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Bus and Pedestrian Improvements Coming to Mount Vernon

Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail Keep Rolling

Kind words shared online fuel their efforts.

MV Trail

Warm Welcome for Lucy Loves in Fairfax City

A fun place for handmade items, vintage clothes, original art.

Lucy Loves

Volunteer Fairfax Mobilizes Hundreds for

Weekend of Service 2024 benefits those in need and bolsters volunteerism.

Volunteerism

Reston Community Center’s Annual MLK Celebration

Rev. William J. Barber II calls on us to recommit to the fight for justice and remember the real King.

MLK Day

The English Enemy Isn’t Just Coming, They’re Here

Delegate Warns of Ivy Invasion

Ivy

Beaty Triumphs in Special Election

Substitute teacher wins District A school board seat.

School board

Viewpoints: What is your New Years Resolution?

Resolution

Car Crimes Are on ACE Units Radar

Useful in Mount Vernon for carjacking and auto thefts.

ACE Units

Winter Solstice Celebrated at Huntley Meadows

Winter Solstice

Opposition to the Proposed Reston Casino

During the 2023 legislative session, State Senator David Marsden advanced legislation authorizing a casino development in Fairfax County, with Reston suggested as a likely location. While the bill didn’t pass, lawmakers are already pledging to reintroduce it this coming session.

Fairfax High’s Choral Cabaret is Friday

News briefs

Ken Plum: Earning the Public’s Trust

After 50 years in public service to Virginia as a teacher, as the Fairfax County Public Schools Supervisor, and as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for 44 years, Delegate Ken Plum, is retiring.

Fairfax NAACP President Michelle Leete – A Champion for Civil Rights

The Fairfax County NAACP branch announced the sudden passing of its president, Michelle Leete, last weekend.

“Flourishing After 55”

55+ Programs are in person at 55+ Centers unless otherwise noted. A 55+ Pass is required to participate starting at a $20 annual fee. To join or register, go to registration.arlingtonva.us or call 703-228-4747.

City Launches ‘Community Engagement’ on Arena

The City of Alexandria announced plans for “community engagement events to share the vision for the proposed Entertainment District at Potomac Yard,” and gather input from Alexandria residents, civic and organizational leaders, and other stakeholders.

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Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. honored.