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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling
Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.
MV Trail
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New Vehicle Charging Stations
Springfield Town Center is EV friendly.
Springfield Town Center is EV friendly.
Commercial Burglaries in Mount Vernon Police District
Detectives from FCPD Criminal Investigations Division are investigating multiple burglaries in the Woodlawn and Sacramento Shopping Centers.
Suspect in Chantilly Sex Crimes Acquitted
Prosecution’s case against Dinh disintegrates at preliminary hearing.
Jailed and charged with sexual battery and abduction with intent to defile, Hien The Dinh, 20, sat through his entire preliminary hearing, Sept. 18, in handcuffs. That’s because Fairfax County General District Court bailiffs considered him a flight risk.
Small-Business Incubator Coming to Fairfax City
Wander In will guide, support and help artisans thrive.
A new, retail incubator store is coming to Old Town Fairfax City. Called Wander In, it’ll be in Fairfax Plaza between Mackenzie’s Tunes & Tonics and The Wine House, at 3950 University Drive, Suite 211.
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2023 Is A Year for New Business
From martial arts studios to swim schools and home fixtures, 2023 has seen many new businesses open in the Mount Vernon and Springfield areas.
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Ribbon Cut on Affordable Apartments in Mount Vernon
North Hill is part of Storck’s Embark Richmond Highway vision
New Apartments
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SLHS PTSA Food Pantry Breaks Distribution Record
Summer hunger surges.
A break from school does not mean a break from hunger. The demand for food is increasing dramatically across the United States, including locally.
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Apartments Coming to Backlick Road Instead of Hotel
Strip mall fenced off, ready for demolition.
Apartments Coming
Capital Art and Craft Festival, Oct. 13-15, 2023
More than 200 artists from throughout the US will be at the Dulles Expo Center.
WinterMarkt 2023 Community Event in the Town Herndon
Crowds and engagement reach new heights.
The Herndon WinterMarkt 2023 showcased the charm of a European Christmas and drew just under a reported 12,000 visitors to the town's historic downtown on Saturday, Dec. 9.
Police Continue Search for Hit & Run Driver
Victim Mary Wong dies more than a month after she was left injured on road.
The victim of the hit-and-run crash on Huntsman Boulevard has succumbed to injuries inflicted on Dec. 23 (see Connection, January 18-24, page 2).
Election Outcomes Do Matter
The outcomes of the many party primaries from yesterday are not known as I write this column. Without any vote counts known to me, I can state with certainty that the Virginia General Assembly will not be the same. With retirements of many of the most senior members including myself and with challengers taking on many more incumbents than I can ever remember before, there will be a new cast of citizens running in the general election this November to become our citizen legislators.