Fort Hunt, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Fort Hunt Sat. Dec 9 2023

Tickets are on sale for popular Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour

The biennial tour is making its return in the same year that Hollin Hills celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Erika Christ Editor

Tickets are on sale for popular Hollin Hills House + Garden Tour

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Hunt Fri. Dec 8 2023

FCPS to hold community meeting about recent unfounded school threats

The Dec. 11 meeting will focus on recent incidents involving Carl Sandburg Middle School.

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FCPS to hold community meeting about recent unfounded school threats

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Hunt Weather: Saturday December 9

High: 57°

Low: 30°

Wind: 4 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Partly cloudy, with a high of 57 and low of 30 degrees. Mist in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, clear overnight.

Mount Vernon Tue. Nov 21 2023

Visit Fairfax rolls out new initiatives to market Southeast Fairfax County

Potomac Banks now has brochures at select visitor centers throughout Virginia and an updated savings pass.

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Visit Fairfax rolls out new initiatives to market Southeast Fairfax County

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Fort Hunt Sun. Nov 19 2023

FCPA matching grant helps fund swings at Villamay playground

The swing set installation project at McCutcheon Park is expected to be completed in spring 2024.

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FCPA matching grant helps fund swings at Villamay playground

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Groveton Mon. Nov 13 2023

VDOT’s updated safety proposals for Fort Hunt intersection cause dissension

Short-term intersection improvements at Rollins Drive and Fort Hunt Road would require trade-offs.

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VDOT’s updated safety proposals for Fort Hunt intersection cause dissension

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Hunt Fri. Nov 3 2023

Stratford Landing Elementary School revives garden program

Students took charge of the garden beds and harvested a variety of crops this fall.

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Stratford Landing Elementary School revives garden program

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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

Erika Christ Editor

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

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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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