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Mount Vernon Thu. Jun 30 2022

VDOT to share findings, recommendations from Richmond Highway speed limit study

The study was designed to assess the existing 45-mph speed limit between Fort Belvoir and the Beltway, and to determine whether the limit should be changed now for safety reasons.

Erika Christ Editor

VDOT to share findings, recommendations from Richmond Highway speed limit study

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Sun. Jun 26 2022

Lorton Fire Station 19 holds grand opening celebration

The new facility is shared by Fairfax County Fire & Rescue, and Lorton Volunteer Fire Department personnel.

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Fire Station 19 holds grand opening celebration

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Weather: Saturday June 3

High: 86°

Low: 60°

Wind: 9 MPH E

Chance of rain: 82%

Patchy rain possible, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. Sunny in the morning, partly cloudy during the afternoon, overcast for the evening, partly cloudy overnight.

Mount Vernon Fri. Jun 24 2022

Groundbreaking held at Workhouse Campus in Lorton

Workhouse buildings W-13 and W-15 ultimately will house food and beverage establishments.

Erika Christ Editor

Groundbreaking held at Workhouse Campus in Lorton

Erika Christ Editor

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Mount Vernon Fri. Jun 24 2022

NVTA committees endorse full funding for Richmond Highway widening, BRT projects; final vote on July 14

The Richmond Highway BRT’s recommended funding of $80 million was one of NVTA’s three largest allocations.

Erika Christ Editor

NVTA committees endorse full funding for Richmond Highway widening, BRT projects; final vote on July 14

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Thu. Jun 23 2022

New pickleball and dual-use court conversion underway at George Washington Park

FCPA anticipates the courts will reopen by the end of September 2022.

Erika Christ Editor

New pickleball and dual-use court conversion underway at George Washington Park

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Mount Vernon Wed. Jun 22 2022

FCDOT proposes additional bike lanes, crosswalks in Lee District

Comments and feedback on FCDOT’s proposals are being accepted until Wednesday, June 29.

Erika Christ Editor

FCDOT proposes additional bike lanes, crosswalks in Lee District

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Jun 21 2022

FCDOT shares findings from public survey on turn lane analysis recommendations

A dozen intersection designs will be updated in the Richmond Highway BRT design plan.

Erika Christ Editor

FCDOT shares findings from public survey on turn lane analysis recommendations

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Jun 17 2022

Fort Belvoir retirement community highlights renovations at ribbon cutting

The Fairfax is undergoing a series of phased renovations to its Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, community common areas and team member spaces.

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Belvoir retirement community highlights renovations at ribbon cutting

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Mount Vernon Thu. Jun 16 2022

Local nonprofit wins Health Equity Grant from Inova

Based out of Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church, Arm & Arm has provided peer support, training and mentoring to community members since its founding in 2016.

Erika Christ Editor

Local nonprofit wins Health Equity Grant from Inova

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Wed. Jun 15 2022

Mount Vernon area teacher wins recognition at 2022 FCPS Honors event

A second grade teacher at Riverside ES, who graduated from Hayfield Secondary, won the "Outstanding Elementary New Teacher" award.

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Mount Vernon area teacher wins recognition at 2022 FCPS Honors event

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Mount Vernon Mon. Jun 13 2022

Fairfax County updates community on Original Mount Vernon High School renovation

Selective interior demolition and hazardous materials removal will begin in July 2022 to speed up construction.

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Fairfax County updates community on Original Mount Vernon High School renovation

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Mount Vernon Thu. Jun 9 2022

New Amazon Fresh in Lorton to open June 23

The grocery store will feature a high-tech Just Walk Out Shopping experience, enabling customers to bypass the checkout line if desired.

Erika Christ Editor

New Amazon Fresh in Lorton to open June 23

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Mount Vernon Wed. Jun 8 2022

National Park Service holds free summer concerts at Fort Hunt Park

The concerts are resuming their full schedule this year and will feature an on-site food truck vendor.

Erika Christ Editor

National Park Service holds free summer concerts at Fort Hunt Park

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Jun 7 2022

Medical cannabis dispensary slated to open in summer 2022

Beyond / Hello's Richmond Highway location in Alexandria will be similar in nature to the dispensary in Sterling, Virginia.

Erika Christ Editor

Medical cannabis dispensary slated to open in summer 2022

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. Jun 6 2022

LCAC’s new leader gears up for move to new Lorton Community Center

The Lorton Community Action Center will restart in-person programming upon moving to the new community center later this summer.

Erika Christ Editor

LCAC’s new leader gears up for move to new Lorton Community Center

Erika Christ Editor