The Things that Keep Me Up at Night
A wife, mother, and small business owner makes a difference with just one call.
In celebration of its five-year anniversary of partnering with schools to fight teen hunger, Food For Neighbors recognized key volunteers and school administrators. Food For Neighbors began just over five years ago by helping hungry students in two schools. Now the all-volunteer nonprofit is serving approximately 1,700 students weekly in 29 schools in Fairfax County and Loudoun County.
The Teacher who Taught Me That Teaching Matters
As another school year approaches its close, capped by the annual standardized testing season that hijacks the reasons any teacher teaches, I do what most teachers do...
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
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.
Gum Springs Resident Celebrates 102
Car parade had well-wishers, neighbors and Mount Vernon officers.
Resident turns 102
Tradition Comes in the Steak and Cheese Sub at Mama Mia’s
After 39 years, the husband-and-wife team are hanging up their spatulas.
Mama Mia's closing
Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon
Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.
Plant fair
Original Mount Vernon High School Picked for Food Preparation Incubator
This developing business accelerator aims to be a plus to the area.
Food incubator
New Fire Station Gives Firefighters an Edge in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon station has bigger bays and quarters in a rapidly growing area.
New Fire Station
