Fort Hunt, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Fort Hunt Fri. Aug 25 2023

Special art tour comes to Nepenthe Gallery and area homes

The Stone Bridge Artists Tour will feature diverse works from 18 artists.

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Special art tour comes to Nepenthe Gallery and area homes

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Alexandria Sun. Aug 20 2023

New educational leaders around the Richmond Highway Corridor

This summer, several early childhood education specialists were hired for leadership positions at area schools or childcare centers.

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New educational leaders around the Richmond Highway Corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Hunt Weather: Monday October 2

High: 86°

Low: 60°

Wind: 4 MPH NNE

Chance of rain: 0%

Sunny, with a high of 86 and low of 60 degrees. Sunny in the morning, clear during the afternoon and evening,

Alexandria Sun. Aug 13 2023

New principals sought for several FCPS schools in the Route 1 area

Three of the seven county-wide FCPS schools without a principal are in Region 3, which encompasses the Mount Vernon, West Potomac and Edison Pyramids, plus Bryant High School.

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New principals sought for several FCPS schools in the Route 1 area

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Mount Vernon Thu. Aug 10 2023

Q&A with new Mount Vernon Police District commander

Capt. Marc Mitchell provided updates on some staffing and safety issues impacting the Mount Vernon Police District.

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Q&A with new Mount Vernon Police District commander

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Mount Vernon Wed. Jul 26 2023

Campaign update: Mount Vernon District Supervisor race

Both the Mount Vernon District and Franconia District races for the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors are shaping up to be three-way battles.

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Campaign update: Mount Vernon District Supervisor race

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Mount Vernon Tue. Jul 25 2023

Save River Farm campaign wins award for conservation and advocacy efforts

The Potomac Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects gave a merit award in the "Public and Non-Profit Projects" category to the Save River Farm campaign.

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Save River Farm campaign wins award for conservation and advocacy efforts

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Fort Hunt Thu. Jul 20 2023

Fort Hunt Football to take on visiting teams from China

West Potomac High School will host the exhibition games between teams from Fort Hunt and Chengdu, China.

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Fort Hunt Football to take on visiting teams from China

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Alexandria Mon. Jul 17 2023

Comings and goings around the corridor

Several professionals assumed new leadership roles in the first half of July 2023.

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Comings and goings around the corridor

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Mount Vernon Fri. Jul 14 2023

Roads Report: what’s happening around Route 1 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway

Paving, parcel acquisition and preparations for safety improvements are all in the works.

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Roads Report: what’s happening around Route 1 and the George Washington Memorial Parkway

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Mount Vernon Thu. Jul 13 2023

Appreciation: Richmond Highway Corridor champion Dick Knapp

Knapp, a retired Army colonel, was highly involved for decades in church and community activities around the corridor.

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Appreciation: Richmond Highway Corridor champion Dick Knapp

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Alexandria Mon. Jul 3 2023

Executive moves around the Richmond Highway Corridor

In the second half of June, several professionals assumed new positions around the corridor.

Erika Christ Editor

Executive moves around the Richmond Highway Corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Alexandria Mon. Jun 26 2023

Richmond Highway BRT gets $10 million funding boost

Virginia's Commonwealth Transportation Board recently approved funding for 13 projects that are part of the NVTC's I-395/95 Commuter Choice Program.

Erika Christ Editor

Richmond Highway BRT gets $10 million funding boost

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