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Mike Salmon

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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

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Summer Preview at Pool Open House

Community gathering spot in Springfield welcomes new and old members.

Fox Hunt Pool and Tennis Club in Springfield

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Area Residents Bike To Work

Plenty of juice, fruit and enthusiasm.

Area Residents Bike To Work

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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.

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Wish Lists for Northern Virginia Transportation

Spring transportation meeting brings out wish lists, examines smart scale rating system.

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Resident Curator Shows Off Results

Stempson House in Lorton getting a makeover.

Stempson house

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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

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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

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Clean-up honors namesake of Jeff Todd Way.

Clean-up honors namesake of Jeff Todd Way.

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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

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LPGA Event Puts Springfield On the Map

Qualifying round brings in women golfers from everywhere.

LPGA at Springfield

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South County Percussion Band on National Stage

School’s drumline group lands in 15th place at a competition in Dayton, Ohio.

Drumline band

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Cricket Brownies and Solar Energy Highlight Storck’s Earth Day Event

Mount Vernon Supervisor focuses on the environment to spearhead campaign season.

Storck's Earth Day Event

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Mission: Beautification in Alexandria

Boys & Girls Club joins with Starbucks on beautification efforts.

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Summer Shutdown at the Metro Stations Planned

It will be ‘buses only’ for commuters at Franconia-Springfield station and points north.

Metro Shutdown Worries Commuters

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Pizza for Clean Up Crew in Kingstowne

Neighbors Clean Up Kingstowne Area

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Burke Lake Train: Tough and Nostalgic

The train is a big draw in the summer.

Burke Lake Train

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Mount Vernon Bike Trail Turns 47

Trail evolves as a recreational and gathering spot along the Potomac River.

Mount Vernon Trail Turns 47

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Affordable Housing Complex Gets Updating

Plan for garden apartments in line with Embark goals on Richmond Highway.

Affordable Housing Complex Gets Updating

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Beautifying, Preserving Marshall Cemetery

Historic Burke family grave has been target of vandals over the years.

Clean-up at Marshall Cemetery

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Shopping Center Set for a Facelift

‘New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.

’New and improved’ will be the mantra for the Old Keene Mill Shopping Center.

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Mount Vernon ‘Ides of Bark’ Dog Fest Lives On

People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.

People and their pets fill the Grist Mill Park.

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Public Examines Highway Widening Project

VDOT’s Design Public Hearing irons out more wrinkles.

Route One Widening

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Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter

Facility expands the number of beds available in Region 1.

Celebrating County’s Newest Domestic Violence Shelter

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E-bikes Hit the Trails

Trail users react.

E-bikes on area trails.

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Scout Project Fixes Church Outdoor Worship Area

And honors fallen Scout.

Eagle scout project

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One Super Commuter Loves the EBike Proposal

Officials eyeing rules to allow e-bikes on area bike trails.

Rules about ebikes

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Burke Lego Team Goes International

Lego robotics earns trophy and team building skills.

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Campers Need Travel Only As Far As Burke Lake

Camping is a feature of only two parks in the FCPA.

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Arlington Artist Focuses on Local Sights and Light

VanderPoel to be featured in Rosslyn Café Spring Community Arts and Entertainment Series.

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Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park

Park Authority forum looked at parking, mulch pile and barn.

Changes Discussed for Grist Mill Park

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Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

Area sports facilities looked at for tournaments, tax revenue and expansion.

Sports Tourism May Be Next for Northern Virginia

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Shooting in Springfield Leaves Three Dead

Shooting in Springfield Leaves Three Dead

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Drive Thru Dining Gridlocks Backlick

Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery.

Chick-fil-A at Backlick Shopping Center is magnet eatery but causes traffic problems.

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Owning a Pet is Healthier, Better for the Owner

Owning a Pet is Healthier, Better for the Owner

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From Springfield to ‘World of Dance’

West Springfield Dance Team enters the ‘World of Dance’ on Network Television.

West Springfield Dance Team enters the ‘World of Dance’ on Network Television.

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District Forms Tourism Task Force

Mission includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”

Tourism Task Force includes highlighting “destination Mount Vernon.”

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Celebrating George Washington’s Birthday

Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

Crowds witness the pageantry at George Washington’s Mount Vernon.

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Creativity Within the Bounds is Behind Daniels Remodeling

Local husband-wife efforts are awarded.

Daniels Remodeling

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Performance Bikes on Frontier Drive is Closing the Doors

Options for bike buying and service gets limited in Springfield.

Springfield bike store closes

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Springfield Country Club Undergoes Renovation

Design and colors consistent with the need for new.

Springfield Country Club Undergoes Renovation

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Peak Time for Roses

The emotional power of flowers.

Peak Time for Roses

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Senior and Student Housing Eyed for Braddock Corridor

Transportation the focus of the meeting at Good Shepherd.

Braddock Rd. meeting

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Rolling Valley Sign Becomes an Accident Victim

Rolling Valley Sign Becomes an Accident Victim

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First Signs of the TSA Complex Appear in Springfield

First Signs of the TSA Complex Appear in Springfield

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Burke Resident Is the Driving Force Behind Video Magic

Local video production company creates marketing videos.

Burke Resident Is the Driving Force Behind Video Magic

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Dinner Across Political Divide

West Springfield’s Young Democrats and the Conservative Club came together to host potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.

Potluck dinner for furloughed government employees.

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Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House

Famous cheesesteak sandwiches are focus for upcoming cooking show.

Food Dude’s Show Films at Al’s Steak House

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Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress at SkyZone

Climbing, dodgeball and more are free for furloughed employees every Thursday in January.

Furloughed Government Employees Burn off Stress at SkyZone