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Roadside Business Signs Stand the Test of Time
Old signs spur nostalgia and familiarity in Mount Vernon.
Roadside signs
West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete
West Springfield High Renovations Nearly One-Third Complete
Affordable Housing Projects Partially Funded in Mount Vernon
Residences at North Hill and The Arden move forward.
Affordable Housing Projects
GW Memorial Parkway Examined in Road Diet Study
Changes to travel lanes, intersections and crosswalks explored.
Parkway study
New Water Tank Erected at George Mason University
Water pressure improved for college and nearby Fairfax residents
The campus of George Mason University and the housing surrounding that area welcomed 2021 with increased water pressure, courtesy of a new 2.5 million-gallon water tower on the GMU grounds.
July 4 Holiday Featured a Ship Announcement at Mount Vernon
New Navy ship will be named for French general Marquis de Lafayette
Navy Ship
Parade for Mac McConnell’s 99th Birthday
Social distancing in place, but the smiles prevailed.
birthday
Schools Open Doors for Breakfast and Lunch
During the extended closure due to the coronavirus, county schools offer meals.
School lunch during virus
Projects Dot the Map around Mount Vernon
Some planned, some underway and some complete around the district.
Mount Vernon Projects
Kiddie Academy Opens in North Springfield
West Springfield alumni is running the academy with his wife.
Park Goers Return to Burke Lake Park
Locals dotted the spaces on Memorial Day weekend as relief from the quarantine days.
Park opens Memorial Day
Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield
A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”
Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling
Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.
MV Trail
Macy’s Closing in Ballston, Laying Off Staff Locally
Arlington store is one of five closing nationwide.
Macy's Closing