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Housing Prices Send People Packing Out of Fairfax County

Some with incomes in the five figures find alternatives down I-95.

Relocating

New Year Brings New Tax on Plastic Bags in Mount Vernon

BYOB now means ‘bring your own bag.’

People Speak Out about the Bag fee

Burke History Book is Published

Burke Historical Society spent over a year collecting stories and photos.

Burke History Book

Kooky and Spooky Addams Family at Metropolitan School of the Arts

Addams Family

Expo Emphasizes Environmental Stewardship in Mount Vernon

Supervisor’s annual event at Fort Hunt Park grows every year.

Expo at Park

Second Saturday Celebrates Creativity in Lorton

Art show spawns artists and creativity at the Workhouse Arts Center.

Lorton arts on Second Saturday

Fairfax Homeless Help Decorate the City

New program pays for a days work to Lamb Center ‘Guests.’

New homeless program in Fairfax.

Mount Vernon Trail Study Identifies Hot Spots

Mount Vernon Trail study

Murder Victim in Southern Fairfax County Never Identified

Body found in Giles Run creek remains a mystery since 1972 as does the exact location of his burial plot in a Mount Vernon graveyard.

Murder mystery

Shepherd’s Center Fashions Scream Comfort

Fashion show at Sheperd's Center.

History Surrounds the Newington Train Station Site

The waiting areas inside were segregated at one time.

Newington train station

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue

Local flower shop knows the routine on Valentine’s Day.

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Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition

There is even a coalition against it.

Challengers Line Up for Mount Vernon Supervisor’s Race

Supervisor Storck faces a Republican and Independent candidates

In the Mount Vernon District there is a main artery called Richmond Highway which caters to a majority of the population, businesses and government; the road can illustrate the supervisor’s role, pulled in many directions.

January Snows Topple Trees Across Fairfax County

Days of cutting and chopping finally makes a dent.

Snow impacts trees

Stream Restoration Is Part of a Bigger County Stream Program

Stream Restoration

Horses and Cows Were Common around Mount Vernon

The Gazette was delivered on horseback at one point.

Horses

Building Ruins Near Franconia: Old Whistle Stop?

Possible track bed, discarded railroad ties, Bob’s Bridge are part of the mystery near Long Branch.

Whistlestop

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling

Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.

MV Trail

Placemaking is the Centerpiece of Recent Mount Vernon Corridor Event

Planners gathered for two-day session to map out possible improvement ideas.

Placemaking

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