Cost of Richmond Highway widening project increases by $157 million The estimated cost of the Richmond Highway widening project has jumped 73 percent, according to new figures from the VDOT. Read More »
Part of Frye Road to be closed Monday One block of Fyre Road will be closed between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday to install a speed table, according to a VDOT press release. Read More »
Police believe same man responsible for nine robberies since January Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man they believe is responsible for a string of robberies targeting delivery drivers. Read More »
7-Eleven holdup latest in surge of robberies over past month An armed robbery of a 7-Eleven in the Penn Daw area on Thursday was the latest in a spurt of robberies around the Route 1 corridor in the Read More »
Letter to the editor: It’s past time to remove name of Robert E. Lee A candidate for Lee District supervisor says Fairfax County must address the removal of his name from county property immediately. Read More »
Chamber accepting scholarship applications The Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce is now accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors. Read More »
Bears sign West Potomac grad West Potomac graduate Chris Blewitt signed with the Chicago Bears on Wednesday. Read More »
New Connector route will link Route 1 to Kingstowne, Franconia-Springfield Metro A new Fairfax Connector route will run between Inova Mount Vernon Hospital and the Franconia Springfield Metro Station. Read More »
Police blotter: Student accused of bringing gun on Bryant property A 19-year-old student at Bryant High School allegedly brought a firearm on school property on Friday, the police said Monday. Read More »
Police blotter: 7-Eleven on Kings Highway robbed A man with a gun robbed a 7-Eleven in the Penn Daw area Wednesday night, according to the Fairfax County Police blotter. Read More »