Nepenthe Features Faces of Route One Exhibit
The artist's works can be seen at various spots for the next year along Richmond Highway.
Art
Progress at the New Franconia District Government Center Building
Intersection expands at Beulah Street and the Springfield-Franconia Parkway
New plans advance in Franconia
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
New cameras on school bus arms will catch violators; $250 fines start May 12.
Illegally Passing School Buses About to Get Expensive
Fairfax County Man Ran Away to the Circus
The John Lewis High School alum found his calling with The Greatest Show on Earth
Step right up
Hybla Valley Park Renewal Includes Futsal
This soccer variant could be a spark for success in this part of Mount Vernon.
Futsal
Hoda Kotb Started at Fort Hunt
Kotb named one of USA Today’s ‘Women of the Year’
Kotb named one of USA Today’s ‘Women of the Year’
Annual Town Hall Meeting Takes Flight Across Mount Vernon
It was the 38th Annual Town Hall Meeting
It was the 38th Annual Town Hall Meeting
Barn at Grist Mill Park Slated for a Restaurant and Community Hub
Plans presented to the county are waiting to be solidified.
Mount Vernon barn plans. Photos by Robot Down Media
Airplane Crash 76 Years Ago Killed 55 at National Airport
World War II surplus flown into flight path by reckless pilot.
Airplane crash
A Treatment for the Commercial Truck Eyesore
New form available on the Fairfax County website to report these trucks.
A Treatment for the Commercial Truck Eyesore
Cancer Survivor Helps in Many Ways as Road to Recovery Driver
Cancer Survivor Helps in Many Ways as Road to Recovery Driver
Beloved Barn at Cox Farms Burns to the Ground
Fire source unidentified, investigation underway.
Fire source unidentified, investigation underway.
Mount Vernon’s Dixie Pig Restaurant Still Has Hooves
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Remnants of the long-gone institution live on around the area.
Commanders Watch Parties Planned for the NFC Championship on Sunday
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Football fans can still cheer in unison at spots around the area.
Property Near Kingstowne Slated for 10-Acre Park
Banks family land has local roots but some aren’t happy with plan.
On the eastern edge of Kingstowne, a piece of property once owned by the Banks family is the center of local attention recently.
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Seniors
Coming Year is Full of Pluses for Mount Vernon
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Ice rink, bike trails, road building plans move the district forward.
Koinonia Foundation Celebrates the New Year in a New Space
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Area nonprofit finds space in a historic church.
Fairfax Gift Guide 2024: Quirky is the Theme
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Dog sweaters and crime scene toilet paper fall under quirky
Planners Eye Aging Section of Franconia
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Residential and affordable housing dominate plans discussed.
Chris White Family Real Estate Group Hits Major Milestone
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
75 Homes Sold in 2024 and $1 Billion in Career Sales
Tools Stolen from Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Storage facility burglarized in November, fundraising began shortly after.
Visit Fairfax for History, Mild Weather, and Christmas Lights
No more driving aimlessly, there’s a route laid out for the good stuff, see www.fxva.com
Christmas lights
Mount Vernon Trail Gets New Fountains Thanks to Grant
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail, other local groups, provide matching funds to help make it happen.
MV Trail
Community Entrance Sign Destroyed in Police Chase
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
Rose Hill residents faced with the repair price.
U.S. Air Force Opens Recruiting Office in Mount Vernon
Military service can provide training and skills to recent high school graduates.
Wild Blue Yonder
Two McLean Parks Slated for Change
The pickleball courts at Westgate Park and Linway Terrace Park are going away.
In a pickle
Waterfront Listing in Mount Vernon
ISO football fan with deep pockets?
ISO football fan with deep pockets?
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Local Game Inventor Lines up Familiarity with Wizards and Crocs
Self-Proclaimed Troublemaker Tells All
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
’Stand up for the underdog’ is the underlying message in new book.
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Tour de Mount Vernon Celebrates Biking under Blue Skies and Sunshine
Extensive Mount Vernon Mansion Revitalization Underway
Two-year project limits access at certain locations to this popular attraction.
Two-year project limits access at certain locations to this popular attraction.
Paranormal Specialist Pens Book of Local Hauntings
"Haunted Northern Virginia" may evoke eerie feelings or hairs standing on end.
"Haunted Northern Virginia"
Old Town BID Voting Completed
Property owners reject BID proposal.
Property owners reject BID proposal.
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