Historical Lessons Via Toy Soldier Hobbyist
Upcoming show in Springfield includes intricate painting and military themes.
Toy soldier show
Fairfax County Plugs in First Electric Trash Truck
New truck is quiet and spews no diesel fumes.
Electric trash truck
Healthy Habits and School Supplies Dished Out in Lorton
Classes in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
School bell rings
New Crumbl Cookies Opens for Cookie Monsters of Kingstowne
For the tollhouse fans it’s just how the cookie crumbles.
Cookie Monsters
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
Am I wearing the original Ray Ban Aviators?
Glasses bought at second-hand store may have a history.
Sunglasses
Cinder Bed Road Sees Signs of Redevelopment
Addition to industrial area of Newington may open the door for more.
Cinder Bed Road
Ice Cream, Fire Trucks and Bluegrass
Residents gather for National Night Out at Mount Vernon Park on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
National Night Out
This Summer, We All Scream for Ice Cream
Bruster’s Ice Cream set to open next month in Hilltop Shopping Center.
Bruster's Ice Cream
Huntley Meadows Photos and Others in Virginia Wildlife Magazine
Local photographer’s works in the summer spread.
Wildlife photos
Mount Vernon Guitarist Delves on Life’s Challenges
Singer-songwriter climbing the musician’s ladder.
MV Singer
Death Investigation in Mount Vernon
Death Investigation
New Laws Now In Effect
New laws
July 4 Holiday Featured a Ship Announcement at Mount Vernon
New Navy ship will be named for French general Marquis de Lafayette
Navy Ship
Fort Hunt Little League Players Fill the Stands
Field trip to Ace’s Game is a learning experience.
Baseball's lessons
Old Motel Continues To Operate
Plans for property include new housing
Plans for property include new housing
Competition on the Front Lines in Mount Vernon?
Family bakery not worried about big-name eatery coming next door.
Bakery
Landfill Fire Added to Smokey Skies in Southern Fairfax
Fire put out after nearly two days burning.
Landfill Fire
Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon
North Hill is part of Storck’s Embark Richmond Highway vision
New Apartments
Dining in Hybla Valley: Diverse and Delicious
Part two of a three-part series on the restaurant variety on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon.
Food along Richmond Hwy
Musical Trio Scheduled to Play at River Farm
Outdoor concert kicks off River Farm activities for the summer.
Musical trio
Mount Vernon Recognizes Excellence in History Teaching
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
Hayfield Secondary Teacher Honored
In Mount Vernon, International Food Choices are Pleasing to the Pallet
Part one of a three-part series on the variety of restaurants on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
International cuisine
Police Ride-along in Mount Vernon Opens Eyes
Ride-alongs with police are available to residents.
Ride-alongs with police
Privateering the Topic in Author’s Discussion at Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War shipping channels had more going on than generally known.
Meet the Author
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
FCPS Signs with Sound Studio to Teach Music Production
Students now have musical options in technology.
West Potomac Academy
Viewpoints: What do you think about state officials lowering the speed limit on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon?
Speed limit change
County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch.
Speed limit
New Bridge Opens a Multi-Modal Venue in Mount Vernon
Bridge enables pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Dogue Creek.
Bike Bridge
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Importance of Wetlands Highlighted at Huntley Meadows
Lessons highlighted at nature stations
Huntley Meadows
Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost
Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.
Susosu Water
Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
Fort Hunt Alums Cheered Fellow Grad Outside 30 Rock in NYC
2018 road trip highlights included breakfast with alumnae Hoda Kotb and her co-star at the time, Savannah Guthrie.
Road Trip to NYC
Good Shepherd Partners with Amazon in Housing Quest
Capital Campaign, successful five-year program, coming to an end.
Good Shepherd
Expo Emphasizes Environmental Stewardship in Mount Vernon
Supervisor’s annual event at Fort Hunt Park grows every year.
Expo at Park
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail Recognized
Clipping kudzu, wrestling roots and batting bugs all part of the effort.
Friends of Trail
Area Experts Look at the Local Economy
Chamber gives some big-picture items cover NOVA as well.
Economy
Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.