Lorton, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Vernon Wed. Apr 26 2023

Hybla Valley ES wraps up renovation project

The school now has an additional 31,000 square feet of space and modern amenities.

Erika Christ Editor

Hybla Valley ES wraps up renovation project

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Apr 25 2023

Q&A with Fairfax County School Board candidate Stori Zimmerman

Zimmerman, a retired military spouse, has been been active in education, coaching and community service over the years.

Erika Christ Editor

Q&A with Fairfax County School Board candidate Stori Zimmerman

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 Mon. Apr 24 2023

Public input sought on paving and restriping in Mount Vernon and Franconia Districts

FCDOT has proposed adding bike lanes to a section of Fort Hunt Road, partly by repurposing parking lanes.

Erika Christ Editor

Public input sought on paving and restriping in Mount Vernon and Franconia Districts

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Sat. Apr 22 2023

Workhouse LOVEworks sign gets fresh new look

Fiber artist Marisela Rumberg painted the installation in Lorton over the course of 11 days.

Erika Christ Editor

Workhouse LOVEworks sign gets fresh new look

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Apr 21 2023

Local school board candidates to participate in online public forum

The three candidates for Mount Vernon District Representative to the Fairfax County School Board are seeking to fill the seat of retiring school board member Karen Corbett Sanders.

Erika Christ Editor

Local school board candidates to participate in online public forum

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Wed. Apr 19 2023

Panda Express opens at Fort Belvoir

The restaurant, specializing in American Chinese cuisine, is located in the Main Exchange food court.

Erika Christ Editor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. Apr 17 2023

Advocates for mobile home communities and people in need ask county for funds at FY24 budget hearings

Mobile home owners and faith communities pressed for more funding for rent relief, food and purchase of mobile home parks at the annual budget hearings.

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Advocates for mobile home communities and people in need ask county for funds at FY24 budget hearings

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Mount Vernon Sun. Apr 16 2023

Local farmers markets feature new vendors, services

The McCutcheon/Mount Vernon market will open April 19, and the Lorton market on May 7.

Erika Christ Editor

Local farmers markets feature new vendors, services

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Apr 14 2023

Plant sales get underway around the Mount Vernon area

There are at least four plant sales that are taking place or have kicked off in the month of April.

Erika Christ Editor

Plant sales get underway around the Mount Vernon area

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Thu. Apr 13 2023

Motor vehicle and parts thefts trend higher in 2023 in Mount Vernon Police District

Several crimes against persons and property trended higher during the first quarter of 2023 versus the same period in 2022.

Erika Christ Editor

Motor vehicle and parts thefts trend higher in 2023 in Mount Vernon Police District

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Apr 11 2023

Q&A with Fairfax County School Board candidate Harold Sims Jr.

Sims is seeking to fill the Mount Vernon District seat being vacated by Karen Corbett Sanders.

Erika Christ Editor

Q&A with Fairfax County School Board candidate Harold Sims Jr.

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. Apr 10 2023

Metro highlights changes for local rail and bus commuters

Huntington Metro's soon-to-be-reopened Yellow Line service will operate more frequently than pre-construction, and Metrobus 11Y service will be reinstated to/from Mount Vernon.

Erika Christ Editor

Metro highlights changes for local rail and bus commuters

Erika Christ Editor