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The English Enemy Isn’t Just Coming, They’re Here

Delegate Warns of Ivy Invasion

Ivy

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First Day Hikes

A tradition of beginning the year on the right foot

First day

MVS Chamber Starts the Year with New Leadership

MVS Chamber Starts the Year with New Leadership

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‘Stop the Arena’

Rally held to oppose Potomac Yard sports complex.

Arena protest

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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

Opposition to the Proposed Reston Casino

During the 2023 legislative session, State Senator David Marsden advanced legislation authorizing a casino development in Fairfax County, with Reston suggested as a likely location. While the bill didn’t pass, lawmakers are already pledging to reintroduce it this coming session.

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Fairfax NAACP President Michelle Leete – A Champion for Civil Rights

The Fairfax County NAACP branch announced the sudden passing of its president, Michelle Leete, last weekend.

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

City Launches ‘Community Engagement’ on Arena

The City of Alexandria announced plans for “community engagement events to share the vision for the proposed Entertainment District at Potomac Yard,” and gather input from Alexandria residents, civic and organizational leaders, and other stakeholders.

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Tuck Everlasting

ACCT presents musical version of beloved children’s novel.

“You don’t need to live forever, you just need to live.” — A signature line in the ACCT musical ‘Tuck Everlasting’

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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.”

Mount Vernon Bikeshare Virtual Public Meeting

FCDOT will host a virtual meeting on expanding the Capital Bikeshare network in the Mount Vernon District on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at 7 p.m.

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Curtain Call

ACHS theater teachers Bachman, Jones honored.

“Celebrating the 20th anniversary of being part of a theater department partnership is pretty special.” — ACHS theater department teacher Leslie Jones