Burke Veteran Inspired by Recent Mail Call
Honor Flight artwork makes up display at South Run Rec Center.
Veterans Day
Huntley Meadows Haunted by Car Burglaries
Increased lighting and police patrols are on the suggestion list.
Car Burglaries
Garage Construction Dominates Central Springfield
Multiple uses planned for the Springfield Community Business Center Commuter Parking Garage.
Springfield project
If It Quacks Like A Duck….in Springfield
Duck Donuts opens in Springfield to an cheerful morning crowd.
Donut shop
Local Band’s First Music Video Filmed on a DC Rooftop
”Running To You,” is complete, click the link at the end of the story.
https://youtu.be/wRj43NeO3JE
Tour de Mount Vernon Explores Mount Vernon Sites
Annual bike ride gets more riders each year.
Tour de Mount Vernon
Wheelchair Athletes Fit in Community Sports
Conference looks at inclusive sports with the parks and recreation leaders in mind.
Wheelchair meeting
Local Deli’s Sandwich List Resembles the Old Ball Coach’s Playbook
Washington football stars go down in Franconia Deli history.
Football-themed sandwiches
A New Springfield Discussed at Chamber Meeting in Mount Vernon
New elements around the town center will bring needed economic development.
New Springfield discussed
Historic Huntley has Secrets for the Trained Eye and Ears in Mount Vernon
Lesser visited Mount Vernon site offers special view of the Hybla Valley.
Historic Huntley
Community Shopping Area Adorned by New Parklet
All sorts of possibilities for colorful space in the Mount Vernon Plaza shopping center.
New Parklet
Pedestrian Fatality in Familiar Spot along Richmond Highway in Mount Vernon
County roads continue to be hazardous for pedestrians.
Pedestrian Hazards
Off-The-Beaten-Path Is Cervantes Secret in south Springfield
Artisan coffees accent the Central American theme with an industrial look.
Cervantes Coffee
Dam Awareness Rises in Hurricane Season
Dams in Fairfax County are under the regulator’s magnifying glass.
Dams in Fairfax County
Storm Flooding Is Not Only a Risk for Coastal Areas
Homeowners everywhere eye flood insurance; measures to protect inland boats also recommended.
Floods
Discussion Opens for Mount Vernon Woods Park Redevelopment
Comment period ends Oct. 10.
Park development
Reston Film Festival Supports Childhood Healthcare
Don’t miss Washington West Film Festival as it kicks off Oct. 13.
Reston film festival
Ribbon Cut on New Mount Vernon Trail Feature
National Park Service improvement is one of a few along the parkway.
MV Trail
Working Up the Scares at The Haunt in Lorton
Workhouse Arts Center’s Haunted House in Lorton is a work of theatrical proportions.
Workhouse Haunt
Rotary's Bocce Tournament: Mission and Remembrance
Benefits Dixon Center for Military and Veteran Services
Bocca
Parkway Intersections In Crosshairs Again
Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard were topics at meeting.
Parkway
Calmness and Nutrition
Mantra at Zen Press Juice Bar
If you go… Zen Press Juice Bar & Café 8120 Richmond Highway (703) 852-3929 www.zenpressjuice.com/
It's the SUMMER of the Summer of George
The local band now has a video.
Summer of George hits it big this summer
Scenes in Mount Vernon
There’s more to the community than George Washington and the historic plantation.
Scenes in Mount Vernon
Eli Lev’s Music has Worldly Influences
Musician with local roots comes back for shows in October.
Eli Lev
Highs and Lows Hits a High with New Store in Springfield
Mount Vernon store paves way to Town Center location with an international flare.
High-Low
Park Volunteers Awarded for Efforts Against Invasive Species
Their efforts are recognized with a Elly Doyle Park Service Award for 2022
Invasive species
Shooting in Mount Vernon Leaves One Dead, One in Custody
Mid-day shooting on Tuesday, just before school bus arrived.
Shooting
Loose Pig is Under Control at Nalls Produce
Wild chase in Franconia conjures images of earlier days when livestock was the norm.
Loose pig
‘Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution’
Documentary Looks at Disabled, Achievements and Passage of the ADA
Crip Camp
Building Ruins Near Franconia: Old Whistle Stop?
Possible track bed, discarded railroad ties, Bob’s Bridge are part of the mystery near Long Branch.
Whistlestop
New Bike-Ped Bridge Gets Boost with RAISE Funding
River crossing is needed for safety.
Bike Bridge Proposal
Lake Accotink Park Has a Place in the Community’s Heart
60th Anniversary celebration to honor the park with an interesting past.
Lake Accotink
Metro’s South End Stations Scheduled for a Six-Week Closure
Two-part project will tie in a new station and fix tunnel headaches.
Metro closure
Local Artist Takes on A Three-Story Mural
Wall of designs and bubbles adds to the portfolio of Marisela Rumberg.
Artist does Mural
Bridge Rehabilitation Will Mean Five Weeks of Detours
Alban Road in south Springfield will be closed at Accotink Creek bridge.
Bridge project
Mount Vernon Deals with July’s Heat Wave
Hot temps bring out the frozen treats and creativity.
Heat Wave
Local Artist Pens Virginia Urban Posters
Posters, paintings and quirkiness run in the family at Urban Redeux in Hollin Hall.
Urban Redeux
Rocking Local
Local rock band is highlighted by Led Zeppelin covers, original songs and George Castanza.
Summer of George
Paralyzed Cyclist Gains Freedom for Near Normal Life
After a broken neck sustained in a mountain bike crash, Mark Gottlieb uses an electronic device and therapy to walk again.
Bike Accident Victim
Neighborhood Parade Steeped in Tradition
Bikes shared the route with cars, patriots and smiles in Kings Park.
July 4 parade in Springfield