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Erika Christ

Editor

I'm a writer/editor and strategic communications professional who's lived in Mount Zephyr/South County for 20+ years.

Huntington Sun. Oct 1 2023

Montebello Grounds Committee’s innovative efforts garner environmental award

Restoring Montebello's urban forest of over 2,000 trees, including via a "pocket forest," is one of the grounds committee's priorities.

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Montebello Grounds Committee’s innovative efforts garner environmental award

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Fort Belvoir Fri. Sep 29 2023

Fort Belvoir celebrates 25 years of Oktoberfest

Despite the prospect of a government shutdown starting Sunday, Oct. 1, the Fort Belvoir Oktoberfest is expected to carry on through its last day.

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Fort Belvoir celebrates 25 years of Oktoberfest

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Woodlawn Thu. Sep 28 2023

Woodlawn Fire Station goes solar

Woodlawn's new solar arrays will provide onsite power generation and enable the facility to become Fairfax County's first LEED Platinum building.

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Woodlawn Fire Station goes solar

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Hybla Valley Mon. Sep 25 2023

Mount Vernon Police District CAC participation helps community get safer street

An FCPD traffic enforcement officer helped community members improve driving safety along Arlington Drive.

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Mount Vernon Police District CAC participation helps community get safer street

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Fort Belvoir Sun. Sep 24 2023

Fort Belvoir gate schedule to change

Pence Gate is indefinitely closing; Tulley Gate is reopening, and some gates will have different hours.

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Fort Belvoir gate schedule to change

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Belle Haven Fri. Sep 22 2023

Safety improvements are underway at key George Washington Memorial Parkway intersections

The National Park Service has begun reconfiguring the intersections of the Parkway with Belle Haven Road and Belle View Boulevard.

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Safety improvements are underway at key George Washington Memorial Parkway intersections

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Lorton Wed. Sep 20 2023

Gunston Hall previews Riverside Gardens, future projects

The Mason Neck-based tourist attraction will hold an Oct. 7 garden opening celebration and has several other construction projects in the works.

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Gunston Hall previews Riverside Gardens, future projects

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Lorton Wed. Sep 20 2023

New urgent care center opens in Lorton

Inova-GoHealth Urgent Care will provide treatment by Inova clinicians for common, non-life-threatening health concerns in adults and children ages six months and up.

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New urgent care center opens in Lorton

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Alexandria Mon. Sep 18 2023

AHS celebrates 50 years of River Farm with new projects

The American Horticultural Society is continuing to plan and implement changes designed to bring more visitors to the gardens overlooking the Potomac.

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AHS celebrates 50 years of River Farm with new projects

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Groveton Mon. Sep 18 2023

Fairfax County officials celebrate opening of North Hill Park

The 12-acre park, located between Groveton and Hybla Valley, offers a variety of recreational opportunities for surrounding communities.

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Fairfax County officials celebrate opening of North Hill Park

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Mount Vernon Thu. Sep 14 2023

Q&A with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital President Roberta Tinch

Tinch highlighted recent developments and future plans at Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and Inova HealthPlex - Lorton.

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Q&A with Inova Mount Vernon Hospital President Roberta Tinch

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Lorton Wed. Sep 13 2023

South County Federation to hold fall candidate forum

The hybrid event, taking place at Lorton Community Center and on Zoom, will feature presentations by at least 20 candidates for state and local office.

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South County Federation to hold fall candidate forum

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