turns 50
Trail volunteers and a bald eagle were recognized at the birthday celebration.
MV Trail Turns 50
FCPS to Consider Trust Policy
CASA members and allies speak out at rally and public hearing.
FCPS policy
No Stopping School Board Naming New Division Superintendent
Student protests, petition and NAACP objections fail to derail the endgame.
School superintendent
Fairfax School Board’s Frustration Shows
Does the process diminish new superintendent’s appointment?
School Board
Fairfax County Budget Hearings
Comments favor funding for low-income and affordable housing, police and first responders pay increases, parks, and more.
Budget
Gala for Children’s Inn at NIH
NIH Gala
Thursday, April 14
River Farm Hosts Alexandria's Spring Garden Market
American Horticultural Society event heralds growing season
River Farm
Fixing Intersection Is First Step in the Penn Daw Area of Mount Vernon
Revitalization, BRT and upscale apartments are part of the picture.
Revitalization
Economic Outlook for Mount Vernon Emerges from Covid Dip
Job market stronger, housing is still pricey; graphs dip for the pandemic.
Chamber mtg.
Wednesday, April 13
A Basic Foundation
Education
Tuesday, April 12
Creating an Elegant and ADHD-friendly Home
Designers share tips for combining style and effective organization.
Home
Coalition for TJ Files Emergency Request to Vacate the 4th Circuit Stay
Case alleges anti-Asian American discriminatory admissions process
Emergency request
Thursday, April 7
Governor Signs Bills to Protect Research Dogs and Cats
Area Democrats Boysko and Kory work across aisle for bill passage.
Dogs and Cats
Mount Vernon Rotary Club recognizes the work of Sherwood Hall Library
Library work recognized
Trees or Bikes in Mount Vernon?
Along Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, trees get the short end of the stick.
Clearing for trail
Wednesday, April 6
Visit Alexandria: Where to Eat Outside?
Outside eating
Friends of the Library in Fairfax County
Friends of the Library
Words Matter in Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Words matter
Blast from the Past: Time Capsules
These historical preservation tidbits are popping up everywhere.
Time Capsules
Tuesday, April 5
Read and Feed in Fairfax County
Library food drive
44th Annual Fairfax County Valor Awards
Valor is more than bravery or courage. It goes beyond what is expected.
Valor awards
Virginia Room is Fairfax Library System’s Research Lab
Many family historical mysteries are uncovered here.
Virginia Room