Lorton, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Vernon Tue. May 16 2023

New 35-mph speed limit coming soon to Richmond Highway corridor

VDOT and FCDOT are reducing the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph to optimize safety and operations for pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers and transit users,

Erika Christ Editor

New 35-mph speed limit coming soon to Richmond Highway corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. May 15 2023

Richmond Highway corridor utility undergrounding effort stymied again

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed legislation that would have funded an underground electricity distribution line along Route 1 in Fairfax County.

Erika Christ Editor

Richmond Highway corridor utility undergrounding effort stymied again

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.

Mount Vernon Fri. May 12 2023

Local school board candidates weigh in on FCPS safety and security issues

The candidates for the Mount Vernon District seat agree that more can be done to improve school safety.

Erika Christ Editor

Local school board candidates weigh in on FCPS safety and security issues

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. May 9 2023

New behavioral health unit opens at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

The new unit makes Inova the largest private provider of inpatient behavioral health services in Northern Virginia.

Erika Christ Editor

New behavioral health unit opens at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. May 8 2023

Upcoming construction (and concerts) at Fort Hunt Park

Contractors will restore the exterior of the NCO Quarters and build a new playground later this year.

Erika Christ Editor

Upcoming construction (and concerts) at Fort Hunt Park

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. May 5 2023

Community garden to open at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton

Fairfax County residents may submit a request for a rental plot and be placed on a waiting list.

Erika Christ Editor

Community garden to open at Laurel Hill Park in Lorton

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Thu. May 4 2023

Mexican grill plans to open Richmond Highway location

El Fresco presently operates in western Fairfax County and is expanding to Southeast Fairfax and Loudoun Counties.

Erika Christ Editor

Mexican grill plans to open Richmond Highway location

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. May 2 2023

Habitat DC-NOVA homes in Groveton near completion

The Groveton homes are the largest that Habitat DC-NOVA has built to date and are designed for accessibility.

Erika Christ Editor

Habitat DC-NOVA homes in Groveton near completion

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. May 1 2023

Hayfield Secondary names new principal

Darin Thompson will assume the top administrative position at the school in July 2023.

Erika Christ Editor

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Mount Vernon Sun. Apr 30 2023

Fort Belvoir gate access changes may impact traffic

The garrison is introducing a 100% ID check and suspending the Trusted Traveler Program until further notice.

Erika Christ Editor

Fort Belvoir gate access changes may impact traffic

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Apr 28 2023

County leaders to celebrate completion of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail

The newly completed trail provides pedestrians and cyclists with a continuous path between Southwood Drive and Richmond Highway.

Erika Christ Editor

County leaders to celebrate completion of Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Trail

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Thu. Apr 27 2023

Arcadia debuts farmers market in Hybla Valley

The weekly event will feature produce, meat and eggs sourced from Virginia-based farms, including from Arcadia’s own Dogue and Hilltop Farms.

Erika Christ Editor

Arcadia debuts farmers market in Hybla Valley

Erika Christ Editor