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Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition
Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.
July 4 parade in Springfield
Metro’s South End Stations Scheduled for a Six-Week Closure
Two-part project will tie in a new station and fix tunnel headaches.
Metro closure
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Local History Is a Spit Shined Classic Truck at Cardinal Shell in Springfield
Classic Springfield Truck
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Huntley Meadows Wildlife Is Focus of Photo Contest
Toad, bird and a praying mantis top the list of winners this year.
Photo Contest
Police Shoot Armed Man in Lorton
Suspect was out on a warrant and in a van parked on a Newington area street; police say he pointed a gun at them.
Shooting in Lorton
LA Musician Got Her Start in Mount Vernon
Fort Hunt alumni Julie Gigante started playing the violin at age 5 and now is featured on an 11,000-square-foot mural in Los Angeles.
LA Musician from Mount Vernon
River Renew Project Focuses on Clean Water
City project is in response to a 2017 directive.
Sewer project
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Greenery of Spring Celebrated at River Farm in Mount Vernon
Plant extravaganza set for the second weekend in April.
Plant fair
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Local Shark Tanker’s Go Before the Board
Creativity to cope with aging brings out local entrepreneurs.
Local shark tank
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Upgrades at Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Mount Vernon
Playground in Gum Springs gets upgrades that may be used on more county parks.
Gum Springs Park Updated
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Fixing Intersection Is First Step in the Penn Daw Area of Mount Vernon
Revitalization, BRT and upscale apartments are part of the picture.
Revitalization
Rotary's Bocce Tournament: Mission and Remembrance
Benefits Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services
Bocca
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Parkway Plan Kicked Off in Early October in Mount Vernon
A road diet is based on a 2019 safety study by the National Park Service.
Parkway plan
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Trees or Bikes in Mount Vernon?
Along Mount Vernon Memorial Highway, trees get the short end of the stick.
Clearing for trail
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Speed Limit Study About to get Underway
Traffic engineers looking at a speed limit change on Richmond Highway
Speed Study
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Troubled Exit 166 at Newington on Road Improvement Radar
Crashes here catch the attention of VDOT and the Commonwealth Transportation Board.
Newington exit
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Memorial Day Salute in Hollin Hills
Second-annual gathering brings neighbors together.
Memorial Day Salute
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Springfield’s Past Resident Part of Rock Music History
Legendary Dave Grohl got his start here, and is now author, filmmaker and Foo Fighter.
Dave Grohl's book
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Tradition Comes in the Steak and Cheese Sub at Mama Mia’s
After 39 years, the husband-and-wife team are hanging up their spatulas.
Mama Mia's closing