Celebration of Women’s Equality Day 2024
Workhouse Arts Center marks suffrage anniversary
Women’s Equality Day, celebrated every year, officially on Aug. 26, marks the granting of women’s right to vote, enshrined in the U.S. Constitution by the 19th Amendment in 1920.
Preparing For Another Tough Budget Season
Could data centers, meals tax, or Tysons casino help out?
County supervisors are aware of the “projected shortfall based on identified county needs and equal schools growth” of $363.63 million for FY 2026. This was forecast at the Nov. 28, 2023 Budget Policy Committee Meeting and stated in the Multi-Year Budget – FY 2025 and FY 2026.
Shepherd’s Center Seeks Volunteer Drivers
Shepherd’s Center of McLean-Arlington-Falls Church (SCMAFC), an all-volunteer organization, is seeking additional volunteers to support its mission of providing free transportation to seniors for medical and dental appointments or run errands to grocery stores and pharmacies.
National Night Out Is a Hit in Mount Vernon
Hot dogs, swimming and the riot shield were all part of the fun.
Hot dogs, swimming and the riot shield were all part of the fun.
Familiar Face on the Mount Vernon Trail is Moving On Up
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well-deserved promotion.
GW Parkway Superintendent Charles Cuvelier got a well deserved promotion.
Stringfellow Road Closed Aug. 17
Detour in place during paving as part of Route 29 Widening Project
Northbound and southbound Stringfellow Road (Route 645) between Route 29 and Centreville Farms Road will be closed to through traffic Saturday, Aug. 17 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. for paving, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Providing Students Opportunities To Register To Vote
FCPS students advocate for the national High School Voter Empowerment Act.
The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) highlighted their July 31, 2024, TeacherDirect Bulletin with a reminder of the April 2, 2020, Code of Virginia amendment that added the provision, § 22.1-203.4 Public high schools; mandating that students have access to voter registration.
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill Opens in Franconia
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill celebrated their opening with a ribbon cutting hosted by Mount Vernon Springfield Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Aug. 12 at their new restaurant located at 7027A Manchester Boulevard.
Sidewalk Sale at Belle View Shopping Center
Saturday, Sept. 7, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., experience a day of shopping and dining at Belle View Shopping Center, 1632 Belle View Boulevard.
Firefighters and Friends Continue with Compassion
Firefighters and Friends, a group started by now-retired Deputy Fire Chief Willie Bailey 26 years ago, gathered at Penn Daw Fire Station on Monday, Aug. 13 to make sure students along Richmond Highway would have the supplies they need to go back to school, even if their families couldn’t afford to get them.
Butterflies May Be in Trouble
This summer’s heat and drought have not only taken a toll on humans, they may also be affecting the butterfly population.
Belvoir Looking to Expand the Camping Facilities on Base
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
New ‘Travel Camp’ going through steps for approval.
‘Stay Away' Weekend Aug. 16-19
Georgetown Pike Bridge Traffic Shift
As part of the 495 Express Lanes Northern Extension (495 NEXT) project, a new Georgetown Pike Bridge over I-495 is being built in phases to keep traffic moving throughout construction.