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Stay-at-Home Order Allows More Time for Road Construction in Virginia
When traffic is down, the crews extend time with lane closures, resulting in project progress.
The quarantine that seems to have no end is having some positive impacts. With most businesses closed and most people staying home most of the time, rush hours have been minimal, gas use is down, local streets are becoming the roads less traveled. For road crews, this is time to pick up the pace.
Mount Vernon and Global Warming
Ground water seeping up regularly may be a sign.
With the Potomac River a few hundred yards away, residents of Fort Hunt are seeing ground water seeping up, running down the sidewalks and low-lying street areas.
Burke Community Church Expanded, Enhanced
A major expansion project was recently completed at the Burke Community Church, adding space for a 1,150-seat worship center, adult classrooms, offices, lobby, cafe, bookstore and commercial kitchen.
Burke Teen Models for Louis Vuitton on the Runway in Miami
First show chipped away at the shyness shell for Ibrahim Sesay.
Teen model
Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites
Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services Wins Eight Awards
The Noman M. Cole Jr. Pollution Control wastewater treatment plant was recently recognized for their “Tertiary Filters Rehabilitation Project,” and “Rehabilitation of Three Equalization Basin and Ancillary Facilities,” by the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American Public Works Association (APWA) in its annual Mid-Atlantic Region awards.
Changes Coming to Busy Springfield Intersection
Lanes over I-95 going through safety study.
Transportation
Swim School Opening in Central Springfield
Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.
Big Blue will offer year-round swim lessons.
New Golf Game Opens in Old Golf Venue in Kingstowne
In an area slated for houses, Rudy’s golf provides options for golfers.
Golf place opens.
Concrete Remnants Go Unexplained in Huntley Meadows Park
Just off the path, these appear to be part of an earlier structure.
Huntley Meadows
Rep. Don Beyer Meets with Small Business Owners
Small Business Saturday reminders to shop small year round.
Small Business
Mary Washington’s Grave Location a Mystery
A President’s Day investigation involves ground penetrating radar technology.
Grave detecting device
Barbie Mania Starts with a Run on the Racing Jackets
It’s all pink at Springfield Town Center.
Barbie Mania
Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon
North Hill is part of Storck’s Embark Richmond Highway vision
New Apartments
Plans for Braddock Road Include 3 Intersection Redesigns
Upcoming presentation planned, public will have a chance to weigh in.
Braddock Road
Mount Vernon Sees a Lot in 2022
A few noteworthy events are a sample of the community growth.
2022 in Review
Placemaking is the Centerpiece of Recent Mount Vernon Corridor Event
Planners gathered for two-day session to map out possible improvement ideas.
Placemaking
Speed a Factor in the Fatal Crash on Lee Chapel Road
Police release more information after further investigation.
Crash investigation
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Decked Out Holiday Style
Kicking off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Illuminations.
Mount Vernon
Bulldozers Roll for New Government Complex in Franconia
When completed, there will be several entities in one location.
Ground clearing