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Real Estate Prices Close the Door for Some, Others Get Creative
Homeowners adding on or taking advantage of county programs to stay put.
Pricey Real Estate
Features and Issues in Mount Vernon Today
A look into some Mount Vernon issues that are important to residents and newcomers
Mount Vernon newcomers
Documentary Explores a Place Formerly Known as ‘The Pits.’
Documentarian is also a reporter for the Mount Vernon Gazette.
The Pits
Near-Normal School Year in Mount Vernon?
Students, staff look forward with smiles, optimism and coronavirus rules, all part of the first day of school.
First day at Mount Vernon High School
Paving and Warm Weather are in Tandem This Year in Northern Virginia
There is a map and system to where the paving goes.
August is hot, and the drivers trying to get back to a normal routine have probably hit a pothole or two out on the roads, but VDOT is out there with the paving crews, putting down pavement on 1,145 lane miles throughout the paving season, which goes until November.
Police and Comradery Filled the Street on National Night Out
Dogs, barbecue and desserts highlight the annual event.
National Night Out 2021
Scooters Now Another Mode of Transportation in Fairfax County
County okays 600 of these “shared mobility devices.”
Fairfax Co Scooters
Ripe Red Tomatoes, Juicy Peaches Highlight Area’s Farmers Markets
County’s markets are hopping as they go into National Farmers Market Week in early August.
National Farmers Market Week
VRE Parking at Rolling Road Will Be Expanded
Plans to add parking does not include a multi-level lot.
VRE Parking Expansion
County Eyes Spot for New Fire Station and Affordable Housing
Proposed location has easy access to Richmond Highway and GW Parkway.
Homeless Shelter and affordable housing
Meeting Planned for Future Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit
Virtual meeting on June 30 to review preliminary design.
Richmond Highway Bus Rapid Transit
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities Rise in the Fairfax County Area
Road design, speeds, lighting and negligence are factors.
This spring has seen several fatal pedestrian accidents, possibly signaling a warning to drivers, pedestrians and transportation engineers that more could be done to lessen these fatalities in Fairfax County.
Influencer Marketing is the Next Thing for Products and Businesses
The outfits, dinner recipes, jewelry and selfies on Instagram are part of the process.
Influencer marketing is a hit
Novelties and Gifts Share Space with Fun
At Highs and Lows in Hybla Valley, behind the door with five knobs, local artists and Pac Man scream nostalgia.
Highs and Lows
NPS Shares Road Diet Plan for GW Parkway
Virtual meeting on May 10 gives road users a voice; more than 700 people have commented.
GW Parkway
Workhouse Arts Center is Opening to Commercial Entities as Attractions
A restaurant and brewery were among the desired occupants they are seeking.
Workhouse additions
June Graduation Concludes the Year of Uncertainty
School system has all the graduation ceremonies lined up for early June.
Spring graduations
Social Media Argument Results in Homicide of Two Teenagers
Springfield man charged with murder.
Fatal shooting in Springfield
Mount Vernon Chamber Highlights Crazy Good Mask
Webinar hosts science experts that tout the high-tech masks, screens and sanitizers that are available locally
With all that’s changing as a result of the pandemic, Mount Vernon now has a scientific mask company called Crazy Good Mask, and they are an offshoot of Castle Bio Security that does all the scientific development and testing.