“Blockbuster find” unearthed at Mount Vernon Mansion

Archaeologists found two intact, European-style bottles of liquid containing preserved cherries in the cellar of the Mount Vernon Mansion.

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New signage coming to Richmond Highway Corridor’s Northern Gateway

The aging wooden sign at the northern end of the corridor will be replaced and surrounded with mural-like landscaping.

Six festive spring events in the Mount Vernon area

Within the next month, there are several festivals and celebrations taking place in South Alexandria, Fort Belvoir and Lorton. Following is information on them.

Fairfax County officials celebrate grant award for new electric school buses

Lorton Station Elementary School was the setting April 17 for an event commemorating the EPA’s award of a $16.5 million grant to Fairfax County Public Schools.

Fort Belvoir shares results from soil analysis at fuel spill site

Fort Belvoir’s Directorate of Public Works anticipates removing seven to 10 inches of topsoil from much of the impacted area.

Community News Briefs: Week of April 15, 2024

Updates on local pedestrian hit and run cases, building construction and demolitions, community events and more.

Self-taught sculptor’s work adds flair to government building

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