Police Ride-along in Mount Vernon Opens Eyes
Ride-alongs with police are available to residents.
Ride-alongs with police
Changes Coming to Busy Springfield Intersection
Lanes over I-95 going through safety study.
Transportation
Car Used to Burglarize Smoke Bazaar in Springfield
Detectives seek community’s help after four burglarize Springfield store with stolen vehicle.
Burglary
Privateering the Topic in Author’s Discussion at Mount Vernon
Revolutionary War shipping channels had more going on than generally known.
Meet the Author
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
Tie Dye and Grateful Dead Are Alive Among Local Bands
FCPS Signs with Sound Studio to Teach Music Production
Students now have musical options in technology.
West Potomac Academy
Viewpoints: What do you think about state officials lowering the speed limit on Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon?
Speed limit change
Apartments Coming to Backlick Road Instead of Hotel
Strip mall fenced off, ready for demolition.
Apartments Coming
County Trails and Comradery Highlight Bike to Work 2023
Riders left with green tee shirts and granola bars.
BTW 2023
Richmond Highway Reduced Speed Limit Begins May 23
New 35 mph speed limit signs to be installed along approximately seven-mile stretch.
Speed limit
New Bridge Opens a Multi-Modal Venue in Mount Vernon
Bridge enables pedestrians and cyclists to safely cross Dogue Creek.
Bike Bridge
Something Country Caters to the Line Dance and Country Classics
Singer out of Mount Vernon influenced by Garth Brooks.
Something Country
Importance of Wetlands Highlighted at Huntley Meadows
Lessons highlighted at nature stations
Huntley Meadows
Local Mineral Water Producers Get a Boost
Susosu Water has natural minerals and shelf space at area grocers.
Susosu Water
Clutter Around the House is Worth Looking At
Brooks Palmer, the author, will give a talk about decluttering at the Richard Byrd library in Springfield on June 24th.
Clutter
Hot Rods Hover at Hayfield
Parking lot is full of classic cruisers from the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s.
Hot Rods
Fort Hunt Alums Cheered Fellow Grad Outside 30 Rock in NYC
2018 road trip highlights included breakfast with alumnae Hoda Kotb and her co-star at the time, Savannah Guthrie.
Road Trip to NYC
New Bridge at Lake Accotink Is an Upgrade for Hikers, Bikers
No getting wet or turning around.
Accotink bridge
Good Shepherd Partners with Amazon in Housing Quest
Capital Campaign, successful five-year program, coming to an end.
Good Shepherd
Expo Emphasizes Environmental Stewardship in Mount Vernon
Supervisor’s annual event at Fort Hunt Park grows every year.
Expo at Park
Friends of Mount Vernon Trail Recognized
Clipping kudzu, wrestling roots and batting bugs all part of the effort.
Friends of Trail
Trees Come Down and Utilities Relocated Along Rolling Road
Flagmen and cones are signs that a project appears to be underway.
Road project
Area Experts Look at the Local Economy
Chamber gives some big-picture items cover NOVA as well.
Economy
Body Found in Wooded Area of Kingstowne
Police were on site for the second Friday night in a row.
Body found in Kingstowne
Officials Focus on Dangerous Hill on Lee Chapel Road
Plan and funding needed to fix this site of several fatal crashes.
Fixing road
Tysons Gets Another Option for Lunch Breaks
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Honest Soul Yoga expands to the Boro.
Last Call is Tearful for Many at Moe’s Peyton Place
Springfield institution closes to the surprise of many.
Moe's Peyton Place
Comment Period Nears End for Bike-Ped Portion of Long Bridge
Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail are part of the discussion.
Long Bridge
Franconia Hospital Project Moves Forward
It’s the second addition planned at this intersection in the Franconia District.
New Hospital
Mental Health Crisis Snarls Traffic in Mount Vernon, ends Peacefully
Police respond on Tuesday at lunchtime, continued through Wednesday; and ended early Thursday morning.
Standoff in Mount Vernon
International Musician Brings Troupe to Workhouse
Award-winning percussionist Tom Teasley delivers multi-cultural sounds.
Workhouse musician
Ohio Derailment Highlights Rail Safety Locally
Could derailment with hazardous chemical spill happen here?
Rail mishaps
Student Art Planned for the Future BRT Stations
Public can vote on their favorites until April 3.
Artwork
Cereal Is Not Just for Breakfast
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
New food place in the Springfield Town Center is all about cereal.
Redevelopment of Rose Hill Shopping Center Meets Opposition
There is even a coalition against it.
There is even a coalition against it.
Education Advocates Gather at Mount Vernon
Rally precedes hearing on Youngkin administration's proposed revised 2023 History and Social Science Standards of Learning.
Education rally
Local Government, Museum, Child Care and Police All in One
Ground breaking in Franconia for multi-use facility
Government center
Lack of Snow Leaves Some Hanging
Warm February leaves plows idle, salt domes full across county.
No Snow
Reservoir Planned for Current Quarry Site in Lorton
Fairfax Water will address future droughts.
Water Plans
Local Film Tackles a Health Issue in the Horror Genre
Filmmaker shot scenes in spots up and down Potomac River.
Local Indy Film
Donuts and Ice Cream Coming to Renovated Site
Central Springfield sees an expanded variety of cuisines.
New donut location
Undergrounding Utilities Eyed for Richmond Highway
Dominion customers might pay a few cents more each month to cover it.
Utilities Underground
Local Bike Group Expands to Meet Bicycling Demand
FABB brings on a variety of volunteer directors.
FABB
Nothing Like President’s Day at Mount Vernon
Crowds came out to celebrate the occasion.
President's Day
Lake Accotink Heading for Wetlands Designation?
Dredging cost increases might put the lake out of reach.
Lake Accotink
Mike’s American Grill Kitchen Fire Led to Evacuation on Valentine’s Day
Crews took a week to repair and reopen this noted neighborhood dining spot.
Fire at Mike's