Lorton, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Vernon Thu. Apr 6 2023

Construction continues at historic Workhouse buildings

Buildings W13 and W15 are expected to be ready for tenant fit-out in mid- to late summer 2023.

Erika Christ Editor

Construction continues at historic Workhouse buildings

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Mount Vernon Wed. Apr 5 2023

Four upcoming developments at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, experiencing a surge in tourism, is celebrating some milestones and becoming easier to access via bike.

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Four upcoming developments at George Washington’s Mount Vernon

Erika Christ Editor

Lorton Weather: Saturday December 9

High: 58°

Low: 30°

Wind: 2 MPH N

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 during the evening, clear overnight.

Mount Vernon Mon. Apr 3 2023

Graduates from workforce center in Hybla Valley secure jobs with Inova

The Workforce Innovation Skills Hub is helping community members get trained and hired for positions in industries like healthcare and carpentry.

Erika Christ Editor

Graduates from workforce center in Hybla Valley secure jobs with Inova

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Mount Vernon Sun. Apr 2 2023

Q&A with Fairfax County School Board candidate Mateo Dunne

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

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Q&A with Fairfax County School Board candidate Mateo Dunne

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Mount Vernon Wed. Mar 29 2023

New Wendy’s opens at Beacon Center

The Groveton-based restaurant's grand opening celebration will take place Apr. 15.

Erika Christ Editor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Wed. Mar 29 2023

VDOT to install new bike lanes, crosswalks on key Hybla Valley roads

Besides repaving and restriping Lockheed Boulevard and Fordson Road, VDOT plans to resurface several other Richmond Highway area roads in 2023.

Erika Christ Editor

VDOT to install new bike lanes, crosswalks on key Hybla Valley roads

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Mount Vernon Tue. Mar 28 2023

Phase two construction begins at Lorton Community Center

Fairfax County DPWES is completing the open park area, connecting the walking trail around the park and completing the parking area at the new Lorton Community Center.

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Phase two construction begins at Lorton Community Center

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Sun. Mar 26 2023

Army Museum’s new outdoor event space nears completion

Warriors' Field and Plaza, scheduled to open early this summer, will host patriotic celebrations, military ceremonies, vehicle demonstrations, concerts and other events.

Erika Christ Editor

Army Museum’s new outdoor event space nears completion

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Thu. Mar 23 2023

Southbound GW Memorial Parkway repairs delayed a week

The emergency repairs in both directions of the Parkway are designed to eliminate bumps in the pavement that have reportedly caused vehicle damage and near-accidents.

Erika Christ Editor

Southbound GW Memorial Parkway repairs delayed a week

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Mount Vernon Thu. Mar 23 2023

Inova Mount Vernon Hospital leader recognized as “rising star” in healthcare

Roberta Tinch is a Modern Healthcare Top 25 Emerging Leader and an active leader in the Mount Vernon business community.

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Inova Mount Vernon Hospital leader recognized as “rising star” in healthcare

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Mon. Mar 20 2023

Food Flame opens at Engleside Plaza

The restaurant, specializing in Indian and Pakistani cuisine, replaced a former Wing Zone at the shopping center.

Erika Christ Editor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Mar 17 2023

Arcadia completes new hoop house at Dogue Farm

The 5000-square-foot structure will protect crops grown by Veteran farmers from severe weather.

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Arcadia completes new hoop house at Dogue Farm

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