Lorton, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Belle Haven Thu. Aug 24 2023

FCPD's Marine Patrol Unit maintains safety of local waters

The unit's primary patrol areas include Occoquan/Belmont Bay, Pohick Bay, Little Hunting Creek, Dogue Creek and Belle Haven,

Erika Christ Editor

FCPD's Marine Patrol Unit maintains safety of local waters

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.

Erika Christ Editor

New educational leaders around the Richmond Highway Corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Weather: Saturday December 9

High: 58°

Low: 30°

Wind: 5 MPH SSE

Chance of rain: 0%

Mist, with a high of 58 and low of 30 degrees. Mist in the morning, sunny in the afternoon, partly cloudy in the evening, clear overnight.

Lorton Wed. Aug 16 2023

FCDOT to hold virtual public meeting on grant funding candidates

The Mason Neck Trail along Gunston Road in Lorton is one of five projects being submitted for FY25 Transportation Alternatives grant funding.

Erika Christ Editor

FCDOT to hold virtual public meeting on grant funding candidates

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Wed. Aug 9 2023

Project Update: Restoration and renovation of Workhouse buildings nearly complete

Improvements to the buildings in Lorton are scheduled to wrap up in September 2023.

Erika Christ Editor

Project Update: Restoration and renovation of Workhouse buildings nearly complete

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Fri. Jul 28 2023

LCAC receives grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

The Lorton-based nonprofit will use the funding to stock its food pantry, which has seen increased visitation in recent months.

Erika Christ Editor

LCAC receives grant from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation

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

Lorton Wed. Jul 19 2023

New co-located police station and animal shelter to open soon in Lorton

The new Lorton District Police Station will open "methodically and incrementally," due to staffing challenges.

Erika Christ Editor

New co-located police station and animal shelter to open soon in Lorton

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Mon. Jul 17 2023

Lorton envisions its future in 2040

At a recent open house, community members reviewed plans to reimagine Lorton as a vibrant, walkable, mixed-use center where people want to be.

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Alexandria Mon. Jul 17 2023

Comings and goings around the corridor

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

Erika Christ Editor

Erika Christ Editor

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.

Erika Christ Editor

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.

Erika Christ Editor

Appreciation: Richmond Highway Corridor champion Dick Knapp

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Wed. Jul 12 2023

New Lidl in Lorton to hold grand opening July 26

As the anchor tenant for Liberty Market, Lidl will be joined this fall and winter by other retail businesses.

Erika Christ Editor

New Lidl in Lorton to hold grand opening July 26

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