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Mike Salmon

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JC Penney Closes in Springfield Town Center

Sagging retail market hits locally

Sagging retail market hits locally

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Positivity and Spirituality is in the Air at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton

Local artist Marisela Rumberg created art called ‘Zen Meditation’ to absorb stress.

Workhouse art

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Smaller Lake Accotink Looks Like the Plan

The future of this Springfield attraction will be topic at upcoming meeting.

The future of this Springfield attraction will be topic at upcoming meeting.

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Franconia Museum Finds a New Home in the New Government Center

Museum gets an upgrade in the new district building on Beulah Street.

Museum

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Original Rockers in a Town Full of Tribute Bands

In fact, it’s a real “drag” says one of Bitter Luck’s songs.

Rock Music

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Sun Season is Here and So Is Melanoma

Melanoma Monday was May 4 followed by National Safe Sun Week starting Monday, May 18.

Melanoma

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Skip Castro Keeps the Dance Floor Rocking at Jammin’ Java

Skip Castro Keeps the Dance Floor Rocking at Jammin’ Java

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Local High School Football Star Goes on to NFL

Baltimore Ravens pick Lake Braddock alum in recent draft.

Baltimore Ravens pick Lake Braddock alum in recent draft.

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Noted Bruce Springsteen Photos Headline Upcoming Art Show in Mount Vernon

Brother of late photographer is on a mission to fulfill a wish

Brother of late photographer is on a mission to fulfill a wish

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Cinder Bed Bikeway Opposition Hasn’t Gone Away

Protesters used a recent county event to show their opposition.

Bikeway

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Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Mount Vernon Woods Park

Ribbon Cutting Scheduled for Mount Vernon Woods Park

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Indy Folk Band Experimented with Blind Folds For a New Twist

The Golden Hours is at Jammin’ Java on April 14

Band rocks on

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Code Violations and Land Use Cleared Up at AC Tires in Mount Vernon

Voices from all sides contributed to the resolution.

Tires

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Front Page News Stands the Test of Time

Front Page News Stands the Test of Time

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Eight Burglaries; Police Recommend Enhancing Home Security

Video from neighbors house may be a clue.

Video from neighbors house may be a clue.

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New Owner Breaths New Life into Central Springfield Property

Reuse and recycle are part of Mark Harrington’s mission at Remix.

Reuse and recycle are part of Mark Harrington’s mission at Remix.

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Town Hall Meeting Featured George Washington Himself

Historic impersonator shared the stage with local officials on a cold morning.

MV Town Hall

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Springfield Shootings Injure 2 in Separate Incidents

Resident shot arriving home in Springfield; suspected burglar-shooter arrested on multiple charges. Suspects arrested in both shootings.

Shootings

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Pinball Wizards Tilt the Game in Old Town

The bells and bumpers continue to entertain with the magic of pinball.

He's a Pinball Wizard

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Holidays Start with the Fairfax Chorus at The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods

Holidays Start with the Fairfax Chorus at The Fairfax at Belvoir Woods

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Teachers Rocking, Students Bopping

Jammin’ Java’s Educate Fairfax benefit in early December.

>Jammin’ Java’s Educate Fairfax benefit

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West Springfield Football Beats West Potomac

Advances to playoffs to highlight victorious season

Football

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West Springfield Football Team Goes on to Playoffs to Highlight Victorious Season

West Springfield Football Team Goes on to Playoffs to Highlight Victorious Season

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New Fireboat Christened

Named for Captain Barry Maham who died earlier this year at the age of 50 from occupational cancer.

Fireboat

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Murky Waters of Lake Accotink Cloud Future Plans

Murky Waters of Lake Accotink Cloud Future Plans

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Transportation Officials Highlight Plans to Keep Mount Vernon Moving

Maps and dates discussed at Belle Haven Country Club meeting.

Transportation

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Former Courtroom Artist Brings Skills to Senior Community in Fairfax County

Expressions, color and feelings are important to convey.

Senior Living

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House Fires in Fairfax County Displace Many

Luckily no fatalities; total price tag is up near $1.5 million in damages.

Fires

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Construction Continues at Springfield Town Center

The new structure will be an apartment building and hotel.

Apartments under construction

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Teddy Beats Clicks the Switch on His Repertoire of Electronic Music

Show coming at Jammin’ Java Aug. 22.

Show coming at Jammin’ Java Aug. 22.

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PJ’s Coffee Brings Taste of New Orleans in Mount Vernon

Owners will add a taste of Ethiopia to the mix in Penn Daw.

PJ's

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Dark Tour of Recent Past

Nostalgia for the old neighborhood fuels local band Lovesick Loner Car.

Nostalgia for the old neighborhood fuels local band Lovesick Loner Car.

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Placemaking Plans Put in Motion at Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting

Two blocks that house the hospital, police, fire and supervisors’ office are under the microscope.

Mount Vernon placemaking

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West Potomac Wolverines Win State’s Lacrosse Title

Lacrosse becoming a thing at one Mount Vernon high school.

Lacrosse becoming a thing at one Mount Vernon high school.

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Mobility Company Finds a Fit in Local Chamber

Wheelchairs and walkers are commonplace in this area.

Wheelchairs and walkers are commonplace in this area.

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