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Mike Salmon

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Something Country Band Grows as the Headliner on Area Stages

Singer out of Mount Vernon sees the band and popularity growing.

Something Country

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Projects Dot the Map around Mount Vernon

Some planned, some underway and some complete around the district.

Mount Vernon Projects

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Nowruz Festival March 10

Nowruz Festival March 10

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Living Legend Carolyn Lewis

Educator improving the lives of others.

Carolyn Lewis has seen Project Discovery Alexandria grow to an organization with 20 chapters in seven states providing guidance to students pursuing higher education.

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‘It Was a Labor of Love’ in Arlington

Pierogi burgers spur donations to World Central Kitchen for work in Ukraine.

World kitchen

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County Executive Presents FY 2025 Advertised Budget

Tax increase proposed; jobs cut; state underfunds schools; supervisors will make changes.

Budget

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Mary Washington’s Grave Location a Mystery

A President’s Day investigation involves ground penetrating radar technology.

Grave detecting device

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Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center

Stage Set for Construction at Springfield Town Center

What’s Going On Around Reston Non-Town?

Reston

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Local Rock Band’s Original Song up for Award

With a handful of original songs and a show every weekend, the Mojo Aces have an ace in the hole this time around.

local band

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Mount Vernon Town Hall Meeting Celebrates 37 Years

Supervisor Storck leads a tour from above in a virtual helicopter.

Mount Vernon town hall

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Aspiring To Be Super Dog

Beer ad dog

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Grad Speaker Shares Her Personal Challenges

Calls Mountain View ‘a safe environment where I could thrive.’

Mountain View ‘a safe environment

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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton

Ledo and Taco Rock

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‘You Set the Standard High’

Circuit Court judge Clark retires after 12 years on the bench.

Judge retires

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Local Film Takes a Step Forward in the Streaming World

”There is a Monster,” premiered on Apple TV and Prime Video January 30

Local movie now streaming

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Placemaking is the Centerpiece of Recent Mount Vernon Corridor Event

Planners gathered for two-day session to map out possible improvement ideas.

Placemaking

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Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book Hits Bestseller List

It’s not all about ‘likes’ and ‘views’ out there.

Local Author’s Internet Marketing Book

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Country Feeling Captured in a Painting at Nalls Produce

Former Franconia art teacher honors the owner and a pet pig in a painting.

Nalls Painting

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New Food Establishments Open in Lorton

The growing area in Lorton off Silverbrook Road welcomed two new restaurants in January as this Liberty Market area grows with the population in southern Fairfax County.

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New President, New Ideas Coming to FABB

Bicycling group continues to grow with biking efforts in Fairfax County.

Over at the Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling, 2024 will start out with a new president, as former president Bruce Wright steps down and newly elected Joy Faunce takes over.

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Macy’s Closing in Ballston, Laying Off Staff Locally

Arlington store is one of five closing nationwide.

Macy's Closing

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Airplane Lands on Public Road Near Dulles Airport

Snow on Friday may have been a factor.

Snow on Friday may have been a factor.

Bus and Pedestrian Improvements Coming to Mount Vernon

Bus and Pedestrian Improvements Coming to Mount Vernon

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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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Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar

Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.

ACE Units

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Skateboard Rider Fends for Himself on Busy Roads

Danger to himself or others lights up social media channels.

Hang ten in MV

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Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar

Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.

The Fairfax County Police Department is taking another step to get tough on car theft with the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit known as “ACE.”

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The Upcoming 2024 Reston Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II will present keynote address.

MLK Events in Reston

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Children’s Connection - Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City

Charles Barrett Elementary School, Alexandria City

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The Future of Lake Accotink is Still In the Crosshairs

Everything is on hold this winter though.

Lake's Future

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George Washington’s Mount Vernon Decked Out Holiday Style

Kicking off the holiday season with the annual Christmas Illuminations.

Mount Vernon

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Tommy Can You Hear Me?

The Who’s rock opera hits the Workhouse this winter.

Rock opera

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Living Legend: Nelson Greene Jr.

A voice against injustice leaves a legacy of service.

Living Legends

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Rep. Don Beyer Meets with Small Business Owners

Small Business Saturday reminders to shop small year round.

Small Business

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Burke Family Goes All Out with Toys for Tots

Tradition spreads to embrace the holiday spirit with a lesson of empathy.

Toys for tots

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Fundraiser for Earp’s Ordinary this Weekend

Fairfax City comes together to support new music venue.

Earp's

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Medical Facilities Expand in the Kingstowne Area

Virginia Hospital Center cuts ribbon on new office alongside other Kingstowne additions.

Medical Center

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Trail Summit Highlights Connectivity

Discussion included the hard work done on the Mount Vernon Trail this summer.

In the end of October, area transportation officials got together for the second annual Northern Virginia Recreational Trails Summit to look at the recreational trails picture for the Northern Virginia area with a goal of improving the trail network.

Ribbon Cut on Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

Ribbon Cut on Sully Woodlands Stewardship Education Center

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Lake Accotink Dredging: Still on Minds in Springfield

A colorful 2024 calendar’s mantra: “Loving Our Lake All Year Long ”

Lake Accotink 2024 Calendar available

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Fairfax County Street Names Survived an Antiquated Labeling System

They hashed it out at a board meeting 59 years ago.

Street Names