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Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity
Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.
In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.
New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB
Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.
Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.
Sewage Spill Temporarily Closes Lake Accotink in Springfield
Summertime lake activities halted for a short time.
Sewage spill
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Living Legend Carolyn Lewis
Educator improving the lives of others.
Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.
Privateering the Topic in Author’s Discussion at Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War shipping channels had more going on than generally known.
Meet the Author
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
Lake Accotink Task Force Meets for the First Time
Fate of this Springfield lake discussed by newly formed group.
Lake Accotink
County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
New Food Establishments Open in Lorton
The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.
Blood Donations Needed
Blood Donations Needed
United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
United Community Holiday Gift Card Drive
Healthy Habits and School Supplies Dished Out in Lorton
Classes in session for the 2023-2024 school year.
School bell rings
Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center
Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center
Death Investigation in Mount Vernon
Death Investigation
New Bridge Opens a Multi-Modal Venue in Mount Vernon
Bridge enables pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Dogue Creek.
Bike Bridge
Car Used to Burglarize Smoke Bazaar in Springfield
Detectives seek community’s help after four burglarize Springfield store with stolen vehicle.
Burglary