Lorton, VA Local News, Events, and Information

Mount Vernon Thu. Mar 16 2023

U.S. Post Office will stay at Mount Vernon Plaza

According to previous reports, the USPS' Alexandria Community Branch had faced a Feb. 28 deadline to vacate its space.

Erika Christ Editor

U.S. Post Office will stay at Mount Vernon Plaza

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Mar 14 2023

New eateries open at Gunston Plaza

Rana Cafe and America's Best Wings both opened in Lorton at the end of January 2023.

Erika Christ Editor

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 Sat. Mar 11 2023

Huntley Meadows Park wildlife photo wins award in international competition

A Springfield-based photographer's photo of a duck won gold in the "behavior - birds" category of the World Nature Photography Awards.

Erika Christ Editor

Huntley Meadows Park wildlife photo wins award in international competition

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Mar 10 2023

Public comment sought from Fairfax County residents on draft regional fair housing plan

An in-person community listening session will take place March 23 at the Gerry Hyland Government Center in South County.

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Public comment sought from Fairfax County residents on draft regional fair housing plan

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Mount Vernon Thu. Mar 9 2023

Local students debut art design concepts for Richmond Highway BRT stations

Visual arts classes from Mount Vernon High School, West Potomac High School and Hayfield Secondary School participated in the station artwork design activity.

Erika Christ Editor

Local students debut art design concepts for Richmond Highway BRT stations

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Wed. Mar 8 2023

BLM seeks community feedback on draft environmental assessment for Lorton project

The agency is proposing a larger, paved parking lot, adding electric and water utilities, and moving an existing pollinator garden to a different site at Meadowood SRMA.

Erika Christ Editor

BLM seeks community feedback on draft environmental assessment for Lorton project

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Mar 7 2023

Neighborhood Health continues expansion around Richmond Highway corridor

The nonprofit healthcare provider is using an $800,000 federal grant to renovate and expand its medical facilities at 6677 Richmond Highway this year.

Erika Christ Editor

Neighborhood Health continues expansion around Richmond Highway corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Sun. Mar 5 2023

Wells Fargo branch to relocate to Cooper Center in Woodlawn

The bank branch is moving at VDOT's request due to the Richmond Highway Corridor Improvements project.

Erika Christ Editor

Wells Fargo branch to relocate to Cooper Center in Woodlawn

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Fri. Mar 3 2023

New Hayfield area restaurant features Greek and Turkish cuisine

Smyrna Restaurant, an Aegean kitchen located at Hayfield Shopping Center, opened in January 2023.

Erika Christ Editor

New Hayfield area restaurant features Greek and Turkish cuisine

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Wed. Mar 1 2023

State legislators continue push for undergrounding utilities on Route 1 corridor

Virginia State Senator Scott Surovell and fellow legislators recently got a bill amended to financially facilitate the undergrounding of Dominion's lines.

Erika Christ Editor

State legislators continue push for undergrounding utilities on Route 1 corridor

Erika Christ Editor

Mount Vernon Tue. Feb 28 2023

Good Shepherd Housing leader honored at farewell luncheon

Under Executive Director David Levine’s leadership, Good Shepherd grew its stock of housing for low-income families by 54%.

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Good Shepherd Housing leader honored at farewell luncheon

Mary Paden Mount Vernon on the MoVe

Mount Vernon Tue. Feb 28 2023

Woodlawn Needlework Show celebrates 60th anniversary

Woodlawn's special anniversary programming will include on- and off-site events and virtual presentations.

Erika Christ Editor

Woodlawn Needlework Show celebrates 60th anniversary

Erika Christ Editor