Painting the Sounds and Vibrance of Music
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley’s knack for expressing music with her brush strokes.
Workhouse Artist Britt Conley
Site Being Cleared for Vienna Market
Bulldozers and bucket loaders clear the land at Maple Avenue and Pleasant Street for housing and retail.
Site Being Cleared for Vienna Market
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Buses picked up the slack, leaving some riders happy.
Metro Station Closures Nearly Over
Getting Around in Vienna: Under the Microscope
Officials are seeking public input and evaluating before making a move.
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Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
Traffic calming efforts coincide with meeting ADA compliance.
Intersection Improvements Planned in Springfield and Burke
National Night Out Enhances Neighborliness
Annual community event is a chance to mingle and enjoy ice cream.
National Night Out
Group Home Opens in Springfield
Community members with an open toolbox and outlook refurbish a home for the intellectually disabled.
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Texas Donuts Opening in Lorton
The bigger than usual donuts will be the main draw.
Texas Donuts in Lorton
Springfield Is Looking for a few Good Signs
County revitalization office is working with local officials on new gateway signs.
Sprinfield signs
Lee District Field Gets Resurfaced
The field is on the 10-year plan.
The field is on the 10-year plan.
Belle Haven Dockmaster Rides with the Wind
Sailing lessons plant the boating seed for many youngsters in Mount Vernon.
Belle Haven Dockmaster
Trash Collection Staffing is Tight, Resulting in Cutbacks of Service in Fairfax County
Occasionally, cans go untouched on trash day.
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More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Virginia officials holding a series of meetings this month to hear ideas.
More Fixes for I-95 Could Happen Soon
Cold Case in Mount Vernon Remains Mystery
Technology, time and area development create challenges to solving it.
Cold Case in Mount Vernon
Community Voices Concerns about Shootings
Police meet with residents to seek leads.
Community Voices Concerns about Shootings
Tight Staffing Creates Cutbacks in Trash Service
Occasionally cans go untouched on trash day.
Trash Collecting
Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade
Clifton Honors Independence Day with Hometown Parade
Lorton Barber Shop: 20 Years As a Local Favorite
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
Neighborhood barbershop sees the same faces on Silverbrook Road.
Getting the Kinks Out May Take a Round of Myofascial Release
Workshop in Springfield focuses on muscle tension skills that can be used at home.
Myofascial Release
Autonomous Vehicles Finding the Way on Base
Driverless shuttles look futuristic as they navigate a route around parade field.
Testing Autonomous Vehicles on Base
City’s Investment In Full Bloom
Shoreline and Windmill Park areas enter first growing season.
City’s Investment in Shoreline Project in Full Bloom
Clown School Comes to Workhouse
Clown training has other advantages along with laughter and smiles. Motto: “Break all the rules, be a clown.”
Clown school
Disability Specialist Uses Film to Highlight Employment Issues
New film possibly in AFI Film Festival in late June.
Mount Vernon Filmmaker
Amazon, Virginia Tech Detail Their Plans
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts discussion.
Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce hosts Amazon discussion
West Potomac Wolverines Look to the Future
Graduation ceremony speakers highlight opportunity.
Graduation ceremony speakers highlight opportunity.
Affordable Housing Projects Partially Funded in Mount Vernon
Residences at North Hill and The Arden move forward.
Affordable Housing Projects
SOL Skills Used in Cardboard Boats Pay Off
Annual Springfield Regatta is a hit at Accotink.
Cardboard Boat Race in Springfield
Last Day at Metro Station Has Some Pondering
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Summer shutdown began Memorial Day weekend.
Healthy Job Market, International Travel Difficulties Impact Local Pools
Memorial Day pool openings changed; swimming plans come up dry in some spots.
lifeguard shortage
‘Northfax’ Project Completed
Drainage, turn lanes and pedestrian facilities make a better intersection at Route 50 and Chain Bridge Road in Fairfax.
Northfax road project
Helicopter Noise Irritates Homeowners in Mount Vernon, Lorton
Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir is not being neighborly, some say.
Helicopters from Davison Airfield in Fort Belvoir
Summer Preview at Pool Open House
Community gathering spot in Springfield welcomes new and old members.
Fox Hunt Pool and Tennis Club in Springfield
Looking Ahead to the Summer in Springfield and Burke
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Fresh fruits and cardboard boats are coming up this summer.
Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation
Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.
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Looking Ahead to Summer
Fireworks and Farmers Markets are just a few of the things coming up this summer.
Summer events in Mount Vernon
Event in Mount Vernon Highlights Environment
Supervisor plans on focusing on the environment in upcoming campaign.
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Wings over Mount Vernon
Bulgarian manager praised as he delivers strong sales of chicken wings after one year in business.
Wings award in Mount Vernon
Customers Savor Barbecue at Johnny Mac’s
Carry out attracts Mount Vernon locals and North Carolina barbecue fans looking for authenticity.
Customers Savor Barbecue at Johnny Mac’s