Groveton, 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

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.

Erika Christ Editor

Visit Fairfax rolls out new initiatives to market Southeast Fairfax County

Erika Christ Editor

Groveton Weather: Saturday December 9

High: 57°

Low: 30°

Wind: 5 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

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

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.

Erika Christ Editor

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

Erika Christ Editor

Groveton Fri. Nov 10 2023

More public — and proffered — art pops up around the Richmond Highway Corridor

Murals and sculptures are starting to appear at many local businesses and apartment communities.

Erika Christ Editor

More public — and proffered — art pops up around the Richmond Highway Corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Groveton Fri. Oct 13 2023

Historic designation won by subdivision built by Black entrepreneur during Jim Crow

Randall Estates recently won Historic District designation as a subdivision built during the Jim Crow era for African American professionals.

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Historic designation won by subdivision built by Black entrepreneur during Jim Crow

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Groveton Mon. Sep 18 2023

Fairfax County officials celebrate opening of North Hill Park

The 12-acre park, located between Groveton and Hybla Valley, offers a variety of recreational opportunities for surrounding communities.

Erika Christ Editor

Fairfax County officials celebrate opening of North Hill Park

Erika Christ Editor

Groveton Wed. Sep 13 2023

Retail changes coming to Beacon of Groveton

A day spa is preparing to open for business, and a restaurant recently shuttered — at least temporarily.

Erika Christ Editor

Retail changes coming to Beacon of Groveton

Erika Christ Editor

Groveton Sun. Sep 10 2023

Developer seeks rezoning approval for proposed affordable senior housing in Beacon/Groveton

The developer's application is for a just over 55,000 square-foot building with 52 age-restricted living units and space for retail on the first floor.

Erika Christ Editor

Developer seeks rezoning approval for proposed affordable senior housing in Beacon/Groveton

Erika Christ Editor

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.

Erika Christ Editor

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

Erika Christ Editor

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.

Erika Christ Editor

Q&A with new Mount Vernon Police District commander

Erika Christ Editor

Groveton Thu. Aug 10 2023

Community reacts to county’s latest design plans for colocated Penn Daw facility

Local residents shared feedback on the building design, as well as questions and concerns about the new location of the homeless shelter.

Erika Christ Editor

Community reacts to county’s latest design plans for colocated Penn Daw facility

Erika Christ Editor

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.

Erika Christ Editor

Campaign update: Mount Vernon District Supervisor race

Erika Christ Editor